$600 in a day MOWING GRASS Solo (How to Start/Grow Your Lawn Care Business)

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • Here's how I started my lawn care business 4 years ago mowing lawns on the side and turning it into hundreds of thousands of dollars with over 300 customers. I explain how to start and grow your lawn care business mowing grass and making cash. I discuss mowing tips and tricks that are shared as well as I talk about how much I charge the customer and how much I make at the end of the day.
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  • @stricktown614
    @stricktown614 Рік тому +60

    I like this guy, "Just do it." So true. It's about getting started and going.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the support brother!!

    • @Wonderyear88
      @Wonderyear88 9 місяців тому

      He spoke the truth, when he said those words. ❤

  • @joelmolinares8434
    @joelmolinares8434 Рік тому +370

    I am glad I came across this video. I actually just doing lawn mowing services and it has been helpful. I get a call just about everday. I’m am thinking of doing this full time on the weekends. I have a a full time during the week for benefits, this would be to start my own business and have extra cash to have. Also I’m doing this for my son Liam, who will be on this earth in 3 months. I’ve never felt a love like this before. 😊

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +37

      Congratulations brother on the new family member and starting your own business. EXCITING STUFF!!

    • @jonathanmolina2490
      @jonathanmolina2490 Рік тому +9

      Congrats, Joel. I want to start with lawn mowing to help my family out and pay for school. Any advice?

    • @CrazyCritterz
      @CrazyCritterz Рік тому +4

      Congrats man! As a fellow Joel with a lawn care business and my first son on the way…. Cheers to us!💪🏼

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +4

      @@CrazyCritterz congrats on the son on the way!!

    • @Mowwzart
      @Mowwzart Рік тому +3

      Congrats on the kiddo bro

  • @Roughhandsllc
    @Roughhandsllc 10 місяців тому +22

    The truck setup is genius

  • @omarclunis2466
    @omarclunis2466 9 місяців тому +77

    Im 17 and I am in the process of starting my own lawncare business through my neighborhood. I have never done something like this before so I will humble myself and keep watching your chanel so that I can learn more of what to do when it comes to lawn care/ proper lawn mowing techniques

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  9 місяців тому +3

      You can do it!!

    • @Hans-ho8yl
      @Hans-ho8yl 9 місяців тому +1

      Good luck

    • @tasteless7795
      @tasteless7795 9 місяців тому +4

      I’m 18 and have been doing lawn maintenance with my dad on and off since I was 15, looking like I’m going to start my own business eventually after learning the ropes from a company first

    • @curtyoung4401
      @curtyoung4401 8 місяців тому +1

      Perfect mentality

    • @newcreation_7772
      @newcreation_7772 8 місяців тому +1

      @@curtyoung4401facts

  • @dillon-q8q
    @dillon-q8q Рік тому +15

    Im a very young man looking to start a official lawn care business with a couple friends who are just as dedicated as me and this video has been very helpful in the category of pricing and efficiency. Also you are greatly appreciated for your time in the service and I wish nothing but greatness and success upon you.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +2

      Go for it!! Thank you for your support!

  • @BeamedByGramps
    @BeamedByGramps 10 місяців тому +10

    I'm so thankful I came across your video, I've had some experience doing lawn care at home and for my grandparents, aunt, I've been thinking of starting a side hustle with lawn care but I wasn't really sure on how to do so, but seeing this video really help me.
    Thank you

  • @MeloC23_.
    @MeloC23_. 8 місяців тому +13

    This is what I’m talking about … we have people like you making 600 dollars a day mowing…MOWING ! Yet again we see people jobless because they are lazy… keep up the good work bro!

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your support brother!!

    • @fabianortiz1712
      @fabianortiz1712 2 місяці тому

      Riight because they’re lazy lol

    • @MeloC23_.
      @MeloC23_. 2 місяці тому

      @ yep lazy there is many ways to make money

  • @GreedeeVids
    @GreedeeVids Рік тому +28

    As a fellow vet, super proud of your hard work brother. I'm talking to my 16 yr old to help him learn this as a hustle. I'm half tempted to do it myself honestly. 1 day a week to bring in some extra cash flow. But for a 16 year old he could really make some good money doing this. His only issue he has is his social skills he is very recluse.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +4

      Thank you for your service! Thats amazing that your 16 year old is interested in getting into lawn care. It will teach him a lot of great lessons in life.

    • @Esquivelhead
      @Esquivelhead Рік тому +3

      Recluses are great salespeople. Eye contact and speak up that'll do it.

    • @louisvinciguerra194
      @louisvinciguerra194 Рік тому +3

      Also as a fellow Vet, thank you BOTH for your services and keep up the great work brother! I enjoy the content and I am also a solo owner operator in the Lawn Care game in my local area in the FL panhandle region. Been at it two seasons now pt and going ft Spring 2024

    • @andrewmacfarlane4899
      @andrewmacfarlane4899 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Esquivelheadwhy do you say recluses are great salespeople

    • @Esquivelhead
      @Esquivelhead 8 місяців тому

      @@andrewmacfarlane4899 I just think labelling people isn't really the way to go. Anyone can do sells if someone can teach them. I knock doors with my sons to mow and they drop their jaws that I can get work, but putting someone down when all they need to do is learn a little skill isn't the coolest.

  • @SandboxJ
    @SandboxJ Рік тому +9

    I am also a fellow vet. I am currently a special education teacher and I mow my elderly neighbor's lawn every week. She pay me $40. I am thinking about starting my own lawn care business on the side and on the weekends. Its a little intimidating thinking about everything that needs to be setup before you pull that cord, but this kind of content helps a lot! Thank you.

  • @robertnortham2962
    @robertnortham2962 Рік тому +28

    Older retired guy looking for a new venture. Thinking of starting a lawn care business. You are inspiring, thanks alot!

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +5

      I'm glad to hear the content is inspiring, thanks for sharing!!

    • @Bigoliver101
      @Bigoliver101 Рік тому

      this is a lot of manual labor , are you sure you can handle it

    • @firefly8471
      @firefly8471 Рік тому +3

      Yea I wanna get into this , grass will always grow .

    • @kennethrobinson1672
      @kennethrobinson1672 10 місяців тому +3

      Alot of competition

    • @henrytrenter1972
      @henrytrenter1972 9 місяців тому

      @@kennethrobinson1672 undercut your competitors price or do a better job or both, always a solution - you could offer a free mow if they sign up for a regular mow. There's so many unique marketing strategies, simply handing out fliers stating you're a professional and the most affordable around will get you a lot of interest.

  • @andrew4403
    @andrew4403 Рік тому +20

    I wish that I could find people to cut their lawn for just even half that. Where I live people won't pay no $65 when I tried 3 years ago half the people didn't even want me to do it for 20. So good luck and keep up the good work. And I'll keep watching. You guys do good work.😊

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +2

      Thank for the support brother!!

    • @ilvcountry
      @ilvcountry Рік тому +4

      I guess it depends on where you live. I'm in a small town in Indiana with a 6600 sq ft lot and I was lucky enough to find a guy who mows it for 30.00. I only have him mow, no edging or weeding because I like doing that myself.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      @@ilvcountry That's awesome! Thank you for sharing.

    • @gregkloe
      @gregkloe Рік тому

      ​@@ilvcountryI'm also in Indiana and in our neighborhood, people pay around $60 for a half acre sized property.

    • @robertbrink5997
      @robertbrink5997 Рік тому +5

      Dude saaame. Here in Houston and people don’t wanna pay more than $30. But barbers can charge $50 because inflation 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @charlestaylor751
    @charlestaylor751 8 місяців тому +4

    My Lawn Service the key factor as I found with my Lawn Service is attitude if you’re a nice person and you let them know that you are and you’re willing to work with him they will even pay more money to keep you. I have gotten so many tips good tips from being on time, listening to the customer and taking the time to go talk to them I’ve had so many customers that I’ve gone because of other companies have ran through there and didn’t take time to say good morning or anything and just be nice to the customer and make them feel important. I’ve gotten so many jobs from other companies that, they just didn’t talk to the people. I know you have to make money and I know time is money but invest the time into talking to your customers will meet the attitude makes a heck of a difference. I hope this helps somebody just really be nice and feel like you care for the people that you’re working for good luck.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  8 місяців тому

      This is awesome advice! Thank you for sharing!

  • @LawOfDistraction
    @LawOfDistraction 6 місяців тому +3

    I appreciate you making this. Starting my 4th Business with this and I actually want to be out there cutting. I did it 5 years straight growing up for my dads company and today is the day I start my own

  • @Ketomomma214
    @Ketomomma214 Рік тому +20

    Thank you! My son is eager to start a lawn care business and this helped a lot, I’m convinced to do this with him!!😊

  • @Soul_of_Artorias
    @Soul_of_Artorias 7 місяців тому +5

    This is THE VIDEO I always needed. I've been planing to start up a mowing business for last 4 months now. Im 19 y.o and in 2 months I will move to anorher country for education. I was wondering how could I start this business and I wasn't really sure what to do. I can't believe I found a youtube channel that accurate to my dreams.

  • @CHASEBARNES-z5d
    @CHASEBARNES-z5d Рік тому +2

    I did lawn care for a company for 2 years and fell in love, i got a career at a airline and sounds crazy buty i miss mowing and always wanted to start my own

  • @CLAPNxNOOBS
    @CLAPNxNOOBS Рік тому +3

    Really enjoy the video. One thing that may be worth mentioning is Sales = more money, efficiency = profit margin

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      You make a solid point!! Thanks for sharing and your support!

  • @J-H-4
    @J-H-4 17 днів тому

    This inspired me a lot!! Been waiting to start a lawn care business but didn’t have the encouragement but not I do thanks to you! I’m 17 about to start this summer! Thank you, God bless!! Any more tips would be appreciated, always ready to learn and work hard!🔥💪🏾

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  17 днів тому +1

      Nice!! Just make sure you are subscribed so you get notified when I post more content.

  • @dennishenderson2294
    @dennishenderson2294 Рік тому +8

    In my area south Florida I charge $50 up to 8,000 square feet measuring total property. not just turf. I mow with a 36 Toro proline walk behind with a sulky solo.

  • @diablitohernandez871
    @diablitohernandez871 11 місяців тому +5

    Thank you my friend i have a Mobile Car Detailing business and you just inspired me to start my loan mower business thanks 🙏

  • @LaiN-fw2qo
    @LaiN-fw2qo Рік тому +3

    Was planning to start my own lawn mower business.. thanks for the great knowledge.. from Fiji.

  • @steven6611
    @steven6611 29 днів тому

    Video is a year old, I just viewed it today 01/09/25. Brought up fond memories of mowing greens and approach at a golf course I worked at in Waterbury Vt. Good exercise too!

  • @RonaldGonald
    @RonaldGonald Рік тому +5

    It’s definitely a great Job/Side Hustle. The hard part is the competition, so many people are doing lawn care these days

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      Consistency is key!

    • @lamar1404
      @lamar1404 Рік тому +1

      Be consistent. The volume of people doing it can drive price down but make sure you have a base or you basically be cutting for free

  • @jeffreyjavier8551
    @jeffreyjavier8551 Місяць тому

    Appreciate your help so much I’m new in your channel,and I’m doing this for a long time but believe me I’ll learn a lot from you thanks so much.

  • @SherwoodSavage225BR
    @SherwoodSavage225BR Рік тому +3

    I’m in DFW and been in landscaping business since 2014. There are so many areas and new houses being built. So there is definitely competition but enough for anyone who works hard to eat. I charge basically square footage not hr. Most of these yards take around 30-40 mins front and back if your athletic and high quality equipment. You charge weekly or bi weekly. Most small or medium yards he just done are around 40-50$. I charge straight up now taxes or anything. I haven’t worked for anyone since I started my landscaping company when I was 23. Turning 33 this Nov and if you live in DFW it’s been 🥵 af the last month. But we outside getting 💰 ✂️ 🌱

    • @ericinhomessi6234
      @ericinhomessi6234 Рік тому +1

      Up them prices up, same work load, more money…55 -70

    • @coolwhip4165
      @coolwhip4165 Рік тому +2

      I see you tryna eat.....but this how you FEAST!!!!
      Get in a neighborhood with sprinkler systems.
      Get Name/number on truck.
      Bro Drop prices a lil, go ahead and spoilem for a season to build your name/brand.
      Give a price they can't refuse.
      Get tight on route density 🗝️
      Invest in a stander to increase productivity 💎 Slide n glide to the 💰. After neighborhood on 🔐
      Slightly raise your prices back up.
      Proven recipe.

    • @SherwoodSavage225BR
      @SherwoodSavage225BR Рік тому

      @@coolwhip4165 fasho definitely with sprinkler system because it’s been hot af and dry af 💯

  • @daveno497
    @daveno497 Рік тому +2

    bro good stuff keep up the work, only just started lawn mowing over the last month. this really gave me some clarity on how much to charge, Honestly like no excuses for giving out flyers even if there just from your printer, hustle!!

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      Glad I could help!!!

    • @soulja617
      @soulja617 11 місяців тому

      How much did u end up charging bro I’m starting business soon

    • @daveno497
      @daveno497 11 місяців тому

      originally i started of with $50 but pushing for $60 and probably more in the future but going forward 60-70 is probably enough to hire someone@@soulja617

  • @trinitylawnservice18
    @trinitylawnservice18 Рік тому +59

    I've been in the lawn business for thirty-six years never got rich just old and nothing but lots of aches and pains .It has been very hard to keep going with the rising costs of gas and insurance I'm ready to call it quits and start my own homestead and grow my own food and butcher my own animals wish I would have quit years ago!

  • @DIXIECRAWLER13
    @DIXIECRAWLER13 5 місяців тому +1

    Man thanks for the video I'm trying to learn as much as I can about this tired of working for other people and wanting to work for myself and really thinking about a mowing buisness

  • @gangsterforgod4483
    @gangsterforgod4483 Рік тому +6

    My man! Thanks so much for sharing Your knowledge, as well as all the great information . I’m in the initial phase of starting my Home Services Business, and I gained a lot from Your video. It will prove to be time well spent. Im totally changing careers and plan on building something great. I’m getting my machinery tomorrow and can’t wait to get started. Those lawns aren’t going to cut themselves 😂 also Thanks for Your Service!

  • @stevennihipali3607
    @stevennihipali3607 Місяць тому +1

    Veterans owning a lawn company... i love it. veterans owning any kind of company is fucking amazing... let's go!

  • @daveinstlouis
    @daveinstlouis Рік тому +48

    Average, middle class subdivisions here in the St. Louis Mo. suburbs are between $30-$40 to cut, trim and blow. If you tell ANY of them it's going to be $67 ... they'll slam the door in your face.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +9

      Thanks for your input! We are grateful to be in a phenomenal market down here.

    • @TruthNlies365
      @TruthNlies365 9 місяців тому +4

      Wow, I'm up here in Northern jersey. I charge 65 a cut. I have several homes at that price and they are smaller yards. Guess location really is a factor.

    • @one901
      @one901 9 місяців тому +16

      No one cutting lawns for 30-40.

    • @TruthNlies365
      @TruthNlies365 9 місяців тому

      @one901 facts.

    • @coleechols1033
      @coleechols1033 9 місяців тому +6

      I live in Arkansas and 60 is the minimum I’ll show up to cut for

  • @Ryan_Quinn
    @Ryan_Quinn Рік тому +9

    Loved the video! I have a quick question: why do you use a 21" mower instead of a 30" one that would still fit inside of the truck bed?

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +11

      Thanks for the support! All of our mowing customers have pretty small yards. Also the 30 inch mowers aren't as durable as the 21 inch mowers. Honestly we can mow roughly the same amount of time as if we had a 30 inch mower on our size lots.

  • @freewillchoice8052
    @freewillchoice8052 6 місяців тому

    Smart idea to have the trimmer line so easily accessible while on the job. Efficient and awesome! 👏 😎

  • @su8z3r03
    @su8z3r03 Рік тому +4

    You are ripping up turf with that edger @Will Kelly leaving patches on the lawn!

  • @marcusrussell5522
    @marcusrussell5522 9 місяців тому

    I seen it done before no lie actually worked with a guy who did 10 yards a day everything in-between 45 to 65 dollars a yard foreal seen it an done it keep up the good work partner......

  • @redrocklawncare
    @redrocklawncare Рік тому +4

    As always Will, love your work!!! Thank you will for everything! So you would recommend the Toro Commercial mower, not a residential mower correct? I am about to get one. How much would I be looking at? Also, how do I calculate the pricing for each yard. Still a little off on this metrix. Also the first cut of the year or of a new customer of a overgrown yard? Thank you as always Will. Chad - Red Rock Lawn Care

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +4

      Hey brother, because I know your situation more than most I would not recommend a commercial push mower at this time for you. I don't think for the price of $2k it is worth it for you right now. I would wait until you are running that thing 5 days a week 7 hours a day until you get a commercial mower. If you need a new mower, I think upgrading to a nice top of the line residential mower for $700 - $800 is the move for you. You will spend about a third less than you would on a commercial and allow you to keep more profits in your pocket to help you grow. I am planning on putting together a pricing sheet for anyone wanting it based off a 21 inch mower and small residential yards. We've had 4 years of mowing hundreds of lawns to come up with the blueprint for it. This can help get you accurate pricing for how much you want to make on your lawns.

    • @redrocklawncare
      @redrocklawncare Рік тому +1

      @@TheWillKelly Hey Brother, thank you so much for the speedy response and the great feedback, as always. I will do the top in residential mower. Honda or Toro, just curious? Yes, I am interested in the pricing sheet for sure! Yeah, like I mentioned to you in our Zoom call, I love your business model and it is the one I want to pursue no doubt! I truly believe it would be the best business model in the DFW area as well! Thanks Will, Talk soon!

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      @@redrocklawncare Either one is a good mower. You won't go wrong with either.

    • @redrocklawncare
      @redrocklawncare Рік тому

      @@TheWillKelly Very cool. Look, let me know about the pricing sheet, when you can. I am very intereted. Also what software do you use to get your square footage, in Aubrey, Mckinney, Frisco. I hope all is well. I just researched and found out that there are over 5k houses in like a mile radius is Frisco lol and they are very well off residents, not any scrubs lol. Damn that is unbelievable. You were not kidding when you said that there was money in the industry everywhere in the dfw area. Wow!! I can't to get out there! Talk soon. Chad

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      @@redrocklawncare Nice!! I'll look into getting the pricing sheet setup in the next few weeks. I basically have to build another website which I am okay with doing, it will just take some time. I can also do a video on mapping out a property as well to show you guys our process.

  • @am6921
    @am6921 3 місяці тому +2

    Just now starting a lawn care business, I’m 30 and have full custody of two awesome kiddos. With the new custody agreement I have had to quit my job due to the hours conflicting with taking the kids to school and picking them up. Nobody wants to work with my schedule so I am building around the kids. Ive got a great truck some good tools and the drive just do t know where to start.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  3 місяці тому

      You got this! Start literally on your street.

    • @Steve-jg6wo
      @Steve-jg6wo Місяць тому

      Respect to you my friend for wanting to take the plunge. I've been in this business for over 25yrs. How I started was working for a lawn company first to get a feel for how to do things. Like which trimmer, push mower, ride on etc. that works best for you. Doesn't have to be long, long enough to get experience and learn how to gadge as to how long it takes to mow. Then you can call around to get quotes for say your own property. This will help when quoting your own jobs. Over the years, I've switched all my clients from weakly cuts to bi-weekly cuts because you make more money. Where I am it's a 6 month cutting season. My absolute minimum is $600.(basically $50per cut). 10-12 medium size homes per day is do-able and this is solo by the way. That's $500-$600 gross a day. Again, you have to be out there to know what size lot constitutes a medium size lawn. Respond back and I can give you more tips and insights as to how I got started.
      Have a great day friend.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Місяць тому

      @@Steve-jg6wo Thanks for sharing!!

  • @greysons_on_top
    @greysons_on_top 8 місяців тому +5

    bro driving around beverly hills saying "this is where we started with nothing"

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  8 місяців тому +1

      You’re right! I need to be more appreciative!

    • @Jamaal.Sanders
      @Jamaal.Sanders 6 місяців тому

      Exactly 😅

  • @Correa79
    @Correa79 Рік тому +1

    First and foremost thank you for your service.
    Your video help me stay motivated I just open my lawn care business have no customer yet but I did what you mention I did some flyers and pass them out this past Monday.👍🏽

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      Keep up the good work and stay consistent with those flyers, its just a matter of time until you get your first few customers.

    • @xanderm3027
      @xanderm3027 9 місяців тому +1

      Just wondering if you can give a update on how it went I’m thinking of starting my own business as well

    • @Correa79
      @Correa79 9 місяців тому

      @@xanderm3027
      Hi,Its going good I’ve been booked every Monday my target was to have one house every Monday and I have 2 to 3 house every Monday.
      Don’t over think it start your business start as simple as possible quote accordingly I think there is a lot of competition but your work will speak for itself👍🏽

  • @evildrporkchop4628
    @evildrporkchop4628 9 місяців тому +5

    It's sad that you make more mowing in a day than I make mowing in 2 weeks at a university in Texas because we get "insurance" it's ridiculous how little they pay us.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  9 місяців тому +3

      You should mow some lawns on the side.

    • @evildrporkchop4628
      @evildrporkchop4628 9 місяців тому +3

      @@TheWillKelly I don't make enough to buy the equipment with the cost of living and other stuff going on in my life sadly. I want to get into truck driving any way as a means to make good money

    • @killtech9917
      @killtech9917 5 місяців тому

      @@evildrporkchop4628if you live in a house and take care of your own yard most you should have most everything already needed to get started a push mower a trimmer and a rake and push broom and a truck or SUV or even a small car would work I had to bore my Gpas push mower when I first moved into a house with a yard and I got that in the back on a 2005 Toyota Corolla

  • @jn2400
    @jn2400 7 місяців тому +2

    Im at about 550 for lawm cutting. I dont use trailers i just lift my mower. Just have the one day so far a week but starting to fill up another day and have other 3 for big jobs

  • @johngalt5411
    @johngalt5411 Рік тому +1

    I have a swampy area in the lowest portion of my back yard that can't always be mowed due to all the moister. So my lawn guy said he would cut it manually and charge me at an hourly rate. Seemed fair enough so I agreed. Two guys showed up, took them two hours to get it done. He billed me $500!

    • @BetterThanYesterday69
      @BetterThanYesterday69 Рік тому

      Sounds overpriced

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      That does seem pretty high. Next time I would maybe ask them for a hard quoted number before agreeing to the job. I'm sorry that happened to you.

    • @ionrazvan126
      @ionrazvan126 10 місяців тому

      Did he brought 2 guys from a hair saloon?

    • @antwarior
      @antwarior 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@TheWillKelly that is not over priced, it could of been a huge swampy area with knee high grass, it sounds about right for me because you have to remember, labor and square feet are two different things that you have to charge on every project

  • @robertshirley9780
    @robertshirley9780 9 місяців тому

    Your truck is so beautiful, and it really hit home for me I’m currently working out of a 2005 Chevy uplander with the back seat taken out all the weed tears and blow and maintenance tolls are in the back and my lawnmower is in the middle seat, my lawnmowers are little craftsman that I got of the side of the road the whole pull rope assembly was missing and it had gunked up fuel lines and I ordered parts and fixed her myself and now she runs like a champ! one day ima have a truck I just started last week for me it is hard finding clients as everyone seems to already have a guy but ive got a couple of customers now and will stay hunting!

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  9 місяців тому

      You got this!! Thanks for your support.

  • @siegeslayer8151
    @siegeslayer8151 11 місяців тому

    Thankyou soo much for your video I'm living in Camada and me and a couple buddies are looking into starting a small landscaping Company and this video helped me a lot

  • @alexstephens8900
    @alexstephens8900 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting this it really helps. Really want to start a business but just don't know where to start

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  7 місяців тому

      You got this!! Just print out some flyers and start today.

  • @josuemorales5978
    @josuemorales5978 10 місяців тому

    This video is super helpful, i have 6 years experience in this field but recently i’ve been having the desire of working by myself but to be honest i’m kind of scared but ill never know if i never start, right?….. Nice video btw, super inspiring and satisfying.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  10 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful for you!!

  • @JarodBillingslea
    @JarodBillingslea 4 місяці тому

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro & Equipment Used
    01:00 - How He Got Started In Lawn Biz
    01:31 - Job #1 + Tips
    06:06 - Job #2 + Tips
    12:23 - Job #3 + Tips
    17:38 - End of Work Day + More Tips
    21:48 - Recap of Work Day & Money Made

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the breakdown!

    • @JarodBillingslea
      @JarodBillingslea 4 місяці тому

      @@TheWillKelly No problem. I am interested in lawn care. But I just got to thinking it's going to be fall soon. But what about fall and winter? How does your lawn care business make money during those seasons?

  • @Malachibadgerman
    @Malachibadgerman 11 місяців тому

    Im 16 yrs old,thinking of cutting lawns as a job to buy a new guitar,thanks for the tips so far man

    • @Malachibadgerman
      @Malachibadgerman 11 місяців тому

      Also,are the time you mention in video limits set by customer or urself? thx again man

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  11 місяців тому

      Nice!! You got this!!

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  11 місяців тому

      They are set by us.

  • @SantoMessina-t2z
    @SantoMessina-t2z 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your service sir

  • @thesecretsanctuaryfarm
    @thesecretsanctuaryfarm 13 днів тому

    Been a landscaper for 30 years.
    Let me give you some advice that might put u over the top.
    Offer a 10% discount to your customers to commit to a yearly contract.
    Then add all their services for the year and divide the total by 12.
    When you send out your contracts ask for 10% of the yearly price down to reserve their spot.
    Now if you have 50 accounts at on average $2000 per year.
    Before you start for the year you will have put in your company’s pocket $10,000. This can help you buy equipment and materials for the upcoming year.
    Then divide their remaining balance over 12 months so that their monthly bill will be the same and they can budget.
    When you get ready to sell your business you’ll stay on for the first year. Pocketing the deposits. Then work along side the new owner to show them the ropes.

  • @Zae_Alex
    @Zae_Alex 3 місяці тому

    Hey Will, just a heads up your weedeater head spins the opposite way that you're using it. That's why on the second job you kinda left some behind on the fence.
    All love🕺🏼
    We all learn something new everyday.

  • @jezreilfuentes6041
    @jezreilfuentes6041 8 місяців тому

    I live in Alaska, and I’m planning a lawn care service during the summer and during the winter I do plowing.

  • @kstryker06
    @kstryker06 9 місяців тому

    I like your videos. In my area lawn services are oversaturated and i’ll be lucky to get half the properties you do in a day. Most of my yards i’d do were for people that can’t physically do mow or do any kind of yard work themselves. I’ve been out of mowing for a while and I had to move and I have no room to store my equipment.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  9 місяців тому

      You got this man keep persevering!

  • @LikeAGentlemanPlease
    @LikeAGentlemanPlease 5 місяців тому

    Just found your channel and you deserve way more subscribers.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate that!! Do me a favor and tell your friends about the channel!!😄 that’s the best kind of compliment.

  • @stevenrodriguez6369
    @stevenrodriguez6369 8 місяців тому

    Man I knew your name was familiar ! I’m in outside sales in construction and I’ve had to be in that area of Texas quite a bit - this is awesome !

  • @johntorres9006
    @johntorres9006 6 місяців тому

    Very inspiring and very insightful

  • @izaiasrodrigues8610
    @izaiasrodrigues8610 2 місяці тому +1

    Good job brother. You, me or We Love America 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  2 місяці тому +1

      thank you!!

    • @izaiasrodrigues8610
      @izaiasrodrigues8610 2 місяці тому

      @@TheWillKelly I'm a professional carpenter, before carpentry I did landscaping work. Which I loved doing it. I wish you a successful carrier and good luck 💯%.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  2 місяці тому

      @@izaiasrodrigues8610 That's awesome!! Thank you!

  • @fernandop937
    @fernandop937 9 місяців тому

    love the back end pay per hour explanation. great video man

  • @StarHoundGaming
    @StarHoundGaming 6 місяців тому

    I've been thinking about getting started in lawn care myself.

  • @israeljones8972
    @israeljones8972 9 місяців тому +1

    Can you make a video on how how to get a consistent schedule for yards through out the week?

  • @ARPorganics
    @ARPorganics 11 місяців тому

    I've already spent money on new equipment. My plan is to work out of my 2013 honda civic coup, lol. I was planning to bolt on a custom tow hitch and place one of those small trailers with a ramp on the side thats used for an electric chair lol. I have to start somewhere.

  • @Mattd742
    @Mattd742 Рік тому

    Great video Will. Watching from Australia. Keep it up. Soaking all this info to hopefully start my own mowing business 👍

  • @seanslawns
    @seanslawns Рік тому

    Hey big will, you ain’t kidding! Looking forward to learning from you big dawg!

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate the positive support brother!!

    • @seanslawns
      @seanslawns Рік тому

      @@TheWillKelly likewise my friend

  • @garyk3789
    @garyk3789 9 місяців тому

    I have a small lawncare business in Colorado Springs - "In Season, Out of Season Yard Care."
    I think my pricing metrics are a bit off. I inherited the set accounts & pricing from the gentleman i bought the business from, and I think most are fair or fairly low. I'm not using an $80/man hour metric on the mowing, but i do use a $69/man hour (plus dump fees) pricing for spring/fall clean outs. The former business owner wanted me to raise the prices after I acquired the business, but I didn't want to start out that way.
    This is my second full year, but I'm not sure how to augment my pricing, except for small, incremental increases from year-to-year.
    I'm trying to get rid of my restaurant/server job and do this REALLY FULL TIME. I currently have 26 customers (more than half of which are weekly mowings), and if I reach 35, then I can call it a day at the restaurant. That's my short-term plan.
    What advice does anyone have to offer?

  • @AlvinC-sz3li
    @AlvinC-sz3li 4 місяці тому +1

    I pay $37 to lawn mowing. And 3 people need to work for 10 mins. Thats about $70 per hour per person. And you make $600, that gonna be 9 hours per day. I live in the 2nd most expensive area across US. And just noticed you use push mower. You really work hard!!!
    And I have 6000 sqf lawn. So for a 8000 sqf lawn, my current company will charge $40~$45.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  4 місяці тому

      Nice! Thanks for sharing.

    • @giovannigiorgio8962
      @giovannigiorgio8962 3 місяці тому

      You have to take into consideration the drive time and the other expenses. That's underpriced.

  • @stevechilds4043
    @stevechilds4043 Рік тому

    I have the same truck!! I love that rear setup!

  • @charlieking6640
    @charlieking6640 9 місяців тому

    You’re talking about your turnarounds I started laughing because it’s a push mower😂 you only worry about turnaround on a commercial mower, but I would be more than glad to give you any advice that I’ve been given or have accumulated

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  9 місяців тому

      It definitely helps with a push mower too to cut down on time.

  • @RyanMorrison-b6s
    @RyanMorrison-b6s 6 місяців тому

    Hi I have just started doing gardens myself I can’t believe people pay that sort of cash in America I live in the north of Scotland and I have been gettin about £50 for a big really overgrown garden I am ruffly makin around £140 a day I have just started up but maybe the more experience I get I will start taking on different jobs and charging more 👍🏻😁

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  6 місяців тому +1

      Awesome to hear! Thanks for your input!

  • @JMS7484vj
    @JMS7484vj 6 місяців тому

    I'm doing this too ,just me and my son cutting grass

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  6 місяців тому

      That’s awesome!!

    • @JMS7484vj
      @JMS7484vj 6 місяців тому

      @@TheWillKelly thanks for responding back, he wanted a summer job to make some money for school supplies and clothes and shoes. So this was the best way to spend time together and get work done and make memories in the process. When he gets older I know he would understand it and pass it on with his own kids

  • @andrewlippincott
    @andrewlippincott Рік тому

    I'm just looking at getting into residential mowing and snow removal..... I guess the biggest thing is to just start

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      A great mentor of mine once said: Actions speak louder than words my friend! Just do it!!

  • @AaronBeeson-z2b
    @AaronBeeson-z2b 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for the great information and really showing step by step

  • @romanaccolla44
    @romanaccolla44 9 місяців тому

    love this guy, i aspire to be like you one day big dawg

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for your support brother!!

  • @ThatCrazyGrassGuy
    @ThatCrazyGrassGuy 9 місяців тому

    Starting my business back! Great channel. I love your setup. I’ll be doing the same this time around.

  • @Vopraan
    @Vopraan 8 місяців тому +1

    I'd recommend charging $60-$70-$80 or higher depending on not only your service providence, but also your gas. You need to pay gas for both machines, mowers, and vehicle at the end of, or during the rout/ day. So you'll come off with half to little of the money you had earned. That being said, you'll want to charge how much your service is worth, as well. You'll also want to save most the money you earn to purchase more equipment later in the future.

    • @Vopraan
      @Vopraan 8 місяців тому

      I'd also like to state I'm not in the lawn mowing business, I'm just going by logistics. You also may want to carry light equipment. Purchase the lightest equipment you can get a hold of once possible, it makes it easier to push the mower around, and would be much quicker, as well. If it's a blower, make sure it's light for your standards, so you don't lug it around and make yourself tired quicker. Same goes for the weed whackers and stuff.

    • @Vopraan
      @Vopraan 8 місяців тому

      I also see now he charges per hour once finished the video. My idea's mainly for people who are charging a one charge payment. But nah, if you charging per hour, you're probably golden for gas if you charge $20-$30 or more an hour. Lol 😂

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  8 місяців тому

      Great points!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @kris-camronwilliamson7339
    @kris-camronwilliamson7339 4 дні тому

    Like the process a lot but idk if I’m missing something but could you explain how you do your pricing again?

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  4 дні тому

      We charge based on the job. We charge $80 per man per hour

  • @surviveitforbeginner
    @surviveitforbeginner Рік тому

    Great video, I live in your area, I'm honestly shocked how much your getting per yard, I will be increasing my prices for next season.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      We live in a GREAT market and raising your prices will allow you for greater profit margins. I think that is a great idea!

  • @antoniorestrepo4299
    @antoniorestrepo4299 6 місяців тому

    Hey Will, nice video, very informative. Let me ask you about the racks for the weed wackers and leaf blower, what brand and where can I buy it. Same for the mesh ramp. Thank you.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  6 місяців тому

      Trimmer rack website for the racks. As for the dovetail we got it custom made with our welder

  • @Walshslandscaping
    @Walshslandscaping Місяць тому

    Great video man

  • @Hardworkornowork
    @Hardworkornowork 6 місяців тому

    Hey nicely done great tools to do that job!!

  • @andrew4403
    @andrew4403 Рік тому +2

    You guys ought to try to get a cheap Ryobi to do some trimming. It's battery but it's real light and cuts well at least for trimming. Just a suggestion. Keep up the amazing work 👍.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      Thanks for the suggestion!

    • @Zack-nx9bl
      @Zack-nx9bl Рік тому +2

      Why should they buy a cheap peice of green plastic? I wouldn't recommend anything cheap nor battery powered that shit will just break in less then a year

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому +1

      @@Zack-nx9bl I hear you on that with the quality and longevity. We have a really light residential mower we use when it is blistering hot outside for just 3 months out of the year to help the guys stamina since its so hot. It seems to work out since we only use it for a quarter of the year even though it is a bit cheaper than the commercial equipment we use.

    • @andrew4403
      @andrew4403 Рік тому +1

      @@Zack-nx9bl you'd be surprised.

  • @josepharndt6061
    @josepharndt6061 Рік тому

    I’m just starting my own lawn mowing service this spring and I’m looking for reasonable price I sorta started last year but this year I’m officially starting im getting the business cards and magnets for my truck doors and yes I know it’s hard work but it won’t be much work with a zero turn with a 60 inch deck with a hexidogon shaped deck I can cover a lot of areas that u would weed wack

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      Congrats on going all in on your business!

  • @capmindacademy
    @capmindacademy 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic, thorough and informative video. many thanks for sharing your inspiration and wisdom.
    Do you collect grass cuttings as part of the job, as i saw your mower didnt use a bin?
    Thanks
    MJ

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for your support! We do not bag any of our lawn clippings.

  • @Ainkshus
    @Ainkshus Рік тому +2

    When you say you make that much in a day, are your customers paying you each visit? Or are you being paid monthly but that’s what each cut comes out to? Sorry if I missed that in the video. Great work!

  • @robertpitchardo376
    @robertpitchardo376 9 місяців тому

    MAD, MAD RESPECT! KEEP SLAYIN'!

  • @CobraLawnCareCrew
    @CobraLawnCareCrew 9 місяців тому

    We made $560 today on 4 lawns and 1 clean up. Woohoo. Keep mowing.

  • @LewLandscapingllc
    @LewLandscapingllc Рік тому

    Working out of my chevy equinox, have a toro rwd bag mower, and all electric equipment looking to get after it

  • @keith-kalfas
    @keith-kalfas Рік тому +1

    Awesome bro

  • @juliomercedes6729
    @juliomercedes6729 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info ❤❤❤

  • @TrixStix
    @TrixStix 8 місяців тому +1

    dang bro, that's a nice truck bed ramp. My truck isn't even close to being that lowered and it's all stock.

  • @mohammedselim8932
    @mohammedselim8932 Рік тому

    I really like it bro, thanks for this informative video.

  • @maximep597
    @maximep597 6 місяців тому

    I am watching from France brother. Very good content ! Loved the calculations at the end. You seem to use a special software, what's its name ?
    Keep goin ! You are doin good !
    Your French Mower Brother =)
    God Bless

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  6 місяців тому +1

      P4p software. And thanks man!

    • @maximep597
      @maximep597 6 місяців тому

      @@TheWillKelly Thx for your reply. Good luck for the rest of the season =)

  • @MichaelHiggins-rf6bm
    @MichaelHiggins-rf6bm 8 місяців тому +1

    bluds overcharging, im cutting much larger lawns with edging/weed trimmings included for 20-30 which take at least 50 minutes

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  8 місяців тому +1

      Sounds like you need to raise your prices!😅

  • @swgpstephen
    @swgpstephen Рік тому

    You’re buddy from prosper, love the content! It’s been a min since we last talked. I’m a EMT/FIREFIGHTER but thinking of getting in the business but on the fence.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  Рік тому

      Hey brother!! Thank you for your service!

  • @FloridamadeJay81
    @FloridamadeJay81 9 місяців тому

    Will your fast as hell on those yards bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Chrisstephens1011
    @Chrisstephens1011 11 місяців тому

    Truly motivated! Thankyou!

  • @TigerLilyGzzTLRoars
    @TigerLilyGzzTLRoars Рік тому +2

    Great vid. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to help others.

  • @arturovidal1508
    @arturovidal1508 Рік тому

    Nice technique boss man very good for us for learning yall explain step be step good video

  • @isaacbridge5707
    @isaacbridge5707 8 місяців тому

    I would love to start a lawncare business. I live in a small town and I would feel bad charging the people here 80$ an hour. Some of the yards are bigger, but I just don't have any idea what my hourly should be.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  8 місяців тому

      You could call a few companies around and get an average price to just at least start to get you in the right ballpark.

  • @VexNationGamingOnYT
    @VexNationGamingOnYT 8 місяців тому

    Great video Will. Thank you for the advice.

  • @james6420
    @james6420 2 місяці тому

    How do you like remove the grass clippings and how do you clean the property without a dump. I fill my dump every day.

    • @TheWillKelly
      @TheWillKelly  2 місяці тому

      we don't remove grass clippings or bag