Would love to hear about your transition from working solo to hiring your first assistant. Did you bring them on part time at first? How did you go about finding that person?
You were the 2nd person I ever listened to that inspired me to start a biz. I tried to start a window washing biz at 15 because of you. I gave up😂. But I've actually come full circle and am doing a landscaping biz and about to start window washing residential... Love you man! And Jesus is real bro. I know He's been after your life for a while.
I was walking around passing flyers all day. I did meet some grumpy ones but people are supportive specially when they see that you have the work ethic. I finally got one call about two hours ago going there tomorrow to give him an estimate it’s supposedly an overgrown brush and bushes.
Best advice ever my business has been established for a long time now and I still go back to my marketing skills because Walmart advertisers everyday just cause you got customers don't mean stop advertising
Been watching your videos religiously, I own a tree and landscaping company in San Antonio Texas. Love what I do and learn a lot of tips from your videos wish you the best Keith very inspiring!
that's where I'm at , marketing! but taking it slow. the sign info , thanks needed that . looked up few printing companies , they wanted $350.. for 100 signs .. but wasn't in the budget. so full steam ahead getting my truck back , has the hitch , I can pull my trailer again. thanks Keith.
Thanks Kalfas. For Making this tipes of. Videos. Very helpful. I just pass my c. 27. Last week. I’m looking forward for more videos thanks. Broo. From California. Bay Area
I have watched in a lot of landscape tips and advice and this was really a fantastic video. I've been running my business like this but without my foot on the peddle very much. You're so right and this has been a great reminder. I look forward to hearing more of your content. And it's nice that you're not saturating us with self promotion about your own mastermind, a course that you sell, And telling us how many times you're crushing over $200,000 a year and closing $10000 months and $50000 months. I just really appreciate it I like listening to somebody who's just giving out great content
Bro fucking love all your videos! When i feel self doubt or when i get into a rut i watch your videos as motivation to remind me ive came a long way from where i was thanks to you and your videos. Wish you nothing but love and success in your life and business brother, godbless you!
Thx for the info brother. We can always count on you to keep it real and truthful. I tell you what though, I'm about to go old school with my mowing if gas keeps going up.
Listened to you’re book on audible, been watching alot of your videos and am excited for my first year doing speciality property maintenance. Could you give some examples of what you’re door hangers and hand outs look like and how you’re sell with them. Thanks for the great content, can’t wait to learn more!
Thanks for the tips man I'm working my marketing now in my area first year going in have all equipment finally 🙌 also going for leaf removals in October $$
Question..I own a landscape curbing company..We are a one and done..Not to many repeats..We struggle to get into a neighborhood but when we do it does go well..Any other tips to get our foot in the door???
I would set aside a marketing budget for paid leads, that’s the problem with non repeat jobs, do as much organic marketing as you can, after you’ve done all the organic marketing then move to paid ads on different sites and search engines and apps, then start paying for leads. Hopefully your making a lot per job
How much do you pay new hirers? People Who have been around for 1 year? What's the highest paid employeee you have? Is there a max out number? If so what is it? $20? $25?
Here is what I dont understand. How can you make money cutting Lawns? I mean the average home is a $45 or $50 cut. You have 4 guys working for you at $16 -$18 an hour. Explain to me how you (profit) make money saying you do 100 yards per week..Math : 100 x $50 = $5K a week. Now you are paying 4 guys x 18 x 40 hours = $2880.00 payroll thats if they don't get overtime. Leaves you with $2,100. Now factor in fuel, oil, etc. I mean you are lucky to come out with $1500 a week. Hell, I made $2200 a week in construction as a project manager with less headache. Someone tell me I'm wrong here..I'm listening! Yes I understand you may or may not get mulch jobs, and lawn care like fertilizing and aerating etc but thats a big maybe. Just curious on Lawn Management only here. Thanks!
I think the way to make more money is to charge more and be honest that you are running a business that will be around. Justifying your picking by being a repeat business is the only way there. I agree lots of guys are really cheap which is why lawn care is a different beast.
True. If you just mow and can't do anything else. You're not a landscaper. Even cleaning up for spring / fall. Hardscape and landscape installs are way different. If I didn't have to mow I'd sell all my mowers but it can get your foot in the door. Other than commercial mowing is easy and pays well.
Keith Kalfas here. Just dropping in to say this is your year. Your time to shine is right now. Hope you like this video and drop a comment below.
Thanks Keith! I agree! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 thanks for some superb motivation!!!
@@TheWriter86 thanks and you're welcome.
Thanks mate, always appreciate the help and your experience.
Would love to hear about your transition from working solo to hiring your first assistant. Did you bring them on part time at first? How did you go about finding that person?
You were the 2nd person I ever listened to that inspired me to start a biz. I tried to start a window washing biz at 15 because of you. I gave up😂. But I've actually come full circle and am doing a landscaping biz and about to start window washing residential... Love you man! And Jesus is real bro. I know He's been after your life for a while.
I was walking around passing flyers all day. I did meet some grumpy ones but people are supportive specially when they see that you have the work ethic. I finally got one call about two hours ago going there tomorrow to give him an estimate it’s supposedly an overgrown brush and bushes.
Best advice ever my business has been established for a long time now and I still go back to my marketing skills because Walmart advertisers everyday just cause you got customers don't mean stop advertising
_I've went from 18 existing customers to 27 customers in a matter of 1 month after watching this video thanks Keith._
Been watching your videos religiously, I own a tree and landscaping company in San Antonio Texas. Love what I do and learn a lot of tips from your videos wish you the best Keith very inspiring!
Hey san antonio here 👋
that's where I'm at , marketing! but taking it slow. the sign info , thanks needed that . looked up few printing companies , they wanted $350.. for 100 signs .. but wasn't in the budget. so full steam ahead getting my truck back , has the hitch , I can pull my trailer again.
thanks Keith.
Keith kalfas is the og of landscaping advice!!! Love his content
Thank u sir!
Thanks Kalfas. For Making this tipes of. Videos. Very helpful.
I just pass my c. 27. Last week. I’m looking forward for more videos thanks. Broo.
From California. Bay Area
I have watched in a lot of landscape tips and advice and this was really a fantastic video. I've been running my business like this but without my foot on the peddle very much. You're so right and this has been a great reminder. I look forward to hearing more of your content. And it's nice that you're not saturating us with self promotion about your own mastermind, a course that you sell, And telling us how many times you're crushing over $200,000 a year and closing $10000 months and $50000 months. I just really appreciate it I like listening to somebody who's just giving out great content
Can’t wait for this growing season to start rolling here in VA! Snow yesterday throwing me off lol.
We're in our 6th year here in Northern VA. Keith has been great motivation since our start. Good luck this year!
I'm literally thinking bout making that move and start my own landscaping business and my dude you help me a lot with information and starting
Bro fucking love all your videos! When i feel self doubt or when i get into a rut i watch your videos as motivation to remind me ive came a long way from where i was thanks to you and your videos. Wish you nothing but love and success in your life and business brother, godbless you!
Thx for the info brother. We can always count on you to keep it real and truthful. I tell you what though, I'm about to go old school with my mowing if gas keeps going up.
Free game?!?! I love it!!! You're the man brother. I appreciate you
Have agood weekend Keith. Thanks for the video
Have a great weekend Tony
This channel truly helps people.💯
Yes! Jobber is awesome, I use it for my landscape lighting business.
Awesome
It’s like thumbtack?
Hey Keith, I really appreciate the knowledge you spread in your videos watching your videos has helped my business exponentially. Love your content.
You are so welcome. I mean this. And thank you.
Listened to you’re book on audible, been watching alot of your videos and am excited for my first year doing speciality property maintenance. Could you give some examples of what you’re door hangers and hand outs look like and how you’re sell with them. Thanks for the great content, can’t wait to learn more!
Awesome. Bro. Blessings to you and you're success.
Dude your awesome don’t change awesome videos
Thanks for the tips man I'm working my marketing now in my area first year going in have all equipment finally 🙌 also going for leaf removals in October $$
How many customers would you want have before you sign up with jobber? reoccurring lawn mowing
You can get Facebook ads to Target certain neighborhoods?
Love you Keith! You are an inspiration bro. Hopefully I can become a winner like you one day. Thank you always 🤙
You can surpass me, then I'll be asking you for tips.
Question..I own a landscape curbing company..We are a one and done..Not to many repeats..We struggle to get into a neighborhood but when we do it does go well..Any other tips to get our foot in the door???
I would set aside a marketing budget for paid leads, that’s the problem with non repeat jobs, do as much organic marketing as you can, after you’ve done all the organic marketing then move to paid ads on different sites and search engines and apps, then start paying for leads. Hopefully your making a lot per job
From Phoenix Arizona there's a lot of competition and Landscaping out here any advice to try to land a contract with the city
thank you
Amazing motivation 💯👏
Thanks for another great video Keith!
I am very interested to hear about your referral automated funnel. When can you speak further about this??
Hey do you know if the offer for the 100 yard signs is still up ?
Yes. I think it is... keithkalfas.com/resources Look for UZ Marketing
what should I look up on facebook to find groups of people that need landscaping done
How much do you pay for signs? Vista print wants around 20$ per yard sign...
Even in bulk?
I'm typically within a 10 mile radius for all my work.
Im in UK i have driveway and landscaping company how do i get contracts in UK
Do you do artificial grass
Must be nice living in the city.
6 miles is pretty damn small. How many clients total would you say you have? Like repeat customers?
Hahaha “my dog is growling”
Hey Keith, when you send your customers the invoice through email, do you have them pay with cash, check, paypal, or something else? Thanks.
They pay through Jobber with "Jobber Payments" its easy.
getjobber.com/keith
But yes all of these other forms of payment work also.
Have you ever considered flying a sign
I had some people i did work for they put my name on next store
How much do you pay new hirers? People
Who have been around for 1 year?
What's the highest paid employeee you have? Is there a max out number? If so what is it? $20? $25?
Hour ? Or square feet
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Are u hiring? I would like to work wiyh you and start my own bussnes
Are you located in Florida
🙏🙏🙏
Around here you get shot for doing door hangers.
You gotta get over that fear man up!
HE RIGHT YOU GUYS BUT BE CAREFUL ZONING LAWS. THEY WILL MAKE YOU REMOVE THOSE SIGNS.
Here is what I dont understand. How can you make money cutting Lawns? I mean the average home is a $45 or $50 cut. You have 4 guys working for you at $16 -$18 an hour. Explain to me how you (profit) make money saying you do 100 yards per week..Math : 100 x $50 = $5K a week. Now you are paying 4 guys x 18 x 40 hours = $2880.00 payroll thats if they don't get overtime. Leaves you with $2,100. Now factor in fuel, oil, etc. I mean you are lucky to come out with $1500 a week. Hell, I made $2200 a week in construction as a project manager with less headache. Someone tell me I'm wrong here..I'm listening! Yes I understand you may or may not get mulch jobs, and lawn care like fertilizing and aerating etc but thats a big maybe. Just curious on Lawn Management only here. Thanks!
He charges well over 40 50 . U can triple that . There u go
I think the way to make more money is to charge more and be honest that you are running a business that will be around. Justifying your picking by being a repeat business is the only way there. I agree lots of guys are really cheap which is why lawn care is a different beast.
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It would be nice if lawn mowers would stop calling themselves landscapers
True. If you just mow and can't do anything else. You're not a landscaper. Even cleaning up for spring / fall. Hardscape and landscape installs are way different. If I didn't have to mow I'd sell all my mowers but it can get your foot in the door. Other than commercial mowing is easy and pays well.