22 Year Old Starts a $200K/Year Lawn Care Business | EP. 3

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024

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  • @UpFlip
    @UpFlip  2 года назад +11

    Join UpFlip Academy and learn from the best in the industry: bit.ly/46x0x3i

  • @matthanf6126
    @matthanf6126 2 года назад +10

    My name is Matt. I work with Nick everyday. Couldn't be more proud to work with this individual. He started this. I'm thrilled to be his number 2 as you see in this video. We are a PERFECT 2 HEADED MONSTER 😎

  • @benjaminhartman2866
    @benjaminhartman2866 2 года назад +8

    I've watched these back to back and I noticed that with each one, his confidence goes up. He clearly has a vision and is making it a reality.

  • @jayland6904
    @jayland6904 2 года назад +20

    I'm 23 and finally after 5 years of straight working and saving I'm finally going to start my business next month so I'm soaking in everything I can from you like a sponge, you are to me what Mike is to you. Thanks bro

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Congrats Dys. Funcshinal. We're so happy for you. Please let us know if you have questions along the way. Will you be starting a business in lawn care as well?

    • @jayland6904
      @jayland6904 2 года назад

      @@UpFlip yes I will I have experience in lawn care, just not the business side. So I still got sum ways to go. I was thinking of RUclips videos on business and marketing lol.

    • @esexavo
      @esexavo Год назад

      you got this

    • @Esz94
      @Esz94 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@jayland6904 hows it going ?

  • @Mike-bs5xi
    @Mike-bs5xi 2 года назад +23

    Sacrificed my 20’s going to be 30 next week. Went from making 55-60k at 28 years of age until I started my own excavation business made 560k gross and 315k profit this year. I had little to no fun in my 20s had to work at work 55 to 60 hours a week. Than remodeled my house after hours weekends and holidays but it finally paid off. It’s a great feeling remembering the grind and working so hard for a small wage and now finally reaping the rewards ,but it took 8 years of hard hard work for a small buissnes to finally start my own buissness.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +2

      You are doing Amazing Mike. 💪💪💪💪Hard work truly pays off. Do you have any advice for those who may feel like giving up?

    • @ekebireblessing2241
      @ekebireblessing2241 2 года назад

      Hey mike, please can i connect with you i would love to learn one or two things from you…. I’m an entrepreneur

  • @urbanrootslandscaping3874
    @urbanrootslandscaping3874 2 года назад +17

    Love keeping up on Nick’s business journey. Very inspiring.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +2

      It is SO inspiring! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @nofacemechanic2328
    @nofacemechanic2328 2 года назад +9

    You should continue to do more videos of business owners that are in their 20s. I’m 22 and seeing people my age gives me hope for humanity. That all of us young folks are not slacking around using parents or governments money we go out in the world and make a name for ourselves.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!

  • @eyeshezzy
    @eyeshezzy 2 года назад +6

    Great progress.. am proud of him. Work your work season, don't worry about social life, it will come

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      We're so proud of him too. What a great story!

  • @futbol2293
    @futbol2293 2 года назад +4

    Awesome content. It's a testament to Nic's modesty for using regular earbuds for all this landscaping, not even airpods!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching! He's the man!

  • @NoCommentaryGaming7
    @NoCommentaryGaming7 2 года назад

    I’ve just come across your channel and I’m obsessed! Love the content… What he said about client communication, not leaving them in the dark and explaining why is HUGE! Biggest takeaway on this video! Keep up the amazing work UpFlip 💪🏼😎

  • @davidmartin7124
    @davidmartin7124 2 года назад +3

    Great job Nick! You are wise beyond your years!

  • @larrymolina8425
    @larrymolina8425 2 года назад +40

    BIGGEST lesson future business owners should take away from this is that he TAKES a salary of only 30 stacks.. Most will sink themselves by paying themselves $170k

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +4

      YES! Great point!

    • @ezgames3713
      @ezgames3713 2 года назад

      How will they sink themselves

    • @MrBigStuffCOD
      @MrBigStuffCOD 2 года назад +3

      This is very accurate!!! Pay yourself the minimum and continue the growth of your business first

    • @zackwhitehead4018
      @zackwhitehead4018 2 года назад

      He could always take a chunk as an owner as well as being on payroll. Pretty sure you're good if you are structured as an s Corp. Burn off liabilities at the end of the year, buy new equipment and take a bonus or dispersal.

    • @Richorob
      @Richorob 2 года назад +2

      Yep take a small salary & put everything through the business to minimise tax…

  • @BrenttheGreat
    @BrenttheGreat Год назад +1

    I got to meet him last weekend. He will do big things in his career.

  • @hashrosinking1608
    @hashrosinking1608 2 года назад +5

    I make 60k a year part time landscaping 4 hours a day by myself. I don't care about high profit margins. I like being a very small business owner. It let's me pick and choose what work I want to do and get really picky about what I want to do not what I have to. Currently 26 and this is my 4th year alone.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      That's awesome that you're able to work independently and still get the job done HashRosin. Congrats. What would advise would you give for someone who'd like to start the same type of business?

  • @activegreenlawncare8472
    @activegreenlawncare8472 2 года назад

    very good video I have a lot of experience in this kind of business but one thing I have seen that you never finish learning all these videos are helping me to strengthen my company every day. GOD BLESS YOU

  • @rmb7355
    @rmb7355 2 года назад

    My favorite UpFlip video!!
    Thank you so much!!

  • @mwv25
    @mwv25 2 года назад +2

    Great info on hiring employees. I’ve been in business 12 years. And employees were/are the hardest part of being in business. I’m still learning.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      Hey JR! It really is the hardest part for so many business owners. What tips would you give someone starting out?

    • @mwv25
      @mwv25 2 года назад +3

      My tip is to educate yourself about whatever business your going into first. Do the small things first so you don’t have to back track. And be mentally prepared to work hard and involve yourself more than you e ever done for anything in your life. Because being a business owner is a 24 7 365 lifestyle. And whatever you put in you will get out of it.

    • @mwv25
      @mwv25 2 года назад +4

      @@UpFlip also I own a appliance repair company. You should consider looking into doing one of your videos on a company like mine. It’s an underrated industry. But it’s a good business. I’ve been in the industry since I was 17 now I’m 39 and own my own company.

  • @elmeno4972
    @elmeno4972 2 года назад +3

    he is telling the truth landscaping is where you really make money but not a lot of people are willing to pay for those jobs

  • @08Sasasa
    @08Sasasa 2 года назад +2

    I asked a question two months ago to learn more about the salary of the people that appear in UpFlip and they're actually listening to the feedback. Don't know if it was because of my comment but just wanted to compliment on engaging with your community, good job UpFlip!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      Hey Saro. We do look at all of our comments and questions from viewers and take those into account with our interviews. THANK YOU for being an awesome subscriber and for your feedback! 😍

  • @musc258
    @musc258 2 года назад +1

    Flat tyre?
    Great little series, I'm definitely subbing and gunna checkout the podcast.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thank you Musc. Is this the first video you've seen?

  • @justenjoying5147
    @justenjoying5147 2 года назад +1

    This video is very helpful and informative , thank you 👌

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful Mid! 😀 Thanks for watching. Are you in the lawn care industry or would you ever consider getting into it?

  • @aurafangz3635
    @aurafangz3635 Год назад +1

    Major respect! Not many can live off of 15% off of their income.

  • @luism8609
    @luism8609 2 года назад

    Love mike and Augusta can’t wait to start next year

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!

  • @Largepapa2
    @Largepapa2 2 года назад +6

    Most of us who made it have no friends in our 20s and work 7 days a week. That's the life in a blue collar business. If you have the energy to hike, you have the energy to mow lawns.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Wow! We would love to hear your story. How long have you been in the business?

    • @Largepapa2
      @Largepapa2 2 года назад

      @@UpFlip 15 years.

    • @samtx5518
      @samtx5518 2 года назад

      @Jeffrey Koenig - right👏 My brother and I started a State Licensed lawn sprinkler installation company in high school worked after school and weekends…sure we missed “stuff” but didn’t have mental breakdowns. Jeez 😂

  • @liamstandley4021
    @liamstandley4021 2 года назад +1

    Bright lad
    Great mindset
    Brilliant content 🙌🏻😍

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Liam. Would you ever get into a business such as this?

  • @jonniehenry1599
    @jonniehenry1599 2 года назад +1

    Very inspiring...great business idea

  • @petekelvin2736
    @petekelvin2736 2 года назад +6

    It’s almost a new year with bright and beautiful ideas hope you’ll got a huge list for this 2022. Coz 2021 was kinda messed up due to many weren’t wise enough to consider investment. But the question,what will you achieve this year?.

    • @robbie6028
      @robbie6028 2 года назад +2

      Nothing other than the gift of life. And have considered venturing into something lucrative and profitable, last year was a lesson to everyone especially me. Well seeing 2021 is enough reason to sit down and think about your financial life.

    • @henryjames335
      @henryjames335 2 года назад +2

      Dana Roy is holding a very high prestige and reputation in personal financial management. I’m happy you mentioned her. My spouse recommended her to me after investing 4 grand and she really helped us in times of this bad pandemic crisis. I’m close to my retirement and this has been and well remain a good survival for me.

    • @henryjames335
      @henryjames335 2 года назад

      @Mitchell James you can reach her on WhatsApp for swift response she pays good attention to her clients

    • @henryjames335
      @henryjames335 2 года назад

      @Mitchell James you can reach her on WhatsApp for swift response she pays good attention to her clients

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!

  • @hispanicwaffles3499
    @hispanicwaffles3499 2 года назад +1

    Love this channel very inspiring

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      Fantastic! Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!

  • @rayeckert9425
    @rayeckert9425 2 года назад

    How long is your grass cutting season?
    We are in the greater Toronto area and we cut from May until end of October.
    What is your average charge per lawn cut? Mine is $50.

  • @expresslawnmowing5969
    @expresslawnmowing5969 2 года назад

    Way to go Nic!

  • @pane2125
    @pane2125 2 года назад +1

    What a bright kid.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      He is incredible!

  • @Augustalawncareofreddeer
    @Augustalawncareofreddeer 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome vid!

  • @dezzign-2929
    @dezzign-2929 2 года назад

    Look at this another Banger of a video!!🤘🤘

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching! We appreciate you.

  • @wokuphumlamabusela4399
    @wokuphumlamabusela4399 4 месяца назад

    hello I'm in South Africa, I want to start a lawn care company in my neighborhood but I see a few contractors mowing the yards around the neighbourhood, how can I make it? Do I even stand a chance?

  • @Realizinq
    @Realizinq 2 года назад

    This kids gonna go far, very conservative with his risks, but he'll go very far 100%

  • @kingdrogba11463
    @kingdrogba11463 2 года назад +1

    Great videos! That green coat is awesome! What brand is that?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Hey Elliot! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @estebanazcarragasada9386
    @estebanazcarragasada9386 2 года назад

    Magnificent Video

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thank you! We appreciate you!

  • @nobrakes7567
    @nobrakes7567 2 года назад

    This guys a winner.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Hi No Brakes! We think so too and so are you😀. Is this a business you'd ever consider getting into?

  • @moventrashvlogs5416
    @moventrashvlogs5416 2 года назад

    Great video, very informative.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate you.

  • @omargavarrete1078
    @omargavarrete1078 2 года назад

    Great video bro thanks

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thank you Omar. We're happy you enjoyed. What type of business should we do next?

  • @AceEverett
    @AceEverett 2 года назад +11

    Seems like a hard worker. Franchising can definitely be a good way to learn the ropes, though I wonder how much of his profit they are taking and if it's worth it. 500k a year sounds real nice, until you find out it's at a 10% profit margin.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      Hey Ace! Great questions! We'll see if we can get some answers in a follow up interview.

    • @miguelboisvert7375
      @miguelboisvert7375 2 года назад

      I believe it is quite high because he has no labour expenses

    • @angeloutdoors757
      @angeloutdoors757 2 года назад

      I think Augusta only charges around $1200 a month for the franchise.

    • @cleancutslawncare
      @cleancutslawncare 2 года назад +1

      I basically said the same thing, a different way, and everyone scolded me for it lol

    • @hashrosinking1608
      @hashrosinking1608 2 года назад

      @@cleancutslawncare they mad cuz u were right

  • @EmanuelGurzhuy
    @EmanuelGurzhuy 2 года назад

    Great video

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate you!

  • @pabspabs2736
    @pabspabs2736 2 года назад +1

    DO A PAINTERS ONE PLEASEEEEEE !!!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      We'll see what we can do!

  • @daniamsalem
    @daniamsalem 2 года назад

    If hiring is such a difficulty, why not start every new employee with this idea: I’m looking to grow the team even more, if you can send over people who you think will be a good fit, I’ll give you $250 for every person I hire who stays on past 90 days. Further, I know you may not want to stay with me for the next 20 years, so when you do consider leaving, if you help me find your replacement and they stay on past 90 days, I’ll give you $500.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      Hey Dani! Great idea! Hiring can be extremely challenging for businesses. This could work!

    • @anh7807
      @anh7807 2 года назад

      I work in HR. With this method, you would not keep employees more than 90 days.They'd take that money and leave right after. You'd have people scamming you by making deals to split the money. My organization gives 50% after 90 days probation and the other after 1 year. For a small business this could really bring it down financially. Just pay the employees well, treat them good and they'll stay longer.

  • @muzamilahmad2219
    @muzamilahmad2219 2 года назад

    Update on Stephen from North West softwash please please please

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      We've actually done a follow-up with Stephen, check out our podcast upflip.com/podcast ;)

  • @lawngevityvictoria
    @lawngevityvictoria 8 месяцев назад

    what kombi motor did he choose

  • @samuelpo3378
    @samuelpo3378 2 года назад

    when is the next update coming out

  • @caidenpyrzewski6799
    @caidenpyrzewski6799 Год назад

    whats a good price point to start at?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Год назад

      This is a 3 part episode. Were you able to watch the first 2? ☺️

  • @privateequityguy
    @privateequityguy 2 года назад

    *Many people will panic to find a charger before their phone dies, but won’t panic to find a plan before their dream dies*

  • @raulortizjardinería
    @raulortizjardinería Год назад

    Episode 4

  • @cracowlawnpros
    @cracowlawnpros 2 года назад

    When's the next episode with Nick?! :D

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Later this year ;)

  • @haggai3.477
    @haggai3.477 2 года назад +2

    Anything UNRECOGNIZED becomes UNCELEBRATED.
    Anything UNCELEBRATED becomes UNREWARDED.
    Anything UNREWARDED eventually LEAVES YOUR LIFE.

  • @cleancutslawncare
    @cleancutslawncare 2 года назад +5

    Dude could have started his own business without a franchise and been very successful without paying a franchise fee.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Hey there! Thanks for watching! Sometimes it's better to buy a franchise....all depends on the person and location. How long have you been in the industry?

    • @cleancutslawncare
      @cleancutslawncare 2 года назад +1

      @@UpFlip oh I know it has its benefits. I just think this guy is such a hard worker and smart that he would have been successful on his own. Probably in any industry he wanted too. I’ve been in the industry most of my life but in business 1 year. Your episodes are awesome. I watch them all. Have learned a ton.

    • @SuperMatt2112
      @SuperMatt2112 2 года назад

      Sure, anyone can do that, but from the sounds of it and to be more fair then what you appears to be insinuating is that a francize is all bad and nothing good when that's not always the case, there are literally hundreds of thousands if not millions of francizes such as McDonalds, Wendy's, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, Tim Hortons and the list goes on an on, what your not thinking about however are the benefits of a francizes. in Augusta's case they offer the Call Center, Help and support, templates, advice and so on, if you had to pay for all these individually yourself it would probably cost a lot more. plus how many people know everything their is to know just starting out. so yeah, it's not that easy, a francize helps especially starting out. so their are two sides, remember that the next time you attempt to criticize others for helping themselves. constructive crits are good, one sided ideology's are usually not here to help

    • @firstname6208
      @firstname6208 2 года назад +2

      For most when starting a biz, you don't know what you don't know. Franchise investment is really purchasing the systems that make up the back end decisions to succeed. The school of hard knocks is expensive, difficult, long, and can defeat the spirit long before success is stumbled upon. The monthly coaching calls will help in all of those, and i believe you can call on other franchisees for help also.

    • @zackwhitehead4018
      @zackwhitehead4018 2 года назад +1

      @@SuperMatt2112 the real dream is to build a franchise chain. It's brilliant really, take all these guys with a brain and extract a 10 percent fee from every lawn care business, while making ad revenue from youtube and his other couple of businesses. The real owner is king of Agusta, not its local branch. 🙌

  • @107g
    @107g 2 года назад

    I wish he will hire me

  • @querrymejia9160
    @querrymejia9160 2 года назад

    Do a hauling and junk removal next ....??

  • @garywinebrenner7452
    @garywinebrenner7452 2 года назад

    How about showing something from the entertainment section? I own a small one man balloon company. It would be nice to see a balloon company, magic or face painting. Please think about it. Thank you

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Hey Gary! We'll see what we can do!

  • @Jayh5
    @Jayh5 2 года назад

    Whats some other you tube channels like this

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад +1

      I'm sure there are some, but we are so awesome - why leave?!? 😎

  • @shanebrown2963
    @shanebrown2963 2 года назад +6

    In this business he is just throwing money out the door being franchised! Sounds like all they do is scheduling for you which is useless. Your doing everything on your own so get out on your own and quit pissing that money away

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Hey Shane! Thanks for watching! It's so hard to get started with no income/customers. Sometimes franchises are the way to go. Are you in the lawn care business as well?

  • @ajeesht6813
    @ajeesht6813 2 года назад

    😳 wow

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Right?! So cool!

  • @barriepkr
    @barriepkr 2 года назад +1

    He has like 12 employees? How is 200 thousand a year accurate

  • @LargerThanCats
    @LargerThanCats 2 года назад

    So he works six days a week for $30,000?

  • @itscoolpapapump3812
    @itscoolpapapump3812 2 года назад

    Yeah and ya know yeah and ya know..

  • @richardgagnon7887
    @richardgagnon7887 2 года назад

    need to by a stand on mower the pusher is for the birds

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Good observation Richard. Do you think the pusher mower could still be used for smaller jobs?

  • @martinlutherkingjr.5582
    @martinlutherkingjr.5582 2 года назад

    Sounds like he’s netting around $80-90k per year, not $200k.

    • @JamesnNoell
      @JamesnNoell 2 года назад

      No one said he nets 200k a year. Revenue is before taxes, overhead etc.

  • @user-fw8rd5ud4q
    @user-fw8rd5ud4q 2 года назад +4

    He’s now paying 200k in fuel bills. Let’s Go Brandon!

  • @bwabot
    @bwabot 2 года назад

    Who else is here because of the vaccine mandate?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Welcome! We are happy to have you here

  • @colestaples2010
    @colestaples2010 2 года назад

    Scam

  • @nobrakes7567
    @nobrakes7567 2 года назад

    Anyone scared of the common cold...Bye 👋🏼

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 года назад

      Hi there No Brakes! Did you enjoy the video?