25 Clients At 14 Years Old ► Making It Happen As A Young Lawntrepreneur!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey guys, hopefully this video helps out the younger audience! You guys can do it too. Don’t forget to encourage Conor and tell him to keep up the hard work and great job he’s doing!

[@zacebert4668]

Good luck Conor, keep up the good work!

[@nighscuttingedgelawncare1046]

Keep grinding it out Conor! Congratulations! on the success and your future success as your grow your company and as you get older. Definitely might be making Brian worried as you grow and potentially taking Brian customers since your so close, lol just kidding Brian. He is definitely on the right path.

[@davidcorbin6489]

Connor is crushing it

[@3-dlawncareservicedavis135]

Wow impressive

[@gottawantitjoey5060]

What’s up Brian, I appreciate the videos you put out. I just recently opened up or started a lawn business because my current job has been affected by the COVID-19. I am still working for my job and I needed to come up with something to supplement my income. I bought a used truck, got a mower and trimmer/edger as well. I am taking a huge risk . I have a partner but Not sure if he is invested as I am. I am a little discouraged I am 41 years old and I feel like I’m late in the game to learn. I am definitely out of my comfort zone doing what I consider LOL hard labor now from inside sales in an air conditioner atmosphere. I am feeling down on myself and I need to make this work. My family’s life depends on my work. One thing I am good at it sells and I am out there passing out flyers door-to-door in every opportunity I get. So I guess the reason why I’m messaging you this is the hope that you read it and hope that you respond and give me some advice that I need that maybe you can help me sooner then later.

[@flashlawnservice]

It would be cool to see a series with interviews from young entrepreneurs.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Cool thank you for the feedback, something to keep in mind!

[@lukehansen9185]

“Entrepreneur Wednesday!”

[@jonathanandrews5804]

Hello Brian, I wanted to say this was a big encouragement to me. I am 16 and I am starting up my lawn care business. I have been in business for about three weeks now and I already have 3 regular lawn care clients (all of witch have other services they would like me to provide for them) and 4 other clients that want one stop service. Thanks to you I have learned a lot of tips to help get my name out there as well as help plan the way I want to run my business. Thank you for all you do to help us little guys and keep up the great work.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

You bet buddy

[@mulchmate]

Dude this is awesome to see these young guys straight up just hustling and not just laying around waiting for the world to hand them something. Take life by storm!!!! Btw the hat is awesome!!!!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Amen and amen!

[@TocsiickRL]

I really feel such a sense of pride FOR that father, having raised such a hard working, responsible, respectable son who goes out and builds his own business at such a young age! Keep it up Connor, if you were in my area you would be my lawn guy because I love what you’re all about!

[@daltonlay5030]

Love seeing this kind of stuff, reminds me of myself. I just turned 18 a few months ago and have about 70 regular clients, an enclosed trailer wrapped with me logo, along with my Chevy 2500, a 36” snapper walk behind, 48” Ferris walk behind, 61” Ferris is2100, 3 ez8500 blowers, 4 marijayma bt23l trimmers, and I just bought a 2019 f250. Everything but my f250 is paid off and I’ve got nothing but growth in the future

[@killogsfruit2445]

Thanks for making this video Brian! I'm 13 and have about 25 clients as well.

[@bigchungus920]

I'm 14 and have about 30 accounts. I have a John deere tractor, two push mowers, two echo string trimmers, an echo stick edger, a redmax backpack blower, and a 5x8 trailer. My parents drive me around in a 3k dollar Chevy 4x4 since houses in my area are far apart and have big lawns. I've been doing it since I was 12 and started with a Honda push mower, a small weed wacker, and a broom. I plan on growing now that my mom has more time for driving me around more, hopefully, if everything goes well I will buy a Wright stander I this year

[@jakejenning6571]

Kids got a good head on his shoulders talks very clear very proffesional good job man

[@hotrod2005115]

That's amazing Conner, I am 45 and just going to get started part time. Way to go!

[@generios3129]

Connor. Glad you found your way early on. I'm 28 barely going on the 2nd year full time. Always did it on the weekend. Beating myself up for not going all in early on. But hey we got this

[@cbloorgaming2887]

Hi, well done mate. I am 13 nearly 14 and own my own gardening business and growing rapidly with around 30-50 customers a month. It is great to see more people like me earning money and helping the local community😃

[@CalebsPropertyMaintenance]

The golden line... You're most likely having fun when you're making money and your not when you're not. Man that's so true!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Such a good line there! He nailed it

[@AsLawnandLandscaping]

First. Man I’m 14 too! Got to start at some point! Nice job Connor! Nice video!

[@michoosadventures8266]

A’s Lawn and Landscaping yeah same I’m also 14 but I only have 2 customers:(

[@bignate_0365]

@@michoosadventures8266 hey man, you have a great start!! Keep it going and keep doing an amazing job, dont forget to advertise keep your head up

[@michoosadventures8266]

Idontplayminecraft 12345 yeah but my parents won’t let me knock on any more doors because of Covid

[@pastaboy8862]

@@michoosadventures8266 dude I recomend making flyers and putting it on people mail boxes

[@michoosadventures8266]

PastaBoy in Massachusetts it’s illegal to put flyers in people’s mailboxes which stinks

[@carlthaysen5779]

What a sharp kid. Which should immediately focus your attention on the previous generation. Good job dad.

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

It’s so awesome to see all these little children getting into the service industry. I love that he charges a premium for one time cuts smart kid 🏆Brian keep encouraging the little ones. Thanks for the video

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Agreed, he’s a smart kid!

[@bradleyb7210]

Great video! Very cool seeing this teenage boy excel! He could be a future lawn tycoon!

[@finnoconnell7262]

I am 13 and I drive my ride on down the street with a trailer with 2 pushmowers.

[@LawnPusher]

Keep Grinding!!!

[@lobazalawnandlandscape8371]

Finn OConnell Kriptonite57 I am 15, I run a grandstand 52, a honda push mower, a fs94r, a km130 with countless attachments, and a pb580t. around 20 weekly mow accounts. and now I am adding aerations. I hope to see your company take off this year. defiantly subbing!

[@finnoconnell7262]

@@lobazalawnandlandscape8371 I do not have a KZbin channel yet but I'm hoping to make one this year with a little bit of dirt biking a little bit of snowmobiling and with a little bit of mountain biking definitely landscape videos two.

[@finnoconnell7262]

@@lobazalawnandlandscape8371 also how long have you been doing your business for end how do you get to your jobs

[@jesse4639]

@@finnoconnell7262 Hey Finn I'm also 14 and i have about 20 clients (lawn/landscape) and am looking at adding 20 lawn care clients this year and the cheapest most predictable way to add clients is door to door sales and door hangers.

[@lobazalawnandlandscape8371]

That is awesome!!!!! It is so cool that there is kids out there like myself, all of us working for our future and it is something we love!!! That is exactly how I started at 14 with a zero turn, an fs94r, and a little craftsman blower. No I am 15 with a grandstand, plenty of stihl equipment, and a pb580t. That kid will definitely go on to great things, and I really hope he has a great season! You have to give us some updates during the season.

[@toddbehrends1373]

What a kid! Looks like he looks up to you and your vlogs.

[@matthewhawk6644]

This is AWESOME! To have that kind of knowledge at that age is very impressive! Conor reminds me of myself when I was his age. I hear non stop, that its just to hard to start a business and that it will never work out. But with people behind you like family, friends and the lawn care community, it reassures me that a business can succeed. If for a minute people say that you can't learn from a KZbin video, listen to Conor. I wish I had these resources when I was his age. But now that I do, I am learning so much more! thanks for the Videos Brian! and Conor, Keep Growing and Keep Mowing!

[@jessesgreenthumb2593]

Good job bud! Keep it up! Iv been going at it since 5 years old starting with pulling weeds. I'm 29 now and own and operate a successful all phase landscape business. I still watch videos including this one because you never know what you might learn to make your business better. Wishing you luck in your journey into 2019 season!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Amen buddy

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Great interview Brian. This kid is a rockstar! You could tell by his answers just how intelligent and business minded he is already. Definitely born to be a Lawntrepreneur!

[@kturcotte]

Smart young man, way ahead of his years, plenty of guys out there twice his age that arent that mature, good to see hes got a father that supports him 110%

[@royjones59344]

I started reading the Wall Street Journal at 16 but now realize I was a late bloomer. Congratulations to the young man and his father -this is great stuff.

[@bblawncarekc]

Making Money Like The Treasury Department! BOOM! 👊🏻👍🏻😎

[@anycombo]

Yup I remember starting with a 16” push mower. Still can’t believe some of the hell class overgrown lawns I did with that thing. Always took a battery grinder with a sander flap to keep the blade sharp & a scraper to clean the deck. Ahh memories :) Good on ya fella, you’ll be supporting your folks in the manner to which they’d like to become accustomed before long. Cheers

[@MichaelBrianInc]

This is such a blessing to listen to and witness. By the time this kid is pushing his young 20s I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s making $100K plus! So mature, self aware, well spoken and clearly loves what he does. He even knows his equipment and has such a strong business mindset. Wow!

[@gavindickson2270]

I am 15 and started my business 1 1/2 years ago and now have 25 mowing clients and about to upgrade to gravely pro stance.

[@ScagPowerEquipment]

Great video! We interact with A LOT of young lawntrepreneurs on social and it never ceases to amaze us how many hard-working youth are out there growing their business'.

[@Dale.Nienow]

Great video Brian and especially Conor, I was 14 at one point and I had 20 lawncare accounts and 6 landscaping accounts! Now I am 21 150 lawn care accounts and 15 landscaping accounts and snow removal! I've came along say just like Conor has. Keep hustling Conor!

[@cuttzdelighted8863]

My Man!!! Thanks For Sharing!!! Mr. Greg my Dad showed me how to fish as well and I have started my own Lawn & Yard Service.

[@owen-o8z9x]

I'm 15 and bought myself a 2011 F-350 6.7 powerstroke and I'm dying to get my license in May and then I'm really excited to plow next winter.

[@davidt6011]

So awesome! He has an amazing future ahead of him.

[@TheHobbyShop1]

Kudos to Connor and his dad. Killin’ it!

[@hondaforlife6161]

I think it’s awesome to see other kids doing what I do I was in the same spot as him last year when I was 14 but I have since grown to about 70 lawns a month and I also got into bigger landscaping stuff because I have access to larger equipment.

[@CHOPPER030279]

Impressive young man. I really enjoyed the video and I'm blown away at how mature this youngster is.

[@Brandon-yp2wy]

That was a great interview Brian! So cool to hear what this kid has been able to accomplish at his age. I wish I had started a business at that age lol. Great video Brian, Conor, and Greg!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Brandon!

[@kalebslawncare8394]

Great video Brian, this kid is going to make it, he seems to have an attitude like my grandson. We met and talked at the lawn care life conference. Kaleb’s Lawn Care in West Virginia. Keep up the great videos brother I really appreciate what you do, thanks and God Bless you

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

You bet buddy! Jason’s event was dope!

[@briceklausing9790]

Wow I thought me being 19 was awesome. Congrats to this kid and all the kids hustling! That's just awesome to hear.

[@pikePERSUADER1]

Nice job Connor, start saving up for a nice truck and trailer now, so the minute you are able to get a driver's license, you will be ready to go and make money! Good job guys!

[@evans_7.3]

Thanks for the motivation I’m turning 14 on the 26th of this month, I just started my business last year and I’m ok the way to buying a husquvarna professional zero turn and have some awesome new equipment and more properties to handle, in so hyped to start this season off right!!

[@95SLE]

Nice video. My son started around 11 or 12 doing yard work for the neighbors on our cul-de-sac. You can start young, have fun, and grow the business.

[@steventhompson9783]

This is great I’m 15 and I’ve been running my business for a little over a year now and have lots of work and do good work and leave happy customers

[@patrickwheatley6156]

This proves American isn’t in trouble

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Amen!

[@EthanAdey]

This didn’t age well

[@patrickwheatley6156]

@@EthanAdey lol

[@awlejandro]

😂😂😂

[@jcslawntips]

Conor is crushing it at 14, that's so awesome! I love seeing young guys dominating in the industry!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Amen man, you’re a great example of that yourself!

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you Brian, that means a lot 💪@@BriansLawnMaintenance

[@Brantschannel]

Awesome young hustler, proud of you Conor! Always be saving a good chunk of your money for when you finally leave home and go off on your own a few years down the road. And try to stay away from debt as much as possible. And keep listening to wise people like Brian who has been exactly where you are now.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Brant!

[@barrymackley8447]

for how much you are doing at a young age you are doing the right thinking keep up the good work

[@colinhuyck3834]

I'm also 14. Keep it up man, can't wait for spring over in Kalamazoo!

[@jonnybravo9003]

I’m 14 and got 3 mowers, 1 truck, and a ton of small equipment needed. Lawn care life it’s fun!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Awesome!!

[@OverstreetCycles]

What’s up man, I’m really new to this but I used to do my uncles really nice lawn for years when I lived with him. I’m taking the chance to re-learn it all and start my own business.

[@jfrank622]

I'm finally just now planning out my business after procrastinating for over a year. I'm 15, I'll have my license in December after I turn 16, and I started with an idea for a pet sitting business. I would really appreciate some advice, and some answers to my questions, such as: Should I offer both lawn mowing and pet sitting services when I go door to door or pass out flyers, or would offering both services be a turn-off since they are so different? I have a battery-powered backpack blower, a gas-powered weedwhacker, and a gas-powered sit-down mower, how do I transport them all, and how do I get around the potential problem of having to cross high traffic roads? What should my pricing model be, should I offer free first time services? How should I price my lawn service? Lastly, how far should I go to look professional, and what steps should I take to do so?

[@rccrazy30]

Good stuff man! I always loved cutting grass from the time I was little I use to follow behind my dad with one of those little plastic play mowers lol. I probably started cutting the grass when I was 8 or 9 with a push mower I cut my home property and my dad's warehouse lot. By 10 I was on the tractor at home. 13ish My dad bought a bigger warehouse with a 2acre lot so he bought a Exmark Lazer Z 48" man was I in heaven. At the time we didn't have a trailer so I could only use it at his property. Meantime at home, I was stuck using the garden tractor. I tried for a while to cut come neighbors but all the lots are 1acre+ so in the spring it became impossible to keep up with the spring growth. My parents are amazing people but they definitely didn't encourage me to expand or figure out a way to bring the Exmark home. Fast forward to after college the opportunity arose that a neighbor with a 2-acre lot needed someone to cut their grass. I bought myself a trailer... problem solved I was pretty happy with the extra $75 a week. Last season I saw the opportunity to add 4 more clients with 1 acre+ lots. I sold my dads exmark that I've been using for 14 years and bought myself a new lazer Z S 60". Safety is KEY one of my salesman at my company has a glass eye because something came up and hit him when he was mowing his lawn. I won't start any piece of equipment without some type of ear protection and glasses. I would just caution any kids that are looking to get into this realize you are making a commitment to your customers. There will be times when your friends want to hang out or some other after-school function and you're going to have to decline in order to take care of your customers. Your eyes will need to be glued to the weather forecast. If you can do that you will come out of high school or even college with a better work ethic then any of your peers. OH and one last thing just because your young don't give people discounts just because you're young. Try to find out what other lawn companies are charging and charge that or more.

[@kaidenheagyfishingandoutdo4118]

You are awesome I’m trying to start a small lawn care business

[@shannonp4037]

Hope you were able to get some clients. Keep at it.

[@Fencearmor]

This video was phenomenal. Awesome to see a new perspective and it is great to see how much dedication the younger generation has. Way to go!

[@jamesscully8147]

Thanks for making this video Brian I am 15 and own a lawn and landscaping business and have a full lawn care care and hardscaping landscaping crew And wanted to say thanks for marking these kind of videos and all the information you have given me

[@CalebsPropertyMaintenance]

I knew you would like this one.

[@BettaLandscaping]

I feel you bro!!!!!! I am stuck in a neighborhood to. only with a garden trailer and john Deere zero tern and i am 14!!!! haha

[@timothydubaniewicz2203]

I'm so happy the younger kids love Landscaping and working young keep it going thanks Sure Cut Landscaping Inc

[@stantonlandscaping9252]

Good seeing young adults out hustlin! Uncommon these days! Keep hammering

[@nicholask8573]

Kids a beast 💪👊 Keep Hustling

[@billysmith5977]

“Kid” speaking here: I feel as if the parents can’t really encourage the kids to start a business the kid has to want to I started mine on my own will no one asked me I wanted to and once the bread starts coming I just keep wanting more so cutting grass and throwing snow is easy to me I don’t mind it.

[@chuckccfd9]

That’s great to hear there is still some hope in the world if this young man can do I’m proud of him because I have a kid one year younger than him keep up the good work

[@cuttzdelighted8863]

I wish I had Connor's mindset when I was 9... especially 14. Thanks to Connor's father and Brian.

[@johnfrench4357]

Great video Brian for the young community! Way to kill it young man!! Good luck to you all 👊

[@kwinchronic8953]

Good for you kid and keep it up! You should be very proud dad👍 but it's soooo nice to see a 14 year old teenager getting outside providing a labor kind of service making money. While his buddies are playing video games never going outside to cut their parents grass, shovel their snow, or having fun..your gonna make it far in life with much success big man that's for sure. Especially with the mindset and drive you have at thus age. F'n awesome.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Amen to that

[@evanharvel6000]

Man that's awesome! I have 15 accounts at 15... lol, and I work for my buddies dads landscape company. Great to see other teens getting out there and making money!

[@ryanschlosser8070]

Tell this kid to invest things hes holding. His money can work harder for him!

[@jtklawncareandsnowremoval8256]

I started at 10 I’m 18 now got my small set up got truck trailer and 48 love it my company my life my friends all ask work for me I just say solo or have my mentor help me how’s 50 plus years in businesses I wanna buy work truck so bad love my landscaping company but want have truck can go out in and truck to work with I do trees lawn care masonry and stuff and work part time as a fleet mechanic for a tree company

[@donaldfreeman239]

Reminds me of the paper route me and my younger brother worked for two years

[@modificationnation8554]

I'm 13 I have 10 customers and I've been doing it since I was 10 I have a John Deere 332 lawn tractor with a 50 inch deck and a 5/8 trailer that I pool with my lawn tractor and a push mower .

[@tlcsnowteam]

Awesome video Brian and great story on that Kid lawn biz

[@grasshoppercrews1296]

what a hustling young man , go Connor go !!

[@Epicgarbagecollector]

I’m only 19 and I still wish I had started my business sooner! Don’t wait, start now.

[@shotovermowing5922]

this is one clued on teenager. good on you sir!

[@nolanbsink7464]

I’m 13 and started at 11. I used to do 2 lawns outside of my neighborhood. I mowed their lawns for a year. I had to let them go because my dad wouldn’t be able to transport me there and back due to medical issues. I’m down to 1 lawn now... Any ideas on how to get more customers?

[@RavensHardCore]

That's awesome young man, keep on crushing it out there!!

[@aryanhernandez5336]

This is so cool! I'm 12 and I want to start my own lawn mowing service/business. Although I'm late, I have a question. How does Conor manage his business and school at the same time? This question has been in the back of my mind for a while now. Thanks!

[@aryanhernandez5336]

Thanks for the heart! But still, how does he manage both the business and school?

[@troymcnees3514]

Great job Conner keep up the work ethic

[@PollockGarage]

Is weed whip a northern thing? Cuz ive always heard it called a weed whacker or weed eater haha. Im from Indiana

[@eloso99]

Im from Chicago I call it a line trimmer

[@AaronPennington1]

Weedeater, baby

[@midwestpyro8165]

Im from Indiana and I always say weed whacker

[@andydavis1508]

Down here in Florida we call it a string trimmer ........

[@TheProCut17]

I call it a whip in FL & TN

[@andrewstjohn1204]

Great video Brian 👍. Keep up the good work Connor.

[@mattslandscaping4246]

That's awesome that kid sounds like me 20 years ago get it done boy

[@owenhill4309]

This kid is just like me when I started.I found that pricing is the most difficult thing when starting a business

[@ilovegodverymuch8791]

I am very proud of keep up the hard work

[@xdeadyoungx]

Kool kid man, go for it. But remember to enjoy being your age, your only your age once!

[@brandongarzaofficial12]

Doesn't even have a driver's license yet but already owns his own business... Great things are waiting for this youngster.

[@mariah1788]

That was my exact same starting setup

[@jacobcurtis8049]

I know this video is old but I have a question for you, I’m 14 and want to start a business but I live in a very rural area. How should I start to get costumers without transportation?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

You’ll have to figure that part out buddy! Maybe make a towable trailer out of wood or a wagon for your bike to pull it. Or pull a small trailer with a quad and load up your tractor. Where there’s a will there’s a way!

[@andrewt4357]

connor...go get it little dude!!!

[@ruggedrebel57]

Same Here! I'm 15 and been grinding since I was 9! I have a Cub Cadet Zero Turn, Poulan Pro Riding Mower, Push Mower and An Echo SRM 225 Push Mower... Started with my Grandpa's ANCIENT push mower and never got help from anyone... I had 13 Yards around my (very) small town in Indiana last year and had to start turning people down. I'm well known all over town. I normally ride my Riding Mower around town with a trailer and push mower etc.. in the back. The only problem with my company is that im horrible with money .. 😐 Debit cards are too easy to spend $1 @ a time...

[@lobazalawnandlandscape8371]

Kriptonite57 I am 15 too! I run a grandstand 52, a honda push mower, a fs94r, a km130 with countless attachments, and a pb580t. around 20 weekly mow accounts. and now I am adding aerations. I hope to see your company take off this year. defiantly subbing!

[@ruggedrebel57]

Did you do some nice penny pinching or get some help with getting the equipment? I don't Have anyone around that wants to help me... So I had started from nothing.

[@Eric-B24559]

Brian awesome videos, always enjoy seeing young lads getting into our field at an early age like I did as well. I have enjoyed lately how your editing, what software do you use?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Just iMovie

[@samiswaiss6286]

I’m 15 and have 10 regular lawn customers and now I just wanna mow

[@natureswaylawncare3346]

Cool vid. I see that mulch mate hat.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Lol represent!

[@dandennis8465]

My oldest is 11 and this may be the year I sub him out to the neighborhood. He started shoveling driveways last year, I charge him $5 for equipment (shovel) rental. His first job this season he did one driveway for $5 and wasn't impressed not making any money. I never did get my $5 but I suppose I need to invoice for it first.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Ha

[@MrJking065]

14 year old talking about "His Fleet" very cool!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yes!

[@judeanthony0721]

I'm ten and I made 250 off four snows!

[@natesmedley3711]

Brian, are you looking for employees in graduating this year. I ran my own landscaping company last summer. I live in Michigan.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I’m not sorry pal

[@michaelberger6255]

Hey just got a quick question would u recommend a spartan mower for a residential mower need something between $3000-4000 and trying to figure out what’s best to get in that price range I personally would go exmark if it was my money but I’m doing the research for another person

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Not sure sorry. A good commercial zero turn with 1k hours may be more in that range!

[@michaelberger6255]

Well how many hours do u run on those commercial mowers until u have big issues is 600-1000 hours a lot of hours or just like a good break in on them I mowed from the age of 12 to 25 but I never used a zero turn mower so all I know is exmark not anything else but I can vouch for stihl products though

[@kylefranklin5285]

Im 14 amd also just started with two ferris mowers and a toro

[@rudy52350]

Great video

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

I can see it now in a few more years conortrepnuer academy. Brian can u do a 3 year update on Conor where's he at now in his business 🤔

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yessir!