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What I found with equipment the best thing I ever did was buy a ride on mower. Once I owned one I used it anywhere I could, I didn't just use it on large mows where you needed one. It increased my income by $600 to 800 a week because I got through lawns faster and I wasn't so tired which meant I could do more. Depending on your clients, if you have some big lawns get a 42 inch, but if you're doing mainly smaller lawns get a 36 inch because the 36 gets through single gates into backyards easier.
Awesome mention about the 36'er making it through single gates - it's the little things that are actually secretly the big things, I reckon! Cheers Brenton.
G'day good sir! Just wanted to say a massive thanks mate. For a newcomer to the space wanting to learn the ropes of how to do this professionally, respectfully, and simply plain well... this is a treasure trove of advice and good spirited guidance. Again, thanks a million mate. If it all works out for me, in a few years I'd love to try get in contact and offer to come shake your hand and offer you a beer or something (I'm not a drinker but we can cross that bridge when we get there haha.) All the best.
Great to hear! this really means so much to me the fact you have got a litle bit of information.mate you have provided me the best reward your appreciation… thanks again mate
Solid advice! Been in the industry for 15 years and agree with everything you said. Although I would recommend peooke coming into the industry do a hortilulture course at the minimum. I also studied hardlandscaoing and design and it had helped a great deal in getting a range of work. Also the people you meet and cobversations you have will help more than studying solo on the internet. Internet and youtube should supplement your learning, not be thr only source of learning in my opinion.
You are so right about pricing Geoff. I've shot myself in the foot too may times offering under-priced jobs. I'm at a critical time now, starting my second year in business. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Nice video simple and informative 👍 I started a small business making timber products im my shed its been a long process but doing well now. Really nice to hear your words of wisdom.
Fantastic video and fantastic garden 😄 nice camera work too! I'm hoping next year to start 2/5 days gardening while retaining 3/5 days at my current job. Easy my way into the business.
thanks mate really appreciate that , never azaleas flower so great this year . All the very best with your venture love to hear when you get going full time you can do it
Thanks mate, great advice, this is my fourth year going into fifth and defo got nice clients now but I’m too cheep doing everything on an hourly rate. Going to up my prices next year, if I loose some then the new clients will be on a price per job I think. Keep the great videos and advice coming please. Have a great day mate. Keith Smiley Gardens in the UK
Great to see going well , fixed pricing is the way to go for sure . Really appreciate your support and love your business name Smiley gardens , all the best Keith and definitely will keep the videos coming.
Thanks Nathan appreciate that .. Spring is here but the sun forgot to show up , we can get u to 30 deg days but getting to 20 c is an effort, cold days rain probably why the azaleas are the best they have been .. Mate keep well and enjoying your channel immensely, great to watch a down to earth bloke that has no tickets on themselves , keep em coming…
Great advice! You have a very nice, soothing voice Edit: I also really like your garden. What are the white and pink flowers called? I live on the Sunny Coast, so not sure if we get those up here. Cheers!
Business insurance is a must. I have never worked this industry but i am a auto glazier...... when mowing, either private or comercial , you will find anyone with a car parked near you will blame you for every chip, crack or bullseye intheir windscreen..... also side glass and rear. Windscreens are no longer $250 trade price..... with modern ADAS systems its 1k plus...... modern cars have laminated side glasses..... ive seen jeeps for $2000 for a doorglass..... rear glass prices will make you faint..... i know of a mates job pending on a current Tesla vehicle where the rear doorglass was scratched "apparently" by a council mowing mob....... 9 month wait for glass and 4k plus for the glass delivered......... so insurance insurance insurance
@@mcpheesgardeningservices need to incorporate this cost into service fee's and inform customers of the difference between you, and a low baller that leaves them stranded
@@franklutton7149 When we work our hourly rate to determine prices insurances are added in as all the other overheads .. we did a vid some back on how to work out this figure and insurances if all types are included .
Add ons are where the money is. Weed spraying, small tree removal. Tree removal is very lucrative because tree loppers over quote because they dont want to do it. Rubbish removal, garden clean up. And make overs too
absolutely totally agree upselling can easily double your turn. over and much more , our customer base is small but add on take care of business requiring us not to take any new work on .. been like that for a few years .. appreciate your comment
Is there a way to politely turn customers down? I had a bad feeling about my last customer and didn't know how to kindly refuse the job. I gave a higher price, he accepted. At the end he offered to pay me with a massage. I told him I accept cash or bank transfer, and he did pay but I haven't done lawn care since. Too many creeps in town.
yes that is creepy , what I do is tell the client we are changing our direction and unfortunately we are unable to service you but really appreciate your business. Sometimes i will refer them on to a franchise lol but seriously I just bid them good day definitely dont use the price rise because no matter how good the money is you dont like the customer or the property.
dont waste money on a franchise--- i started buy buying my gear--advertising-- thats it--- 5 years later--- going well and im 60 years old and not paying people like Jims $1200 pm--- ridiculous
Fantastic work mate! If you don't mind me asking, do you have any quick tips for a young fella at 29 just starting and keen to learn? Best wishes to you brother.
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I love this guy. I’m not even a gardener but a service business nonetheless, it’s all relevant. Blessings Geoff.
oh mate thank you that.certainly makes it worth while doing thus stuff made me night !
What I found with equipment the best thing I ever did was buy a ride on mower. Once I owned one I used it anywhere I could, I didn't just use it on large mows where you needed one. It increased my income by $600 to 800 a week because I got through lawns faster and I wasn't so tired which meant I could do more. Depending on your clients, if you have some big lawns get a 42 inch, but if you're doing mainly smaller lawns get a 36 inch because the 36 gets through single gates into backyards easier.
great points
Awesome mention about the 36'er making it through single gates - it's the little things that are actually secretly the big things, I reckon! Cheers Brenton.
G'day good sir! Just wanted to say a massive thanks mate. For a newcomer to the space wanting to learn the ropes of how to do this professionally, respectfully, and simply plain well... this is a treasure trove of advice and good spirited guidance.
Again, thanks a million mate. If it all works out for me, in a few years I'd love to try get in contact and offer to come shake your hand and offer you a beer or something (I'm not a drinker but we can cross that bridge when we get there haha.)
All the best.
Great to hear! this really means so much to me the fact you have got a litle bit of information.mate you have provided me the best reward your appreciation… thanks again mate
Solid advice! Been in the industry for 15 years and agree with everything you said. Although I would recommend peooke coming into the industry do a hortilulture course at the minimum. I also studied hardlandscaoing and design and it had helped a great deal in getting a range of work. Also the people you meet and cobversations you have will help more than studying solo on the internet. Internet and youtube should supplement your learning, not be thr only source of learning in my opinion.
Great tip! If you are able to do a horticultural course thats great depends on the circumstances
You are so right about pricing Geoff. I've shot myself in the foot too may times offering under-priced jobs. I'm at a critical time now, starting my second year in business. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
mate we have all done it just reset you got this
@@mcpheesgardeningservices Thanks Geoff. I'll give it my best shot!
Great stuff. Your garden is looking lovely.
Thank you kindly waiting for the roses remember the rose pruning video reckon it could be half a show this year
Nice video simple and informative 👍
I started a small business making timber products im my shed its been a long process but doing well now.
Really nice to hear your words of wisdom.
Thank you Alan very much appreciated your comment,What a great business opportunity from your shed.
@@mcpheesgardeningservices im so happy to work for myself 😉
It's been a long road but definitely starting to pay off 👌🏼
Quality advice as always Geoff, I recognise far too many of those problems. 😂
Thanks Tom yep you have to have pain to gain they say 😂
Wise words. Thank you.
Thank you appreciate your support
Fantastic video and fantastic garden 😄 nice camera work too!
I'm hoping next year to start 2/5 days gardening while retaining 3/5 days at my current job. Easy my way into the business.
thanks mate really appreciate that , never azaleas flower so great this year . All the very best with your venture love to hear when you get going full time you can do it
Thanks mate, great advice, this is my fourth year going into fifth and defo got nice clients now but I’m too cheep doing everything on an hourly rate. Going to up my prices next year, if I loose some then the new clients will be on a price per job I think. Keep the great videos and advice coming please.
Have a great day mate.
Keith
Smiley Gardens in the UK
Great to see going well , fixed pricing is the way to go for sure . Really appreciate your support and love your business name Smiley gardens , all the best Keith and definitely will keep the videos coming.
Thanks Geoff
Thanhs andy appreciate your on going support
Great advice Geoff 👍
Thanks Nathan appreciate that .. Spring is here but the sun forgot to show up , we can get u to 30 deg days but getting to 20 c is an effort, cold days rain probably why the azaleas are the best they have been .. Mate keep well and enjoying your channel immensely, great to watch a down to earth bloke that has no tickets on themselves , keep em coming…
@@mcpheesgardeningservices hopefully the ☀️ will show up, isn't it always out down under 😅 thanks for that, keep up the good work yourself mate👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd ohhh is probably global warming oh wait its still cold 😂
Great advice! You have a very nice, soothing voice
Edit: I also really like your garden. What are the white and pink flowers called? I live on the Sunny Coast, so not sure if we get those up here. Cheers!
haha old one at that😂 appreciate your support I think the mic and the movie program helps
Azaleas sorry I never replied. een a good year for them . well mulched and fertilised does help
@@mcpheesgardeningservices Thanks for your reply, the azaleas look great!
Morning mate ☕️
Morning!
Sage advice as always Geoff, how good are Azalea's this time of year 👍
It's good i know we have heaps out the front as well been a very cool spring
Business insurance is a must. I have never worked this industry but i am a auto glazier...... when mowing, either private or comercial , you will find anyone with a car parked near you will blame you for every chip, crack or bullseye intheir windscreen..... also side glass and rear. Windscreens are no longer $250 trade price..... with modern ADAS systems its 1k plus...... modern cars have laminated side glasses..... ive seen jeeps for $2000 for a doorglass..... rear glass prices will make you faint..... i know of a mates job pending on a current Tesla vehicle where the rear doorglass was scratched "apparently" by a council mowing mob....... 9 month wait for glass and 4k plus for the glass delivered......... so insurance insurance insurance
yep number one to have before you go out the door , great point
@@mcpheesgardeningservices need to incorporate this cost into service fee's and inform customers of the difference between you, and a low baller that leaves them stranded
@@franklutton7149 When we work our hourly rate to determine prices insurances are added in as all the other overheads .. we did a vid some back on how to work out this figure and insurances if all types are included .
Add ons are where the money is. Weed spraying, small tree removal. Tree removal is very lucrative because tree loppers over quote because they dont want to do it. Rubbish removal, garden clean up. And make overs too
absolutely totally agree upselling can easily double your turn. over and much more , our customer base is small but add on take care of business requiring us not to take any new work on .. been like that for a few years .. appreciate your comment
Is there a way to politely turn customers down?
I had a bad feeling about my last customer and didn't know how to kindly refuse the job.
I gave a higher price, he accepted. At the end he offered to pay me with a massage.
I told him I accept cash or bank transfer, and he did pay but I haven't done lawn care since. Too many creeps in town.
yes that is creepy , what I do is tell the client we are changing our direction and unfortunately we are unable to service you but really appreciate your business. Sometimes i will refer them on to a franchise lol but seriously I just bid them good day definitely dont use the price rise because no matter how good the money is you dont like the customer or the property.
Bugger that Maria. If anyone comes into my work who is strange or looks like they dont have the money to pay, I just say sorry we're too busy 😂
dont waste money on a franchise--- i started buy buying my gear--advertising-- thats it--- 5 years later--- going well and im 60 years old and not paying people like Jims $1200 pm--- ridiculous
keep going mate you doing well
Fantastic work mate! If you don't mind me asking, do you have any quick tips for a young fella at 29 just starting and keen to learn?
Best wishes to you brother.
Hi there.
If your a viewer why not subscribe as well and help Jeff out😉😉😉
thanks Stewart really appreciate your support