Nova Build Strategies

Strategic Growth Advisor

Build with Clarity. Lead with Confidence. 

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About Nova Build Strategies

Nova Build Strategies, led by Mike Estey, brings real-world experience and a practical mindset to help landscape business owners grow with confidence. With a background that spans entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and industry coaching, Mike understands what it takes to scale a business without losing control.

From building and selling his own landscape construction company to coaching dozens of contractors as Lead Landscape Coach at Breakthrough Academy, Mike has spent his career helping others navigate growth with clarity, structure, and intention. His approach blends vision with discipline, turning ambition into execution.

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How Nova Build Strategies Helps Landscaping Businesses

Mike helps contractors simplify their operations, strengthen leadership, and scale sustainably. Mike’s style is clear, direct, and grounded in results—perfect for owners ready to level up.

Strategic Leadership & Execution
Helping owners align vision with action, implement planning rhythms, and become confident leaders.

People & Team Systems
Building hiring, onboarding, and accountability systems that support strong, consistent performance.

Sales Process & Financial Clarity
Simplifying sales systems and helping owners understand where time and money go—so growth becomes predictable, not chaotic.

Owner Balance & Focus
Helping leaders reduce overwhelm, stay focused, and build businesses that support their lives, not consume them.

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Meet Mike Estey

Mike Estey

“I believe the best business plans are the ones people actually follow. It’s not about being flashy—it’s about being clear, consistent, and committed.”

Mike specializes in:

Starter Stage (Up to $500K)

  • Building owner routines and accountability habits
  • Creating foundational sales and estimating systems
  • Beginning the shift from reactive to proactive leadership

Growth Stage ($500K–$3M)

  • Strengthening team roles, structure, and communication
  • Clarifying pricing, job costing, and cash flow
  • Creating simple planning systems that actually get used

Scaling Stage ($3M–$10M)

  • Helping leadership teams drive strategy, not just operations
  • Supporting hiring, performance management, and team development
  • Aligning time, team, and tools for sustainable, profitable growth
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Mission

To help good people build better businesses—ones that support their life, not steal from it.

Values

Courage. Clarity. Integrity. Generosity. Authenticity.

Mike lives on Vancouver Island with his partner Julie, where they spend their time hiking, rock climbing, canyoning, and exploring the outdoors. His circle of friends includes contractors and entrepreneurs who, like him, are committed to pushing their limits and living intentionally. Family and close relationships are foundational to Mike, keeping him grounded while he helps others rise.
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Why work with a LeanScaper Advisor?

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LeanScaper’s Advisors are experienced professionals, certified in the LeanScaper framework, who provide strategic guidance to help landscaping businesses operate efficiently, increase profitability, and scale with confidence.

  • Proven Expertise – Advisors have built and scaled successful businesses, bringing hands-on industry experience.
  • Structured, Results-Driven Approach – Using the LeanScaper Operating System, advisors help implement systems that drive measurable growth.
  • Smarter Decision-Making – Gain insights that help you avoid costly mistakes, optimize pricing, and build a stronger team.
  • Growth with Clarity – Advisors provide the support and strategies needed to break through plateaus and scale sustainably.

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