By far, the best landscape channel on UA-cam. Nobody provides more for the landscape business owner than you. You may not have the most subscribers or views, but you truly have provided more for my business personally than any other guy out there showing equipment and tools for views. I truly appreciate you, Mike. You are the best!
Full vigor...perfectionist. We give God the Glory for you. The Lord will continue to guide your steps. The Lord is with you sir. We are blessed and grateful.
You're very competent Mike. You have the brainpower and work ethic to make your goals happen including making Copilot succeed. You have a great heart and it shows.
I had a similar scenario to you. I went to college for kinesiology and most of my classmates went on to PT or medical school. I took a job in a lawn care company mowing grass that first summer out of college and never stopped. Now I own the company and am doing well, 13 years later. A few of my classmates were shocked that I went this route but oh well. Can’t spend your life trying to fulfill other people’s plans for you. Great work and thank you for everything!
Watching your videos, taking notes, and implementing your advice has made me realize how many people don't know what they're doing when starting a business because of how social media has portrayed entrepreneurship. Little things like not being able to tell me what their profit margin is/was for a job or not knowing what COGS even is. I did not realize it until I started following you.
I've been working for myself for over 20 years flipping houses and now doing contracting. I am a small guy, 3-4 full time guys plus all my subs. I agree, owning a business is not for everyone. Half the time it is mundanely soul crushing. Only maybe 10% of it is actually enjoyable. I question my life decisions all the time. I am over 40, there's certainly no turning back for me. I'm happy but I could definitely be happier. I'll never really know if I made the right choices.
I strive to thrive in uncomfortable situations when I know others will benefit from my discipline. Along the way I’m seeing the benefits personally! Thank you for being the great leader you are and keep pushing forward! You are the man!
I NEEDED TO HEAR THAT MIKE! Thank you. The nerves the feel like a falure everthing you said im going through.. thank you. If I'm not stressed I'm not growing! Thats my mantra for this season!
Hey Mike thanks for sharing. you’re almost half my ages and the most influential business leader in my life, I always find you so inspiring. I wish you were around 20 years ago. My life would be so much great then it is now. My day just isn’t complete without a little bit Mike Andes. I listen to you everyday and try an implement as much as I can. You have made such a difference to me. Which has given me the drive to do so much better. Once I was happen just pushing a mower now with your help I have gone from $60k a year turnover to this year we are on track to make the $350-400 mark, with a goal of 3 million within 4 years. I could not have done this your advise. The lawn care industry world wide (I’m from Australia) is much better for having you. Keep it up mate you have already change the world of home service for the better. Thank you for everything you done. I’ll keep listening to you implementing and taking action.
Mike I love this video. Just turned 18 and got an LLC for my business. I’ve thought about AI and creating a CRM for people down the line until I seen this video. Don’t worry I’ll find another UVP to grow and compete with you one day. Keep an eye out for Potters’ Landscape Property Maintenance. 🤙🏽take care and keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Mike. I needed to here this to know I'm not alone. I have big plans for my business and know "I can" but been in a funk. It was a pleasure meeting you at the Spencer Pro-Event, and look forward to seeing you in KY.
Thank you for sharing your story, and how you got to where you are today. I needed this video, and it definitely spoke to me as an entrepreneur in lawn care as well. I hope to scale my business, as you have, in the future. I would love to meet you one day and just have a conversation about the industry, and where it can and will go.
Good morning mike! Thank you for the video. Can not be more real from the heart 👍. Believe me, all of your content is powerful like buying a course. So thank you again.
Mike, you're legit the smartest person I "know'. Most people your age are nowhere near as successful and it may not mean a lot coming from me but don't worry about failing. You have personally helped me a lot and I honestly hope to do a 1/10th of what you have done. You are on the right path if you ask me, a doctor can only do so much, you are helping people from all walks of life making better decisions and personal life. I'm glad you dropped out of college lol.
This video couldn't have come out at a better time. Because these last few days/weeks/months have been tough..really tough.. and I've run up against various walls that I did think I'd be able to break through. The biggest one I'm running up against is finding good employees.. and I knew a year and a half ago this was going to be a major issue and it didn't matter how I prepared myself for it. Anyway, Mike just a super video at a good time. You used a lot of adjectives to try and describe what we go through. If I was to use one word that I think best describes it.. I would say sacrifice. To be successful, to break down barriers, and to achieve new levels. It all comes down to making a ton of sacrifices. And the list of the sacrifices we've made is in the hundreds. I think that's why when we don't succeed at something the first time we run up against it that's why the situation hits us so hard and can send us into major depression, because we look back at all the things we have sacrificed to get where we are today. This is my second time around so to speak. The first time I tried to grow the business, I had similar issues. And after a time I decided just to scale back and go solo. I kick myself now for doing it, because for me, the goal is to not be out in the field forever, and the only way to achieve that is by growth. I've gone through six employees in the past 4 months,. At this point I've just decided it's a numbers game. Eventually if I throw enough employees through the funnel some have to stick. Sorry for the long post.. your topic just hit home
Was/is your pastor dad bivocational? I am bivocational here in western maine. I work at a sawmill. My son and i mow a few lawns. Thinking of scaling up a little to help put $ away for retirement. Any thoughts?
Hey Mike have you considered donating the ad revenue towards a good cause. What the kids in Africa you helped the money could go towards someone that is helpless. I think everyone would be in line and support that decision. It’s better than google getting the money. Thanks for sharing your story. Have a good day.
Do you use any medical field knowledge on a daily basis in your current life or business? An example of a similar situation is how Steve Jobs took a calligraphy class in college which influenced the Macs font design
I was repairing a drip line for heart surgeon. He was watching over my shoulder and asking questions. And then he came up with a reply..." oh ...it's just like bypass surgery " .... ..I said..Sure,but I 'll give you a discount!
I just found my 10 year old watching this video at 5am intently and being impressed by your story. You are affecting multiple generations.
♥️
nurture that.
By far, the best landscape channel on UA-cam. Nobody provides more for the landscape business owner than you. You may not have the most subscribers or views, but you truly have provided more for my business personally than any other guy out there showing equipment and tools for views. I truly appreciate you, Mike. You are the best!
🙏🏼🙏🏼
Full vigor...perfectionist. We give God the Glory for you. The Lord will continue to guide your steps. The Lord is with you sir. We are blessed and grateful.
You're very competent Mike. You have the brainpower and work ethic to make your goals happen including making Copilot succeed. You have a great heart and it shows.
I had a similar scenario to you. I went to college for kinesiology and most of my classmates went on to PT or medical school. I took a job in a lawn care company mowing grass that first summer out of college and never stopped. Now I own the company and am doing well, 13 years later. A few of my classmates were shocked that I went this route but oh well. Can’t spend your life trying to fulfill other people’s plans for you.
Great work and thank you for everything!
Watching your videos, taking notes, and implementing your advice has made me realize how many people don't know what they're doing when starting a business because of how social media has portrayed entrepreneurship. Little things like not being able to tell me what their profit margin is/was for a job or not knowing what COGS even is. I did not realize it until I started following you.
I've been working for myself for over 20 years flipping houses and now doing contracting. I am a small guy, 3-4 full time guys plus all my subs. I agree, owning a business is not for everyone. Half the time it is mundanely soul crushing. Only maybe 10% of it is actually enjoyable. I question my life decisions all the time. I am over 40, there's certainly no turning back for me. I'm happy but I could definitely be happier. I'll never really know if I made the right choices.
I strive to thrive in uncomfortable situations when I know others will benefit from my discipline. Along the way I’m seeing the benefits personally! Thank you for being the great leader you are and keep pushing forward! You are the man!
Thank you for being a great part of the team... and making massive personal changes and improvements.
I NEEDED TO HEAR THAT MIKE! Thank you. The nerves the feel like a falure everthing you said im going through.. thank you. If I'm not stressed I'm not growing! Thats my mantra for this season!
Hey Mike thanks for sharing. you’re almost half my ages and the most influential business leader in my life, I always find you so inspiring. I wish you were around 20 years ago. My life would be so much great then it is now. My day just isn’t complete without a little bit Mike Andes. I listen to you everyday and try an implement as much as I can. You have made such a difference to me. Which has given me the drive to do so much better. Once I was happen just pushing a mower now with your help I have gone from $60k a year turnover to this year we are on track to make the $350-400 mark, with a goal of 3 million within 4 years. I could not have done this your advise. The lawn care industry world wide (I’m from Australia) is much better for having you. Keep it up mate you have already change the world of home service for the better. Thank you for everything you done. I’ll keep listening to you implementing and taking action.
Mike I love this video. Just turned 18 and got an LLC for my business. I’ve thought about AI and creating a CRM for people down the line until I seen this video.
Don’t worry I’ll find another UVP to grow and compete with you one day.
Keep an eye out for Potters’ Landscape Property Maintenance. 🤙🏽take care and keep up the amazing work!
I really appreciate what you do information you give and the transparency you have we are blessed to have people like you around👍😊
You're an inspiration Mike, I'm making the jump in my late 30's. Thanks for all the great material
Thanks Mike. I needed to here this to know I'm not alone. I have big plans for my business and know "I can" but been in a funk. It was a pleasure meeting you at the Spencer Pro-Event, and look forward to seeing you in KY.
Appreciate your spirit and vulnerability! Don't currently have a CRM, but know it's critical. Looking forward to reviewing copilot.
Thank you for sharing your story, and how you got to where you are today. I needed this video, and it definitely spoke to me as an entrepreneur in lawn care as well. I hope to scale my business, as you have, in the future. I would love to meet you one day and just have a conversation about the industry, and where it can and will go.
That was eye opening and full of wisdom. Thank you for the great advice and sharing your life story
Im grateful you made this video❤️ from a new start up gardens business in the UK
Kai👨🏽🌾
Great vid Mike! Your channel should easily be at 100k, you'll make someone put the excuses in the trash can focus, grind, and grow 📈💯
You’re the man. Don’t work too, too hard.
Good morning mike! Thank you for the video. Can not be more real from the heart 👍. Believe me, all of your content is powerful like buying a course. So thank you again.
Mike, you're legit the smartest person I "know'. Most people your age are nowhere near as successful and it may not mean a lot coming from me but don't worry about failing. You have personally helped me a lot and I honestly hope to do a 1/10th of what you have done. You are on the right path if you ask me, a doctor can only do so much, you are helping people from all walks of life making better decisions and personal life. I'm glad you dropped out of college lol.
This video couldn't have come out at a better time. Because these last few days/weeks/months have been tough..really tough.. and I've run up against various walls that I did think I'd be able to break through. The biggest one I'm running up against is finding good employees.. and I knew a year and a half ago this was going to be a major issue and it didn't matter how I prepared myself for it.
Anyway, Mike just a super video at a good time. You used a lot of adjectives to try and describe what we go through.
If I was to use one word that I think best describes it.. I would say sacrifice. To be successful, to break down barriers, and to achieve new levels. It all comes down to making a ton of sacrifices. And the list of the sacrifices we've made is in the hundreds. I think that's why when we don't succeed at something the first time we run up against it that's why the situation hits us so hard and can send us into major depression, because we look back at all the things we have sacrificed to get where we are today.
This is my second time around so to speak. The first time I tried to grow the business, I had similar issues. And after a time I decided just to scale back and go solo. I kick myself now for doing it, because for me, the goal is to not be out in the field forever, and the only way to achieve that is by growth. I've gone through six employees in the past 4 months,. At this point I've just decided it's a numbers game. Eventually if I throw enough employees through the funnel some have to stick.
Sorry for the long post.. your topic just hit home
Love your videos man🔥🔥🔥
I enjoy starting my day with one of your videos. 🙂
Keep it up mike ❤
I live in Indianapolis Indiana Not too far From Lovell Kentucky
Inspiring !
Was/is your pastor dad bivocational? I am bivocational here in western maine. I work at a sawmill. My son and i mow a few lawns. Thinking of scaling up a little to help put $ away for retirement. Any thoughts?
Hey Mike have you considered donating the ad revenue towards a good cause. What the kids in Africa you helped the money could go towards someone that is helpless. I think everyone would be in line and support that decision. It’s better than google getting the money.
Thanks for sharing your story. Have a good day.
I’ll keep doing that regardless of ad revenue or Google 😃✅👍🏻
Do you use any medical field knowledge on a daily basis in your current life or business?
An example of a similar situation is how Steve Jobs took a calligraphy class in college which influenced the Macs font design
I don’t unfortunately. I’ve lost most of it now
I was repairing a drip line for heart surgeon. He was watching over my shoulder and asking questions. And then he came up with a reply..." oh ...it's just like bypass surgery " ....
..I said..Sure,but I 'll give you a discount!
Where did you get that jacket?
I fucking love you dude
Do you do any angel investing or invest in new businesses?
No, just mine =)
Yooo I’m in the 509
Mike do you ever take a vacation? Just curious…
Not a lot but occasionally. I preferred getting stuff done. If I went on vaca I would still work but change of scenery is nice ✅
I’m with you. I finally took a vacation last year for the first time in three years. I was forced too by my wife lol.
💪🤝
Bro i dont like all this robotics talk... You want to take my job with a robot?