Here's why I make the HARD decision to FIRE some customers for the new year 4K

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

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[@gayleendream5073]

I always pay my lawn people the day of. They came one day when I was out and when I got home my lawn was cut. I road around in the neighborhood until I found them and gave them their money. A service was rendered and I want to make sure I paid. Good lawn service is really hard to come by.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I agree!

[@efhawkins19]

Employees or homeowners, working with people is stressful. You've got the right mindset, and making sensible solutions. "Know when to hold em, know when to walk away." Peace and blessings to you.

[@SuperPlastered]

Thank you for helping me make that step. I just gave a month warning to a customer who was just too demanding, wanting everything for free and saying others are cheaper. Well, she can go find the cheaper guy. Last I was out she didn’t even come out of the house. It was fantastic!!! Oh, and she had already paid for the month so no issues there. Keep up the hard work!!

[@allborosnyc4544]

I'm in a suburb about 40 minutes north of Manhattan, NYC. I have about .33 of an acre and landscapers wanted to put me on a $260-$275 monthly service plan but I found one that was willing to charge me on a Per-Cut basis for $45/cut. It includes cutting, trimming and blowing. They show up with 3-4 guys and are done in less than 15 minutes. I pay him as soon as he's done on the spot. During the summer months if it doesn't rain the grass won't need cutting and sometimes cutting it during those times will cause the grass to burn. Im also good to them because every year i give them mulch work, river rock work, fall cleanup, spring cleanup.

[@Thechampion124]

The customers don’t fire him he fires the customers 😭😭😭

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

As a business owner you need to know when it's best for both parties to sever ties

[@mildredmorine745]

Great job, perfectly done looks amazing. You wouldn’t have any problem getting customers because you do a perfect job you are a professional, it’s perfect in every way. They would have to be pleased because you do such a good job.

[@its_hammer_time3694]

Great video, great information, nice calming explanation of the processes. 👌 cheers again from Ottawa, Ontario eh ✌🏻🇨🇦

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks 👍

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I started doing full time lawn care after doing it for years in the side, and i have to agree with you some customers i got to run down when in it come to payment. Some also don't understand i have to charge more for biweekly mowing because grass is thicker, also totally agree with the dog poop thing, nothing drives me more crazy especially after you've already brought the issue up to the customer 😊

[@henrybeadlejr4640]

Agree, I try not to accept clients with pets. Almost 0% pick up all the dog crap.. I have only maybe 5 clients with pets because they are a good clients neighbor or they got a dog after I began service. But seriously no one gets all the dog crap off the lawn

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Your trailer is beautiful!! It speaks volumes of your awesome work.GOD BLESS YOU🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thank you! You too!

[@jamessanders7408]

Very professional Thank you for your service Sir

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

My pleasure

[@robertwilliams7842]

Blades of grass have saved Me tons headaces listening to him.

[@mowingtrimmingedging214]

I took a L-O-N-G break from watching lawn channels on KZbin and today your video popped up. I’m glad you are still plugging them out and enjoying life. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🤜🤛😎

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Awesome! Thank you! Wishing you and yours the same!

[@WagyuYeti]

You need to actually cancel the radio. I do it every year and get a letter in the mail within a week asking me to come back for 24.99 for 12 months. Done that for 3 years now.

[@IAMDC322]

Walk away power 🔥

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

You got to have it in order to be a better business owner

[@lisaaustin3625]

You r speaking facts. I’ve learned to deal with customers who care about their lawns. I use to cut any and every yard that needed to to be cut. No more. Very selective about choosing my customers. I do help those who need help though.

[@mmafan8861]

Thats right, however its really impressive to see a black person doing hard work due to the fact that they always live off the government and usually blame others

[@greggreg5217]

Only reason I go cut some else's lawn is to get paid period. When that becomes a problem ....They're gone!

[@josephcollins3447]

Following from New Zealand. Yep, dropped a couple of annoying customers last week, gained couple better ones on the same week 😊

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for your support!

[@greenmagiclandscapellc1197]

Great video and it's appreciated. We weed through our clients every year and do a evaluation of whether they or worth keeping or not, and every year a few of them get fired..🤷🏿‍♂️ If there is not satisfaction on both ends then why even bother. Have a great Sunday, stay safe, and stay blessed!!!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💚💚💚

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I agree, thanks for your support!

[@Nintendo853]

You like that trimmer string over echo black diamond? Thats been my go to for years now. And needed the advice. My bank account is happy, but im always worried bout adding more or doing more. "If i dont cut at least 15 yards a day im slacking" Im slowly learning you gotta have balance. This video just really hit home. Thanks!

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

Factz

[@omarmontoya8885]

You think that light gonna stop a crazy driver

[@brianstout]

Thank you for your service!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Much appreciated

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

Thanks for the Content!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

All my regulars complain bout how fast the grass go dormant and I try to explain... fertilizer and seeding will replenish the lawn and the green will last a lil longer.

[@freeportlawncare5997]

Simple is best… as we get older. Great video.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I agree, peace of mind is necessary

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

Definitely not goin for the shortcuts this year .... Appreciate your honesty!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Good video Johnny 👍We charge the same monthly fee all year to our long term customers. We have learned that we need to hold some customers hands a bit more than others when it comes to paying us year around. Some of these clients like to cancel services in the fall because grass has slowed down and it's cool enough to mow there own grass 🤦 then they wanna call you in the spring again as soon as the winter weeds and leaves have taken over than lawn. They expect us to charge that same monthly rate that we charged them before 🤷 we charge these customers a cancelation fee because of this reason but some seem to not get it 🤔? Any way🤷 Merry Christmas and Happy new year

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I clearly understand and been there, Happy holidays and thanks for the card guys!

[@alberttanian4030]

Thanks again Johnny… and Happy Holidays to you and your family 🤙🏾🤙🏾💯

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Same to you!

[@andreashaynes3346]

Great video Johnny and lovely crisp finish to your client’s property. Many thanks for sharing with us. Have a wonderful blessed Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks, you too!

[@nickcostantino797]

There needs to be an app for all the bad customers.

[@glorious.warrior]

You doing yo thang man! Much respect

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thank you!

[@chrisogletree883]

Merry Christmas!!! 🎄 and Happy New Year!!! 🎉

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Same to you, Thanks!

[@CityScapesLawnCare]

Yep I do the same with Sirius, back In the day did the same with AOL lol

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

😂😂😂

[@ralfie8801]

I never could come to an agreement with Sirius/XM for the radio in my truck and my wife’s car. They constantly called, bothering me at work mostly. Then when they offered a price I couldn’t refuse for both vehicles, they would not send me a bill so I could pay by check, they said they would only accept CC payment, so I refused. They continued to call, I’d refer them to their previous deal and tell them to send me a bill. They’d refuse. This went round and round for a while, then they finally gave up. I still get an occasional letter from them saying they want me back, but they won’t accept my payment method. I’m convinced it’s because they can’t raise my rate and charge my card without me knowing about it until after the fact, and that is precisely why I require an itemized bill and then I’ll send their check to them.

[@guibsonvaz7001]

How many houses do you complete per day?

[@RedRockMaintenance]

I'd love to charge a monthly fee like that but we only do work from April to November. I really don't want to do snow, don't think its worth it for me. but would like to find some winter work i can offer

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I understand

[@curtisredden2498]

Merry dry Christmas and a happy new year

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Happy holidays!

[@AlejandroHernandez-ei6wr]

Everything you said sir is right ✅️. What can the glows you used I buy my in home depot but is piece 💩 thank for you advice

[@tillmanz92]

Quick question do you prefer a mulch bag kit or deck plug?

[@rycn7355]

Straight facts

[@theringer13]

Always enjoy these type of videos 👍

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

More to come!

[@jp4raiders38]

What head phones do you use to mow in and listen to music?

[@TheFacelessjoke]

Hey Johnny, just wishing you and your family A very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Your friend, BlueBucket LawnCare.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Same to you, Thanks for all your support!

[@walterj8150]

Hey Johnny 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾. Great information as always. I did notice one thing from this video, not a sight of leaves. Did the customer have another company pick them up? Until your video Travel Safe & 💨.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Nope, it isn’t leave time in this area, probably around mid January

[@MCCN717]

Hello Mr. Johnny have Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our family at MCCN OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE ETC LLC

[@Kevin-wj8fq]

Did you forget to trim around the foundation of the house in the back and sides of the yard and also the area you couldn't squeeze your mower through where the propane tank was at?

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Definitely, but didn't film because of video time

[@harryerhart5978]

That happened to me 23 years ago a total loss the guy that murdered my equipment ran the cone over 😮😮😮

[@alfredpannell7812]

Great video

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

❤❤❤❤❤Yes Less Stress

[@harryerhart5978]

If you take next week off Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife and family 🙏🙏

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thank you! You too!

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

😅😅😅😂😂😂😂 I'm from Baltimore dummy😂😂😂sike Mr. Johnny ... FYI Dummy is a sign of endearment 😂🎉😅🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@terrencedaniels9887]

Hello I enjoy watching your video. I was wondering what kind of camera do you use?I would like to know if it is possible

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I use a Go pro 12 Black, thanks for your support

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

Sometimes you have to make the decision!!!!!!!!!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Yup 👍🏾 got to do what works for your business

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

Sir 🎉Seasons Greetings 🎉 Thanks Again...i made a few lucrative investments then wished i didn't because my son started having second thoughts bout Lawncare .... Then you started rocking Solo .... Then i quit bout a dozen or so times... Then you hooked your truck up...now i everytime i wanna quit either i get more equipment or tools ... sometimes more clients. Just watched this and got on Amazon looking equipment 😅😊😅😊😅2024 is LLC Season....Thanks😅🎉

[@amosmoore1294]

Great video...

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thank you!

[@theringer13]

Question about your Darwin grip. I bought one recently and like how I benefit from posture when trimming with it. But do you find it makes your equipment heavier or bulky ? Just looking for feedback . Thanks in advance

[@jamesb3654]

Hey just reading comments. I have the grips on my trimmers and they are a little bulky at first and slightly heavier but after using them for a while it’s something I couldn’t go without. The posture you mentioned helps me tremendously and being postured correctly dosen’t bother me that it’s slightly heavier. I never find myself hitting the darwinds grip on obstacles. Only downfall I can see is it makes the trimmer too heavy when you set it down on the ground at times.

[@stephenbrooks4967]

Does the Ballard trimmer line hold up well for you. I ordered some .95 blue twist and it doesn’t seem to hold up very well while using it for edging. I’ve used echo black diamond in the past and that seems much better. What’s your opinion?

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Ballard blue python .95 is my favorite and I use it exclusively because it works the best for me

[@chaspruitt2610]

Good business advice. 👍🏼 Enjoyed the video. ♦️MERRY CHRISTMAS!!♦️

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Wishing you and yours the same, thanks!

[@chaspruitt2610]

@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Thank you... 👍🏼✝️

[@smiggydmv]

ya but as professional buisness owners we should understand that the customer may not know how take care of a lawn properly.. if its not long and needs to be skipped that is based on your professional opinion.. im not saying this is you but ive worked for money hungry companies that say cutt it no matter what we need to charge them.. i feel as though it makes you look more trustworthy as well… especially at the end of a season

[@freeportlawncare5997]

What’s up!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Hope that all is well...

[@dg5476]

Will Johnny take Christmas week off or only Christmas Day?

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

🤣🤣🤣I have a pine straw installation in the morning and I’m taking off until Jan 5th

[@dg5476]

@@Bladesofgrasslawncare so what if a customer wants their lawn mowed on Tuesday ?

[@MrHeavenlys]

Quality over quantity will get you where you want to be

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Well said!

[@slapjack2000]

👍👍✌

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

😂😅 3-7% are issue costumes

[@FlaGreenway]

I just subscribed!! Can I pm you. I have a couple of questions. I'm just starting out

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

As you can imagine I get tons of text, email, call, etc. please take the time to go through my 1.5K video library that will answer any questions imaginable on starting your business