For Ex-Marine, Front Lawn is the New Battlefield

For Ex-Marine, Front Lawn is the New Battlefield

May 4, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 732

About this episode

Dr. Phil helps a Marine veteran struggling to manage his landscaping business and reclaim his time.

He served his country. Now he’s fighting a different battle — building a business that’s taking over his life. Jacob is a Marine veteran, husband, and father with another child on the way. He started a landscaping company to support his family — but instead of freedom, he’s drowning in work. Working late nights. Answering every call. Chasing every lead. The truth? He didn’t build a business — he built a job. And he’s not alone. There are over 33 million small businesses in the United States — making up nearly half the private workforce. But about 50% fail within five years… not because of lack of demand — but because of lack of systems. In this episode of Dr. Phil’s Small Business Playbook, Dr. Phil steps in to help this Marine veteran: Reclaim his time Build real systems Create a business that actually supports his life — not consumes it. If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or side hustler trying to scale — this is for you. Watch now and take back control of your business. Sponsored by HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Go…

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