If you’ve been thinking about starting this business please do it. I got fired from my job doing the same things mowing and landscaping so I decided to do it myself and I’m making 2x what I made working at that job and it’s barely my 2nd month. On a mission to 6 figures! Bless up champs
Most people can start with a good push mower weed eater and a leaf lower. I bought a toro push mower from Tractor supply for $500, Poulan pro leaf blower from tractor supply for $99 and a Husqvarna weedeater from a dealership for $300. Say trimmer line, gas cans, gas and oil for $100 total. I already had a pick up truck. About 1000 bucks is a good start. The hardest part (which really isn't hard) is going out and looking for yards. I did ol fashioned door to door and it seemed to work well. Just don't get discouraged when they say "no, I don't need you to cut my lawn." All of this extra stuff in the vid is great. But I would advise starting off on your own 1st.
Make sure what ever brand you buy can be services locally. So if you buy a toro mower, make sure there is a toro dealer nearby that can service it when something breaks down or goes wrong.
I just bought a Toro 22 super recycler for $200 in great condition. I'm still looking for the edger/weed eater and blower. I'm starting out of a Mazda6, 4 door sedan lol. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
30 years old here and looking for a side hustle that I can turn into a business. Getting as much information as I can so hopefully this helps a bit. Doesn’t seem like to expensive of an industry to get into
Good luck to you man. I’m doing the same. I have kids though so I’m just worried if the “side hustle” is going to take valuable time away from them while also working full time
Been thinking about starting my own lawn business...just something about doing a yard and seeing it flourish and get paid for it haha! Thanks for the tips!
Thing with starting up this type of business is that all you need you already have. Chances are you have a lawnmower and a truck, or at least a car. Bring along that and a few rakes and your golden.
Wow everything I had to learn on my own.. even the way you have to simplify things. Mowing is were the money is. Services. You go back to the same customer.. then they are your base for Landscape.. also. . I've learned the mentoring process own my owen still today I learn . You have to poke around for a little. Until you learn the rops.. but lawncare business I had to do completely on my own. Good for him. . Hope he dos good. And welcome to the lawncare community... its a friendly place.
Awesome 👏🏻 I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 and starting in 3 days, bought a mower , brush cutter, blower , have my own pick up truck 🛻 that’s a bonus. So will start door 🚪 to door and take it from there 🙏🏻
Congrats Yaseen. That is such great news. Sounds like you're all prepared to launch a successful business and we wish you the best of luck. Have you start letting neighbors around you know that you've got their lawn care needs covered?😀
When i started, i started this year with a small murray push mower with no bag and a rake no weedeater. From that i uprgaded to a honda push mower still no weedeater. Now i have a truck. Didnt save much money since i focused on equipment like 3 weedeaters, 2 lawnmowers, blower, edger and a vehicle but im set and ill be more then ready next year thank the lord.
Very inspiring! I'm a college student aswell and looking a good side hustle with little to no big upfront cost and lawncare seems like it might take off!
I am thinking about starting my own lawn care and so I am trying to learn how to start. I am full time city worker so I will start part time doing lawn care and this video gave me some good ideas
I bought a Stihl blower for 500, a used Honda 21 for like 300, a new weed eater for about 275, and started selling cleanups on the side, I used the money I made to buy everything else. Then with my paychecks from my job I would buy tools for the job I was going to do next and charge a little higher to make sure my tools bought themselves more or less and now I have everything I need to go solo.
Hey look who's here love your channel I am a subscriber of yours and you being here reflects the respect, passion, and drive you have for this field of work This made me subscribe to this channel also I'm trying to increase my pool of knowledge on this field as a beginner wish me luck;)
Keith Kalfas, I listened to your book as well as Mike's. I started in lawn care, or more specifically, mowing, as an 8 year old. By the time I was 18, I had to choose between playing ball in college or pursuing my 6 figure business in a less than ideal market. I left the business behind. Fast forward 19 years and this past spring, I'm standing on my lawn when one of the three biggest names in my current city drove by and stopped. He got out and said, "man, I don't know what you know, but this is the best lawn by far in the entire area." Exactly one day later, another of the big 3 stopped and said, "how the hell do you do that?" Finally, two weeks later, the third pulls up, gets out and said, "do you mind if I walk on it?" Of course I said "go right ahead". He took his boots and socks off and walked around for 5 minutes. At that point, I went to "80% go". I own 4 other businesses, so I am no stranger to systems, procedures and time management. After some calculation, I began structuring my business. I added 134 accounts within the first month and expanded my services slightly. I now have an additional 300 on the books for fall and spring service. So, I can't say exactly how motivational the shade tree conversation in your book was, or Mike's book was for that matter because I was committed before I listened, but you guys were a confidence booster, and I appreciate you for that.
What Mike does isn't for everybody. What I've done to improve myself in my business is to take the ideas or little tricks or different methods of doing things paying attention to the small details of how stuff to organize being the trailer everything is about saving time which saves money and applying that to your business. Your business does not have to be Augusta for you to be happy and successful
Essentially what Mike is doing is taking the idea for what McDonald's has done to the food service industry and applying it to Landscaping. Making things simple less-skilled less personal which in terms will increase profit but it's a customer service industry and for me there's nothing better than at the end of the day when you trim this little old ladies bushes and and she was so nervous cuz she had the same guy doing her bushes for 30 years and then you come in and do it better and she's just so happy you made her year by making her yard look better that's what it's about. And of course making some money. I'm in no way trying to hate on Mike because he does on for a lot of good advice and does want others to succeed which is commendable and I respect him for that but if you're just starting out your business doesn't have to be Augusta for you to be very successful and happy
I agree aside from the part about being impersonal. I would argue that technology and systems allow you to be MORE personal and have much better Customer service.
The thing about the robot mowers though is that they are crazy expensive and the boundary wires break alot and cost even more $$$ so I don't see them replacing us anytime soon.
Thanks for the feedback Marvin. 😀Yes, the truck would be one of the biggest expenses but its great that there are so many options when finding a vehicle nowadays. Are you in the lawn care business as well?
Starting your own business is rough. I am in my first year and there are things that you never think about that will pop up at the most inopportune times.
Hello Chuck, it might be really complicated at the beginning but with time you will surely get things right, will you like to get some tips that could help out?
My boyfriend and I are in our first season of lawncare and we absolutely LOVE it. I love getting up everyday to be outside all day and working hard. We have a decent customer base but I was getting customers all from Facebook marketplace and now they shut down my ad and we’re dry... I have nothing from Craigslist; what’s the best way to advertise? Also, when we start hiring out more do we need to be responsible for vehicles as well as equipment? Thank you!
Hi Jade have you tried Yelp yet for advertising? Do you have a website and Google "My Bussines" page? To create the best business possible you should be providing vehicles/transportation and equipment.
I started with 1k all my items were used but they have done great I make 650 weekly my items are 1.gasoline toro recycler 2.battery toro recycler 3.echo weed eater 4.hart back pack blower 5.brush cutter
Awesome video. I have to point out how professional the video is itself and the interveiwer. This kids gonna do great he lived in a van which indicates he have drive
I wish guys nothing but the best when they get into this industry but one thing that Mike does which isn't a bad thing is he wants to grow the business to the point where it's massive which is just more time to be put in as the owner after your day is long over. There's nothing wrong with doing what a guy like Florida Turf Pro has done and grows business to the point where makes him a good living he's happy comfortable in the business can almost run itself cuz you have good guys. People need to realize they don't need to have a million accounts in 2 million dollars in Revenue to be happy. Being happy is enjoying what you do how you do it and the results that delivers the lifestyle you want
Exactly well said sir. That's all I am looking for. Saw someone said they made 200k their first season. That's all I want. To provide for my family and be able to travel and be happy. I have been mowing lawns since I was just a little kid. Now I want to know how to run an actual business doing it.
Thid is what im saying. I just want my own small business in my area and be able to make a living. I dont even want to run a multi million dollar business
@@saywhat4314 if you really want to get into the industry work for somebody for a couple of years. But work for someone who is willing to tell you what mistakes they made running their business someone who's willing to teach you more than just how to cut grass. Save your money until you have enough to not get paid for 6 months and then you'll be ready I talked to a that used to work for us he work 6 days a week deals with paying the bills and all that other nonsense and makes exactly what I make working for somebody else and when I go home at the end of the day my day is over customers will call you 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.
If you still have questions that are unanswered, let us know and we'll add them to our list and make sure to ask them in the next videos. We want our viewers to be confident when they start their business.
You miss one of the most important questions when it comes to business is all the licensing costs and processing where to do it how to do it pros and cons of doing it or not doing it
Lots of excellent pre owned equipment out there for half the cost. Lots of people start lawn care and just quit. Equipment can be picked up with low hours. I totally disagree on that turf master. The ferris fw15 is maybe $400 more and twice the mower. Good luck. This recession is going to thin the herd bigly.
Looking to start a lawn mowing businesses, I’m nervous as most mowing services are mainly men and as a woman I’m worried I won’t get customers bc they think I won’t do as good a job
If you want to learn the nitty gritty of starting this business, please head on over to our blog and listen to our podcast for more detailed information. Best of luck! 👊
Where I’m from there’s so many lawn care businesses commercial and residential it’s almost pointless to even try to start one yourself. Even though I absolutely love mowing and have worked for many lawn care businesses. I just can’t get anything going
Just the opposite is true. If you have many lawnscape companies around, you have many customers willing and already used to paying for lawncare. If there are none, you must tell someone to park their mower and hire you. Imho, much more difficult.
I'm trying to start my lawn care business from scratch. I've been cutting grass since a kid and still do to this day. Always had plans to stay a lawn care business. It's coming real soon, just need more information on how to start. Thank you
I'm waiting on everything to go through I got approved by federal just waiting on state then I'll buy all my equipment so I cans use as a tax right off
Great video and very inspiring! I live in a very good place for lawn care and only had to spend $15 on advertising last year lol. I would recommend buying quality equipment rather than $10,000 up front on marketing. But hey I'm not making $150,000 a year in revenue either so.
GOOD STUFF I JUST TURN 40 BUT I DON'T CARE HOW OLD I AM I WANT TO START ME A LANDSCAPING BUSINESS ASAP I HAD GOT SICK WITH LUPUS BUT I NEED A SIDW HUSTLE AND THIS WOULD BE PERFECT
You can do it Jim. You are correct age doesn't matter and you need very few supplies to start. We're in your corner.😀Would you start in your local neighbor? Have you created a business plan?
You can not teach somebody in a day to do landscaping and this is why the industry is easy to come up in quality to alot of people is subpar any real landscaping guy knows you can’t even teach a guy to weed properly in away that is of a good a standard in a few days it takes time but don’t worry keep flying by these yards guys like me get them all the time it takes a while to be able to do great work out here in a productive manner this is not the same as your mom or dad telling you to mow the lawn as a chore
Exploring local options is a great idea to find more affordable alternatives. Could you please share your location so we can provide more tailored recommendations? 😊
I want to start doing lawn care I've got a decent amount of equipment tractor, push, trimmer, I would like to grab a zero turn. but have no idea how to get the business to or what to charge for the lawns I have a full time job and a partime but really want to do something for myself.
THE WORD-OF-MOUTH WILL GET ME FURTHER THAN Anything of those fancy trucks, fancy clothes, and fancy equipment but I do use the same equipment, STIHL....BEEN DOING SINCE 2019 and PRESENT....AND MY BUSINESS SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS FAT....AND. I'M HAPPY, BUT, I WILL NEVER SAY I KNOW IT ALL, BECAUSE I'LL LEARN SOME THING EVERY DAY OR NIGHT....
Multi-tasking Edge-men attaches to the walk-behind mowers in seconds. (Cobo video multitasking, @ ) Edge-men's name should be called the beast! Edge-men cuts through an asphalt driveway.
I just went full time with my lawn care business and I'm having a hard time managing jobs. Should I have specific days/times for mowing, estimates, aeration? Also what about guys that don't show up for work? How do I deal with that? Im restricting my income because I plan on my guys not showing up... Which means I'm doing ALL the work. It's becoming exhausting working 14 hour days 7 days a week... :( HELP!!!!
Hello, you might be able to start out offering your services to neighbors/friends & family after school as a side hustle and then can turn it into your full time job by the time you're out of school. :)
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Nic is going to kill it! 👏🏻⭐️
With Mike as his mentor, Nic has a very solid foundation and will do very well !
Mlm
I have a carpet cleaning Business and would love to do a video with you
Dude can I get on here? I started my lawn care business LLC at 17 and I’m 19 now and we do some pretty good revenue.
If you’ve been thinking about starting this business please do it. I got fired from my job doing the same things mowing and landscaping so I decided to do it myself and I’m making 2x what I made working at that job and it’s barely my 2nd month. On a mission to 6 figures! Bless up champs
By the way I bought my mower Toro 22” for 200 used, my backpack blower for 150, my weed wacker for 200
That is great eder. Congrats. 😀You were able to turn the situation around and work it out for your good. How did your first start promoting your work?
UpFlip craigslists and passing out cards
@@El_Jefe916 any advice for a new lawn care business?
@@shortstoplawncare2279 first of all, do you have a website?
Most people can start with a good push mower weed eater and a leaf lower. I bought a toro push mower from Tractor supply for $500, Poulan pro leaf blower from tractor supply for $99 and a Husqvarna weedeater from a dealership for $300. Say trimmer line, gas cans, gas and oil for $100 total. I already had a pick up truck. About 1000 bucks is a good start. The hardest part (which really isn't hard) is going out and looking for yards. I did ol fashioned door to door and it seemed to work well. Just don't get discouraged when they say "no, I don't need you to cut my lawn." All of this extra stuff in the vid is great. But I would advise starting off on your own 1st.
Make sure what ever brand you buy can be services locally. So if you buy a toro mower, make sure there is a toro dealer nearby that can service it when something breaks down or goes wrong.
Wow what a great insight..thank you cuz yr advice just give me a push to move forward
I just bought a Toro 22 super recycler for $200 in great condition. I'm still looking for the edger/weed eater and blower. I'm starting out of a Mazda6, 4 door sedan lol. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
Great advice
That door to door is a beast! I have gotten “no’s” a ton. Then I got some cards so I’m working that way. It’s hard to get the first one.
Love it!! I’m 16 and did $200,000 last year! I’m a huge fan of Mike Andes!!
Thanks brother!
Thats very impressive! Keep up the great work.
Nice job fella!
Well done brother
Dude youre badass lol. I love your generation
I started my business with 550$ lol. Was able to upgrade equipment and go full time my first season in business
Sounds like you got a good thing going for ya! Best of luck!
Which equipment you bought?
How do you charge?
@@BallisticBird1
Great question and 1 of the most important ones.
I had $200
I've started my business 5 years ago. Last year I made $70k 😎👍 I'm glad to see people are in love with the trade like me lol
Keep up the good work Rob.
How many clinets do u have monthly. Prices etc..
@@jakedasnakee3118.
Hey do you need a website?
Wat tools did u get started with
30 years old here and looking for a side hustle that I can turn into a business. Getting as much information as I can so hopefully this helps a bit. Doesn’t seem like to expensive of an industry to get into
You came to the right place! Our channel features tons of different businesses to get into.
Same im between this or a dump trailer
You can start on a shoe string budget of $1000 or less.
Good luck to you man. I’m doing the same. I have kids though so I’m just worried if the “side hustle” is going to take valuable time away from them while also working full time
Im a disabled vet. Love mowing my yard. Would love to get into lawn care. Just a few yards a week not looking into getting rich
Thank you for your service
I'm a vet too CAF and want to start this fun job.
It's great to hear so many young people getting into the business - it's a great lifestyle!
Been thinking about starting my own lawn business...just something about doing a yard and seeing it flourish and get paid for it haha! Thanks for the tips!
I’m a landscaper in the same area as these dudes. Very professional operation they run.
Thing with starting up this type of business is that all you need you already have. Chances are you have a lawnmower and a truck, or at least a car. Bring along that and a few rakes and your golden.
starting my landscaping business next year. I separate from the military and I pray this will be successful!
Wishing you so much success! You got this!
Hello Mack,
Have you been able to start your lawn care business yet?
Hey do you need a website?
I'm a vet too CAF and want to start this fun job.
Wow everything I had to learn on my own.. even the way you have to simplify things. Mowing is were the money is. Services. You go back to the same customer.. then they are your base for Landscape.. also. . I've learned the mentoring process own my owen still today I learn . You have to poke around for a little. Until you learn the rops.. but lawncare business I had to do completely on my own. Good for him. . Hope he dos good. And welcome to the lawncare community... its a friendly place.
List of equipment to buy please?
Awesome 👏🏻 I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 and starting in 3 days, bought a mower , brush cutter, blower , have my own pick up truck 🛻 that’s a bonus. So will start door 🚪 to door and take it from there 🙏🏻
Congrats Yaseen. That is such great news. Sounds like you're all prepared to launch a successful business and we wish you the best of luck. Have you start letting neighbors around you know that you've got their lawn care needs covered?😀
Hows this going?
When i started, i started this year with a small murray push mower with no bag and a rake no weedeater. From that i uprgaded to a honda push mower still no weedeater. Now i have a truck. Didnt save much money since i focused on equipment like 3 weedeaters, 2 lawnmowers, blower, edger and a vehicle but im set and ill be more then ready next year thank the lord.
Very inspiring! I'm a college student aswell and looking a good side hustle with little to no big upfront cost and lawncare seems like it might take off!
You should definitely do it! Best of luck to you!
Carpet cleaning and Pressure washing are also good side hustle
I am thinking about starting my own lawn care and so I am trying to learn how to start. I am full time city worker so I will start part time doing lawn care and this video gave me some good ideas
Great idea @Vandyke Ebbin! What part of the video stood out for you?
I bought a Stihl blower for 500, a used Honda 21 for like 300, a new weed eater for about 275, and started selling cleanups on the side, I used the money I made to buy everything else. Then with my paychecks from my job I would buy tools for the job I was going to do next and charge a little higher to make sure my tools bought themselves more or less and now I have everything I need to go solo.
Awesome bro.
Hey look who's here love your channel I am a subscriber of yours and you being here reflects the respect, passion, and drive you have for this field of work
This made me subscribe to this channel also I'm trying to increase my pool of knowledge on this field as a beginner wish me luck;)
The man the myth the legend! Keith Kalfas!!!!!!!
Keith Kalfas, I listened to your book as well as Mike's. I started in lawn care, or more specifically, mowing, as an 8 year old. By the time I was 18, I had to choose between playing ball in college or pursuing my 6 figure business in a less than ideal market. I left the business behind. Fast forward 19 years and this past spring, I'm standing on my lawn when one of the three biggest names in my current city drove by and stopped. He got out and said, "man, I don't know what you know, but this is the best lawn by far in the entire area." Exactly one day later, another of the big 3 stopped and said, "how the hell do you do that?" Finally, two weeks later, the third pulls up, gets out and said, "do you mind if I walk on it?" Of course I said "go right ahead". He took his boots and socks off and walked around for 5 minutes. At that point, I went to "80% go". I own 4 other businesses, so I am no stranger to systems, procedures and time management. After some calculation, I began structuring my business. I added 134 accounts within the first month and expanded my services slightly. I now have an additional 300 on the books for fall and spring service. So, I can't say exactly how motivational the shade tree conversation in your book was, or Mike's book was for that matter because I was committed before I listened, but you guys were a confidence booster, and I appreciate you for that.
I’m 15 I got a weed eater and a dream lol hoping to start this summer and wanna have a lawn care business by the time I’m 16!🙏
You can do it!
I’m from the uk and been thinking about starting my own fibreglass roofing company really nervous but going to go for it this video has helped 👍
Good luck Kieran! Glad we could help and thanks for watching the channel. Are fiberglass roofs popular in the UK?
@@UpFlip We don't have roofs in the UK this guys is on to something
Very sincere and open discussion/ interview and hence very useful. Thanks for this great work you are doing. God bless you all.
Jayakumar, Singapore
Thanks a lot Jayakumar, God Bless you!
What Mike does isn't for everybody. What I've done to improve myself in my business is to take the ideas or little tricks or different methods of doing things paying attention to the small details of how stuff to organize being the trailer everything is about saving time which saves money and applying that to your business. Your business does not have to be Augusta for you to be happy and successful
That’s true. Success is when someone is truly content... and no one else can determine that limit or standard 👍🏻⭐️
I started a handyman service about 17 years ago. I make $1500 a day and can take off when ever i want
Just got my Llc and ein today ready for spring !!!
Congrats! Best of luck to you!
Hey do you need a website?
@@egobuilders415 no start with what you have . Social media is the word of mouth and it’s powerful asf
With some of your older videos you should do an update video for them.
We got that in the plans!
Essentially what Mike is doing is taking the idea for what McDonald's has done to the food service industry and applying it to Landscaping. Making things simple less-skilled less personal which in terms will increase profit but it's a customer service industry and for me there's nothing better than at the end of the day when you trim this little old ladies bushes and and she was so nervous cuz she had the same guy doing her bushes for 30 years and then you come in and do it better and she's just so happy you made her year by making her yard look better that's what it's about. And of course making some money. I'm in no way trying to hate on Mike because he does on for a lot of good advice and does want others to succeed which is commendable and I respect him for that but if you're just starting out your business doesn't have to be Augusta for you to be very successful and happy
I agree aside from the part about being impersonal. I would argue that technology and systems allow you to be MORE personal and have much better Customer service.
Thanks for the kind words Scott 🙏🏼
The thing about the robot mowers though is that they are crazy expensive and the boundary wires break alot and cost even more $$$ so I don't see them replacing us anytime soon.
Great video guys loved all the info you shared and looking forward for the next one
Wonderful Dj Shawn. Thank you. What type of business would you like to see on the channel next?
I'm 45 and want a change. This is what I'm really focused
Never too late. Best of luck! 👊
@@UpFlip TY
Battery mowers in Utah aren't a thing but in Texas, i bought it and used it to mow 3 houses in a row... made a bit of money doing that
Biggest expensive is the truck but I love the mind state of going with a blower to start and keep moving up
Thanks for the feedback Marvin. 😀Yes, the truck would be one of the biggest expenses but its great that there are so many options when finding a vehicle nowadays. Are you in the lawn care business as well?
@@UpFlip yes I am. I work for someone right now but I really want to get my own business started
This was inspiring to watch! Your biggest fan right here
Thanks a lot!
Hey do you need a website?
Shout out to the Camera Guy
Honestly though... everyone always forgets about the camera guy :(
Starting your own business is rough.
I am in my first year and there are things that you never think about that will pop up at the most inopportune times.
That's very true, that's why our videos are here to help! :)
Hello Chuck, it might be really complicated at the beginning but with time you will surely get things right, will you like to get some tips that could help out?
Hey do you need a website?
My boyfriend and I are in our first season of lawncare and we absolutely LOVE it. I love getting up everyday to be outside all day and working hard. We have a decent customer base but I was getting customers all from Facebook marketplace and now they shut down my ad and we’re dry... I have nothing from Craigslist; what’s the best way to advertise? Also, when we start hiring out more do we need to be responsible for vehicles as well as equipment? Thank you!
Hi Jade have you tried Yelp yet for advertising? Do you have a website and Google "My Bussines" page? To create the best business possible you should be providing vehicles/transportation and equipment.
Hey do you need a website?
@@egobuilders415i do
@@egobuilders415 That probably helps.
I started with 1k all my items were used but they have done great I make 650 weekly my items are
1.gasoline toro recycler
2.battery toro recycler
3.echo weed eater
4.hart back pack blower
5.brush cutter
When did you started your business
@@JOHAN2001_ I started last year summer during the covid situation
650 is a good start. Me and my dad making a lawn maintenance business for the old rich foos lmao
Keep up the great work Kevin! Where are you located?
How many lawns per week. 650 i make that at my company. 10 difrent apt complexes
Awesome video. I have to point out how professional the video is itself and the interveiwer. This kids gonna do great he lived in a van which indicates he have drive
For my mower I use a scag 30 inch. Easy maintenance and smooth cuts
Nice!
Hey do you need a website?
Wow look at that guys mustaste at 10:20 Awesome!
I wish guys nothing but the best when they get into this industry but one thing that Mike does which isn't a bad thing is he wants to grow the business to the point where it's massive which is just more time to be put in as the owner after your day is long over. There's nothing wrong with doing what a guy like Florida Turf Pro has done and grows business to the point where makes him a good living he's happy comfortable in the business can almost run itself cuz you have good guys. People need to realize they don't need to have a million accounts in 2 million dollars in Revenue to be happy. Being happy is enjoying what you do how you do it and the results that delivers the lifestyle you want
Agreed.
Exactly well said sir. That's all I am looking for. Saw someone said they made 200k their first season. That's all I want. To provide for my family and be able to travel and be happy. I have been mowing lawns since I was just a little kid. Now I want to know how to run an actual business doing it.
Thid is what im saying. I just want my own small business in my area and be able to make a living. I dont even want to run a multi million dollar business
@@saywhat4314 if you really want to get into the industry work for somebody for a couple of years. But work for someone who is willing to tell you what mistakes they made running their business someone who's willing to teach you more than just how to cut grass. Save your money until you have enough to not get paid for 6 months and then you'll be ready I talked to a that used to work for us he work 6 days a week deals with paying the bills and all that other nonsense and makes exactly what I make working for somebody else and when I go home at the end of the day my day is over customers will call you 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.
This kid slept in his van to save up. Wow what a great kid. I would’ve gave I a room for free at my house 💯 U deserve it
That's very thoughtful of you. 😀😍True Resilience can't be stopped. 💪Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more great content. 👎
He mentioned he’s licensed already. What licenses did you need to get? Pesticides etc?
It varies by state you gotta look up how to get a commercial applicator liscense in your state
@@coreychadrich133 yea here in Michigan you don’t need a state license however you need a certificate if you plan using fertilizer and pesticides
Bought a troybilt mustang zero turn homelight blower poulan weedeater 36 customers and work fulltime great side money just bought exmark zero turn.
I like it but what about during winter, snow removal i guess ?🤔
Some businesses are seasonal. We hope you enjoyed - thank you for watching! ☺️
this channel has crazy content, thanks from Brazil !
I am watching UpFlip grown in front of my eyes and I haven't started a business yet. Do i need more advises to start a business?
Just do it! Once you start you’ll learn
If you still have questions that are unanswered, let us know and we'll add them to our list and make sure to ask them in the next videos. We want our viewers to be confident when they start their business.
im planning on doing this with my friends, wish us luck
Update?
How is it going?
Big mistake, partnerships never work. Do it on your own
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Keith kalfas channel brought me here now I liked and subscribed
Sweet!
You miss one of the most important questions when it comes to business is all the licensing costs and processing where to do it how to do it pros and cons of doing it or not doing it
Lots of excellent pre owned equipment out there for half the cost. Lots of people start lawn care and just quit. Equipment can be picked up with low hours. I totally disagree on that turf master. The ferris fw15 is maybe $400 more and twice the mower. Good luck. This recession is going to thin the herd bigly.
That’s a good point, maybe should buy used equipment when you’re starting out.
Looking to start a lawn mowing businesses, I’m nervous as most mowing services are mainly men and as a woman I’m worried I won’t get customers bc they think I won’t do as good a job
If you want to learn the nitty gritty of starting this business, please head on over to our blog and listen to our podcast for more detailed information. Best of luck! 👊
This will be fun to get updates on!
Thats the plan!
Where I’m from there’s so many lawn care businesses commercial and residential it’s almost pointless to even try to start one yourself. Even though I absolutely love mowing and have worked for many lawn care businesses. I just can’t get anything going
Just the opposite is true. If you have many lawnscape companies around, you have many customers willing and already used to paying for lawncare. If there are none, you must tell someone to park their mower and hire you. Imho, much more difficult.
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Doing the work and using the equipment is easy!! It’s getting & retaining the suckers I mean customers that’s the hard part!😂
Retaining people's business is the ultimate battle 😅
you are smart people and one day i will start it my self.
Hi Danny Tube! You are very much capable of starting your own business. 😀Would you start a lawn care business such as this?
I'm trying to start my lawn care business from scratch. I've been cutting grass since a kid and still do to this day. Always had plans to stay a lawn care business. It's coming real soon, just need more information on how to start. Thank you
The more time you think about starting it, the more time you are losing from making money. Chase that bag!
@@n3f. thank you, I needed to hear that !
Get out there and save up the tools and stuff u need to make the business man
You can do it NinaBoy! Be sure to check out all our lawn care content including more videos and blogs.
@@UpFlip Thank You UpFlip!! Definitely enjoy watching your content. Very helpful
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Holy crap, Agusta is right around the corner from me. Didn't expect a local company to pop up
I'm waiting on everything to go through I got approved by federal just waiting on state then I'll buy all my equipment so I cans use as a tax right off
That's great news Jeff! Keep us updated :)
Thank you guys God bless 🙌
Our pleasure Rene. Same to you. 😀Thanks for watching. Is this the first video you've seen on the channel?
@@UpFlip Thank you yes it is the first one I also subscribed. 😁🙏
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks guys.
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what is a good way or what do you use for pricing,billing forms/apps
Great video and very inspiring! I live in a very good place for lawn care and only had to spend $15 on advertising last year lol.
I would recommend buying quality equipment rather than $10,000 up front on marketing. But hey I'm not making $150,000 a year in revenue either so.
Thank you! Yeah that makes sense but I also think it depends on the area of service.
@@UpFlip absolutely right! Thanks for all your content!
500 on ads. Rest on equipment and payroll when you want to expand fast. 150k in first year....
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I’m set up for a landscaping business with ALL the equipment!! Should purchase a trencher and put in irrigation!
Great idea, Darryl! How long have you been in the business?
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I’m 21 to and I’m on my journey with mine to
Awesome! You got this-go crush it! 🎉
@@UpFlip thanks I’m getting tips this my first time having a business and I seen he did franchise makes me want to do it
GOOD STUFF I JUST TURN 40 BUT I DON'T CARE HOW OLD I AM I WANT TO START ME A LANDSCAPING BUSINESS ASAP I HAD GOT SICK WITH LUPUS BUT I NEED A SIDW HUSTLE AND THIS WOULD BE PERFECT
You can do it Jim. You are correct age doesn't matter and you need very few supplies to start. We're in your corner.😀Would you start in your local neighbor? Have you created a business plan?
Carl’s Mower and Saw!!!😎👍🏼
Damn who’s paying for the trailer at 1:44 🤣🤣
Wow this was really good really thorough I really needed this thanks
Great to hear!
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Thanks for this Im planning to start soon
You're very welcome Kurt, best of luck to you.
@@UpFlip I’m 16 I’m starting with just a weed eater I don’t have much money right now but Ima slowly grow
You can not teach somebody in a day to do landscaping and this is why the industry is easy to come up in quality to alot of people is subpar any real landscaping guy knows you can’t even teach a guy to weed properly in away that is of a good a standard in a few days it takes time but don’t worry keep flying by these yards guys like me get them all the time it takes a while to be able to do great work out here in a productive manner this is not the same as your mom or dad telling you to mow the lawn as a chore
Landscaping does take a lot of unique skills and plenty of time to learn the business and techniques properly.
dont know much about lawn equipment but 120 for a sprayer 😂 bought a cheap one for 15 bucks works fine. just playing only use mine about 2 days a year
How did you find a truck and painting service for so little? What company did you get to paint and decal the vehicle? How did you find them?
Exploring local options is a great idea to find more affordable alternatives. Could you please share your location so we can provide more tailored recommendations? 😊
Thanks so much this might change my future
Getting the equipment is the easy part. Weedwhacker, push mower, rake. Doesn’t even have to be new.
I want to start doing lawn care I've got a decent amount of equipment tractor, push, trimmer, I would like to grab a zero turn. but have no idea how to get the business to or what to charge for the lawns I have a full time job and a partime but really want to do something for myself.
Derrick have you checked out our blogs and other videos on starting a lawn care business? All the information you need is on our blogs and videos.
Hey everyone what's a good weed Wacker to start with mid way price point. Thanks in advance
need y’all to find an electrical business to cover.. in the works of getting my master’s
THE WORD-OF-MOUTH WILL GET ME FURTHER THAN Anything of those fancy trucks, fancy clothes, and fancy equipment but I do use the same equipment, STIHL....BEEN DOING SINCE 2019 and PRESENT....AND MY BUSINESS SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS FAT....AND. I'M HAPPY,
BUT, I WILL NEVER SAY I KNOW IT ALL, BECAUSE I'LL LEARN SOME THING EVERY DAY OR NIGHT....
Good hardworking men👍
Thanks 👍
Inspiring no doubt
Multi-tasking Edge-men attaches to the walk-behind mowers in seconds. (Cobo video multitasking, @ ) Edge-men's name should be called the beast! Edge-men cuts through an asphalt driveway.
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All I’m confused with is how can I start estimates for yards, how do I charge my customers, what’s fair.
What do you do on the downtime? Like when the season is out?
So I've thought of doing this type of business but what exactly would I do during the winter time?
Widen the business to snow removal
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Thank you so much for all the information!
Our pleasure therealchich2. 😀Thanks for tuning in. Have you checked out some of our latest videos?
@@UpFlip most definitely will
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Real good info!
Thanks for watching!
I just went full time with my lawn care business and I'm having a hard time managing jobs. Should I have specific days/times for mowing, estimates, aeration? Also what about guys that don't show up for work? How do I deal with that? Im restricting my income because I plan on my guys not showing up... Which means I'm doing ALL the work. It's becoming exhausting working 14 hour days 7 days a week... :( HELP!!!!
The key will be to find reliable workers. How many have you tried to hire that failed? What methods are using to find workers?
When you hire you need them to "buy into the progress" of your company. Mike does this with his P4P program. Ck it out.
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what is the sprayer for?
Dope. Did mines off $5000
That’s awesome!
@@UpFlip ty
Best of luck to you 🙏
What was the combo set of equipment?
Good Video!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! 🙏
Great guy!! ✨
We thought so too!
This be encouraging me to start up a lawn care business :D am 13 by the way
Gotta start young!
Mike your 100% did start by asking people a lot. This is the reason I watch your content. Hope to do business one day.
Good luck Kobe!
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what software do you use for payments
How do you do this while in school?
Hello, you might be able to start out offering your services to neighbors/friends & family after school as a side hustle and then can turn it into your full time job by the time you're out of school. :)
@@UpFlip See that’s the problem. I would love to but I’m just so drained
The dude was like "how much you need?" 🤣