The TRUTH About Lawn Care SOFTWARE ► Yardbook vs LMN vs Jobber vs Service Autopilot
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Today we're going to be sharing my honest opinions about 3 popular lawn care software platforms out there to help you guys grow your business in 2020. There's tons of options when it comes to ways to manage your back end business, so without further delay, I wanted to make an updated 2020 video on this topic!
Most of you guys have seen or heard about the 4 biggest players in lawn and landscaping when it comes to software options, that being Jobber, Yardbook, and LMN, and Service Autopilot.
Now to be 100% transparent, we're partnered up with Yardbook as they're what powers my actual business, but the other guys pack a punch as well. There's no one pulling strings behind the scenes with me making this video today. I wanted to weigh in honestly how I feel about the 3 different CRM's and what they mean for you as you grow your lawn care business.
You guys have heard me share my thoughts on these 3 different softwares, so I'd love to hear your guys thoughts as well. What do you guys use to manage and grow your lawn care business?
Do you guys use any of these 3 software programs, or do you guys use something entirely different? Whether you're running $5,000 a month in sales or a half a million, I think Yardbook is still your overall best bet. Where you go and graduate from there is entirely up to you, but the bottom line is always this: I wish you nothing but the best on growing your business and crushing it this upcoming season!
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I think there’s a lot of great options out there but the bottom line, trial and use each one and figure out what works best for your sized business AND budget!
Let me know what you guys are using and how that “CRM” has changed your business. For me, my business is night and day different bc of your guys suggestion and us adopting Yardbook.
Thanks for watching!
Brian's Lawn Maintenance Bro you are my favorite channel to watch. I love how relatable you are, most people watch are really pretentious but you are very honest.Just wanted to let you know you’ve really helped me out a lot. Thank you
Just let loaded yard book because I can absolutely relate to everything you started the video with so I'm looking forward to it.
Is yardbook only for the United States?
Hello Brian
Yardbook is down. I cant even see my schedule.
My take on the processing fee - add it into your normal pricing and don't itemize it as a separate cost. Clients will pay $48 for a yard when it's quoted as $48, but they'll be upset and complain if they pay $48 for a "$45 yard" with a $3 convenience fee attached.
So true!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Never clicked on a video faster. Been waiting for this
N Ryan well that’s what’s up!
same!!!!
I started out with SAP and switched to Yardbook about 5 years ago. I use the paid version because it's cheaper than paying the additional 1% processing fee on credit cards.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
@@mikephelps7421 scam
Been using Yardbooks for 3 years. Last year went to pay online and enabled the tip. Processings fees were about 1100 bucks. Received over 700 in tips. Thats why I dont require them to "store" a card on file. Tips really helped
Keep track of your fees.
They’re a write off for your Accountant
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
What exactly do you mean? You don't require what? 🙂
Thank you so much for making this video! I hear several people mention Yardbook so I looked it up and think it is going to save so much time for my startup!
Started my business in 2020 & went with yardbook right out of the gate...I used square last yr and the 3.6% fee hit me in the pocket hard this yr I plan to drop square and switch to stripe with yard book and just link up accts. again thanks for the content with out you Johnny Keith or any of the other big guys we wouldn't be able to learn half the shit we do. thank you again
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Another thought on the fees is to split the cost with your customers, it's a convenience for both sides.
Totally agree, you need a serious enterprise to be paying $300 a month for a CRM. For a smaller company you could be putting that into your equipment or advertising for a much better return. New mower, truck payment, exactly. I concur!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
After watching your previous vid on yardbook . I checked it out and I think it’s gonna be the best for me . I appreciate all you do to help us , the ones who are starting a Business. Keep up the good work and keep coming with all this good info Brain !!!!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I use yard book, I heard of it from your channel, so a big thanks! It's great for customer info, making and printing routes and invoices. I use only the free version. I was having trouble keeping track of 20-30 customers before I went to yard book. On another note, I got my Club Cadet out of storage today, it felt great to just start it up!
Chuck Maxon so you use it for mostly routes?
@@erikcruz6292 I use the route sheets to mark who paid and then I record the payments on Yardbook this tells me who still owes so I can print up an envoice to bill them with.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
@@chuckmaxon3727still learning on this but don't stamps and envelops cost more than having a card on file?
I currently use quickbooks online (simple start) and haven't had any issues. To me, with the addition of QB Time, I'm able to do everything I need, as well as not have to pay for 2 different softwares (one for taxes and one for CRM). I do have an accounting background thought so that might also be why I'm drawn to it more than others
I'm using the free version of Yardbook at this time. Can't really justify jumping to Jobber, especially since I'm just a solo operator doing lawn care on the side until it becomes successful enough to allow me to transition.
Hey how is the solo owner thing going ? I'm going solo as well , thanks
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
@@mikephelps7421 scam
Awesome video. Just got Yardbook last week and loved it. Just watched your video and love it more!! Thanks for putting this info out there. Really helped a guy just getting into this business part-time from the golf course industry. Thanks again!!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I tried using Service Auto Pilot however they were expensive and they had so many add on fees to make it work the way I wanted. For example $25 extra a month just to sync with quickbooks, $47 a month for smart maps etc. I wish they had something less expensive for small businesses.
i love sap
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I have used Yardbooks and Jobber for 2-3 seasons a piece. They are very very similar in their features, I would say they are 90% the same. I used Jobber and paid for a couple years, saw Yardbooks and switched to free, then upgraded to pay version of Yardbooks as they changed stuff and I ended up paying the same as Jobber. Considered going back to Jobber but their price went up 35-40% so I just stuck with Yardbooks
Nothing is free. They (Yardbook) have/keep/maintain/mine your data and insert ads. NOTHING is free. You are giving them your customers names/numbers/addresses/prices/etc... etc... etc... I'm amazed that anyone would put anything of value in there. A hacker's greatest dream.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
@mikephelps7421 you getting paid for the spamming?
@@garrettstevensen2467what would you suggest?
I think that if you're going to require all clients to have a credit card on file and then payment comes off those cards, you should not add a "$3 convenience fee." The credit card on file trade-offs for bypassing a net 15 is:
1. you receive ALL your money immediately without having paper invoicing and mailing costs plus time in this process (paper, ink, envelopes, postage, etc.)
2. you eliminate having to hunt down pat due accounts (time spent, time is money)
3. you eliminate putting together bank deposits and bank runs for deposits (time spent, time is money)
4. occasionally dealing with that bad client who you must put into collections and only receiving 50 cents on the dollar once it is collected if ever.
If you calculated all the time you spent invoice prior to the credit card on file system you have in place now, I would guess you're coming out more than $5000 ahead. Just bump all services rates accordingly to cover this cost, that is what we are doing moving forward with ALL new clients. If a client questions the rate(s), I use your's, Keith's (Landscape Employee Trap), and Johnathan's (Florida Turf Pros) overall business moto summed up as...Higher Quality = Higher Rates, and we tell clients something along the lines of "What sets us apart from other companies is LawnScapes of Billings always strive for our services to bring value and peace of mind to you and your property...that is why our rates might seem higher." I'm in Billings MT and I watch your videos. You have great insight, but I think this fee is a misstep. Love your channel, it has helped to bring us to where we are today!
Great feedback thanks.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I use the premium version. It’s well worth pays for it self + with the tip feature while taking credit card payment.
Great video! I’m in the same boat as you but I started changing the 3$ fee last year and it helped a ton. But I also do t require people to pay by card.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Great video brother. Couldnt express it better try the free versions of all before making your decision which one to use.
I use Quickbooks but its integrated with Tsheets for time tracking. Works great for keeping track of employees.
Tim Wecklein that was my goal but what do you use for scheduling?
@@brettspropertyservices4 TSheets has a schedule feature that appears to all employees which works really well. Everyone can see exactly what is planned for the week and puts everyone on the same page. So far very happy with this setup. Also, when you schedule jobs, you can setup automated emails sent to employees that are affected.
What do you use for Scheduling/Calendar?
@@propertyheroes921 I've since switched to Jobber. I've tried a few different programs and find Jobber to be the best fit for our business in the stage we are currently in.( 2-6 employees, and small scale operations) Jobber has CRM calendar/scheduling and everything else you need while keeping it all very simple and easy to navigate. Hope that helps
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I use your book and it works perfect for my business thank you Brian again for the video👍👍👍
My company uses SAP. We love it due to the detail that you can put into it to really know your costs and overhead and really know where youre winning and losing. We have 2 crews running and do alot of projects in the winter season! We bill out about 400k a year so its really worth it!
We also do chemical apps which SAP has really good chemical tracking!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I just started using yardbooks this year love everything about it except I cannot figure out how to put in a hourly charge for something. Love the videos. Thank you for the great content you put out.
Yardbook users Facebook group
Check out the Facebook Group, they're amazing in there!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Just recently started a property service business. Started the UA-cam Channel 2 years back at that winter season and watched them all through for winter to summer knowledge. Was just wondering if you can make a video on the proper zero turn set up and how you cut your properties from outlining the property to your lines. Maybe in depth on height cut, which way, when to switch and all that stuff! Love the videos man, keep it up!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I spent a lot of time developing my own system for invoicing, billing, reciepts and quoting based off google template that I put my logo on and looks great but is such a time suck and hassle. My second year in business is coming up soon and I'm switching to a software like jobber or yardbook. I wish I had know this was free I would have played around with it sooner! Great video Brian thank's for the help.
Great video Brian, I have been using yearbook now since 2014 when they started and it saves a lot of time!
Nothing is free. They (Yardbook) have/keep/maintain/mine your data and insert ads. NOTHING is free. You are giving them your customers names/numbers/addresses/prices/etc... etc... etc... It saves you time, but you are giving away the entire farm...
@@garrettstevensen2467 lol
@@garrettstevensen2467 you are giving your info, customer info, And data to any crm's, but you pay for it. Either way their getting all your info and can be hacked despite if it's being paid for or not.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Using the free version of Yardbook. It's OK, but their navigation and settings is a cluttered mess. Really want to use Service Autopilot once I start generating revenue.
Food for thought, if you biz is bringing in $5000 Per month with a 1% transaction fee, I would suggest that people start paying for yardbooks. It would be the same cost as "free" and they will waiver the transaction fee of 1%.
$35k a year is your break even. The paid plan is $34.95/mo.
Super cool intro!!! Always great content. Starting lawn maintenance business this spring and kicking it off with Yardbook.
Thanks John!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Initiated with 'YARDBOOK' I can grow in to it! 👊 gonna iinclude the QB option, I didn't know about. Thanks!
We are like millions of other businesses, and use Quickbooks Pro (non-cloud) based software. Pay only once, data is not transmitted to Intuit or anyone else, no ads, no hacking, local bulletproof reliability, and no 100% reliance on internet connectivity. Reports/data is one button clicking with Quicken, and TurboTax. Even in San Jose, CA, I've had the internet drop down for 1-2 days before. An on-line only is a non-starter for our company.
We have been using yardbook since 2017. Made invoicing so much easier.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I use Yardbook however the only thing I do not use is the QB intergration, other than that I am pretty in depth with it. I run my chemical tracking and program scheduling, time clock, revenue forecasting I am a big fan of yardbook. I eat the card processing fee, to me it is worth it to have that positive cash flow.
That's really awesome.
Keep track of the fees.
They’re a write off for your Accountant
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I use yardbook. I don’t use it to its potential either but at least all my customers info/payments are in one spot. I did buy the $30 one. I like being able to email and text from yardbook. Also the %1 CC fee from yardbook goes away which pays for the subscription if you look at it that way. Hey whats up with Brandon
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Dude I can totally relate to you experience! I had been using quick books i wanted to get something i could take in the field and I could schedule things so I went to Jobber.
I love it so far but I know its not the only way to go
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
off topic but you always seem to read the comments witch are awesome ive seen some brief coverage of some plant types etc... but when i first started it would of been awesomew to find a video about what to trim what to plant wear some watering back then i mostly learned from google but maybe a walk through of site one would help i currently just mow municipalities now but your videos motivate me to get back into some residential if there full service awesome vids keep it up
I try to in our fall clean up videos. I’m not a plant expert but we’ll see what we can create this season for you, great suggestion ty
I think the Yardbook free version is awesome! That’s what I use! Great video!
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Also I eat the processing fees and just adjust my price accordingly over time, And I have about 50% of my customers cards on file to charge as I go. The thing that I don't like about that is when you send them and invoice with an option to tip I get average $1000 per season in tips. When you charge them yourself you can't add that tip. So I like to send them invoice email and let them pay it and if within a week they don't I just charge their card
The tips are very nice :)
I do miss the tips!
They are also a boost in confidence when times are stressful.
The tips! I usually split the tips with employees for incentive for them to do quality work.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Great advice and great video as always, Brian!
Yardbook's and currently running the free version but thinking about upgrading to the premium version due to quick book link and bulk email / text option.
I use the free version. I don't see a need to get the premium everything I need is free anyway.
I use Lawn Buddy!
I use yardbook and my CPA can do everything he needs to do from my record keeping because I keep up with all of my expenses and payments through the free version of YB. No need to pay extra for quickbooks.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I use yardbook, free version. I really like it. Much better than writing Bill's by hand like I used too..
Yard book changed the game for 100 + customers.
Free version of yardbooks. Just implemented last month. Been a lot to get used to. Im starting by making ppl pay the processing fee and if no one ends up using it this year, I'll eat the cost or charge $3. Ppl still have option to receive mailed invoices
Quickbooks is overkill, thanks for the vids Im a few years behind where you're at Brian.
Perfect timing for this video! I’m using my first software this year and it is of course the Yardbook software. I’m a part timer and was curious in how you handled the fees. This year I may eat them. Next yr I may just charge $3 convenience fee. Like you said it’s gonna add up. I wasn’t too crazy about the 1 week fund availability. It is what it is I guess. Also waiting on Yardbook a to have an app for iPhone.
There is an Iphone app in beta, but it's not very easy to work. I have it, but I never use it.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Your best bet is to use Quick books all the other software companies all integrate QuickBooks to begin with so you might as well just use QuickBooks for everything I use the free version and I am able to do everything for my business invoice credit cards whatever
I work for lawn doctor and we use realgreen
Yardbook has over 50k users with a 4.5 stars review.
Service Autopilot has only 10k users with 3.3 stars.
I think that speaks volumes, literally.
How do I get in touch with a human at YardBook?
I've looked online and I can't find a phone#.
I use Jobber and am ok with them but for the price I'm paying, I still have to manually "complete each weekly job for each customer " in order to create invoice and hate how time consuming it is.😬
Does Yardwork allow you to just click on ALL Customer's you set under reoccurring jobs and just send all invoices at one time or do I have to click on every single job completed as well!?? Its exhausting.
Just email and their customer support chat. They respond pretty quick actually.
Using yardbook since the beginning.
Nothing is free. They (Yardbook) have/keep/maintain/mine your data and insert ads. NOTHING is free. You are giving them your customers names/numbers/addresses/prices/etc... etc... etc... I'm amazed that anyone would put anything of value in there. A hacker's greatest dream.
I don’t see where the upgraded version of yard book is necessary. The only feature I wish was in the free version would be mass Email.
How about a $5m landscape maintenance company? What should they use? Asking for a friend.
Thanks for the software insight. I split the difference with our customers. Residential 2.00 processing
Commercial gets it too.
Projects get a processing of 3.75
Only one customer in 4 years has complained.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Have used adkad groundskeeper for years. Find it to be the easiest. I tried yardbook alongside the adkad for one year to see the functionality. I stayed with the adkad.
adkad doesnt offer mobiles. they need to catch up with tech. i own it from way back but i dont use it
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
@@mikephelps7421 never heard of it. I’ll check it out.
Keep up the great videos! Are you using Yardbook for your snow removal as well?
I found LMN to be more geared towards BIG companies. Sample budgets and contracts are in the millions. Was a little frightening, went with yardbook for this season
Yup
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I have been using yearbook.. I WISH they had a easier routing way….I would love to see a drag an drop
I’ll pass that along!
What is your opinion on quickbook intuition? Any good for lawn care businesses? Its the one i use because i was told to but now a bit starting to look around for different apps its good very good but i feel its not perfect fit for me
Yardbook since last season so far so good really enjoy it 👍
I use the free version of Yardbook. I did try LMN, but did not like the setup. I will say the budget tool is amazing. Keep crushing it. Thanks for all you do.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Every spring I go through this same dilemma. These smaller cost programs are close, but no actual home runs yet.
I'm not sure why you go through this every spring.. pick one program and stick with it. You shouldn't be changing software like you change out equipment. This is your core backbone of your business. Just my .02!
Tons of reasons...they are all OK, but none do it all great and its 2021...software isnt new. They need to get it 100% right. QB 2-way integration being one. yarsdbook is winning this race IMO though.
Good Breakdown of the services. Macro and Micro.
Almost a year old, but after using the free version of Yardbook it's great however they should look at the Jobber app. UI. I know it's free, but texts and bulk emails would be a huge bonus.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
I also put the 3% fee to the customer for an online payment... And most of my sumters that do that also include a tip. Don't know why, but they do. Lol
I’m using the premium Yardbook. The free version will not let you send certain emails to your customers(that after the trial date). I been using pay on line with stripe but I do not like that they hold 50% percent of your payments for 28 days. They have also holds they first 50% for a week before you see any money. They or Yardbook state you receive your payments in 2 days. That is not right. I do pass on a $3.00 convenient fee to the customer for the use of the one line payment.
Reach out to Stripe, after you process 10K or more they are usually considerate to release funds next or 2 day, they did for me
Brian, I have a question about the yard book system,
I mow yards on a monthly basis and show up every week year-round.
would yard books work with an auto invoice and auto payment system.
Also is there a way to send a notification to the client every week to let them now we cut the yard that week
Yes, it would work for you that way.
I do the same but I think is annoying having to do that way but it does work
If you require the card on file why would you charge? If it was their option I understand but you making it a requirement should be figured into your pricing.
Not saying we’re going to, of course just listening to your guys feedback at this time! Thanks for the feedback it really helps
Yardbook, and Quickbooks for payroll
Your topics are great!
New bee going full time. So I use yardbooks to manage profiles and create and email invoices. Then I need to transfer that data to a quickens or quick books to manage finances and taxes. Does yard book have both features so it’s all on one platform?
Only one thing that gets me with yardbook is they don’t have a easy on the go app I can use my phone (iPhone) with. Jobber has the app and I’ve contemplated using service autopilot to see it it’s any better but I got used to jobber and I know it can do more than I use it for just haven’t sat down to fully understand it yet
I have had yardbook since 2018. I think it’s great in a lot of ways. However the no app for your phone thing is killing me. I need to be able to easily use it in the field. I’m looking at fresh Books now. Not sure what I’ll do but if yardbook had an app I would stay for sure
SERVICE AUTOPILOT HAS THE ONLY 2 WAY SYNC WITH QUICKBOOKS IN THE INDUSTRY I BELIEVE
Thank you Bryan great video 👍🏼
I eat the fees but enabled the tip feature and have over $300 in tips from my prepays already.
Man where was this video in 2014 when I was starting my business lol Im a lawn pest control owner and wish I had gotten software when I started! I now have over 600 accounts and am spinning my wheels trying to figure out what software to start using :(
In yardbooks how do you create jobs that you haven't scheduled yet. Ie add all your spring cleanups and then schedule them as you go depending on the weather etc
I have 5 crews out working for me. I’m looking to put a tablet in each truck that takes them with gps to each job site, allows them to clock in at that job, and clock out when they are done and on to the next one. I don’t want it to take them off the clock. I just want to see how long they are spending at each job to make sure they are paying good enough. I found one that does it but it shows what the job pays and what every job I have ever done for that customer. I don’t want my employees to have access to that for obvious reasons. Any recommendations?
Love the new intro!
How and what do you use for credit/debit cards?
Dude, I have a question for you. O sold most of my equipment nearly 5 years ago. I took a leap of faith into a different career which , turns out, it is ending up to be kind if a moratorium for me, from my business.
That said, I'm keeping my full-time job & starting my business this season. As is, I have zero clients but that will change once I market. You think I need yardbooks right away? I was thinking of just taking cash the first season in order to build cash flow for the company. Either way, whatever I make in the business is going right in a business ( savings box) or account.
When I got out of the business I had 140 weekly account's. I started thinning the "slow pay" & nitpicker clients out. At the time I used quickbooks so I implemented a prepay service plan, because I got tired of invoicing monthly & getting beat out of money. Anyways, sorry if it seems like I'm all over the place lol, I'm just excited about starting up again
I would run a CRM right out of the gate, absolutely.
I have had great luck with yardbook!
Great content bro! Dont take this the wrong way but I've noticed you packed on a few pounds brother. Winter time is showing.
Lol so true. I need to get back out there and in the gym
@@BriansLawnMaintenance same here. I know exactly how it goes. All too well👌💯
Beautiful content
I use Yardbook. It is not perfect but the pros far out weight the cons. I use the free version. I haven't even looked enough into the premium to know what it offers.
Me and my dad ended up switching to field rocket its free with the same features as jobber... may be worth trying for your biz
Thank you for the info. Going to sign up for Yardbooks; Is there any code I should put in as to who referred me so you get credit? Thank you again.
LMN is good
Quick books solid
Jobber also good
I’m just tired of people not playing the bill and they prefer to look for another landscaper instead of paying is what they own us I don’t know what to do is there any one out there with a recommendation of what to do when people don’t pay
I'm Solo and use the Premium for the email perks. My CPA only needs the Profit Loss report.
Hi Brian, my name is Wil fro Q's Crew Lawncare from Deltona Florida. I love your channel, thank you so much for all the in brother you always bring us to make things better !!!
What can I do to set the credit cards on yard book? Or, is it a way to contact a customer support team from them? I can't seem to find a way to contact them and I can't get it set up.
Hey buddy, we did a whole video on cc on file!
I can do aeration + pre emergent, fertilizer My fear is the herbicide, cause damage to the yard.I know that the aeration is at the moment, and the pre emergent fertelizer too, but I don't know if I can do it together, thanks
Thank you thank you!! Thanks for being REAL not just selling your self and your channel I follow about 10 different you tubers about lawn care, and CLEARLY LMN is trying to get more owner operators or small business or more business. About every channel is trying to get sell LMN to small business @ $200 a month is ridiculous. It clearly has a place, but NOT for owner operators or a business that has a few crews. YARDBOOK is perfect. All in all I pay for the premium on YARDBOOK cause it links with my quick books. Hands down its worth $35 per month. Once again thank you for being REAL. I’ve lost some respect for some YOU TUBERS promoting LMN for a owner operators, and LMN has its place, but for business that does a lot of business.
Hey bud you bet. I’m glad people have sponsorships, doesn’t bother me at all. I’m just offering my perspective on what works for MY sizes business. I’m sure LMN is great for the Troy Cloggs. Doesn’t make sense for the BLM’s for example. Respect.
The demos offer don't give you enough time to become familiar with the software. We need a month
i found applications for a mechanic to get customers are there any apps like that for lawn care....I want to start my own business and thought well if an app had a customer base and the yard man can log into and select the job he wants to do and goes and does it.....Like the instacart shopper app
Yardbook is perfect for a small busniess!
I agree!
Premium version of Yardbooks for the win!
I am certainly not the brightest crayon in the box so curious to know if this is something you've brought up to your CPA for discussion because I have no idea how one would even begin to compare these. If the processing fees are tax deductible isn't that more in your favor to cover to reduce your overall tax liability? Versus passing the fee over the client and now losing that deduction?
Yes