In this PowerTalk Show episode powered by Business Talks Weekly, we dive into a conversation with David Forster, Founder of Defined Frameworks, who shares his transformative approach to building scalable systems for outdoor trades and home service businesses. From organizing chaotic fleet trucks to streamlining team communication, David reveals how simple changes can unlock major growth—all without burning out the business owner.
“I would have done systems sooner.”
That’s what David Forster, founder of Defined Frameworks, tells us looking back at his entrepreneurial journey. And after hearing how he helps businesses achieve smoother operations and healthier lifestyles, it’s easy to understand why.
David’s roots are in the Midwest, where he built and eventually sold a successful landscaping company. What followed was a revelation: he wanted to help other small businesses escape the same chaos he experienced early on.
With Defined Frameworks, David and his team focus on systemizing businesses in construction, landscaping, roofing, and other outdoor trades—industries often underserved by typical operational frameworks. “The systems I saw were either copied from somewhere else or too bloated to work. We build custom, lean solutions that actually get used,” he says.
Why Simple Systems Matter
David is passionate about clarity and accountability. Instead of complex documentation, his systems are checklist-based, fill-in-the-blank, and easy enough for new hires to grasp quickly.
One standout story he shares is how redesigning the fleet loading process for a lawn care business saved 60 seconds per stop—enough to add 50% more stops per day. “No new hires, no new gear. Just rethinking how trucks are loaded and unloaded,” David explains. “The result? More revenue, same team.”
Growth Challenges and Vision
Defined Frameworks has grown steadily, but David admits his biggest challenge is turning the lens inward—ensuring his own internal systems evolve just as fast. He’s expanding his team of integrators—the operational minds that support visionaries—and sees huge opportunity in EOS-based collaboration with entrepreneurs.
Book Recommendation:
Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
Why? It taught David how to better leverage his assistant and structure decisions to protect his most valuable asset—time.