TIB642 From Lawn Mowing to YouTube Fame: Ben Sims’ Story on Growing Greens and Views
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What does it take to grow a YouTube channel from zero to hero? From green keeping to becoming a full-time content creator and savvy online entrepreneur, Ben Sims shares his inspiring journey and the secrets to his thriving YouTube channel and online business—Lawn Tips.

Ben’s journey from a mundane job at a phone shop to becoming a full-fledged content creator and online entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. It all started with a love for lawn care, a blend of precision and creativity that captured Ben’s heart. He found joy in the immediate results of his efforts, especially in the meticulous world of golf course management.

Starting with a humble blog in 2017, Ben ventured into YouTube, driven by his desire to add entertainment value to typical lawn care tutorials. His unique approach paid off, amassing 140,000 subscribers and a staggering 22 million views across his channel.

Ben shares his insights on creating and posting content and how adding entertainment value to his lawn care videos make them engaging and relatable to his audience.

Don’t miss out as Ben shares valuable lessons and advice for anyone ready to take a risk and chase their dreams—even if it means stepping out of the mainstream.

Know more about Lawn Tips by subscribing to their YouTube channel and follow in Facebook and Instagram.

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Nicole Cox

Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, builder, motor mechanic, landscaper, tiler, glazier, painter, carpenter, concretor or any of the myriad of trades and contractors that keep the world running, this podcast has been produced with you in mind. Your host, Nicole ‘Nic’ Cox, was born into a tradie family and has first-hand experience of the gut-busting, money stress and pressures that trade businesses can place on their owners and their families! Nic strongly believes in the opportunity that exists for all tradie business owners to create a flexible, financially secure business for now and for their families’ future. She interviews guests on a range of topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, legal issues, mindset, motivation, physical and mental health, industry updates and more! Nic loves a laugh and a good story, so tune in for a unique look at how to ‘get off the tools’ and break the cycle of financial hardship and stress to create the trade business you really wanted!

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