# Know Your Numbers: Calculating Your Man-Hour Rate for Lawn Care Profit

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Podcast: [Green Industry Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/green-industry-podcast-436799)
Published: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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