3 Costly Mistakes to AVOID When Taking on Landscaping Jobs

[@mx6roadster]

My favorite Kalfas line of all the videos . "Oh , you were calling around looking for the best price ? , that's funny ....I was calling all my leads back looking for the person who will pay me the most " friggin spot on

[@logdon17]

Great points. As I think about this, people tend to balk at landscape prices that require heavy equipment that costs alot of overhead but at a wedding will have no problem paying a DJ a grand to click play on a computer for 5 hours.

[@adrianridley123]

Your an inspiration, inspired me to start my own buisness and get off my ass one random night at 2am, threw an ad up not expecting much and my phone rang off the hook the next day, now im working hard and making money. Loving life

[@jamesrahn8339]

The hardest part of starting on my own is not having the experience of knowing how long a job should take....still learning that part.

[@Nathan_IT]

How have you progressed since? Overall.

[@upfromthedeep6653]

Wife said I should comment and ask if you want to be my bff 😂 Your vlog is great and makes me feel better that I’m not the only guy losing credit cards, changing hitches, giving estimates, haggling with shithead customers 🤣 thanks for all the pointers too! Straight up!

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

This is so SPOT ON......Why is it so hard for these business owners to understand this. They are out there thinking they should do work for ALL. Do work that makes money.

[@Jasonteregeyo-ze3bj]

So I've been thinking alot about opening a landscaping business, I was thinking of getting a truck and trailer than get equipments. After that i started thinking of course i gotta find a client to start with and start taking pictures of my days work and than start posting pictures and videos of what ive done and now im on here learning 3 do's and don't, learning of time deficiency or how ever they say it and i believe that i could start off small till im able to expand. I mean i use to make side hustles back in the island and watching your vlog is making me understand more. Thank you, oh yeah most importantly i gotta learn about that paying taxes and insurance coverage and business license

[@RayWilliamJohansen]

I fucked up 2 jobs and am in $2,000 in debt...im fucking depressed and just overwhelmed, I thank you for making this video but i only wish I had seen this earlier. If anyone is reading this, pray for me.

[@mikepeterson4746]

The first 17 minutes are pure gold I liked every single word. A thousand thumbs up.

[@chirina5]

Qualifying your leads can also sometimes lead to upset people, which is something I don't understand. I worked for a few waterproofing companies and I've seen bad reviews where customers talk about not being appreciated because you didn't came out to give a quote or they complaint that you shouldn't be charging a fee for quotes since they are going to give you thousands if you get the job, they don't understand that if people don't get the bid they lose time and losing time means you lose money.

[@fds4007]

Period like I'm in Colorado and would love to learn how to handle Colorado customers

[@RyGuy-xq8ug]

I make the customers qualify themselves on their voicemail 🤗😂 have them leave name number location and description of work needed 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wuddafuxupify]

I just made a life lesson mistake. I underbid a job. It's the first job of it's kind for me, but I thought, it's not so bad, I'll have it done in about a day and a half. Its day 2 and I'm only half way done. Removing shrubs and trimming some trees. Finishing off with hedge trimming and shaping. I lose sleep over this at night. Wish I had watched this video sooner. 😓😓

[@oshgates1245]

Most of us tradespeople have been there. Eat it only once, well done for being brave enough to get it wrong.

[@djfunkycraig]

New subscriber here mate, this is my second video I’ve watched of yours and need to support your channel, you make a lot of sense to me and so helpful learning all of this myself, I always had an idea but you are just laying it down solid in my brain and has given me so much confidence, thank you so much!! Binge watching your channel now ❤

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

I hate calling! Sometimes you just need to go there to get a vibe on what the job actually entails. I find when I negotiate the rate over the phone I always wind up unhappy.

[@williamhull9596]

A great reminder for the start of the season. I am getting ready for this season and my spring letters just got mailed out today.

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

Lol "and there's bricks in the yard"

[@mattschmitt9924]

I'm getting way better at 1 & 3, but the prequalifying is where I am currently struggling.

[@tombranham9637]

Keith another great video. I'm having the same problem with the qualifying part also. I am interested and hopeful after more views and comments maybe some other wise individuals like us will help share some of their Call qualification conversations or questions.

[@edgardomatos6923]

i agree , stay firm on the price . great video .

[@ulissesurquidez7502]

Keith you been a great blessed I pray God continue blessing you and your family company I want to be like you when I grow up 😊

[@keith-kalfas]

I really appreciate you. 🙏

[@chrisstratton6293]

Thanks Keith, always great to hear your insights. I sometimes take on the scatter job that's outside my area 'rails', but most of the time the customer knows that they are outside my area, so when I tell them there will be an extra fee for travel they are usually alright with it.

[@tylerhern9060]

Good video! Hopefully alot of people really absorb this information. We find that if you find yourself trying to talk yourself down on the time, like your first instinct is that this area will take an hour to clean, but eeeegggh we can maybe get it done in 45minutes. DONT do that! Usually your first instinct is right. Also, Murphys law, what can go wrong will! Trust yourself and add buffer time for the unexpected. Drivetime is important to include as well! Trust yourself & know your numbers

[@dsblawnservicellcmrboyer6804]

Great video I hear you in my head as leads are coming to me through my phone

[@JacobGodar]

Amazing video man. I’m about to release a video on how to figure out your price and not base it off your market. Knowing your numbers it’s king 👑. Great video.

[@jamesmichalek2451]

"This landscape shop has everything you need." Next minute: "Im going to rocks and roots, that shop didnt have any pins."

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

Great advice! I’m going to a 500 dollar minimum next spring.

[@jlstree]

Hey Keith, great videos I really enjoy your KZbin channel. Do you have any videos? Where are you go over the qualifying questions in detail when qualifying new clients over the phone specifically when it comes to cost? Thanks Keith.

[@jakesmith7803]

Im looking to start my own business in the near future, not sure if it will be targeted towards landscaping but regardless; great advice and thankyou!

[@kierynking-lloyd4104]

Absolute truths that I am learning at the moment in my own business.

[@mx6roadster]

You are too smart to not charge for the on and off ramps . Great Video

[@mattpoulin6893]

Keith thank you for the great information! You’ve inspired me to start my own landscaping business I appreciate it

[@ClipCityDaily1]

16:30-16-45 gonna need this 💯💯💯

[@shagbaggins9004]

Calk the little miss-cut square in the top left corner where your whiteboard cuts around the fur down...lol. It won’t be noticeable for ur videos. Love ya Kieth Kalfas you’re big inspiration. I’m a huge fan

[@keith-kalfas]

Yes. Exactly. Haha. Yes I was telling my wife that I know for a fact that everyone is going to notice that little square. Haha.

[@duanemason7834]

Keith, probably 1 of the best videos I've seen in awhile. I'm going through some growing pains this year and I really needed to hear this one right about now. Thanks again and hope to see ya at GIE

[@jkocaja1]

Forrest would be upset with the look of that trailer!

[@jeanalexandre1105]

To make a long story short let's say you do Residential Lawns only. You cut lawns and trim, edging. A small lawn that is 1000 square feet $60. Perhaps $5 / hedges. Just an example

[@yardenvyofvirginia8780]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@landscaperescuewithstuartm6141]

Great stuff!!! Love the Content

[@donmanzano96]

Hi Keith,Thank you very much for posting these valuable lessons .

[@entitycause1498]

Dude you rock! You just saved me a ton. 🎉

[@keith-kalfas]

Glad I could help!

[@gavinwaterman5456]

I use a stopwatch and time per task, it works well

[@MrUsmcGrunt0311]

Great content. Keep it up sir

[@beauxbesseybesseysautowork2281]

Hey Keith just subscribed! you brought some very valid points to starting a landscape business! I'm just getting started myself. Ive created a FB page and word travels very fast indeed. Being in northern maine houses are very spread out. Hoping for a great winter to start! Keep on keepin on

[@bigskyab]

my minimum is 1000000 bucks....im waiting to do my last job.....there are 11 million millionaires in the u.s.…..I just need one of em to gimme my last job

[@jordanreynolds7297]

The big dirty

[@princemartinez7272]

Congratulations Steve!

[@michaelsblogwilkerson2135]

Awesome advice thanks bud

[@patriotenterprises9305]

You are so close to 100k subscribers! Cheers, brother.

[@keith-kalfas]

Can't wait!

[@Liftedf1506]

Awesome video man

[@widemanthomas8401]

Great advice! 💜

[@benjeffra4111]

Hey Keith, do you think this rebranding is working for your channel? I think alot of people liked the hustle and bustle of the old videos...

[@CreativeV3]

Thank you for this!

[@bm1588]

Congrats Steve

[@yardenvyofvirginia8780]

Trailer graphics look nice.

[@ismaelsosa1259]

I still cant believe you barely tried chic fil a

[@Ajkendallmindsetmentor]

"Like an elephant standing on your chest" that's how the last 3 weeks have been like.

[@thelawncaregivers6034]

Good video, dawwggg😁👍

[@yardenvyofvirginia8780]

Shirt looks good bro!

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

When you say "Im only human" , you are limiting yourself.

[@Matrixman1007]

Hey Keith thank you for replying to comments I’ve made it means so much to me, I hope one day I’m half the man you are. I’m going through some really really tough times right now would it be possible to have a one on one and I’ll pay you for your time? Thank you brother hope to hear from you

[@keith-kalfas]

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[@Robert-ij9ih]

Tight shirt dude

[@curbappeal3397]

😂

[@10thingscrypto.akarenincor14]

how much should i charge to do sod ?

[@paulgreenleaf600]

Hey Keith make a video about that 20k job you were stuck on for a month. -Paul Greenleaf (I made Toe Rogan for a quick joke and now google wont let me change my name back, dont ever change your name on youtube for a laugh you will get stuck.)

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

you got your name back man

[@SkyHoustonCrypto]

The 🎽!

[@breaking_bear]

I'd buy from rocks and roots even if it doesn't save me money, if it's locally owned. Charge the local economic battery, supporting my local community with my wallet.

[@ronaldmarsiglio9497]

What do you mean by rails

[@keith-kalfas]

Boundaries

[@justinskeans3342]

Well it's been 4 years Steve hope it's still congrats 😏

[@nothankswhatnothing8570]

Stick to your guns Keith

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

FIX THEM PAVERS CALL ME

[@willieslawncareservice.8436]

HI l need to make 50% profit Or more. 💰💲💰💲

[@BB-rs2ib]

30 percent of $1000 is $300 not $333 lol

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

LMAO