5 COSTLY Mistakes to Avoid When Running a New Landscaping Business

5 COSTLY Mistakes to Avoid When Owning a Landscaping Business
Personal 1-on-1 Phone call with Keith
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5 things to pay attention to and what they mean. When starting a landscaping business.
First 3 years.
Your going to Have to do counterintuitive things, that from the outside make you look like Your head is totally up your ass. Like calling the landscape supplier and cancelling an order and then calling back 30min. Later in a panic and re submitting the order… then calling back 30min. Later and cancelling it again…
Your going end up having a total meltdown in front of your first few employees… and you're going to lose them… because your under so much pressure that it's leaking out all over the place.. etc.. Here's a hard lesson learned… don't bring your problems to work…. Don't tolerate personal problems at work… and don't ever call employees after work hours to discuss work.. if you violate this code. You will pay through the nose.
As a leader..Everything you do in front of others… whether employees or other business owner friends… quantifies by x10. Examples… negative attitude… teaming up with a fellow contractor and showing up late.Tolerating disrespect… letting others disrespect you in front of co workers… not standing up for yourself because your in fear and neediness. In general, choosing to act like bitch… will cost you 100 fold.
Your business is a mirror image of what's going on inside your mind and emotions. In real-time… if your business is in a constan hi. .m junt state of emergency...so Too will be your life as a whole
Your relationship with your spouse is the relationship with your business. Masculine feminine reciprocals.. hence… when stuff is messed up on the home front… then stuff will be messed up in your business.
Take fear, breathe and shut it down.
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Ive learned not to get comfortable and dont go hunting when your hungry!! go hunting because you will be hungry if you dont

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This is goes with out saying if your actually hungry like light getting shut off no food ... Hunt like your life depends on on it but when u get comfortable dont forget what it feels like to starve

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Powerful.

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[@arminBiH]

I love the last part bro

[@lazaroalonso8542]

I wasted several years trying to start my business by telling others my ideas. I wasted another year trying to start it with a partner. I can relate to many of your experiences. I am going to start my business but, I will heed the advice on your videos. Keep making these videos they are extremely helpful. Thank You!

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You are one of the most inspiring people I've ever heard but haven't met. Very grounded and humble.

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks bro.

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When I woke up this morning I wasn’t planning to be Gardner but now I’m thinking about it very seriously 🤔👍

[@keith-kalfas]

Interesting right?

[@JamesBond-op3ce]

I love doing gardening since I was little but now I am unemployed and that’s why I’m considering it 👍thanks for your advice

[@krossnation9334]

Man its like someone was reading my mind and telling me everything I went through the past 4 years made me realize we all go through this

[@splittingimagehardscapes]

I’m new to it all. Going on my third year and almost ten years clean and I didn’t realize how much of me the company mirrored…crazy

[@MrMattoneill]

Man, I have been up all night thinking about having literally all of these problems right now, so helpful to know I'm not the only one!

[@keith-kalfas]

You're not alone. Haha.

[@michaelgrimes5588]

This felt like one tip rather than a handful...I mean that in a very positive way..nice vid

[@FLHerbologistLaura]

Omg you are so on point 🤦🏻‍♀️ especially with my emotions and fear driving the bus. You are fantastic! Going to listen to you all morning to get to this job. Thank you! (Ive never felt SO understood, you rock)

[@araceliquezada6660]

yo im 17 years old starting my landscaping business, ths man is as wise as Socrates.

[@ultimatelandscaping5080]

Man everything you said is like exactly what I'm going through its Crazy your so right man this video definitely hit my heart and really helped alot thank you so much !!!!!

[@nekcarByzarC]

Number 5 man... Dude I’m clawing out of a hole fighting to save my business and rebuild as best I can right now... Right on with your videos thanks and keep it up!

[@stevenmacdonald5539]

You truly are an inspiration, I love this information. I cant tell you how much of the information ive listen to of yours, taken it, written it down, then read a 1000000 times to figure out how it helps me and ive come so far over the last 3 months of listening and watching your videos. Keep doing this because youre helping a ton of people out there, its true brilliance. Your empathy towards others is awesome and I respect it so much its beyond words can express thank you!

[@keith-kalfas]

Thank you so much

[@stevenmacdonald5539]

Very welcome, I admire this stuff because its taught me a tremendous amount about "life" especially this video

[@racerx9223]

Thanks so much for doing this for people, I'm going to make some videos too eventually, I done carpentry all my life and was working towards getting licensing then helped someone starting a landscape business for a year, saw how much easier licensing was and dealing with customers less plus less unexpected problems then carpentry but you can make about the same money I think.. Either way last year was my soft run, working on clientele after work! This year is hopefully going to be a good launch!!! Also I'm not taking on any employees whatsoever this second year, maybe next year, I can count on me!

[@johnnyburkejr]

Keith I just started watching you today I'm starting my own landscaping company and thank you so much for your advice it's priceless looking forward to more

[@victorramirez7343]

Hey Johnny wonder if you ever got started with your landscaping business and if so how is it going ?

[@victorramirez7343]

How is your new landscape company doing bro ?

[@FD-zm5hc]

The movie wasn’t lockdown it was lock up , and Brutha I gotta say that you and this video made me feel a hundred times better , thank you . I just argued with the wife about my 1st year in business and it’s like she doesn’t have faith but I don’t give a shit now after watching your video. :]

[@trevortaylor3376]

Thank you for making these videos. It impacts a ton of people. Including me. I'm right at the beginning. This will be my first year. I am applying all of your advice! The relationship part is where I'm honestly stuck, and it's rough. It does reflect Into the business sometimes. BUT it's only hard, not impossible. Keepem coming brother!

[@keith-kalfas]

Thank u so much

[@gezussaves2432]

I listened to the whole video.and it hit home he said some things that I really needed to hear.thank you

[@gsboss]

these tips can pretty much roll over to any kind of management. this channel is really helping me figure some shit out. thanks man

[@joelperry8010]

Awesome video, I tend to let worry in my landscaping business burden me and this I what I needed to hear

[@SzalohLion]

What an amazing reflection/motivational speech 👌👍 Sometimes when we let out eyes sleep for a second and give attention to these negative sh@#$ts that's happening in your business, we got carried away and when you realize, you've sunk yourself in this pattern of fear and that's because you let that one time for your eyes to sleep away for one second and didn't recognize it to get back up and counter attack them as real algae do.

[@MrAshleysmallman]

These videos from you and josh have made a massive impact in my business man. I have picked up 50 regular customers this week from watching these videos and applying the advice. It's great I love it

[@keith-kalfas]

In this big world of KZbin huh? Sometimes 1 simple epiphany is all is takes...and you can run for like 2 years off one major realization.

[@MrAshleysmallman]

Keith Kalfas I'm constantly watching your videos and then pounding the pavements to get work. I have the hunger to keep chasing my dreams, when I have a bad day and doubt myself I watch your videos. They been very helpful to me both in business and in life.

[@mr.curtissmith539]

well said. on all fronts. Craziest ride I've been on. Thank you for your time. South Texas here

[@anthonywatson148]

I’m in a crazy place in business at the minute thanks for the advice , it’s a dark place sometimes but I’ll come out the other end a lot wiser

[@kaslawnandpropertyservices7692]

Great video brother. 3rd time watching deep and real information. Keep the videos coming.

[@warpig24v81]

Howdy brother this is awesome and such great advice I’m 27 looking into buying a landscaping company I work for up here in Greeley hill ca such smart words keep on keepin on

[@arminBiH]

This content turned up in my feed at the perfect time some things are meant to be 🔥

[@paulgreenleaf600]

And thanks for the video, Every time like I'm not good enough to do this because of all the suffering I go through and i think I must be doing something wrong you remind me that's normal. And honestly my problems aren't that bad they usually come from feeling I have too much work to do and I'm not fast enough... I got be fighting just to have customers so it's not that bad....

[@paulsullivan9686]

Man I love watching your videos really open my view on everything I’m on my way to starting out my own landscaping business just gotta keep on keeping on like joe dirt lol

[@lawncaredave4492]

I know this is old, but it's the most relevant video on the internets...

[@cylentstoner]

I've finally reached maturity to go out on my own this year. Among the numerous contractor tip videos, this is one of the best. You speak Real World, like, the info you gave wasn't stereotypical regurgitation of basic business practices that anyone who wants a business to begin with already knows I trust the guy with field experience as my leader over the khaki pants white polo shirt wearing 'by the books' Douche

[@tims8114]

Keith, awesome video! I’ve been in business now for 9 years and man you have know idea how much you and you videos have helped me. My business used to eat me like a monster. I took your advice and downloaded a couple of Dr Wayne Dyers books, and puts positivity in my headed while working. Anyway keep doing what your doing because you are making a difference in people’s lives. Shot out from Georgia dawg!!! Tim owner of Mid Georgia Scapes.

[@keith-kalfas]

Yea bro Wayne Dyer is amazing. Man he changed my life.

[@RutherfordNJDrywallRepair]

oh by the way Bro, I used to always be sick but not anymore because rain or shine i take 1 multivitamin 1 vitamin c and 1 all in one magnesium ,cacium and zinc three tablets daily never sick anymore and talk about the energy you get, important for us laborers Bro!

[@keith-kalfas]

For sure bro.

[@Farmaci86]

Thank you man, your videos have changed my life. I created my own landscaping company and making very good money now!!!

[@upfromthedeep6653]

Keith, this coaching puts you in the fab five! Thanks for your videos

[@edwardhessel2486]

I can't thank you enough for all your help and work you put in to these videos.. I like your character also the rants. Very funny.. please keep uploading

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Matt

[@bm-xv4bu]

Thanks man, that's some great life advice.

[@pedroguillen25]

The fear is so hard check man. We can have all the tool to get it started but the fear is always on mind. Thanks for the sharing the knowledge! Appreciate you!

[@jonathanlandry6133]

Thanks for making this video! I bought some new equipment with the promise of work to pay for it and it fell through. Now I have an $85k burden but, if I get past the fear of how to afford it, I can find the work. Thanks for the the boost!

[@glenpatrickhawke1948]

I get where you are coming from but I purposely put myself in a life and death situation and I have learnt to owed that situation and live with it and owed my situation and live everyday without fear of death and everything become the businessman that I am.

[@keith-kalfas]

Powerful

[@kernjam18]

Great video, brilliant wisdom for Landscaping and life in general!

[@AbladeabovetherestOzark]

Good stuff get to feeling better thanks for sucking it up and doing this

[@mainstreetlandscapeservice9839]

U are the stuff bro !! And everything you said is so true

[@grasscuttinginpitts]

Lol, I been running a Landscaping business for thirteen seasons and doing it for twenty three yrs off and on....either way, I hear you so well and cheers to the connection you gave me to you...

[@713skywalker]

Wow...good stuff! I had a 20-21 year old start crying and quit on me out in the field. He couldn’t handle the pressure...I was a little verbally rough on him. I have learned from that experience.

[@keith-kalfas]

All day bro.

[@alexsanchez90]

Hey Keith, I just open my window cleaning business and I watch your videos they help. Thanks

[@angelostevenson9106]

Hiws ur business doing?

[@DavidGonzalez-xf9gg]

Damn my G that’s some deep shit lol ima gardener here in San Jose California been helping my dad for the past 10 years I’m 25 and yea everything u talking about is mad true haha

[@nicoletietje2518]

You are a well of wisdom and knowledge, sir! You are a shining example of a balanced Divine Masculine🙌

[@chaseanonymous9327]

That was one of the most inspirational talks that was so true it cut to my soul. I have not taken on as much stress as you have nor am I married but everything you said is so true and it is a brutally hard truth to accept. But for some people such as myself it is the only way. Being my own boss keeps me on my toes and on point in the position I need to be in to serve others. I am one of those people who you talked about that tried the other path of messing up in life and not having it all together. There is no other way for me but the path you describe in this video. Thank you for this video. You are one of the most inspirational people I have ever come across in life period

[@keith-kalfas]

Amazing 👏

[@codyhollar4508]

You're the man for this, dude. Number one had me laughing out loud. Too true.

[@wyleyschimmelfennig1437]

I am a landscaper and arborist from kauai hawaii. I have been in business for a few years, and been doing it for 15, Kauai Elite Landscaping services LLC and I love your videos was always think of making videos about tropical landscapes In hawaii

[@thatguy3778]

Keith thanks for doing this for us I really do pay attention to what you say. I see what works for me. 💪🏽💯

[@user-qr6zh9ev8k]

I totally feel this way work can be fun and stress free but it’s all what your bringing to the table so to speak I do all my stressing right before bed then tomorrow is a new day

[@michaelb4090]

Lol you the man, I have gotten so much great info from your videos!

[@positivevibes7131]

Very true! Stress is a killer. I personally wake up at 4am and spend 30 mins in deep meditation and gratitude. I think it’s very important to be able to distress in a healthy manner allowing you to have a balance of personal and professional life. And it works!

[@keith-kalfas]

At 4am? Dang. What time do u go to bed? 8pm?

[@ThePeoplesGardener]

I’m dealing with all of this, Thankyou for the video

[@SCuttingEdgeLawnService]

I'm getting into landscape business and I'm working on two small projects right now and guess what? I'm short in material in both projects😓😓 not good but I'm learning my lesson.

[@keith-kalfas]

Sounds fun. teehee

[@splittingimagehardscapes]

Fricken described me to the T boss. Wow. Thanks for the video. I’ll be watching more

[@keith-kalfas]

You're welcome bro. You're welcome.

[@Aaron-fb1pq]

Keith’s spit on at articulating what goes on in a small business owners head 24/7

[@lollandscapedesign1945]

I stumbled across this video last night by total accident and I’ve been binging your channel since then like it was Game of Thrones or something. 😂 So, I’ve been in business on my own since April of 2019 and I only wish I would’ve found your KZbin stuff a year ago before I learned some of these things the hard, expensive way. My father owned a lawn maintenance business like yours which is one reason why I’m only in landscaping/hardscaping. I hate it and have traumatic memories from my days of child slave labor. Dude, you’re so spot on that it’s sick and you’re extremely humble which makes people feel comfortable and wanna listen to what you have to say. The moment you started talking I knew immediately that this was a guy worth listening to and everything you were preaching was totally legit. There’s a huge difference between someone who is speaking from experience and someone spewing BS when they don’t have a clue. I have a really hard time taking advice from other people because they’re usually men that talk to me like I’m stupid because I guess I’m a chick when in reality I’ve forgotten more than they’ll ever hope to know about this business. They’ll be offering up their basic and sometimes incorrect advice like they’re saving a damsel in distress so I just stare at them, let them talk, smile and say thanks. Then you have the arrogant contractor guys who have made it and forgot where they came from acting like they were born knowing everything. They’re so condescending that I can’t even hear what they’re saying because all I can think about is how bad I wanna punch them in the face. Dad tries to help me with what he can but I’ve went way beyond the scope of mowing and blowing. You really have to be careful who you listen to and sometimes it’s hard to discern which advice to take and which you need to ignore. I remain quite cynical even though I know that I have a lot to learn still but now I am totally stoked that I discovered your videos. You’re a good dude for taking the time to create this channel and share all this valuable information with the rest of us. So, thank you and please keep sharing. You’re gonna save a lot of budding entrepreneurs time and money if they will listen and apply your insight. Oh, and if you’re ever feeling froggy and wanna check out my business page on FB, I’m @LOLLANDSCAPEDESIGN and if you have any constructive criticism, I’ll sure take it.

[@keith-kalfas]

Sounds like your having a breakthrough. Haha.

[@lollandscapedesign1945]

I think so. I’m growing a spine finally.

[@darrenhannah263]

thanks bro you were sent to me by the lord what a true blessing

[@jrenterpriselawncare2944]

Great video Kieth keep up the great work take care and God Bless

[@joshmatthewson7154]

process of starting a gutter cleaning / repair business near Buffalo NY... Nervous and excited at the same time lol.. Love your videos , Keith !!!

[@orangedogservices2918]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you for what you do, you are a big inspiration to me because sometimes running this kind of business is overwhelming and I am glad I came across your channel, you really have helped me understand some more tip, tricks and personal experience to get through this bump in the road I'm dealing with. Thanks

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9n0

[@atg401]

Real council from a real teacher. Thank you 💯🧠

[@mattcalderwood_music]

Great advice! I can relate to everything you have said! Keep her lit!!

[@alexmccree2760]

Very helpful video Keith,Thankyou

[@soysaucecoupons7758]

Keith, I've watched a few of your vids and man, you are an inspiration! Keep up the good work! I'm seriously thinking about starting my own tree trimming business to supplement my inflatable business (moonwalks, bouncy houses, etc.). Considering it because the jumper biz might be pretty slow in the winter (even though winters down here in Texas are mild)...still, it will slow down, and need a second source of income. If I start out by myself (no employees or contractors), would you recommend getting a small manlift (or renting one)? Or, should I just buy a tall ladder and use a pole saw? Or, should I just avoid the taller trees and stick with trees that can be trimmed while standing on the ground or using a small ladder? So many choices, I don't know what kid of trees to start with if I go ahead with this. Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thx!

[@breaking_bear]

Phenomenal information Keith! Thank you.

[@calvinpalmer6664]

I love step number 5. Its so true I also need to get my fav 5 guys in my line of work.

[@ivancastillo661]

I really like this video ! Thanks for the advice!

[@overgrowthplanet7531]

Thanks for all the game and golden gems bro I hope you get all the blessings you deserve

[@keith-kalfas]

Thank you bro

[@bigdh6933]

Hey Keith, I really appreciate these really honest, straightforward and raw videos. That being said, with a topic this heavy, I gotta ask... you ok?

[@keith-kalfas]

Yea man. Just some family stuff. Thanks for looking out man.

[@KidKhamseen]

Came for knowledge. Stayed for wisdom. Thank you sir.

[@mandacash2819]

Thanks for being real, I wish I seen this video 3 years ago, all these things are 100% true, especially so, as single mother, being a woman, period, makes all these things even more important to maintain respect. Zip your lip, because your employees don't care about your problems, and they are not always going to get why you do the things you do.

[@thomasdesouza7595]

This is amazing 🙏 hit on all different levels

[@diamond-mr9pn]

Keith thanks so much for your video I love you bro. .

[@CadenCuts777]

Such a wonderful video so informational 😁

[@mumtan_11]

Straight gold

[@ironhorsevinnie]

Love your videos Keith.

[@JasonDunlop247]

Good stuff, as always Keith.....

[@wyattgreeson5706]

Great helpful video man

[@beingiwe7256]

Love the spiritual understanding.

[@Samowerslawncare684]

Damn I needed this at the very time I needed it shiiiiet how the heck did you know??

[@stevehansen3333]

Great movie and great advice for an owner of any company

[@Alwaysbrightandclear]

Love It!!

[@rhettgoodwin9218]

When he said “crush that motherer” I felt that like he was inside me doing it for me

[@andrewroxby4330]

Thank you for this.

[@edgardomatos6923]

your in my head , dude .. went to give 2 estimates. I have no clue how to charge to install mulch . I know you said , $110 every 3 yards , I see why . question how do you measure beds . pretty big jobs . one job , I'm guessing it will take 1 pallet & half . the other job is bigger . like 4 to 5 pallets. I'm guessing ,!! HELP !!!

[@krossnation9334]

Keep up the vids kieth but I would love to see some vids on yout tree work i know you dont make them because you don't want someone getting hurt but we need your help to tell us what to do at first when starting climbing etc I just bought my first set of climbing gear

[@greenthumbstrummer]

Keith.... first and foremost I want to wish you well and ask you if you're holding up alright during the current crisis rule facing. I've seen a bunch of your content before and a lot of it has been helpful some less LOL. I wasn't really sure what to make out of you and if you were someone worth following. I want you to know that after watching this little clip my respect for you has just skyrocketed astronomically. That was some of the most real should I've ever seen on KZbin PERIOD. For whatever it's worth you've got my full Allegiance and support from here on in. Thank you

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Dan. Hope to shake your hand one day sir.

[@greenthumbstrummer]

@@keith-kalfas anytime you want you're welcome to ride with me, considering Corona, take your own ride LOL and work on some of the dopest estates and properties a person can own. I've always felt like I was meant for so much more. I just never put myself out there to the right people. Regardless seriously wish you the absolute best in your happiness health and wealth. I wish we had more people in the world like you.

[@Abs0lut3_ZER0]

i just subscribed to you and a few of my battle buddies are thinking and planning our own landscaping business we dont know where to start what will we need to start

[@dboy3535]

Thank you for the real advice 🔥🔥🔥

[@gobricklaying106]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. My life is "one brick at a time". ✌

[@centuryslandscapingservice4769]

Hey Keith did you know Craigslist is now charging for ads $5 per ad it is crazy 😡😡😡😡

[@SW556G19X]

Century's Landscaping Services yea man that really pisses me off too!!!

[@SiD-sl3tg]

Thank you for your videos pro im a year into it with your guidance God with bless you in everything thing you do .

[@frederickgreenfield7635]

Another great vid, thanks Kieth! ......From memory the film was called “Lock-up” and I can still remember the scene you were talking about..”Malloney- 5:10”

[@keith-kalfas]

Yes haha

[@fuzzer714]

Thank you for the advise