You keep customers by being fair and honest. You get new business the same way.
@lowkeyleemusic750014 күн бұрын
$160-200 to be on a ladder plus hauling away
@Alcaraz_island_homestead16 күн бұрын
Do you want to be poor. Long time customers will pay more because they value your hard work. You shouldn't touch a tree for less that $50. $120 an hour, 2 hour minimum. Respect your trade.
@grasshopper689616 күн бұрын
I think thats perfect, long time customer could lead to more customers or business in the future.
@datanewt693816 күн бұрын
after you factor in the pennies from social media, you stole your customer’s $$$
@Greenergroundslawnservice16 күн бұрын
If there was only Pennies from social media haha
@victordefrance780016 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Glad to see your doing really well! I’ve found that the more recurring clients we get the easier it is to say no to jobs that don’t make money.
@Greenergroundslawnservice16 күн бұрын
Precisely! As you get busier with recurring clients, you’re able to pick and choose who you want or don’t want
@TheJuice554416 күн бұрын
200 100 for dumping fees
@Greenergroundslawnservice16 күн бұрын
Fair price!
@clayface743914 күн бұрын
You won't be in business soon.
@teeznuhtz22 күн бұрын
Fair
@incognitothrifts172022 күн бұрын
$100 per tree
@theknifeconnection957122 күн бұрын
Perfectly fair. Honestly you could charge up to 150 id say and still be fair. Still tough work and your dumping
@EzLawnSnowServices23 күн бұрын
I feel your pain man. It can be hard at times but you got to just keep going forward cuz eventually all those hard times will be things that you know was worth it
@cobaltblue1528 күн бұрын
Whats the best way to trim/even up the top of these?
@Greenergroundslawnservice28 күн бұрын
I also use a machete for the top, I got on top of a ladder and swing outwards, never inwards
@anthonyjannace4410Ай бұрын
Does the machete slice a lot of the leaves? I use a pruner but the bushes are getting too wide and I would like to flat trim them like you are doing.
@GreenergroundslawnserviceАй бұрын
If you do full swings top to bottom you’ll get a good amount, get yourself I think it’s a 21 or 22” blade to maximize your coverage
@love_kiweeАй бұрын
haha fun transitions. i like that you showed how to use each tool, in case you are just starting out and only have sheers to work with!
@GreenergroundslawnserviceАй бұрын
Thank you, glad you appreciated it ;)
@PrestonReamsАй бұрын
Nice
@nbmwoodАй бұрын
A machete ? Really ? How does that fly in a HOA (Home Owners Association) ? Ive been a Landscaping business owner for 29 years and NEVER EVER seen a machete in ANY professional setting..... Folks, just use a hedge trimmer....
@GreenergroundslawnserviceАй бұрын
You do what works for you and your business, I do what’ll damage the plant less and make my clients happy 😊
@Andy_ABGАй бұрын
Why not use a hedge trimmer?
@GreenergroundslawnserviceАй бұрын
With the hedge trimmer that reciprocating movement of the blades you’ll chew up leaves and damage the plant, leading to some more leaves falling up from having these chewed up leaves exposed to the sun. With the machete it’s one clean cut, easier for the plant to heal and stimulate growth
@hom296Ай бұрын
Hey man...I can't even THINK as fast as you talk!
@GreenergroundslawnserviceАй бұрын
Hahaha these are all 2-3 second clips
@AltitudeREАй бұрын
How are you getting business? Your first job? Your second? Your tenth?
@williamgoodman9861Ай бұрын
Hey, my brother, I've been in landscape since 2007. No, it's not easy coming from one landscape to another. You gotta take One Day at a Time. Or other, you can't let this business overpower you. I know we gotta make the money for our family. But when things happen, you gotta take a breather. Trust God he'll work it out and your health will get better. I know you made a decision to do this business on your own and not work 21 investigator of it. Having this independence, you can spend time with your family and provide with your family. But you're going to have a good days? But the bad days don't outweigh the a few days just hang in there. My brother, I promise you, it's going to get better. I pray for you and your family and your business that it's going to strive. God's going to make it work it out. He worked it out for me. Show things break down trucks. Break down breaks. I get all that cause I do it all the time. It's just part of the Beast out here. When you're doing landscaping, just take care of yourself and know this. The best is yet to come.This is map landscaping from out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.Take care of my brother and let's talk to you soon
@SwaysLawnCareАй бұрын
Get it brother 💪🏼💯
@GreenergroundslawnserviceАй бұрын
Fitness and work meet!
@lillinc7904Ай бұрын
Good content
@AntonioCasarez-d6pАй бұрын
Getting that good money on both ends
@GreenergroundslawnserviceАй бұрын
Yesssir
@SwaysLawnCareАй бұрын
God bless you and your family. Stay safe brother 💯🙏🏼
@cmv12Ай бұрын
I'm sorry that you are going through a tough grind right now man. I'm just starting my lawn care business at the age of 45. I'm married and have 2 small girls. I had enough of working for other people and wanted to start my own business. My family had a lawn & landscape business growing up, so...here I am. I thought about it and prayed on it for over a year. I believe this is what God wants me to do at this point. I struggle with doubt and fear. I don't want to fail. When I'm struggling, I ask Jesus to take care of everything. I turn my angst and worry over to him. It helps. God bless bud.
@sladewulf2 ай бұрын
I rather do greenpal instead of lawnstarter, for example, the charge the customer $41 for a mow but pay the professional $23
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
100% LawnStarter is a joke!
@ErnestPerez-rg2uo2 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your situation. Fresh injuries have pain for a few days. Hopefully the pain will lessen over time so you can continue working. You can later address the injury when you are ready. Take one step at a time and do what you can.
@williamsimard66352 ай бұрын
Blows my mind that you are grinding with no A/C in south Florida. During grow season, capitalize on south Florida's endless supply of skilled landscaping workers.
@allenbrown80272 ай бұрын
Their warranty suks ass ...would never buy any of their products again...can't get my mower serviced anywhere close...want me to ship it to canada....fuk that.. no repair shops near me can get replacement parts from them......
@paudielyons39182 ай бұрын
Hi there, appreciate your honest human emotions about running a business. I can relate to the daily struggle. Hope you keep pushing onwards and upwards. It's hard to keep the finances afloat and try upgrade equipment etc. It's 2 steps forward and one step back, or even the other way round 😂 Take care and best wishes
@ri-cardo2 ай бұрын
Good Info no more scissors no more white liquid stain
@NickHarvey.2 ай бұрын
You should strongly consider bringing someone on for the rest of the season. Don’t cause yourself a lifetime of pain. Allow your knee to heal properly. Year 3 and it seems like it never ends. (Truck trouble, equipment trouble, employee trouble, client trouble) Control what you can and keep moving the ball down the field. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
Nick I truly appreciate the word of advice! I’m still trying to earn a few more clients, luckily calls are coming in, that way I can get someone onboard for remainder of season! I do see the lights it’s just a bit far right now. And luckily almost a week later mobility is better, walking a bit strained but about 65% speed hoping it is fast heal!
@alwaysboogie34852 ай бұрын
Love it. The solo grind is not for everyone and truth speaks
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
The hustle is real! But at the lows, the highs are that much more savory!
@techniciana18432 ай бұрын
Shoot..ive been using the same hedge trimmer on mine for 6+ years..they just laugh at the cut leaves. Besides..a lot safer than swinging a blade
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
Safer sure, but with technique and experience a blade is just as safe. Kudos to you, for actually doing the work! Not many people wanna sweat a little
@geemama4202 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip with covering up I’m allergic to the mangoe sap I literally get poison ivy rash! I imagine it’s similar 😮 love the machete way!
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
Oh yes! The mango sap! My first summer working I was doing mango pick up, and it got all over my face, I had incessant itching on my face for 3 days. It got swollen and all red!
@MJFUYT2 ай бұрын
First-time viewer here. Your story is very informative and inspiring. Thanks for sharing it. Like & subscribed.
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Welcome to the community!
@APmowing_2 ай бұрын
Mow over hedge trimming
@MorenitoJ2 ай бұрын
thank you
@Caulmare2 ай бұрын
You said this video was a get to the point video and it took the entire video of talking about nothing to Name it lol. But after 13 min of getting to the point thank you for the info lol
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
lolol
@user-ph9gf3zd6v2 ай бұрын
Yes I tried electric first and it just hacked them up, all I have read says hand clippers but man that will take forever. Didn’t realise how big these grow when I bought them!! I thought machete would be bad for the leaves also? Is there and electric clipper that works for these besides spending hours hand clipping?
@Greenergroundslawnservice2 ай бұрын
Machete isn’t bad for the leaves, it makes clean cuts so long as it’s sharp, the electric clippers due to the nature of the way the clipping mechanism works, it just chews up the plant and that’s what truly damages. And because of the maintenance and manual labor is the reason trimming and maintaining Clusia is a hefty price
@sladewulf2 ай бұрын
Did you ever find that video?
@methodicalcuts12522 ай бұрын
400
@ryryry13 ай бұрын
Reasonable rate would be $150. But I would throw big at landlords. $300
@jaychatfield99373 ай бұрын
$300 - Metro Detroit allllll day
@MLenninger3 ай бұрын
Five hours. $40/hour = $200 2 guys 2.5 hours x $80/hour = $200
@Snowingmeerkat3 ай бұрын
I’d say $120-$150 all things considered for this job
@denisewest38693 ай бұрын
❤$20 per hr
@siber20s3 ай бұрын
Last l checked, it costs almost a hundred dollars to buy a cubic yard of pine needles to use as mulch in the garden. Business opportunity knocking on your door buddy.
@user-dr7ty8rq9d3 ай бұрын
Dump fee $ 40 Mileage $15 Labor cost. 1 guy 4-hour min $80 Haul-off and equipment cost $20.
@markgrenier67873 ай бұрын
48.00 an hour with a 1-hour lunch (2) 1/2 hour breaks