Before jumping on Cameron.... Realize he was very vulnerable to allow us to film and share this with the community for us all to learn from. Imagine cameras and showing the public your most humiliating and lowest moments. That takes guts. I believe Cameron will turn things around and I look forward to sharing that in the future. Most people only show the highlights, the good times, the wins... that's why most feel alone when things are going bad.
Omgoodness. Mr. Mike Andes. You are a very wise person. Not just in the business departments but sounds like life in general. Your advice to this young man and his family was brilliant I’d say. That young man reminds me a lot of my husband’s personality. I’ve been attempting for years now to tell him to get out of his head so much and into his heart within every aspect of his life. He’s under so much stress all the time that our marriage has literally fell apart. Although he’s not a business owner he’s just an employee for over 3 decades now for the same job. I hope this young man can learn that everything is ok so he doesn’t end up losing his family because stressing about everything in life isn’t worth it in the long run. If I could make a small suggestion for this young man that would to try to meditate every morning before he starts his day. Even he would be surprised after only 3 months of doing this small 20 min practice daily. 😊
You are so young and yet so wise I learned so much from you today even though I am grey your wisdom rings so true about how we need to think, Thank you for sharing this. Cameron this could not have been easy to share and I also thank you for this.
OMG stop bagging your damn clippings dude you're wasting time and filling up trash cans? WTF and I saw a trailer behind one of those trucks mr. I don't call trailer because it's a liability I don't use Zero Turns huh I seen a zero-turn Gravely on a trailer I'm guessing you're finally finding out what you're doing is extremely the hardest way possible you're getting smarter maybe maybe😂😂
Been in construction for 20 years and am a business owner. I’ve seen a lot of guys like him in my day. He is not a lost cause by any stretch. He just needs to take some instruction and needs to listen to guys like Mike. Mike has tons of corn in the crib and he could learn so much just by more listening, less talking sprinkled in with more accountability
Anyone can have a logically better way of doing things, all about efficiency and when hard work needs to be done, it's the guys doing it that come up with the best ways to save energy.
I don't think he should have his wife in his company. He obviously talks to her about the issues. The wife and him will always back each other up and possibky give eachother a bad perspective. Don't think that's a good thing.
That guy writes from a perspective of commanding highly motivated navy seals and he has the legal authority to have them thrown in confinement for insubordination. Basically has the power of a master over a slave with what is equivalent to the NFL of the military. Also he wrote that book to sell money. I promise you there are bad teammates. This western mentality that everything can be resolved with dialogue is almost a mental illness.
Mike, seriously you have no idea how inspirational you can be. I work in insurance and for you to move me like your move your own employees in a whole different type of job is crazy. I do so much self-reflecting when listening to what you say. Hopefully your boy can fix the few tiny things with communication so he can be even more successful than he has been! To you Mike, just keep killing it man and thanks for the great content!
Back when I was a employee, I would of hatted to work for someone like him, its always someone else’s fault with people like him. He might not be fit to run people, he’ll probably have more fulfillment staying as a owner operator or being a employee for someone else.
Running a business can become over whelming and its easy to fall into this depression trap. He needs support and feels completely alone. He can be turned around with the right support system especially when he's a franchisee and there is supposed to be a support system in place.
I am on the verge of buying into the franchise. This video filled me with hope. Mike understands extreme ownership. I will admit it, I am nervous. I have never owned a business, but I trust the system. I spoke with Lee and another franchise owner, and I know that if I am humble and work the system, I can succeed. Mike is fantastic! I can't wait to meet you, Sir.
You got this Cameron!!! 👍🏾 It's never easy! Let me repeat that.... It's never easy!! The more you learn, the more you earn!! Just open your mind more and be more receptive to help & in more forms than you think. You're not alone, and yes, this is all possible
My opinion is the lack of communication is from a lack of respect for others. Have to be able to take coaching to give it and the line about Chuck shows the fear for giving respect. I think he has potential to turn things around quickly and grow even more starting from there. I believe he could be a million dollar annual revenue with that type of switch. He has potential with strong support from his wife.
Great content! I've always told myself if I ever get to a point of having employees, that my first line at orientation will be "if you have a better way to do something speak up!" Not wanting to listen to someone who you feel is beneath you is a personal develop issues that takes a lot of patience and letting go to move past. But like Mike said, it's very liberating.
I live in Boise Idaho, 15 years old And mow around 13 lawns. Watch your videos all the time! You have great advice. I drove by this location just the other day, thought it was really cool to have Augusta here in Idaho. Disappointing with the management but it's chort term a good manager would build a great location
Ive been a small business owner for 30 plus years, managed hundreds if not thousands of employees over that time frame in multiple types of businesses from construction and real estate to agriculture and hospitality. The biggest shift Ive seen in the business world over the years is in the quality and attitude of entry level workers. This new generation of workers coming into the market are insufferable. There is a huge sense of entitlement coupled with a very poor work ethic. This is obviously a generalization, and there definitely exceptions to the rule, but it cant be denied. To be an employer these days you’ve got to have a lot of patience and understand that you’re going to have to do alot of reassuring, alot of coddling, and alot of babysitting. These people are extremely fragile, anxiety ridden, easily distracted and cant handle even the most mild forms of criticism. Unless you are into doing alot of hand holding and psychotherapy on top of all your other responsibilities, owning a small business in America these days probably isn’t for you.
When he starts to struggle to Mike on the very beginning it always puts me back to the day where everyday I was feeling like him in terms of feeling like the business is running me .
one thing I learned really quick when I started my lawncare company. I got ZERO people skills. I can sell jobs all day long, but when it comes to managing people. Nope. No one I have ever hired has lasted a week, and I know thats 100% a me issue. Kinda happy being a 1 person show at this point. I dont have the patience or the desire to manage people.
That shows some honest self reflection. Good on you for being able to say that about yourself. Now it's up to you if you want to grow your leadership and grow your company.
@@short0811 for me its mostly temper issues around mistakes and directions. If I gotta show the new guy more than 3 times how to make a Y turn on a zero turn so he dont rut up a yard. I explode. I walk up to the equipment rack and find its unlocked because they were lazy about locking it after grabbing the trimmer. I explode. I'm autistic and have my entire route and every yard to a die hard routine and throwing a wrench in that never ends well. Something no ones fault like a accident, or a mower blowing a belt, crap happens, but stupid mistakes and im zero to 100 X.x
@@pepsilove6306 Read up on Stoicism to help with your anger issues. I have a very similar issue with people that "Don't seem to care enough to do the work the right way" but it is 100% on ME to make sure they understand what my expectations are. Also it REALLY helps to understand that even a GREAT employee will only work up to 75% of your work ethic as an owner and that's OK. They aren't taking the risk of business ownership and don't have true stake in your business so why would they? I really wish you the best of luck if you do decide to work on yourself! Take care boss.
They say don't hire friends but they can be the best workers. Especially if ya pay em good. I always dreamed of giving friends opportunity but it can come back and bite ya. More employees more chances of no shows. It's in the selection process for sure. You want team players, respectable, strong minded. Never done learning. Your p4p is sculpting the industry. Less ppl wanna do labour jobs. Just need some competitive ones that know how to get paid to workout!
@@pepsilove6306 it's a respect issue. you're disrespecting employees and if they're weak you're making them feel unsafe. if you wouldn't snap on your family or friends like that then don't do it to your employees over a simple mistake. be kind and understanding like you're dealing with a person you're trying to make your friend. if they aren't worthy of that then don't hire them in the first place.
im 58 years old and much wiser now and in my time in the work force ive learned if someone knows more than you wether they are your boss oeremployee i just told myself if you shut up and listen you might learn a thing or two and boy ill tell ya what ive learned a whole lot again jus shutup and listen think before you act youll go a long way
The advice that you are giving is realavent for every management or owner position. Being the " guy " for everything eventually leads to burnout, which I can attest to and you will make the mistake of losing good people in your business if you don't respect or listen to their input. It's not alwasys about the money, good employees just want to feel apart of someething good and see that they have value to your business. This advice is great for employees too, everyone just has to be a great listener and you learn alot from your customers, employees and other managers.
hey Mike, thanks for sharing this. I'm in Belgium and this type of content even helps me trying to run my own business. Although lawn care isn't really a thing over here (and we don't have HOA's), your content shows how important knowledge of business processes and management are crucial for any kind of business venture. Thanks!
Thanks Mike for this video. I definitely need some improvement myself in the areas that Cameron was struggling in. And just hearing you coach Cameron, giving him the advice he needs not what he wants to hear is what I needed as well. I know Cameron is definitely on the road to success! I whole heartedly appreciate the intel
As someone who has been building and leading work teams for 20 years I really enjoy hearing Mike speak about leadership and SERVANT LEADERSHIP. Own your stuff and realize that you are the one who should step up and be accountable for your people. I don't even own a business and I am here watching these videos lol.
Hello Team Mike Andes. First of all, I really love your content. You are helping me a lot with that. At the same time, because I am from Germany and English isn't my native language, I sometimes struggle to hear/understand what people are saying in your videos. Is it possible to add (RUclips-) subtitles on all videos, so people from all over the world can benefit even more from your content? Thanks in advance! Bye
Cameron can literally not do anything wrong. Everything wrong with Cameron’s business is everyone but Cameron’s fault. The world needs to stop picking on him.
I'm all for pushing through hard times, in 10 years of business I've had many. But eventually like Mike says you gotta re check your why. Life evolves and maybe what you wanted 5 years ago isn't in line with what you want today. Maybe you were single when you started and working 80 hrs a week was fine, but now you have a kid and don't want to miss out. I sold my business and didn't see it as a loss, I took it more like a very large severance package that most people don't get the luxury of when they lose or quit a job. I'm in a career I love mostly because of the hours and no longer need to stress on days off. I might not be the apple or Amazon or tesla but that's fine with me and my family is much happier too.
If Dellor was in lawncare 🤣🤣na I’m just kiddin , best of luck man , and remember to surround yourself with like minded people , and success will follow
Young man, as an operations manager over 70 people. I say “I don’t know” everyday but what follows is “I can find out and get back to you.” If you can’t handle that then pack it up now.
I agree, I’m 34 years old and am an operations manager over 400 people putting out 1.4 million pounds of product a week. It’s not about having immediate answers it’s about being able to figure it out on a daily basis and making it happen.
18:55 definition of a REAL CEO!!!! Take ownership, everything is your fault! Man so real, the problems you have i experience day in and day out.... You just make more to deal with the same problems.
Ok so employers only wanting to higher ppl with experience is bs how do employers expect ppl to get experience. And then employers complain no1 wants to work no ppl do want to work but u don’t want to higher them because you’re to lazy to teach them.
This guy is full of excuses! It’s everyone’s fault but his own. Paying yourself 60k a year running a failing franchise is ridiculous! My first 3 years in business I paid myself barely enough to survive on top Ramon and tap water.
As someone that works for a small family owned business, rewarding good months is key. Take them out to dinner. Take them out for a fun day or something at like a range or a cook out. When you clear 75k in a month, what's $5-6-700 to show them you appreciate them. It keeps morale through the roof
Not every person should be a manager. I gave it up for a reason. my boss didn't want me to but it was best for me. I have a feeling that he would be happier if he wasn't.
His wife should not be in the discussions when he there as well. She is being nothing but an echo chamber. Obviously with her involved, and him being "vulnerable/emotional", that could end up bad when work time is over because then those emotions spill over into their personal lives/relationship. She needs to step out of it, and let him pull up the big boy pants to get down to the real grit.
Hey Mike greetings from down under here in Australia. I've had my own garden and lawn business for nearly 30 years here just outside of Sydney a mix of private and commercial clients I've built up over the years. I don't advertise and don't even have my trucks sign painted just good old fashion happy customer referrals. Anyway love the channel obviously ...this episode especially gave me a good laugh and if anything summed up the problem with your man here is at 16:03 in the video when he's leaning on the back of his truck chatting away whilst in the back ground some poor old dear is pushing a mower around doing her own lawn...!! You couldn't have rehearsed it better what a great (not) advert for his own business eh ?? Keep up the content son great to see a young bloke make a dollar by using his head not his back .
No way as an employee would i work for someone who treats people this way. No way as a customer would i continue to employ a service like this, that has a continuous turn over of employee's. both are bad for business. Big red flags. Customers have their favorite employee's. When they pay for service and get to know employees they like and trust, It causes them to question why they no longer show up. I along with alot of others went daily to a Walmart gas station for morning coffee and gas and to do a bit of socializing. The reason we did was because of the manager. She was very welcoming and was always smiling and friendly. Then one day we showed up and learned she had been fired and the reason she was fired and it didn't have anything to do with her not getting her work done or making a profit for Walmart, it was because she talked to much with the customers. As customers who enjoyed her and visiting with the other customers decided the reason for her being fired was so outrageous we stopped going there to get gas and morning coffee as well as other things we wanted or needed. The news spread and in less then a few months no one was stopping there except the occasional out of town people who didn't know. Many times I Passed by no one there except the employees car and they had to close the gas station portion. Imagine if we as customers can do that to a big corporate business what would happen to a small business like this one. This guy is the problem not his employee's. He's an out of control, control freak and blames everyone else for his problems and he tops it off acting like he's better then anyone he perceives to be beneath him. SMH I hope he reached out to his former employee's and apologized and offered them their jobs back and got real with them as well as himself. I know that would be a huge leap but it would be a good place to start.
I kinda concur with ya especially with customer and employee relationships. I’m wondering if this guy ever served in the military cause we know a thing or 2 about leasing and following. Ya can’t have one wo the other . We were also big on training and evaluations of our conduct & of course training that was in arduous and insane conditions , like working 96 hours non stop while traversing dangerous terrain in all kinds of dangerous weather and all hours of the days and nights . Having been in combat and doing well under fire was due to our intense training that we had been doing for a very long time . I think he just might be great at sales and needs to understand that and take a relationship course . The military forces ya to learn from soldiers from all walks of life & to do it so that your an effective killing unit . Well that’s my dos pfennigs for today , PROBST!
Seriously! I live in eagle Idaho right next to Boise. You should’ve lmk you were here!! 😂 Also, I had not everyone quit on me but half the team get sick, makes you appreciate your guys a lot more for sure!
omg the pfp crap happend with a company i was working for .. upstart you can make so much more the faster you go then boom they fudge it and stack it against you. literally same colors in Cbus OH.
Cameron is "struggling" with way more than his business. The dude is all angry at the world because he can not accept that he is gay... If he will just love himself, he can be a normal guy again... I know... I feel bad for him, but..
Mike, I’m struggling similarly with my exterior cleaning business. I believe it has to do with me hiring the wrong people. I had two awesome full-time employees during the summer, that just left for college. I’ve hired 3 people since. One didn’t show up to his first day, the other stopped showing up after 3 days, after asking for a pay advance for rent. I have a friend that has been working weekends with me for 6 months…. He won’t go full time with me, despite paying more than his current employer, because he sees more potential in working with that guy. The college guys were excellent workers. They both asked me if I’d be willing to hire them back next summer. I feel as if people love working with/for me. They just don’t see any actual future for a career in the company. I’m not sure how to fix that.
didn't show up on first day? instantly fired. stopped showing up? fired. asking for pay advance in the first couple of weeks? fired. don't ignore red flags, act on them instantly. otherwise you'll have bad people actively working for you and gaining influence in your company. the initial screening process is key.
That pretty much sums up seasonal work. The ones that just want paid then disappear are the worst. Went through this for years and decided to just work solo or cash for temporary help.
@@ducati135 Drove me nuts. It makes no sense to work, get one paycheck, then be in the same spot with your rent next month, because you quit after a couple weeks. I’ve gotten better now about hiring, because I’ve learned to be more judgmental in the hiring process.
I ran into Cameron at iccu while back I said hello to him but didn't say anything back i said say hi to the Big boss Mike andes King of Augusta Army but wish Cameron well though
You’re the reason for the setback young man. Just remember, “Pride comes before the fall”. A great leader is someone who is a great FOLLOWER! Therefore work on humbleness and the Lord will exalt you and your business. Much success 💯 🙏
hi i have a landscaping company. and i am really struggling with employees. because i am only speaking english and they only understand spanish. so i don't know how to train them. and how to make them the most efficient. and on and on. so my question is what could i do? and how can you help me? thanks for your videos real fan
In 1985 i worked for a guy. We did 100 houses a week. He made $5,000 a month. I got paid $1,200 a month ($600 on the 1st and the 15th) 8 hours a day 5 days a week. Side jobs no the weekends
Lets set ups a company in Medford , Oregon it would be a great place to get into the historical home areas. I would be open to your 60/40 split tell we get you paid back in full from the start up. If your interested I'm 100 percent willing to start a franchise there with you.
I don't know why people are dunking on him in the comments. He didn't shut it down after going from four to zero. A lot of guys would have. He's going through a reset, but his actions don't show a guy who has given up on building a sizeable operation and resigned to solo operator. Many guys do. It's very freeing to know your mindset and perspective are the problem, not a skill or ability beyond your control. It takes time and effort to rewire how you think, but anyone can do it. Good luck 💪
Before jumping on Cameron.... Realize he was very vulnerable to allow us to film and share this with the community for us all to learn from. Imagine cameras and showing the public your most humiliating and lowest moments. That takes guts. I believe Cameron will turn things around and I look forward to sharing that in the future. Most people only show the highlights, the good times, the wins... that's why most feel alone when things are going bad.
Omgoodness. Mr. Mike Andes. You are a very wise person. Not just in the business departments but sounds like life in general. Your advice to this young man and his family was brilliant I’d say. That young man reminds me a lot of my husband’s personality. I’ve been attempting for years now to tell him to get out of his head so much and into his heart within every aspect of his life. He’s under so much stress all the time that our marriage has literally fell apart. Although he’s not a business owner he’s just an employee for over 3 decades now for the same job. I hope this young man can learn that everything is ok so he doesn’t end up losing his family because stressing about everything in life isn’t worth it in the long run. If I could make a small suggestion for this young man that would to try to meditate every morning before he starts his day. Even he would be surprised after only 3 months of doing this small 20 min practice daily. 😊
You are so young and yet so wise I learned so much from you today even though I am grey your wisdom rings so true about how we need to think, Thank you for sharing this. Cameron this could not have been easy to share and I also thank you for this.
Respect
Do you run your RUclips channel personally?
OMG stop bagging your damn clippings dude you're wasting time and filling up trash cans? WTF and I saw a trailer behind one of those trucks mr. I don't call trailer because it's a liability I don't use Zero Turns huh I seen a zero-turn Gravely on a trailer I'm guessing you're finally finding out what you're doing is extremely the hardest way possible you're getting smarter maybe maybe😂😂
She’s a real one for mowing with him when everything crashed 💯
straight up home girl got out there
She loves him and its apparent, however she's gonna leave him if he doesn't get it together soon that's pretty obvious too.
When you have a good woman you have everything you need
Ain’t to many like her
@@DayDreamin23I learned that lesson the hard way unfortunately
Been in construction for 20 years and am a business owner. I’ve seen a lot of guys like him in my day. He is not a lost cause by any stretch. He just needs to take some instruction and needs to listen to guys like Mike. Mike has tons of corn in the crib and he could learn so much just by more listening, less talking sprinkled in with more accountability
Completely agreed my man!
Anyone can have a logically better way of doing things, all about efficiency and when hard work needs to be done, it's the guys doing it that come up with the best ways to save energy.
Very Wise Words There From a Very Wise Man.
Totally agree. You can see hes nearly crying at times so he really cares. Hes just struggling on where to pour that effort.
I don't think he should have his wife in his company. He obviously talks to her about the issues. The wife and him will always back each other up and possibky give eachother a bad perspective. Don't think that's a good thing.
27:17 that pan-over to him not paying attention after a great speech is classic lmao
There are no bad teams only bad leaders.
Chapter 1 of Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.
That guy writes from a perspective of commanding highly motivated navy seals and he has the legal authority to have them thrown in confinement for insubordination.
Basically has the power of a master over a slave with what is equivalent to the NFL of the military. Also he wrote that book to sell money. I promise you there are bad teammates. This western mentality that everything can be resolved with dialogue is almost a mental illness.
Mike, seriously you have no idea how inspirational you can be. I work in insurance and for you to move me like your move your own employees in a whole different type of job is crazy. I do so much self-reflecting when listening to what you say. Hopefully your boy can fix the few tiny things with communication so he can be even more successful than he has been! To you Mike, just keep killing it man and thanks for the great content!
Back when I was a employee, I would of hatted to work for someone like him, its always someone else’s fault with people like him. He might not be fit to run people, he’ll probably have more fulfillment staying as a owner operator or being a employee for someone else.
Running a business can become over whelming and its easy to fall into this depression trap. He needs support and feels completely alone. He can be turned around with the right support system especially when he's a franchisee and there is supposed to be a support system in place.
I am on the verge of buying into the franchise. This video filled me with hope. Mike understands extreme ownership. I will admit it, I am nervous. I have never owned a business, but I trust the system. I spoke with Lee and another franchise owner, and I know that if I am humble and work the system, I can succeed. Mike is fantastic! I can't wait to meet you, Sir.
Hopefully he gets it together. His wife seemed more involved and interested than him most the video. Maybe she should run it.
You got this Cameron!!! 👍🏾
It's never easy! Let me repeat that.... It's never easy!! The more you learn, the more you earn!!
Just open your mind more and be more receptive to help & in more forms than you think. You're not alone, and yes, this is all possible
My opinion is the lack of communication is from a lack of respect for others. Have to be able to take coaching to give it and the line about Chuck shows the fear for giving respect. I think he has potential to turn things around quickly and grow even more starting from there. I believe he could be a million dollar annual revenue with that type of switch. He has potential with strong support from his wife.
Great content! I've always told myself if I ever get to a point of having employees, that my first line at orientation will be "if you have a better way to do something speak up!" Not wanting to listen to someone who you feel is beneath you is a personal develop issues that takes a lot of patience and letting go to move past. But like Mike said, it's very liberating.
I live in Boise Idaho, 15 years old And mow around 13 lawns. Watch your videos all the time! You have great advice. I drove by this location just the other day, thought it was really cool to have Augusta here in Idaho. Disappointing with the management but it's chort term a good manager would build a great location
Behind every small business is a strong woman to support her man
I wouldn't be where I am in business without my wife
She's a keeper
This will sit well in ten years when she takes half your company
@Crackrocksteady if she helped build it I don't see the issue
Been mowing solo at 50 yards a week for 10 years. Never hired anyone and its the best work I have done. People are a hassle.
Where r u located?
@@MJ-kd7dpyour moms house
Ive been a small business owner for 30 plus years, managed hundreds if not thousands of employees over that time frame in multiple types of businesses from construction and real estate to agriculture and hospitality. The biggest shift Ive seen in the business world over the years is in the quality and attitude of entry level workers. This new generation of workers coming into the market are insufferable. There is a huge sense of entitlement coupled with a very poor work ethic. This is obviously a generalization, and there definitely exceptions to the rule, but it cant be denied. To be an employer these days you’ve got to have a lot of patience and understand that you’re going to have to do alot of reassuring, alot of coddling, and alot of babysitting. These people are extremely fragile, anxiety ridden, easily distracted and cant handle even the most mild forms of criticism. Unless you are into doing alot of hand holding and psychotherapy on top of all your other responsibilities, owning a small business in America these days probably isn’t for you.
When he starts to struggle to Mike on the very beginning it always puts me back to the day where everyday I was feeling like him in terms of feeling like the business is running me .
I am very impressed at how Mike deals with people. I am not a people person and watching and learning how he deals with people is so valuable.
one thing I learned really quick when I started my lawncare company. I got ZERO people skills. I can sell jobs all day long, but when it comes to managing people. Nope. No one I have ever hired has lasted a week, and I know thats 100% a me issue. Kinda happy being a 1 person show at this point. I dont have the patience or the desire to manage people.
That shows some honest self reflection. Good on you for being able to say that about yourself. Now it's up to you if you want to grow your leadership and grow your company.
@@short0811 for me its mostly temper issues around mistakes and directions. If I gotta show the new guy more than 3 times how to make a Y turn on a zero turn so he dont rut up a yard. I explode. I walk up to the equipment rack and find its unlocked because they were lazy about locking it after grabbing the trimmer. I explode. I'm autistic and have my entire route and every yard to a die hard routine and throwing a wrench in that never ends well. Something no ones fault like a accident, or a mower blowing a belt, crap happens, but stupid mistakes and im zero to 100 X.x
@@pepsilove6306 Read up on Stoicism to help with your anger issues. I have a very similar issue with people that "Don't seem to care enough to do the work the right way" but it is 100% on ME to make sure they understand what my expectations are. Also it REALLY helps to understand that even a GREAT employee will only work up to 75% of your work ethic as an owner and that's OK. They aren't taking the risk of business ownership and don't have true stake in your business so why would they?
I really wish you the best of luck if you do decide to work on yourself! Take care boss.
They say don't hire friends but they can be the best workers. Especially if ya pay em good. I always dreamed of giving friends opportunity but it can come back and bite ya. More employees more chances of no shows. It's in the selection process for sure. You want team players, respectable, strong minded. Never done learning. Your p4p is sculpting the industry. Less ppl wanna do labour jobs. Just need some competitive ones that know how to get paid to workout!
@@pepsilove6306 it's a respect issue. you're disrespecting employees and if they're weak you're making them feel unsafe. if you wouldn't snap on your family or friends like that then don't do it to your employees over a simple mistake. be kind and understanding like you're dealing with a person you're trying to make your friend. if they aren't worthy of that then don't hire them in the first place.
im 58 years old and much wiser now and in my time in the work force ive learned if someone knows more than you wether they are your boss oeremployee i just told myself if you shut up and listen you might learn a thing or two and boy ill tell ya what ive learned a whole lot again jus shutup and listen think before you act youll go a long way
Very true. Pride gets in the way of a lot of people. A smart employer listens and considers what their employee says before calling them a dumbass
Thank you for making this video Mike. I am living almost every minute of this in my day to day and it helps to see that I'm not alone.
The advice that you are giving is realavent for every management or owner position. Being the " guy " for everything eventually leads to burnout, which I can attest to and you will make the mistake of losing good people in your business if you don't respect or listen to their input. It's not alwasys about the money, good employees just want to feel apart of someething good and see that they have value to your business. This advice is great for employees too, everyone just has to be a great listener and you learn alot from your customers, employees and other managers.
As a consultant I would park my ass at his business for a month and show him how to run his business.
He would be a student.
hey Mike, thanks for sharing this. I'm in Belgium and this type of content even helps me trying to run my own business. Although lawn care isn't really a thing over here (and we don't have HOA's), your content shows how important knowledge of business processes and management are crucial for any kind of business venture. Thanks!
Thanks Mike for this video. I definitely need some improvement myself in the areas that Cameron was struggling in. And just hearing you coach Cameron, giving him the advice he needs not what he wants to hear is what I needed as well. I know Cameron is definitely on the road to success! I whole heartedly appreciate the intel
This is awesome! Some real GOLD in there! Thanks Mike Andes for doing these videos.
You're a smart guy and it seems you give your guys a lot of opportunities. Bravo
I hate it when somebody does damage and doesn't fess up immediately!
We all got our problems hopefully he sees it now and works on himself!
I’m a local landscaper in Boise
There’s so much work
Mike is such a great leader 💯
Dude said he’s a 5 time felon. That in his past don’t mean his a bad person!
Apparently doesn’t want to hire felons and thinks low of them , but still hires them and doesn’t do a back round check.
Never trust a felon…
I'm a felon, and I'm trustworthy. Our criminal justice system is what we shouldn't trust
As long as it's not for theft, no big deal. He could be a hard worker regardless.
As someone who has been building and leading work teams for 20 years I really enjoy hearing Mike speak about leadership and SERVANT LEADERSHIP. Own your stuff and realize that you are the one who should step up and be accountable for your people. I don't even own a business and I am here watching these videos lol.
Hello Team Mike Andes. First of all, I really love your content. You are helping me a lot with that. At the same time, because I am from Germany and English isn't my native language, I sometimes struggle to hear/understand what people are saying in your videos. Is it possible to add (RUclips-) subtitles on all videos, so people from all over the world can benefit even more from your content? Thanks in advance! Bye
Mike,
Asking the spouse is Genius 🎯,
Because you know partners most often tell their spouses of work stresses.
Did you see how jacked the cameraman is?? no wonder the camera footage is so straight!
Terrell’s a beast 🙌🏻
I want so bad to see 6 month follow up to these!
I love fact that Mike andes gose out to his people an help them make it he dont let them fall love it
“Every room I walk into, I am a teacher and a student.”
Cameron can literally not do anything wrong. Everything wrong with Cameron’s business is everyone but Cameron’s fault. The world needs to stop picking on him.
Love your humor, I had a boss like Cameron😀😅😂🤣
damn, high quality production - how could I have missed these for so long! good job
I'm all for pushing through hard times, in 10 years of business I've had many. But eventually like Mike says you gotta re check your why. Life evolves and maybe what you wanted 5 years ago isn't in line with what you want today. Maybe you were single when you started and working 80 hrs a week was fine, but now you have a kid and don't want to miss out. I sold my business and didn't see it as a loss, I took it more like a very large severance package that most people don't get the luxury of when they lose or quit a job. I'm in a career I love mostly because of the hours and no longer need to stress on days off. I might not be the apple or Amazon or tesla but that's fine with me and my family is much happier too.
I have my own route on Saturdays :0
(9 houses)
Saying Hi from
Muscle Mowing Lawn Company
Boise
If Dellor was in lawncare 🤣🤣na I’m just kiddin , best of luck man , and remember to surround yourself with like minded people , and success will follow
you need to get better microphones. Half the audio is drowned out by background noise and this is not the first and only video that is like that.
Young man, as an operations manager over 70 people. I say “I don’t know” everyday but what follows is “I can find out and get back to you.” If you can’t handle that then pack it up now.
I agree, I’m 34 years old and am an operations manager over 400 people putting out 1.4 million pounds of product a week. It’s not about having immediate answers it’s about being able to figure it out on a daily basis and making it happen.
lol I’m a few years in my job and even I know that
Dude, you're killing it. Love your channel.
I wanna see more vids like this!
Coming up
Im glad you started introducing yourself, I had to kind of guess what I was looking at for awhile.
18:55 definition of a REAL CEO!!!! Take ownership, everything is your fault! Man so real, the problems you have i experience day in and day out.... You just make more to deal with the same problems.
Ok so employers only wanting to higher ppl with experience is bs how do employers expect ppl to get experience. And then employers complain no1 wants to work no ppl do want to work but u don’t want to higher them because you’re to lazy to teach them.
This guy is full of excuses! It’s everyone’s fault but his own. Paying yourself 60k a year running a failing franchise is ridiculous! My first 3 years in business I paid myself barely enough to survive on top Ramon and tap water.
Two words for that owner- “ EXTREME OWNERSHIP”
As someone that works for a small family owned business, rewarding good months is key. Take them out to dinner. Take them out for a fun day or something at like a range or a cook out. When you clear 75k in a month, what's $5-6-700 to show them you appreciate them. It keeps morale through the roof
I didn't know Scag makes small walk behind mowers.
Not every person should be a manager. I gave it up for a reason. my boss didn't want me to but it was best for me.
I have a feeling that he would be happier if he wasn't.
Mike always inspiring 💯
27:21 i would've fired him there
I'd love to do a turnaround, but my business is a success.
His wife should not be in the discussions when he there as well. She is being nothing but an echo chamber. Obviously with her involved, and him being "vulnerable/emotional", that could end up bad when work time is over because then those emotions spill over into their personal lives/relationship. She needs to step out of it, and let him pull up the big boy pants to get down to the real grit.
Hey Mike greetings from down under here in Australia. I've had my own garden and lawn business for nearly 30 years here just outside of Sydney a mix of private and commercial clients I've built up over the years. I don't advertise and don't even have my trucks sign painted just good old fashion happy customer referrals. Anyway love the channel obviously ...this episode especially gave me a good laugh and if anything summed up the problem with your man here is at 16:03 in the video when he's leaning on the back of his truck chatting away whilst in the back ground some poor old dear is pushing a mower around doing her own lawn...!! You couldn't have rehearsed it better what a great (not) advert for his own business eh ?? Keep up the content son great to see a young bloke make a dollar by using his head not his back .
That’s great wife she also had ideas for him as well hopefully he keeps listening to her she seems to have so many good ideas
Mike’s dropping 29 minutes of truth bombs here.
No way as an employee would i work for someone who treats people this way. No way as a customer would i continue to employ a service like this, that has a continuous turn over of employee's. both are bad for business. Big red flags. Customers have their favorite employee's. When they pay for service and get to know employees they like and trust, It causes them to question why they no longer show up.
I along with alot of others went daily to a Walmart gas station for morning coffee and gas and to do a bit of socializing. The reason we did was because of the manager. She was very welcoming and was always smiling and friendly. Then one day we showed up and learned she had been fired and the reason she was fired and it didn't have anything to do with her not getting her work done or making a profit for Walmart, it was because she talked to much with the customers. As customers who enjoyed her and visiting with the other customers decided the reason for her being fired was so outrageous we stopped going there to get gas and morning coffee as well as other things we wanted or needed. The news spread and in less then a few months no one was stopping there except the occasional out of town people who didn't know. Many times I Passed by no one there except the employees car and they had to close the gas station portion. Imagine if we as customers can do that to a big corporate business what would happen to a small business like this one. This guy is the problem not his employee's. He's an out of control, control freak and blames everyone else for his problems and he tops it off acting like he's better then anyone he perceives to be beneath him. SMH I hope he reached out to his former employee's and apologized and offered them their jobs back and got real with them as well as himself. I know that would be a huge leap but it would be a good place to start.
I kinda concur with ya especially with customer and employee relationships.
I’m wondering if this guy ever served in the military cause we know a thing or 2 about leasing and following. Ya can’t have one wo the other .
We were also big on training and evaluations of our conduct & of course training that was in arduous and insane conditions , like working 96 hours non stop while traversing dangerous terrain in all kinds of dangerous weather and all hours of the days and nights .
Having been in combat and doing well under fire was due to our intense training that we had been doing for a very long time .
I think he just might be great at sales and needs to understand that and take a relationship course .
The military forces ya to learn from soldiers from all walks of life & to do it so that your an effective killing unit .
Well that’s my dos pfennigs for today , PROBST!
Seriously! I live in eagle Idaho right next to Boise. You should’ve lmk you were here!! 😂
Also, I had not everyone quit on me but half the team get sick, makes you appreciate your guys a lot more for sure!
When advice is free, take it, despite your own perception.
omg the pfp crap happend with a company i was working for .. upstart you can make so much more the faster you go then boom they fudge it and stack it against you. literally same colors in Cbus OH.
11:58 if that is true, that would be really really frustrating
Best video yet. Really enjoyed it
Cameron is "struggling" with way more than his business. The dude is all angry at the world because he can not accept that he is gay... If he will just love himself, he can be a normal guy again... I know... I feel bad for him, but..
☝️This
Happy Birthday Man!
Thanks Mike, great video and a lot of lessons to take away.
sometimes your employee might know more than you expect
Mike, I’m struggling similarly with my exterior cleaning business. I believe it has to do with me hiring the wrong people. I had two awesome full-time employees during the summer, that just left for college. I’ve hired 3 people since. One didn’t show up to his first day, the other stopped showing up after 3 days, after asking for a pay advance for rent.
I have a friend that has been working weekends with me for 6 months…. He won’t go full time with me, despite paying more than his current employer, because he sees more potential in working with that guy. The college guys were excellent workers. They both asked me if I’d be willing to hire them back next summer.
I feel as if people love working with/for me. They just don’t see any actual future for a career in the company. I’m not sure how to fix that.
Thank you for sharing.
didn't show up on first day? instantly fired. stopped showing up? fired. asking for pay advance in the first couple of weeks? fired.
don't ignore red flags, act on them instantly. otherwise you'll have bad people actively working for you and gaining influence in your company. the initial screening process is key.
That pretty much sums up seasonal work. The ones that just want paid then disappear are the worst. Went through this for years and decided to just work solo or cash for temporary help.
@@ducati135 Drove me nuts. It makes no sense to work, get one paycheck, then be in the same spot with your rent next month, because you quit after a couple weeks. I’ve gotten better now about hiring, because I’ve learned to be more judgmental in the hiring process.
I would help you guys with some houses if you are busy
I’m thinking of starting my own business
“I don’t know a single person. Personally that makes more money than me” Mike “Cash Money” Andes
Forgot the “ ~ “
God, I missed you!
I ran into Cameron at iccu while back I said hello to him but didn't say anything back i said say hi to the Big boss Mike andes King of Augusta Army but wish Cameron well though
This is groundbreaking content! No pun intended.
You’re the reason for the setback young man. Just remember, “Pride comes before the fall”. A great leader is someone who is a great FOLLOWER! Therefore work on humbleness and the Lord will exalt you and your business. Much success 💯 🙏
I would not want to work for him ever.
I wish Cameron the best
I own a landscape design build company I have do many of the same issues.
God I need help. 🙏
I enjoyed seeing the business mind set here
some people (many) are not cut for management.
I admire ur work, videos, but a video on the field is 10 times nicer 🙂👍
hi i have a landscaping company. and i am really struggling with employees. because i am only speaking english and they only understand spanish. so i don't know how to train them. and how to make them the most efficient. and on and on.
so my question is what could i do? and how can you help me?
thanks for your videos real fan
First off, hire someone that speaks english
In 1985 i worked for a guy. We did 100 houses a week.
He made $5,000 a month. I got paid $1,200 a month ($600 on the 1st and the 15th)
8 hours a day 5 days a week.
Side jobs no the weekends
25:50 Mike you got down to the real problem right here
I do lawn care for myself
Lets set ups a company in Medford , Oregon it would be a great place to get into the historical home areas. I would be open to your 60/40 split tell we get you paid back in full from the start up. If your interested I'm 100 percent willing to start a franchise there with you.
You have 135 locations?? We need to talk.
I couldn’t use some help getting organized and advertising please
18:20 damn Mike is dropping straight gems here. Accountability!
Great video!
never fire everyone at the same time
27:55 LOL, Mikey wet his pants :P
I don't know why people are dunking on him in the comments.
He didn't shut it down after going from four to zero. A lot of guys would have.
He's going through a reset, but his actions don't show a guy who has given up on building a sizeable operation and resigned to solo operator. Many guys do.
It's very freeing to know your mindset and perspective are the problem, not a skill or ability beyond your control. It takes time and effort to rewire how you think, but anyone can do it. Good luck 💪