Running one business is a challenge—running two is a test of discipline, vision, and efficiency. Just ask James "Jimbo" Walsh, a Charlotte, North Carolina entrepreneur who owns both LawnPride, a full-service landscaping company, and Arte Suave Jiu Jitsu Academy, a premier martial arts studio.
At first glance, lawn care and Brazilian jiu jitsu may not have much in common. But for Jim, there’s one surprising tool that supports both: FlowZone® battery-powered sprayers.
Landscaping Made Efficient
Jim’s landscaping company, LawnPride, services residential and commercial properties throughout the Charlotte area. With a focus on quality and consistency, LawnPride handles everything from lush lawn treatments to detailed garden bed maintenance.
“As people walk and pump with manual sprayers, each droplet of liquid is coming out under a different pressure and it is very difficult to get an even application of chemicals,” Jim says. “The battery-powered design saves time, and the constant pressure and consistent spray pattern helps us deliver professional results. We use the them for lawn care treatments, tree and shrub applications, and weed control in garden beds.”
The durability and ease-of-use of FlowZone sprayers have allowed Jim’s landscaping team to scale services efficiently without sacrificing quality—a must in a competitive market.
Clean Mats, Clear Minds
But the benefits of FlowZone didn’t stop at the garden gate.
When Jim opened Arte Suave Jiu Jitsu Academy, he needed a reliable solution to keep the studio’s training mats clean and disinfected—especially with hygiene being a top priority in martial arts. That’s when he had a lightbulb moment.
“I realized, why not use the same FlowZone sprayers we trust in our landscaping business to disinfect our jiu jitsu mats?” Jim explains. “We fill them with mat cleaner and get full, even coverage over large mat areas in just minutes. It’s fast, effective, and way easier than manual mopping.”
Thanks to FlowZone, keeping the academy spotless became part of the daily training ritual—reinforcing safety and professionalism in every class.
One Tool, Two Worlds
From lush lawns to clean mats, Jimbo has found the value of versatility in a surprising place.
“FlowZone sprayers aren’t just great tools—they’re great business solutions,” Jim says. “Whether I’m in the field with LawnPride or on the mats at Arte Suave, these sprayers help us work smarter.”
At FlowZone, we love seeing customers take innovation into their own hands. Jim’s story is a testament to how one tool—when built right—can cross industries and make a real difference.
