$1,700 Landscaping Job - Property Walk, Details, Pricing

[@leedsbutler3567]

Thank you so much man. These are the exact things that go through my head and your vid’s help me skip the in confidence in my brain and get paid my worth.

[@keith-kalfas]

For sure thank you and you're welcome. How long have you been in business?

[@leedsbutler3567]

@@keith-kalfas about six months. I really love it.

[@kendrickbettis3328]

I do fencing but I just landed my biggest fence job. It's a $20k fence for a small apartment complex

[@keith-kalfas]

That's friggen awesome dude

[@TheOGCaptainCorner]

This is a very common mistake that a lot owners make when it comes to man hours. I highly recommend basing the man hours solely off of the owners hours rate and NOT the employees hourly rate. I've been in a situation where the employees didn't show up for several days which led me the owner to do more of the work than respected. As a result, I lost money because I bid the job based on the employee hourly rate and not my own.

[@matthiasfranklin5765]

Just landed and completed my first 1700 dollar job. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge brother!

[@nicosavario359]

Thanks Keith. I’ve been in business in Louisiana for about 4 years. I appreciate all the advice and definitely agree that the mistakes early on force you to grow a backbone and be firm with pricing. Keep up the good work man!

[@nicosavario359]

Had a question…I’m trying to find good shirts & hats for uniforms, I’ve been through a few different ones I didn’t care for. Any tips on a good place to find quality gear?

[@michaelcrowers6628]

I can't begin to tell you all the extra money I have made just by following your advice.

[@keith-kalfas]

That's epic bro. Keep me posted.

[@Brownd008]

Been watching your videos for a few years now. Very informative and helpful with confidence when bidding jobs and speaking to customers. It took me a long time to realize that what may seem to me like a lot of money because I didn’t have it isn’t necessarily an issue for the customer. Leading me to underbidding jobs by 50% or more usually. I know my worth now and what I bring to every job. There’s an old quote, “You wear your work ethic like a badge, good or bad it’s gonna show.” Thanks Keith!

[@dominickwynn2435]

I found out in my city it is 25-45% cheaper to buy bag mulch depending on the sale than it is to buy in bulk. Easier to move, easier to install, and easier to return what you don’t use.

[@JohntehGman]

Also easier to get moldy mulch to a customer

[@OutsiderOutdoors]

Bags take forever . Buckets makes me $$$$$$$

[@mikelowe1080]

That pool ring estimate..was the curveball..that we needed to know about..Time/Money=Freedom..thanks for the upload brother..much appreciated.

[@calebmoore4275]

I’m small business person if I’d even say that at this point but I’m on a start up point and out of tons of videos for landscaping this was most helpful video I’ve found quick, clear, to point the point

[@themanbehindyou.9626]

I really needed this. It’s my first official year of being in business and I’ve been struggling to tell customers the prices I want to due to a lack of confidence and it’s been losing me money. Thank you

[@ModernWorldClips]

The first two I got I didn’t charge much, only because they have other larger properties and we made agreement if we do a good job with the first two we can rebid for a bigger package after a few months. Sometimes sacrificing for future buisness and not charging like your a 10 year established company goes a long way. Also mentioning “fairness” to my clients see to help as well, when they know I want the fairest price and not the best they feel appreciate.

[@_8miko8]

Straight up! Figure it out YOURSELF 🔥🔥 Love this channel! ❤️

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Excellent cost breakdown Keith . You've made a video that a landscaper and a customer could digest 👍

[@brianhefley9147]

Ive been watching your videos for several years and they have been soo helpful i often wrestle with the same issues you talk about in your videos my biggest one is the pricing. I judy did a quote for 110 tons of landscape rock and by the time i factored in the logistics and the labor and the materials and even when i seen that number i was like omg to myself as well. I was reluctant to even turn the bid in because the price was astronomical but it turned it in anyway the answer is always no if you dont even try or ask imo. But at the end of the day I tell myself my time to me is worth alot and if it doesnt make dollars it doesn't make sense. So im hoping for the best. Ive never done a landscape rock job to this caliber before and im nervous as all get out but if i get to job it will be worth it financially and for the experience also build my confidence in bigger jobs in the near future . Thank you for keeping it real in your videos im sure they help thousands of people like myself in the day to day grind. Keep up the good work . And thanks again for the amazing videos.

[@tomasrosales4587]

Kieth please make a video of all overheads of running the business

[@waylonratcliffe]

You could use pre-emergent like snapshot in those rock beds to keep the weeds down.

[@timothyrichardson512]

Your exsplain Eve thing perfect Keith And you always have great energy 🙏🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@Michael-wy7om]

That’s a good price customer is definitely getting a good deal. No one should judge a price given by a landscaper since it’s the price they can do it for, maybe there is a company that can do it for less, but what I’ve found those guys have to get out of the business because they have health problems or couldn’t afford to stay in business. Some of these customers make 30k listing a house for sale and work a day listing it on the internet. And another couple hours showing a couple the house. So 30k for around 2 days work in the air conditioning. So don’t be scared to raise your price they didn’t when they did their work.

[@DarthWindu]

Mate, you're a legend! This content really helped me land scape

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Darth you're welcome.

[@Firstlaughindays]

Keith I think the issue about location has to do with industry saturation....I'm in South Florida and not only is there work everywhere but there is lawn & landscape companies everywhere too

[@candicewisbey5614]

I can't do half yards either. I love shoot for the stars and hit the moon

[@PaddyDixieTheMinerva82]

Great video! We have similarities in our thinking. I'm over 19 years into a small garden maintenance job with a team of three in South West England. I have my 1st ride on mower quote to do ( my choice - did not want to get into huge areas at the start) So I'm looking for any tips or advice on how to quote with a rider on. Have done 1000s of small to large propelled mower machine jobs and wondered if I should just quote that way as in quote whatever it would take with the biggest mowers, but just use the ride on instead?

[@GuabanaFilmworks]

Michigan and yes I know what you talking about. Used to live on hall road.

[@Kushert]

Bruh...😂 when you raked your hand across the mulch under the Barberry that drops thorns to get your point across

[@wilsonbobcatservice4151]

Omg. I would of charged $200k to do that 2 yards of stone. 😆🤣 I luv those guys. And they wonder why they don't close any jobs.

[@ryancheek273]

Great insight! Thanks Keith!

[@Walkoutinyourcalling]

Do you give instant quotes right on the site when you walk through with the homeowner? Or do you go back to the office and calculate and send it to them?

[@keith-kalfas]

Immediately on site if possible. Because now we're competing with Amazon and people want stuff ASAP.

[@m4ckm4n59]

Don't you guys have bulk bags over there? Usually 850kg in the bag. saves cleaning out the back etc.

[@felipeisacchar2957]

Great information thanks 👍

[@brandonkay9553]

How did you come up with $150 per yard for remove or installing mulch?

[@keith-kalfas]

I kept raising the prices year after year until the customer's started saying "no" 51% of the time.

[@brandonkay9553]

@@keith-kalfas thank you so much man appreciate your vids, i firmly believe it's all about knowledge transfer to give the highest quality to clients and learn how to basically not do things "half assed" for a lack of better terms and i think customers appreciate that professionalism and high quality results from learning tips and tricks others many not know in the field and i think that consistancy of high quality results as the result of the knowledge learned through your kind of videos is a major key to success of a company and keeping clients over a long period of time, because not only have you shown them they can trust you to deliver a high quality service whenever they need, now they trust you with other projects they may have and ask for you or referrals to their family members and so on and so forth and if you raise the price a bit they wont necessarily always mind either because they know that you know what you're doing. And that's how great relationships are built with clientel, never stop making these videos man you're awesome, i also watch Brian's Lawn Maintainance and B&B Lawncare you've 3 have taught me so much im forever greatful for in this green community, best of luck and Happy Easter to you and your family, thank you for the response👍

[@brandonkay9553]

@@keith-kalfas thank you keith, never stop making your vids we all appreciate them, i've learned so much from you, knowledge transfer matters and producing high quality results consistantly allows long periods of customer relations and builds trust in your ability to do other projects for them and referals. Thanks again keep up the fine work and shoutout to Brian from Brian's Lawn Maintainance and Blake from B&B Lawncare you've 3 i've always followed and have gained so much knowledge from, goodluck and happy easter keith.👍

[@jamiecoxe7327]

What city is this? I would assume that the cost of living here is extremely low. These prices don't give much in regards to profits. After paying for the labor, workman's comp, Medicare, social security, insurance, and material. How are you making any money to pay for yourself, your 401k, your insurance (medical that is), advertising, equipment maintenance, etc.. As the owner of the company you should be able to a clear at least $100,000 a year Plus put money aside to cover for marketing and equipment maintenance.

[@ZingZingNZ]

I went up, 15 to 17% and I've lost 25% conversion down from 76% to about 49-50%

[@PepperGuru]

I’d love to know the moment in the qualifying process that made you actually drive out to their address on quote day.

[@keith-kalfas]

Great idea for a video. That I will do.

[@troxelservices]

Thanks Keith. This was helpful.

[@keith-kalfas]

You're welcome sir

[@AlbertoGonzalez-yu3pe]

Thank you again for the transparency our number may not be the same, saying the amount helps me figure my numbers on my city with your systems in place. Like you say we're not building ai we're just want to pay bills and feed family

[@ryobrown-mcclain805]

Thanks for the wonderful informative content as always Keith, you assessment is excellent as always, I am always learning from you and feeling more confident and charging reasonably.

[@keith-kalfas]

Thank you and you're very welcome. How long have u been in business?

[@MartinTembo-h6k]

Good Thank you

[@john.johnb_online1438]

Great info Thank you

[@keith-kalfas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohntehGman]

So your day rate is $50/PMH, correct ? (3 guys at $1,200)

[@keith-kalfas]

It's $65pmh in average but we're not working the entire 8 hours.

[@thrivedru]

I hope you removed those grasses and weeds that you pulled around the pool, bro ;) Can't just pull it and leave it.

[@Countryboygilmore]

Preach

[@ianbelken940]

Are you from Michigan? You said 31 mile and van dyke

[@ianbelken940]

I work for W.H. Canon

[@skytv1859]

Bro name is Arshad Ali living in islmabad Pakistan my experience in gardening and landscape work 20 year

[@chrisryan8798]

I get away with up charging jobs when I’m personally on them but, how do you justify that to a home owner, ur there say 2 days you tell them it’s 1200 a day your 3 guys are there Monday and then it’s just you there Tuesday, the customer pulls out there little handy dandy calculator and says 🤔 this math is not mathing lol

[@marquisjohnson1151]

You don’t want that customer, the right customer is paying for results. If you are efficient and experienced you can effectively be 2 people.

[@theinnanet3745]

WOW!!!!!..$1700....I'm so broke that I would do it for $100😂😂😂

[@pkdude5334]

c'mon bro

[@TheNicedog]

Do what for 100 dollars brother?? Spend 300 bucks on rocks, 150 on mulch, 50 bucks on gas, 50-100 on dumping fees of debris and a cut for uncle Sam at the end lol?

[@pkdude5334]

@@TheNicedog not to mention insurance

[@bullymaguire9677]

The ad said 3000

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

I want to move to your city

[@jaychatfield9937]

$1,700 is a good price

[@bryaneta8235]

800$ and a 6 pack 😎

[@kylecrumpton1048]

What

[@patricknoone2152]

There was a time when I thought Keith was a freemason. He exonerated himself by futzing with the fabric by the pook.

[@JarodBillingslea]

ah so your real name is Keith Quotes

[@willieslawncareservice.8436]

🤑👍👍👍💰💲😜

[@davidward7672]

I can tell these clowns that are giving out all this wonderful advice is never run a very successful landscaper business it wears me out watching him try to figure out what to charge

[@keith-kalfas]

That's why you got to buy my "How to be a Clown" course. 🤡

[@Jc-cw6jb]

You haven’t ran a successful life

[@sajjadmohammad3094]

Over priced

[@keith-kalfas]

Only you are allowed to make good money. Nobody else.

[@calebcool2171]

Jesus was transgender

[@keith-kalfas]

He who brings the charge Also carries the burden of coming up with substantial evidence of proof.