What 270 Pounds Lost Taught Ron McCabe About Business Growth

This week on Trades Talk, host Justin White sits down with Ron McCabe, a former tech executive turned digital marketing specialist for the landscaping industry. After working 120-hour weeks in the tech world and surviving a life-threatening health crisis, Ron made a dramatic shift; losing over 270 pounds and dedicating his career to helping landscapers grow smarter through strategic marketing with Everbearing Services

In this episode, Ron shares: • How he transitioned from a patent-holding technologist to a marketing expert in the green industry • Why local SEO, Google Business Profiles, and visual content drive the highest quality leads • How to create consistent branding that generates 6 to 9 impressions before converting a client • Why focusing on long tail keywords and niche services beats broad targeting • His approach to work life balance, using tools like Whoop and CGM to track stress and performance

Ron also breaks down the importance of daily non negotiables, five day work weeks, and continuously improving both personally and professionally. If you’re a landscaper looking to level up your marketing without burning out, this episode is packed with real world strategies and inspiration.