Dude thank you for your straightforwardness which is actually needed more in the world. You tell it how it is and it allows the viewer to make their own decision
Thanks Johnny. I had everything you suggested except .... Insurance One, more thing GOD BLESSED me with A REAL catchy name. Before, I end I was able to pattern my charges after you with making price adjustment. How or where can I go to see it again. Yours was VERY HELPFUL and HINTFUL. The most I ever charge for a lawn was 70.00 I haven't had one were it was cause for more. I could share more. I JUST want to hear from you. Nor do I want to get over zealous with my price. Tag you it and THANK YOU AGAIN.
Thanks for taking the time and creating these simple videos that a lot of us have no idea where to begin to find the answers to. Here from Miami, Florida started my lawn care business in February and it’s going good so far.
I have been thinking of starting a small lawn care buissnes for a about a year now. From every thing I have looked into this video is the most helpful! I've been watching this channel for about three months. Every video is great. Well worth the time spent watching.
Great information man seriously considering starting a lawn care business with my two boys. It's great to have someone not afraid to share the knowledge. It's obvious you're good at what you do because so many fear competition and won't share the knowledge. Appreciate you brother! Very helpful.
110% the video I was looking for that no one ever post! Many people don’t know the legal process and no one wants to explain it (in detail) thanks Johnny! 👊🏾
Excellent, simple and to the point video. Thanks again, Blades of Grass Lawn Care, LLC. The only thing that I would add, is to form your business as an LLC so that they can only come after your business should anything ever happen.
Had to sub cuz you are the first person that has talked about insurance and licensing. I'm an accountant by trade and thinking of starting a part-time lawn care business after I retire because I'm sick of being in an office all day.... Want something to keep busy outdoors...
Hey Johnny - This is really impressive content! Brand perception is a huge aspect of selecting your business name, and you explained it so well! That liability insurance is absolutely key! No one ever thinks things will happen until they do - it’s always unexpected. Thanks for the great video!
Good stuff Johnny. If you don’t mind me adding to the great content that you have provided. 1. Name, easy. AB lawns will likely put you first in the local algorithm. 2. $110 in Georgia or $35 in Wisconsin, the price is nothing and gives you passage to unforeseen circumstances like, PPP, EIDL, or daily business benefits such as wholesale pricing, local vendor networks etc. 3. General Liability Ins. Can easily be purchased for as little as $500 per year, that’s $125.00 per quarter or less than $39.00 per month with adequate coverage. Cough (Hiscox). Sorry for the plug but I did it for the greater good of the community. 4. Tools and equipment, you can become a world class gardener with as little as a bucket and a pair of shears and pruner. Water hoses and time. It all depends on your goals. 5. Marketing to your skills and the most powerful word in my experiences has been no. This has saved me time and energy. * If you don’t mind, I’d like to add. The info in this video is indeed valuable and the benefits will last you throughout your career. However, it will seem challenging at the beginning but the benefits of proper pricing is of the utmost importance. In my opinion, no matter the region, a minimum of $25.00 per man hour, that is a minimum, that means each man/woman per hour and equally important is.. at least $10.00-$25.00 minimum per hour per piece of equipment being used, again per hour. We use a blower, snow blower, chainsaw, power rake, bagger etc., $25.00 per hour for EQ. Peace
# 1 in my thinking is that you have to figure out if you're good at public relations before you start any service venture ! If you can't deal with people you will fail !
I'm 19 and me and my uncle do yard maintenance and small jobs and this video helped me knowing I need to be legit and be insured so I can do more residential and commercial places
Exactly I know too many guys that buy the big 61 inch mowers thinking they’re gonna mow all these big yards and they wind up getting the cookie cutter yards and then they don’t have use for that mower anymore
Not only did I find this video helpful but peaceful at the same time. I loved the music and thanks for the information. You did a great job on the lawn as well.
Wow, thanks Battle. Im all over this tutorial right here. I needed this and will put it in motion. The most important step that would have bit me in my a** would have been the insurance. Thank you for the awesome content. You really helped me on this one.
Thanks so much your a inspiration you’ve convinced me to go legal on day one , Im starting up in Brunswick Ga only about an hour south of you and had no idea a Ga business license was so cheap
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Hey ,am kinda stuck with adding landscaping or lawn care to my company name am starting up,not sure if I can use landscaping with just doing lawn care I would appreciate your feedback thank you have a great day.
Another main thing to do is get a ein so you can get a business bank account I made that mistake last year and people would write out a check to the business name and my bank stopped letting me deposit them
I'm planning to go full time on this. I decided to provide 4 main services. 1) lawn care 2) shrub trimming 3) mulching 4) plant installation. Im doing solo. Do u think i should focus on 1 service first or do u think doing 4 services is a good start?
Wana hear some prices other people have paid for liability insurance, have no idea was curious though ,just considering your by yourself landscaping and just damage to other’s properties coverage ???
Impressive .Thanks for your ideas job,people will have a beautiful lawn full of green accordingly, I like you video. Just for who need SEBOSS hardware cloth,1/2,1/4 opening ,19 GA, Hot dip galvanized after welding, double galvanized, strong and sturdy, delicate and beautiful, suitable as gopher wire, protect lawn/garden from all kinds of gophers.
Great advice for the new B's l started with a dixie chopper edger trimmer blower 16 foot trailer and paid cash no dept all for about 6000 dollars not now my friend today would be double 👍👍
Saw where you chimed in on Mike Vidan’s pressure washing channel live video yesterday. . Good to know y’all are friends. Told him that all your customers need their driveways pressure washed. 😂 Great info.
I’m new to your channel, and I’m new to lawn care and wanting to start my own business by myself in lawn care. I’ve gotten plenty of info from your videos.
Thank you for great feedback ,I do have a question can you name your company such and such landscaping but only do lawn care ,or is it fine to have landscaping on your name?
Only thing I would respectfully disagree with is the number 4 rule of not buying equipment until you have the account. If you really want to do this line of work for a living and not just another side job, put your ass on the line and make a big investment. It will force you to become better. Unless you have a truck, a trailer, and a zero turn you can borrow at a moments notice, you don't want to have to scramble to buy a truck, a trailer, and a zero turn at a moments notice so you can secure the account. I understand and agree with his point here only to a certain point. Be smart with everything. You don't have to go overboard. But I will stand by this point until the day I die. And that point is to put your ass on the line. Make your money and commitments force you. And make damn sure you have passion. Passion is the number 1. If you don't have it, don't attempt this business. You have to love what you do in order to be successful. If you don't, don't waste your time and money.
Blades of Grass you guys are awesome!! Great advice and the music you played went well with the video. Some music that I hear on lawn videos is just to overwhelming. I skip those guys just saying keep it simple...
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare brother I’m a veteran working for a caretaker who’s looking to retire and your videos are very helpful.. it’s the most rewarding job I’ve had in a long time people love it when you do good work I’m hoping to end up buying him out
great video, the only thing here is why would i wait until i have the big acreage account before i buy the mower? wouldn’t i already need to be saving up to purchase that as my goal?
We have this guy in our town called the yard man. He uses the home owners lawnmowers 😂 he charged my mom $60 just to push a lawnmower. Luckily I’m a nice son and cut her yard free now.
I have about 20 steady lawns that I do on the side. It is hard work with a push mower. I want to upgrade to a stand on, I was thinking about a 32" or 36", but it is a big investment. When would be the best time to do this?
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Dude thank you for your straightforwardness which is actually needed more in the world. You tell it how it is and it allows the viewer to make their own decision
Glad to hear that it helps
Thanks Johnny. I had everything you suggested except .... Insurance One, more thing GOD BLESSED me with A REAL catchy name. Before, I end I was able to pattern my charges after you with making price adjustment. How or where can I go to see it again. Yours was VERY HELPFUL and HINTFUL. The most I ever charge for a lawn was 70.00 I haven't had one were it was cause for more. I could share more. I JUST want to hear from you. Nor do I want to get over zealous with my price. Tag you it and THANK YOU AGAIN.
Thanks for taking the time and creating these simple videos that a lot of us have no idea where to begin to find the answers to.
Here from Miami, Florida started my lawn care business in February and it’s going good so far.
You're very welcome!
I have been thinking of starting a small lawn care buissnes for a about a year now. From every thing I have looked into this video is the most helpful! I've been watching this channel for about three months. Every video is great. Well worth the time spent watching.
Great information man seriously considering starting a lawn care business with my two boys. It's great to have someone not afraid to share the knowledge. It's obvious you're good at what you do because so many fear competition and won't share the knowledge. Appreciate you brother! Very helpful.
Glad to help, thanks!
Planning on doing the same with my boys. Potentially set myself up for a nice retirement gig as well.
It was cool to just watch you peacefully mow while listening to valuable info you were giving!
Awesome!
I think Blades of Grass Lawn Care is a killer name.
110% the video I was looking for that no one ever post! Many people don’t know the legal process and no one wants to explain it (in detail) thanks Johnny! 👊🏾
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent, simple and to the point video. Thanks again, Blades of Grass Lawn Care, LLC.
The only thing that I would add, is to form your business as an LLC so that they can only come after your business should anything ever happen.
Thanks for sharing!
Had to sub cuz you are the first person that has talked about insurance and licensing. I'm an accountant by trade and thinking of starting a part-time lawn care business after I retire because I'm sick of being in an office all day.... Want something to keep busy outdoors...
Hey Johnny - This is really impressive content! Brand perception is a huge aspect of selecting your business name, and you explained it so well! That liability insurance is absolutely key! No one ever thinks things will happen until they do - it’s always unexpected. Thanks for the great video!
Best tips and advice I’ve ever seen on UA-cam, thank you so much this page has been so helpful and understandable.
You are so welcome!
Thanks boss man as a vet this gave me a lot of inspiration from how simple you broke it down, love the channel keep it up!
Awesome! Thank you!
Good stuff Johnny. If you don’t mind me adding to the great content that you have provided. 1. Name, easy. AB lawns will likely put you first in the local algorithm.
2. $110 in Georgia or $35 in Wisconsin, the price is nothing and gives you passage to unforeseen circumstances like, PPP, EIDL, or daily business benefits such as wholesale pricing, local vendor networks etc.
3. General Liability Ins. Can easily be purchased for as little as $500 per year, that’s $125.00 per quarter or less than $39.00 per month with adequate coverage. Cough (Hiscox). Sorry for the plug but I did it for the greater good of the community.
4. Tools and equipment, you can become a world class gardener with as little as a bucket and a pair of shears and pruner. Water hoses and time. It all depends on your goals.
5. Marketing to your skills and the most powerful word in my experiences has been no. This has saved me time and energy.
* If you don’t mind, I’d like to add. The info in this video is indeed valuable and the benefits will last you throughout your career. However, it will seem challenging at the beginning but the benefits of proper pricing is of the utmost importance. In my opinion, no matter the region, a minimum of $25.00 per man hour, that is a minimum, that means each man/woman per hour and equally important is.. at least $10.00-$25.00 minimum per hour per piece of equipment being used, again per hour.
We use a blower, snow blower, chainsaw, power rake, bagger etc., $25.00 per hour for EQ. Peace
Awesome information Man, Thanks for the additional info!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare It’s all for the greater good. Thank you again for all that you have contributed.
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Any videos out there of you reviewing battery powered equipment?
# 1 in my thinking is that you have to figure out if you're good at public relations before you start any service venture ! If you can't deal with people you will fail !
That's exactly what I said in this video ua-cam.com/video/8cIbywqBlr8/v-deo.html thanks!
I'm 19 and me and my uncle do yard maintenance and small jobs and this video helped me knowing I need to be legit and be insured so I can do more residential and commercial places
Exactly I know too many guys that buy the big 61 inch mowers thinking they’re gonna mow all these big yards and they wind up getting the cookie cutter yards and then they don’t have use for that mower anymore
True!
Thanks to you Johnny....I started my side gig, in hopes it grows.
Great advice as always Johnny. I'm getting ready to take the plunge this year. Wish me luck.
Best of luck!
U got it, look to the end result, not the current one!
Same here I’m starting my own me and my son
Always good advice sir. I’m starting my lawn care business in 2 weeks and you always give good info. Very inspiring. Thanks.
Best of luck!
General liability note taken I need!!
I’m out in hinesville trying to start one this year after getting out of the military
Not only did I find this video helpful but peaceful at the same time. I loved the music and thanks for the information. You did a great job on the lawn as well.
Awesome, thank you!
Liability insurance is cheap. $80 a month in Texas. Things can and will happen. Great advice! Great channel!
Wow, thanks Battle. Im all over this tutorial right here. I needed this and will put it in motion. The most important step that would have bit me in my a** would have been the insurance. Thank you for the awesome content. You really helped me on this one.
Awesome, best to you!
great tips in here and man that lawn is looking extra crisp. looks awesome nice work!
Thank you sir thinking about starting a lawn service this year in your helpful hints really hit the spot thank you for your support God bless
Glad to help
Some great legal and general advice for anyone starting up, Johnny. Bless you, take care and stay safe 😀👍💯
Thanks, you too!
Great video
I made business cards already I’m 16 and in Georgia i went for a more catchy name “Gabriel’s exotic landscaping”
Thanks so much your a inspiration you’ve convinced me to go legal on day one , Im starting up in Brunswick Ga only about an hour south of you and had no idea a Ga business license was so cheap
Good to hear!
Thank you for great feedback
Always welcome
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Hey ,am kinda stuck with adding landscaping or lawn care to my company name am starting up,not sure if I can use landscaping with just doing lawn care I would appreciate your feedback thank you have a great day.
Pop smoke! I just seen you in south bridge! It that time of the year again! Stay safe out there!
Awesome! Be safe as well!
Knowledge from the O.G. ! Always great information and knowledge. Even the experienced guys can gain something from this video.
Appreciate that
Another main thing to do is get a ein so you can get a business bank account I made that mistake last year and people would write out a check to the business name and my bank stopped letting me deposit them
Thanks for the logistics of getting going the RIGHT way. 🙌
Always!
Awesome beginners content!
Thanks!
Blessings brother for that grate info
Glad to help
Impossible in Virginia right now theres 10,000 landscape companies now all of them makeshift companies
Shout out from Savannah! Good info and nice video.
Sweet, thanks for all the tips. I'm trying to learn all I can.
Glad to help
Great Points. I really enjoy your channel. We are thinking about buying some battery power equipment this season.
I'm trying out some RYOBI battery stuff in a couple of weeks so stay toned!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare will do. Thanks for the heads up.
thanks man! Love how in detail you explained this video and how specific you are, really helped open my mind to the possibilities out there 👏🏽🙏🏽
Great advice!! Exactly how I started
Great advice on not buying equipment for jobs you don't have yet! I am just starting out this season.
Best of luck!
Awesome advise.... thanks thinking of starting my lawn care business..
You can do it!
Excellent tips, there's alot of people starting a lawn care business this year that's for sure
yup and putting us out of business with their $25 per yard crap
@@jeremywilson8334 yep, just ran across 2 of them today couldn't believe it
Very true!
That's every year but they never last, don't worry 😃👍
When the real heat comes and its 90 to 100 degrees the 25 dollar guys fold quick happens every yr
Love how you had to put LEGAL in all caps, I run across the fly by nights @$25 all the time. Have to remind them about being insured 😉
Exactly!!
What about getting rid of your trash and how to save you money what kind of account can you have
I'm planning to go full time on this. I decided to provide 4 main services. 1) lawn care 2) shrub trimming 3) mulching 4) plant installation. Im doing solo. Do u think i should focus on 1 service first or do u think doing 4 services is a good start?
I would definitely do all 4 service's. But down the road your going have to make a big decision, either scale down your service or hire help
How many lawns can I reasonably expect to cut with a non commercial grade push mower?
I'll make a video to answer your question, thanks
I just found your channel and let me tell you wow you are very professional you do such beautiful job👍
Thanks and welcome
Wana hear some prices other people have paid for liability insurance, have no idea was curious though ,just considering your by yourself landscaping and just damage to other’s properties coverage ???
Impressive .Thanks for your ideas job,people will have a beautiful lawn full of green accordingly, I like you video.
Just for who need SEBOSS hardware cloth,1/2,1/4 opening ,19 GA, Hot dip galvanized after welding, double galvanized, strong and sturdy, delicate and beautiful, suitable as gopher wire, protect lawn/garden from all kinds of gophers.
All good points Johnny, keeping the community informed.💯👍🏾😃🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
💯👍
So many folks don't do any of these steps, and I wish they would. Awesome video as always
Thanks for watching!
I live in nys no license to cut grass jus report your earnings at end of the year.
Hey Johnny, I enjoy watching your video's. You explain everything and always give great advice. 2 thumbs up.
I appreciate that!
Great advice for the new B's l started with a dixie chopper edger trimmer blower 16 foot trailer and paid cash no dept all for about 6000 dollars not now my friend today would be double 👍👍
Thanks for sharing
You always provide great information and advice!! I’m in Savannah, GA as well with up-and-coming lawn business.
Awesome! Thank you, and best to you!
Thanks for this advice! I'm thinking of doing this for extra income.
Saw where you chimed in on Mike Vidan’s pressure washing channel live video yesterday. . Good to know y’all are friends. Told him that all your customers need their driveways pressure washed. 😂 Great info.
Yes they do 😂 Thanks for coming this way!
Gracias por tus consejos,saludos desde seattle Washington
Gracias! Saludos!
I’m new to your channel, and I’m new to lawn care and wanting to start my own business by myself in lawn care. I’ve gotten plenty of info from your videos.
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for your wisdom
Thank you for the videos that was some get information now I do have one more question my lawns at home has brown spots in the lawn what may that be.
Appreciate the advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for great feedback ,I do have a question can you name your company such and such landscaping but only do lawn care ,or is it fine to have landscaping on your name?
No, It's just used for easier association to what your business do
Me and my friend have been running a lawn care business for 3 years we are young teens do you think we should take the steps to be legal
Definitely, It will rid you of liablity
Gracias por el video estaba esperando algo así, que oficina puedo ir yo vivo también aquí en GA
georgia.gov/
Gracias
Is there anyway you could put a list of equipment in the trailer
Thanks for the advice! Looking forward to start my landscape company this year in Vidalia Ga!
Best of luck!
Only thing I would respectfully disagree with is the number 4 rule of not buying equipment until you have the account. If you really want to do this line of work for a living and not just another side job, put your ass on the line and make a big investment. It will force you to become better. Unless you have a truck, a trailer, and a zero turn you can borrow at a moments notice, you don't want to have to scramble to buy a truck, a trailer, and a zero turn at a moments notice so you can secure the account. I understand and agree with his point here only to a certain point. Be smart with everything. You don't have to go overboard. But I will stand by this point until the day I die. And that point is to put your ass on the line. Make your money and commitments force you. And make damn sure you have passion. Passion is the number 1. If you don't have it, don't attempt this business. You have to love what you do in order to be successful. If you don't, don't waste your time and money.
Great point, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You are spot on with your info! Have a good one!
Thanks, you too!
Blades of Grass you guys are awesome!! Great advice and the music you played went well with the video. Some music that I hear on lawn videos is just to overwhelming.
I skip those guys just saying keep it simple...
Thanks 👍
REALLY LOOKING INTO STARTING, THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!
Best of luck!
Very helpful to this guy ! Much appreciated
Glad to help
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare brother I’m a veteran working for a caretaker who’s looking to retire and your videos are very helpful.. it’s the most rewarding job I’ve had in a long time people love it when you do good work I’m hoping to end up buying him out
Thank you bro really helpfull stay blessed and safe 💪
That was simple and eazy to understand
.it should help others.
Hope so, thanks!
Great advice and knowledge being passed on here! Thank you sir, continued success and stay blessed.
great video, the only thing here is why would i wait until i have the big acreage account before i buy the mower? wouldn’t i already need to be saving up to purchase that as my goal?
Great advice thank you for that video 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Loved the video
General liability insurance. Excellent
Got to have it, thanks!
We have this guy in our town called the yard man. He uses the home owners lawnmowers 😂 he charged my mom $60 just to push a lawnmower. Luckily I’m a nice son and cut her yard free now.
Thank you good to know
Happy to help
Hey man this helped a lot. Thank you
Glad it helped
Such a great teacher. Follow the "Kiss" principle an you'll do well. 😉
Thanks! That's the plan!
Thank you that will help.
You're welcome!
I have about 20 steady lawns that I do on the side. It is hard work with a push mower. I want to upgrade to a stand on, I was thinking about a 32" or 36", but it is a big investment. When would be the best time to do this?
Awesome video thank for the info 👏👏👏👏💯💯💯🚀🚀🚀
Thanks.
Great video, and information this really helps a lot. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Wat kind of string do u use
Vortex twisted trimmer line 0.095
Sir can you tell me what website you used to get business license? So many websites and ppl on the media are saying don't use this website etc etc
Solid advise boss!
Hey I'm curious to the music you always have in your videos. Got such good vibe! Who is it?
How did you acquire your costumers an what to charge each property?
It's all in my video library
Great advice 👍 thank you
No problem 👍
Great video, how much should I expect to pay for liability insurance
On average of $50 per month
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare what companies do you recommend working with
I need help with my name I have Elio’s Landscaped Inc. idk if I should keep inc or go with LLC ? I’m confused
Who do you use for insurance? I’m currently looking around.
Allstate they have great rates
I see you mow lawns but do you take care of any of there plants? And if you do how do you charge for that?
We only video what my viewers like to watch, but we do it all
Love this! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!