# The $30M Lawn Empire: Kurt LaButte's 46-Year Growth Playbook

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Podcast: [IM Landscape Growth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/im-landscape-growth-podcast-6572079)
Published: 2025-09-24T22:35:12+00:00
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## Resource

Kurt LaButte of Todd Services shares how he grew a landscaping company from mowing lawns with rowboats to a $28M business. He unpacks lessons on leadership, learning, financial discipline, and how stepping aside can unlock team-driven growth.

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