I have been digging through tonnes of apps and software do find a decent field management system and only now have i found lawn pro. Thank you so much 🙏
Finally a video that talks about lawn pro. The software is SO amazing. Especially now, that their is an app for it. You are dead in with your numbers and how you explained when when to upgrade. I am looking forward to switching to service autopilot. Look into it many years back , and your right it was a cost thing.
Good morning. I, too, would love to hear an updated video. Yours is one of the best I’ve seen. I am a solo landscaper and lighting designer. No lawn care.
@@MikeAndes Any crucial updates to this as I'm starting a serious lawn care business right now and would really appreciate any updates! Thanks Mike your the best, I really appreciate your videos they're very helpful!
Thanks for posting this video. I have been watching all of your videos and gaining a lot of knowledge on the landscaping side of my venture. I am in the process of developing a unified platform where landscapers can connect with the current (and potential) clients. As I get further along in this project, I would like to chat with you more!
JS Landscaping I would recommend LawnPro. They have a free version that is great for getting started. Yardbook is also pretty good for their free software.
Hi Mike, Great videos and instruction teaching the trade. Thank you. I set up LawnPro this year and it has some great functionality (when it works correctly). The customer service is horrendous and issues are having a negative impact on my business. They tell me they will look into issues and then ghost me. I would not recommend them to anyone. You mentioned you know the owner? Is it Patrick? I’d love to talk to him. Message me if you all are having issues as well. Thanks!
Thanks Mike Unfortunately our company is going to make a decision in about a week or two. We are a 7 figure company. SAP appears to be having customer service problems after John sold company. Aspire seems expensive, charge a percentage of you're revenue. LMN looks descent but concerned about it not being user friendly. I respect and appreciate any thoughts you have on this topic as this will be a big decision for our company.
I am currently using excel and it's nice as I can optimize my route with an app and list them in order and see my whole routes and everything all at once. Do any of the crms do this?
I've been using lawn pro since day 1, and I'm now 3.5yrs old. I do ONLY lawn care maintenance, no landscaping, so I have a much higher volume of customers with a lower revenue per customer than a landscape company. Lawn pro has been great, but I'm maxed out on a single 2-man crew with about $16K gross per month. I'm ready to start a 2nd crew and as your video states, Lawn Pro is unable to support that kind of volume. I'm dealing with 10-12 customers/jobs per day and I think I'm at the limit for what Lawn Pro can do for me. At the same time, I don't have the revenue yet to support something like Auto-Pilot. Can anyone recommend a good software that provides automation and flexibility for multiple crews, expenses, P&L, etc that is aimed more toward what I'm doing than landscape work? Landscape you can run a 5 man crew on a single job all day so potential revenue per customer and per crew is MUCH higher than basic lawn care maintenance.
Hello, we currently run a landscape business for both commercial and residential properties and have about 450-500 accounts. We are using Gopher for 9 crews and 4 users but the software has been bought out and no longer has a customer service or tech support. Any recommendations on which next software we should purchase?
I would recommend Service Autopilot. You are large enough now where the cost is offset by the value you will gain. Second recommendation would be Jobber (slightly easier user interface and ease of access).
@@MikeAndes i gotcha. I use it now but just wish. It was more user-friendly with in the app. Most of the features I have to actually go on the internet and do it that way which is okay just wish it was more user friendly with the app
Ok thank u so much u really inspire me and I thank u for that either if I’m working or relaxing I’m listening to your podcast and UA-cam channel and I thank u for that
Greetings, I have a landscape business but at this time I don't offer mowing services. I offer general landscaping such as land leveling, flowerbed work, tree trimming, etc... do you believe that Lawn Pro will work well for me? I am currently using InvoiceSimple and its doesn't have many features other than tracking the quotes and invoices that were created by me. Would lawn pro work for my services? This is currently my first year and I am at about 120K as of July starting in Jan 2018. Thanks for any help, sir.
Mr. Reyes I would recommend trying out LawnPro’s Trial version of the software... I know it would work for those other services but it’s worth test driving the software
Michael Crnkovic stick with SAP. Not worth switching for a short amount of time and having the learning curve. Growing that fast you will need it within 12-16 months for certain
I run my business without any software. My index cards cannot be hacked! And, the flow of my business is utterly unaffected by a power outage, or a virus. Old School Theory is awesome! If you have to write it all down, hand cramps will motivate better system design (simplification) just like hunger motivates more work.
Hand cramps are what motivated software:-) Software IS the "better system design" you're referring to! You don't need to reinvent the wheel, it's been around for a long time now. Software is designed to help you spend less time pushing a pencil and more time making money. I definitely don't envy you when tax time rolls around. If you don't adapt with the industry you'll be lucky to survive, let alone prosper. You are working way too hard, and that kind of work does NOT increase your revenue so you can defend it all you want, but it isn't working smart. FYI.....get a laptop, smart phone, and a cheap battery to charge them. Use free software, keep backups on the cloud. You'd be amazed at how much time that frees up for you, whether you spend it with your family or growing your business. If your power goes out like mine did for 5 days straight, your business will still be utterly unaffected. It is natural to resist change, but wouldn't you rather spend all that time making money instead of on record keeping? The right software can replace dozens of hands writing things down, and it will provide important information at the click of a button that you currently have no access to. Nothing wrong with working hard, but you're spending your time in the wrong department!
I have been digging through tonnes of apps and software do find a decent field management system and only now have i found lawn pro. Thank you so much 🙏
Take a look at CopilotCRM if you are trying to grow larger. Otherwise LawnPro is great ✅
@@MikeAndes we have 3 crews, 1 landscaping and 2 maintenance. Think lawnpro is great but will check out that one 👍
I’m using yardbooks for 2 years already and it great works for me
Finally a video that talks about lawn pro. The software is SO amazing. Especially now, that their is an app for it. You are dead in with your numbers and how you explained when when to upgrade. I am looking forward to switching to service autopilot. Look into it many years back , and your right it was a cost thing.
Good morning. I, too, would love to hear an updated video. Yours is one of the best I’ve seen.
I am a solo landscaper and lighting designer. No lawn care.
Thanks for the helpful info! Thanks Mike!
Great instructional video, not a lot of fluff like so many others.
Service autopilot for me. Works well!
Has anybody on here used Lawn Buddy?
Alot has changed since this video. Would you entertain updating this video?
Soon 😉
How soon?
@@MikeAndes I need a software that can be used outside the US?
@@MikeAndes Any crucial updates to this as I'm starting a serious lawn care business right now and would really appreciate any updates! Thanks Mike your the best, I really appreciate your videos they're very helpful!
Anyone having issues with lawnpro software? I can't get it to load and unfortunately their only support is available through the app / web
I have heard of this. They started a Facebook Group with updates.
Thanks for posting this video. I have been watching all of your videos and gaining a lot of knowledge on the landscaping side of my venture. I am in the process of developing a unified platform where landscapers can connect with the current (and potential) clients. As I get further along in this project, I would like to chat with you more!
Thanks for that video I just many more people watch it
Andy I’m 13 and have my own lawn care landscaping business and this is my second year doing it what is a good software that is free
JS Landscaping I would recommend LawnPro. They have a free version that is great for getting started. Yardbook is also pretty good for their free software.
I agree with Mike, LawnPro is powerful for a beginner!
What do you think about jobber? I'm just starting! Thanks
It is good. Sort of a happy medium between LawnPro and Service Autopilot
Thanks
Hi Mike,
Great videos and instruction teaching the trade. Thank you.
I set up LawnPro this year and it has some great functionality (when it works correctly). The customer service is horrendous and issues are having a negative impact on my business. They tell me they will look into issues and then ghost me. I would not recommend them to anyone. You mentioned you know the owner? Is it Patrick? I’d love to talk to him.
Message me if you all are having issues as well.
Thanks!
Hi Mike
What are your thoughts on LMN or Aspire compared to SAP?
In a few weeks I am making a detailed comparison video and breakdown of the software options
Thanks Mike
Unfortunately our company is going to make a decision in about a week or two. We are a 7 figure company. SAP appears to be having customer service problems after John
sold company. Aspire seems expensive, charge a percentage of you're revenue. LMN looks descent but concerned about it not being user friendly. I respect and appreciate any
thoughts you have on this topic as this will be a big decision for our company.
I am currently using excel and it's nice as I can optimize my route with an app and list them in order and see my whole routes and everything all at once. Do any of the crms do this?
Yes.
@@MikeAndes Mind sharing which one? Yardbook?
Many. YardBook would be good starting point … or LawnPro
I've been using lawn pro since day 1, and I'm now 3.5yrs old. I do ONLY lawn care maintenance, no landscaping, so I have a much higher volume of customers with a lower revenue per customer than a landscape company. Lawn pro has been great, but I'm maxed out on a single 2-man crew with about $16K gross per month. I'm ready to start a 2nd crew and as your video states, Lawn Pro is unable to support that kind of volume. I'm dealing with 10-12 customers/jobs per day and I think I'm at the limit for what Lawn Pro can do for me. At the same time, I don't have the revenue yet to support something like Auto-Pilot. Can anyone recommend a good software that provides automation and flexibility for multiple crews, expenses, P&L, etc that is aimed more toward what I'm doing than landscape work? Landscape you can run a 5 man crew on a single job all day so potential revenue per customer and per crew is MUCH higher than basic lawn care maintenance.
I've been hearing about Yardbooks and Jobber. I'm going to go the same route that you described here. What software ended up working for you?
Hello, we currently run a landscape business for both commercial and residential properties and have about 450-500 accounts. We are using Gopher for 9 crews and 4 users but the software has been bought out and no longer has a customer service or tech support. Any recommendations on which next software we should purchase?
I would recommend Service Autopilot. You are large enough now where the cost is offset by the value you will gain. Second recommendation would be Jobber (slightly easier user interface and ease of access).
Yardbook seems to do more then lawn pro. Can you explain why you would not recommend yardbook over lawn pro
Yardbook is very similar. A touch more expensive. I just have it used it personally. But I hear good things for new businesses
@@MikeAndes i gotcha. I use it now but just wish. It was more user-friendly with in the app. Most of the features I have to actually go on the internet and do it that way which is okay just wish it was more user friendly with the app
Ok thank u so much u really inspire me and I thank u for that either if I’m working or relaxing I’m listening to your podcast and UA-cam channel and I thank u for that
Greetings, I have a landscape business but at this time I don't offer mowing services. I offer general landscaping such as land leveling, flowerbed work, tree trimming, etc... do you believe that Lawn Pro will work well for me? I am currently using InvoiceSimple and its doesn't have many features other than tracking the quotes and invoices that were created by me. Would lawn pro work for my services? This is currently my first year and I am at about 120K as of July starting in Jan 2018. Thanks for any help, sir.
Mr. Reyes I would recommend trying out LawnPro’s Trial version of the software... I know it would work for those other services but it’s worth test driving the software
Mike Andes thanks! Question... what would you say your ratio is for commercial, government, and residential work. Just curious.
Approx 85% residential, 12% commercial, 3% government/city
Is lawn pro one one u download on a computer or is Mobil as well
All online. With a mobile app option
For 2017 I was doing around $25k a mo and should be doing around double that this year. Would you suggest I downgrade to lawn pro from sap
Michael Crnkovic stick with SAP. Not worth switching for a short amount of time and having the learning curve. Growing that fast you will need it within 12-16 months for certain
I run my business without any software. My index cards cannot be hacked! And, the flow of my business is utterly unaffected by a power outage, or a virus. Old School Theory is awesome! If you have to write it all down, hand cramps will motivate better system design (simplification) just like hunger motivates more work.
Hand cramps are what motivated software:-) Software IS the "better system design" you're referring to! You don't need to reinvent the wheel, it's been around for a long time now. Software is designed to help you spend less time pushing a pencil and more time making money. I definitely don't envy you when tax time rolls around. If you don't adapt with the industry you'll be lucky to survive, let alone prosper. You are working way too hard, and that kind of work does NOT increase your revenue so you can defend it all you want, but it isn't working smart.
FYI.....get a laptop, smart phone, and a cheap battery to charge them. Use free software, keep backups on the cloud. You'd be amazed at how much time that frees up for you, whether you spend it with your family or growing your business. If your power goes out like mine did for 5 days straight, your business will still be utterly unaffected. It is natural to resist change, but wouldn't you rather spend all that time making money instead of on record keeping? The right software can replace dozens of hands writing things down, and it will provide important information at the click of a button that you currently have no access to. Nothing wrong with working hard, but you're spending your time in the wrong department!
Im small but i prefer staying on paper, no viruses or computer malfunctions
Is this information outdated Or is still relevant
Still pretty relevant ✅👍🏻
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