#8 is so true, thankfully I got over this mentality and actually have a great relationship with many other landscapers in my area. It’s also better for customer service since I’m able to refer my clients to other companies that specialize in what I don’t do! Works best for everyone involved!
I'm impressed that you built your business with Toro Timemasters instead of larger zero turns or stand-ons. Might want to do a video about that aspect of your business to help the little guy realize they can be successful with a basic mower.
Another big reason most start-ups fail, is a lot of owners don't understand OKR and KPI. Those two will help you tremendously! Also read the book Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday. You can also get the audiobook on UA-cam or wherever.
Dude, you hit the nail right on the head! I've lived this, I've learned this, I've lost this! I wish I had another chance, and you were around 20 years ago. Now I wish I had the courage to go at it one more time. My area is super saturated now, worse than it was then. You are an inspiration, and I wish I had your knowledge and stamina. Keep it up Mike!
That's actually a good thing that your market is saturated. Most lawn services are totally unprofessional. So there will be an increased demand for reliable and professional services
My nextdoor neighbor owned his business for 32 years sold and retired he is helping me from 0 i helped him for 5 years and still help him around the yard
Servicing an entire neighborhood is the best, pull up & do 20 - 60 mows a week, have fun listening to music through the airpods while working on your lawncare / trimming game & rake in the cash. 💰🔥📈🏆
I didn’t struggle until year 3. That’s the year another company destroyed my business page with fake reviews. Then he undercut my prices so bad I lost all my leads that year. I couldn’t bounce back
I think gardening and maintenance swallows ur hole day up and profit margins are “alright” , especially residential!!! I’m all for commercial accounts . They pay way more and no one is up ur butt when you do ur job . Landscaping on the other hand pays really really good. And doing projects to me is less pressured and profit margins are huge compared to maintenance. My dad has over 200 clients of residential maintenance in Silicon Valley . 2 trucks with 2 guys each truck doing around 100 houses per week . And my dad still makes most of his good money on side jobs on the weekends . If you got the money and clients . Go to landscaping . But yes … you have to start somewhere. Don’t go into anything with huge debt . Get in if you can . Simple . But I’ll be the first to say maintenance sucks
I'm not sure if I saw it in this video, or in another one of yours recently, but I remember you saying somewhere that it is not a good idea to branch out into more than one town within the first year of business. I'm wondering if you could elaborate on this a bit more for me? I understand how this could affect profitability if it leads to longer driving times and lower route density, but I'm wondering if it makes sense. For reference: Both towns I plan to service are nearly equidistant from my starting point, and both have dense populations with within my target market. I'm one of only three electric lawn service providers in the area, and one of the biggest threats I see is the others moving into the new territory (town) before I do. I already have enough customers in teh one town I operate in to create separate routes on separate days for each town. Wouldn't it make sense to expand my reach and beat them to market? I'm failing to see any drawbacks to this plan, but I wanted to see if you'd be willing to give any advice before I execute this move in the Spring. Thank you for all the content and inspo! Keep on Crushing!
I think some ego items are important.....Ive had conversations about landscapers pulling up to a property with eyesores for trucks and equipment.... so I feel like you've got to have enough of an ego to have pride in your brand.... but I don't think you need to go out and buy a brand new 1 ton truck and 5 $10k mowers.... you simply have to be presentable
I dont feel like I can charge anything more then 30$ rn for a acre because I dont have a edger and my string trimmer cant cut deep overgrown gas even tho it's a husqvarna 128LD it just pulls to the opposite side and has ruined a lawncare service for me.
I use a Husqvarna 128 LD as well.. have u tried changing string line..I just bought the echo black diamond razor sharp string line and damn it made a difference almost seems like I got a new weed eater
@@sergehandsome91 man thanks for letting me know. I just use the husqvarna line but now that you've said somthing I'm gonna switch and see if it works. Also why are there no husqvarna 128ld attachments?
@@sergehandsome91 Right on about the Black Diamond string. I tried a sample line of it back in 2018 but didn't like it. This year, however, I tried it again and wow, it's great stuff! Not sure what made the difference, but yes, it's my choice of line nowadays.
Think of it this way, if you break something and they sue the business then - without insurance and an LLC or S Corp - they're suing you and you're at risk of losing your personal assets, not the business's.
Emotional rollercoaster is real.
Really good advice. I'll be 65 this Feb. I know what I'm wanting to accomplish in the short term. Not to sure about the growing part
#8 is so true, thankfully I got over this mentality and actually have a great relationship with many other landscapers in my area. It’s also better for customer service since I’m able to refer my clients to other companies that specialize in what I don’t do! Works best for everyone involved!
I'm impressed that you built your business with Toro Timemasters instead of larger zero turns or stand-ons. Might want to do a video about that aspect of your business to help the little guy realize they can be successful with a basic mower.
Another big reason most start-ups fail, is a lot of owners don't understand OKR and KPI. Those two will help you tremendously! Also read the book Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday. You can also get the audiobook on UA-cam or wherever.
Dude, you hit the nail right on the head! I've lived this, I've learned this, I've lost this! I wish I had another chance, and you were around 20 years ago. Now I wish I had the courage to go at it one more time. My area is super saturated now, worse than it was then. You are an inspiration, and I wish I had your knowledge and stamina. Keep it up Mike!
That's actually a good thing that your market is saturated. Most lawn services are totally unprofessional. So there will be an increased demand for reliable and professional services
My nextdoor neighbor owned his business for 32 years sold and retired he is helping me from 0 i helped him for 5 years and still help him around the yard
Servicing an entire neighborhood is the best, pull up & do 20 - 60 mows a week, have fun listening to music through the airpods while working on your lawncare / trimming game & rake in the cash. 💰🔥📈🏆
#5 was me this year luckily i cooled on taking on more work it was the first time i told someone on the phone we cant take any more work at this time
Great information-- Thanks !!
I would like to see a stand alone video of #8. I think ppl dont talk enough about networking.
I see this all the time excellent information. 🔥 MIC Drop 🎤🎤
Thank you for the video I really appreciate you bro 🙏.
I didn’t struggle until year 3. That’s the year another company destroyed my business page with fake reviews. Then he undercut my prices so bad I lost all my leads that year. I couldn’t bounce back
Great advise
I think gardening and maintenance swallows ur hole day up and profit margins are “alright” , especially residential!!! I’m all for commercial accounts . They pay way more and no one is up ur butt when you do ur job . Landscaping on the other hand pays really really good. And doing projects to me is less pressured and profit margins are huge compared to maintenance. My dad has over 200 clients of residential maintenance in Silicon Valley . 2 trucks with 2 guys each truck doing around 100 houses per week . And my dad still makes most of his good money on side jobs on the weekends . If you got the money and clients . Go to landscaping . But yes … you have to start somewhere. Don’t go into anything with huge debt . Get in if you can . Simple . But I’ll be the first to say maintenance sucks
I'm not sure if I saw it in this video, or in another one of yours recently, but I remember you saying somewhere that it is not a good idea to branch out into more than one town within the first year of business. I'm wondering if you could elaborate on this a bit more for me? I understand how this could affect profitability if it leads to longer driving times and lower route density, but I'm wondering if it makes sense. For reference: Both towns I plan to service are nearly equidistant from my starting point, and both have dense populations with within my target market. I'm one of only three electric lawn service providers in the area, and one of the biggest threats I see is the others moving into the new territory (town) before I do. I already have enough customers in teh one town I operate in to create separate routes on separate days for each town. Wouldn't it make sense to expand my reach and beat them to market? I'm failing to see any drawbacks to this plan, but I wanted to see if you'd be willing to give any advice before I execute this move in the Spring. Thank you for all the content and inspo! Keep on Crushing!
4:11 Only 5 miles. That's your service area.
Just the concept of seeing how small the “problem” is relative to the world 😃👍🏻
I think some ego items are important.....Ive had conversations about landscapers pulling up to a property with eyesores for trucks and equipment.... so I feel like you've got to have enough of an ego to have pride in your brand.... but I don't think you need to go out and buy a brand new 1 ton truck and 5 $10k mowers.... you simply have to be presentable
$10k trucks look good
@@kennethalynn not here they don't 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 $10k gets you Swiss cheese
I dont feel like I can charge anything more then 30$ rn for a acre because I dont have a edger and my string trimmer cant cut deep overgrown gas even tho it's a husqvarna 128LD it just pulls to the opposite side and has ruined a lawncare service for me.
I use a Husqvarna 128 LD as well.. have u tried changing string line..I just bought the echo black diamond razor sharp string line and damn it made a difference almost seems like I got a new weed eater
@@sergehandsome91 man thanks for letting me know. I just use the husqvarna line but now that you've said somthing I'm gonna switch and see if it works. Also why are there no husqvarna 128ld attachments?
@@sergehandsome91 Right on about the Black Diamond string. I tried a sample line of it back in 2018 but didn't like it. This year, however, I tried it again and wow, it's great stuff! Not sure what made the difference, but yes, it's my choice of line nowadays.
Lets goooo I’ll
Be nicer to local
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Quick question, do you recommend opening a LLC right away and having insurance, if not at what point and customer count should you?
Yes, I would recommend it
Think of it this way, if you break something and they sue the business then - without insurance and an LLC or S Corp - they're suing you and you're at risk of losing your personal assets, not the business's.
@@scmh1288 Well first they have to find me.... Kiddin' i see your point, makes sense.
Point of fact
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$70 per man hr?
Sounds good to me lol
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