In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, host Mark Lamberth talks with Christopher Cortez of Cortez Lawn Care in San Antonio, Texas, about how he turned a one‑man mowing operation into a multi‑truck, full‑service lawn and landscape company by saying “yes” to customer needs and then figuring out how to deliver.

Christopher shares how his team now handles everything from weekly mowing, edging, and cleanups to tree trimming, xeriscaping, sod and plant installs, concrete work, fencing, pressure washing, and even parking lot striping and handicap sign installs for commercial clients.

He explains why he insists on visiting every job in person with a measuring wheel and the right specialist (masonry, irrigation, etc.) to build accurate bids, how years in construction help him estimate dump trips, labor hours, and materials, and why his crews are divided so some focus on commercial maintenance while others handle more complex project work.

You’ll also hear how he grew from worrying about surviving six months to landing larger commercial contracts, what he’d do today to get his first 10–20 accounts (hint: get your Google presence right so customers call you), and the simple habits—answering the phone, being transparent on timing and pricing, making payment easy—that have earned him a stream of five‑star reviews and a phone that “vibrates all day.”