How to go from LawnCare to Landscaping, Excavating and Demolition jobs
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- Опубліковано 8 тра 2015
- How do you GROW? How do you TAKE on NEW Services? Here is how to Go from Lawncare to Landscaping to Excavating to Demolition and MORE!
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This channel has become, not only one of my favorites, but one of the most informative ones for advancing in lawn care and landscaping.
I actually want to go help for free on a home demolition, just for the fun and experience. ( Sick I know..lol )
Geek To Freak Fitness & Lawn Care Thanks for the compliment Greg! Anytime your near Minnesota let me know. I will have a house ready for you to tear down:) Truly appreciate your recommendation on this channel- that is huge my friend.
I'll have to take a look ... take the camera if you get freaky with the demolition fella!
You have some great advise. We were lucky and got a customer right off the bat when we first started landscaping. He literally said "use my yard to test out whatever you want". So we have been.
Thats awesome!
TheRandomReviewer
"13 14 15 years old that's silly, no kids that young are engaged in this kind of work,"
I disagree- this is when their dreams start, this is when they are either seeing possibilities,opportunities and open doors-or just problems, and reasons why it isn't "meant for them." This comment came in today and is the reason I make sure to include the kids.: DA KING RT Wrote: " I appreciate your videos and advice. I am 16 and I dream of having a Landscaping Bussiness in the future, again thanks for the tips." To me that kid has a future.
Didn't u start with ur old man when u were 11? I also have a friend that is 38 now, but started mastering the art of the shovel when he was 9 with his old man. When he was 18 started his own concrete company and quickly passed up his teacher and now is doing extremely well for himself. All heavy equipment paid for and just loving his independence. He does what u do and manages. You will never see him with a tool belt. And his three year old son knows the name and job of every heavy equipment with his tonkas playing in the dirt. Keep inspiring Stanley. Very few in this generation with the passion to work hard.
Randy Mikhaiel I was on the job with my Dad at 4. Then when I turned 11 I got a promotion and didn't have to work for free anymore-I got $.25 an hour. This work ethic and memory has always been there-because of that.
***** You make some great points and you actually motivated me to dig deeper on this subject. I just interviewed a 16 year old who has 7 full time employees and 5 trucks. His full interview will come out on the podcast. Thank you for making me think outside of the box - this is what makes for interesting topics! You rock!
Thank you!
I was 13 when I ran a tracked excavator.
Maan I love your work Stan...I'm damn near 40 yrs old beginning un this industry. I've gotten my start & exp thru volunteering in my community. Was using the association's equipment originally. Then just bought my own pro grade stuff & kept doing lawns & projects. I've amassed a lot of data working for free this yr. Thanks again for a great channel.
There is a lot of value in this video!! Absolutely love it!!
Johnny Mow Thanks John! Your video's continue to inspire me!
That's kinda how I learned my line of work. Mostly self taught,but I would sub out a lot of work and work along side them as a laborer and in return I was able to ask how, why, and let me try that. That's was years ago. I kinda wish I never learned half of the stuff I learned and just continued subbing out work. Lol!
Randy Mikhaiel Thats a great way to learn Randy. "show me how" while they are doing the work.
You literally answered these questions that I have had for a couple years. Thank you! Really enjoyed this video.
Andrew Harris Wow- Thats is great to know. Glad to help !
Love this video. I've been telling all my mexican landscapers around my area about your podcast man!.
YOUNG SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPER Sweet and thank you! appreciate the help spreading the word. Thats huge!
thanks for your videos it has helped me get back into my business
Thank for sharing this video Stan. I never thought about working on a job for free to gain experience. I learn better with hands on type of work. Every video or podcast I hear continues to motivate and inspire me.
Brite Green Lawn Care Your like most of us. We learn better by doing than anything else. You just need a chance to get your hands on a job and you can probably make it from there.
I would just like to say that I subscribed about a week ago and your now my favorite channel. You offer great amounts help and I just wanted to say thank you.
217 Justin Wow- Thank you so much. That is amazing to hear and keeps me going!
awesome video man you put out alot of great useful info
Thank you!
powerful video man tons of important information thank you!
Thanks Brendan
Superb video. Thanks for what you are doing Stanley, you're a massive inspiration to myself and many others all the way over here in little old England
PRO-CUT Lawn and Landscape Wow! That is just awesome and thank you! Appreciate hearing that!
Excellent point Stanley. You continue to blow my mind. LOL
TopNotchLawns Thanks Brian! Appreciate all you do and share out there helping others. You Rock!
Good stuff. Love all the info as I just opened a very small lawn care company this year after losing my job.
Sumner's If their is anything in particular that would be helpful-shoot me an email or comment right here.
Great video and good advice
Happy to help 😀
I have been thinking to get into construction/demoulution/plumber business for quite a while. your video has given me a good way of going about it. thanks for all the info.....
+ravi kiran pradhan Thanks Ravi- hope it helps out in some way :)
u really give me confidence with your videos
Thank you!
Good smart business man and I like your ideas, I salute you sir
took some of the advice and things u did put the. to use now my phone is rignjng. thank u
Great video! Awesome advice!
Brauns lawn and pressure washing Thanks! Have you ever used any of the suggestions in the past and if so how have they worked for you?
No I haven't, but being I just started my company, this advice will come in handy.
thanks stan. took the advice. i wanted to break into grading and sight prep. i'm doing it for free for a friend.
GUNS & KNIVES Great place to start!
Stanley, once again thanks for sharing all that knowledge , a lot things that you say , recommend or do i already when through but i though i was doing it all wrong. By listening to you it just make me feel that i am in the right path. One thing that took me long time is lear to say:NO .
Also an other very important part in small business is the invoicing and collecting money as soon is possible because you never know who is about to go bankrupt or die.
I am still learning to speak-write english, please accept mi apologies in advance.
Thanks again Stanley
Aaron Melo-Martinez Collecting is a huge part of running a business- My Terms are as follows: $100 down-thats to schedule the project. 1/2 due as soon as we start-ie once the equipment arrives at the house we collect 1/2. Then after the project is completed we get final payment.
Well Gary Barnett Dirt Contracting did an excellent landscaping job for my yard and I couldn't have asked for more
Stanley the bad a$$. Freaking awesome advice!!!! Info America right here. Thanks Stanley.
Seneca Lawns Thanks for the enthusiasm! Totally appreciate it!
I Believe we are fortunate that you have taken on the efforts of sharing your experience. Where I am now, and my experience I am confident That I am at the stage where I can take on small(very) projects without effecting Excellent lawn care service. And I learn quick through experience. Great vid.
LAWN CARE LIFE I did large planting and garden design projects for 7 years with the company I was with previous to starting out on my own ascent . I truly feel that I could execute stone work under the right guidance. Excellent Information.
LAWN CARE LIFE Sounds like you have a solid back ground and confidence. The first step to success!
Please don't ever give up making videos!
Thanks Martin!
I'm 18 thanks man I'm trying figure out how to get my business started
In seattle millionaires club does day labor. I call them they have skilled craftsman who may have years vcc experience but booze problem. They sent out an old school guy who could do hand texture. Agreed to buy him food and booze at end of day. Got six hour work ftom him . He was expert appreciated showing off his skill. Otherwise go on job sites and hire for side jobs. By plumbers electricians etc. They know suppliers and can get product from wholesalers for you.
I was just wondering watching your last vid how you ended up in excavation. Interesting great vid. I did the same for my landscaping now I use my yard and its worked. I want to do retaining walls as many of my customers have asked but like you said I am not comfortable yet.
Dandy Lawn I sure wasn't comfortable on the first one I did. My customer supplied the block and I supplied the labor-it worked out and from there I just kept going. Good Luck! :)
Just wanted to tell u buddy these videos are very helpful you and Keith got ur shit together I like it.I am gonna start a business hopefully this season if not definitely next what are the best riding mower in your opinion ? I was thinking about taking a class just to get back into the swing of things but idk cause landscape is easy enough my only problem would be the pricing so a class would be nice
I love my Toro Grandstand!
Hey, Stanley
I gotta say that I'm impressed with your videos, I think you have great communication skills, you lay out your ideas in a functional maner, the info you give out is not overwhelming, I LOVE IT. I'm a small business owner, I got into outdoor lighting this year and I like it a LOT but just as any other new business I don't' have enough leads coming in yet but I'm determent to keep my guys busy, I'm experimenting with new business, since we started outdoor lighting this year maybe a good add on would be landscaping or lawn maintenance to be able to keep my guys on the road all the time without killing my pocket but I do think I need a smart/experienced & legit business mentor, do you have any kind of mentorship? or do you know anybody that does? if you do please share that with me, I live in Dallas Texas great city for business, thank you Stanley I hope you can point me in the right direction
Sounds like you already are in the right direction! Reach out to me via email 👍
Thank u
Your welcome Scott! ;)
I am a equipment operator with background in Skid Steer, Mini excavator, and Back hoe but I don't own this equipment; my question is I can rent the equipment I need but what should I change per hour for my operating skills. I know I will have to add for the rental of the equipment, pickup and delivery charges, and any other expenses.
Lol,
The selfie stick...
Bro your channel is sick.
The Landscaping Employee Trap Thanks for the compliment and for sending me the Selfie Stick. I had never seen one before lol. My kids all look at me like I'm totally weird when I pull it out :)
It's amazing how it's been 3 years since this video... Time flies.
Hey Stan! I own a lawncare company. I do lawn maintenance and I’m seriously considering bidding the lawn and landscape work for my neighborhood. Any tips or advice?
This is crazy! Lol. I got a 600 sq feet paver job I needyo bid and I scared shitless
Do you recommend focusing on one part of landscaping vs all the landscape work out there. Landscape is a huge industry. Should i, while growing my company from lawn care into landscaping focus on patios and retaining walls (where the money is bigger) over lawn mowing. Considering the fact that im looking for BIGGER jobs (more money) and not MORE jobs (lawns).?
Sev Rogulev You have to specialize to optimize your profits. Pick One thing you are amazing at- and concentrate on that.
Excellent topic! I am dealing with this now. I want to offer a broader range of services but I lack experience. I will look for opportunities to work for little to no pay in areas where I wish to improve with a disclaimer to the client just as you suggested. That sounds like solid advice.
What about subcontracting out some work you're not comfortable or qualified to do and supervising the work to learn that way? How do you go about subcontracting? My concern would be them taking work away from you. What are your thoughts on this?
James L Thats a Great idea! Hire a proffesional to complete the task with one term-you get to work and learn from them as they do it. They may even offer to let you see some of their other sites. I have done this with Concrete contractors(something I don't do) and became friends.
Awesome. Everything you say is so true. Life just seems so short and the days not long enough. So much to learn and do. I am a concrete contractor working in concrete since 16 years old and started the business at 25 (RockHard Concrete on You Tube) And we are venturing into retaining wall, demolition and roofing. Its hard to start something new. So far it has been well worth the effort and fun.
+Dan Krueger Learning new things is the exciting part-Yes stressful but really thats what makes it fun :) God Bless!
"Plus they will feed you..." sign me up!!
ignorance is bliss, it makes you an open mind, able too learn from your mistake.
Great point!
This lawncare gig, getting so burned out. Got to where I can gross over $400 in a day just mowing. Now, I'm so done. You have to have so many accounts & all the miles I put on my truck. Tired of it.
And a quick question when did you start your business ? and how much can you put away in a year if grinding hard
I started in the family business and never really left.
Just awesome brotha! I'm only in the lawn care industry, but Do I need a contractors license for building walls and things around the yard?
Sa'Mowin Lawn Care Check your local ordinance and regulations. In Minnesota we need to be licensed in each city to build walls over 4 feet tall but do not need a general contractors license.
So you can use block like this for over 3 feet, as long as you use geo grid to tie it back. Is that correct? What color Versa-Lok is that?
+Jeioak 30sleif Yes- chestnut blend is the color.
Stanley, I have two skid steers, how do you advertise for demolition jobs? mostly I get tree removal and overgrowth cleanup. I make my own signs, but I just don't think that demolition is a catchy or attractive word. any tips are much appreciated.
Lots of ways to advertise- Look for my other video covering this topic.
Ok thanks brother, I have learned alot from you so far. I appreciate your time and reply
wow , your house is so beautiful and huge , did you get that house from your business?
yes
if we don't understand at this point. ..,.I got it!
"I'm as scared as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs!" Lol have not heard that one yet. Grazon Next will take care of all post emergent weeds. You can buy it from keystonepestsolutions.com yea basic material jobs at least try to x3 your cost of materials in worst case and if not a lot more worst you can do is go hourly $30/per a man as well if equipment probably around $60-$85 an hr.
+dsimondublin Great Info- Thanks!
hey how are you doing today Mr.Genadek? You have great videos and a lot of great advice! I was wondering if you had an email i could contact to ask for some pointers!
you bet stan@landscapebusinesspro.com
Volunteer landscaping non profit or church. And you pay someone to do the job and train you.
Do you have a fertilization and weed control company too?
+J.L. Landscaping and property maintenance We sub that out but will be taking it on soon.
cool.
watching in 2017
Nice.
looks like you will learn how to kill dandelion ! thanks for another great video
Thanks!
I know want to dig up my parents yard
You need to weed eat stan
Your yard is a mess. Look at the weeds growing out of the stairs.