LESS Customers & Way MORE Money ► Changing Up Our Business Model?

[@samelliott9916]

I watched to the end also I pretty late in the game. Just want to say thx for all the knowledge.

[@yardenvyofvirginia8780]

You were talking about the ideal business model. You are such an impactful pioneer in this realm. Simply offering WEEKLY service only, is such a game changer. I’m sure that whatever game plan you arrive at will be successful as you tend to think things through very well in order to eliminate the headaches and maximize profits. PS, that’s a huge yard!! My wheelhouse right now is 1/5-1/4 lots with no ditches or sidewalks @ $25-$30 weekly. Takes me 19-25 minutes per yard as a solo operator. I average $50-$60/ hour consistently this way, in my 2nd year. Last year was a nightmare. That was before I started watching your channel. Thanks for all of your helpful content and inspiration.

[@yardenvyofvirginia8780]

Watched all the way to the end!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey man that’s awesome! And thank you for the encouragement too!

[@chrisheynen9865]

Watch always to the end...always. Your content is funny, insightful, extremely helpful, brilliant, inspirational, informative and DEFINITELY NOT boring. Thank you #Brian'slawnmaintenance 🙂

[@danielhyman361]

Watched to the end Sunday God's day Saturday family time 1 day for catch up 4 days 👍 Good video

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Man from the neighborhoods I’ve seen you cut..you could charge more and cut less yard easily. That’s how I modeled my business. I started this year and I don’t take a yard for less than $40, no matter how small it is. If they don’t want to pay that then I don’t want to mow it. And I also do my commercials on Monday.

[@ryerob741]

yeah monday commercial cuts.........everybody does it when faced with 4 days of residential mowing the rest of the week.....but work for upscale properties or commercial all week and see the profit margins increase......

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Ryan Rogers nah, I don’t like having a lot of commercials.

[@MicTheGuitarMan]

watched to the end 👍 I've only been mowing for 5 years. My uncle had about 40 customers and he was "aging out" of the business so he asked if I wanted to take over... and I did. I really enjoy running my own business and the challenge of growing it. Yours an Keith's YT channels are very helpful. Thanks

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks man that’s awesome

[@lukelehmann7141]

Hey at 5:35, we mow our commercial property's on Thursday or Friday because they said that they want it to look good on the weekend.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Very cool man. Everybody is different!

[@lukelehmann7141]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance Very.

[@Iron_Edgellc]

Watched to the end. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I just started mowing this year and all these videos with advice on marketing, strategy, mistakes, equipment, have all been really helpful. I feel i'm moving along pretty quick since I don't have to learn only from my own mistakes all the time but get free advice from others in the field.

[@Mperkins1030]

I watched all the way to the end. Always do, I don’t want to miss any valuable information.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

🤘👊

[@Whiteboy37372]

I watch every video all the way to the end. I love watching and learning.

[@andrewfisher6750]

I watched it all, nice to know that other people are having similar thoughts about their businesses!

[@chrisjohnson1760]

To the end bubba! Always appreciate what y’all are doing!

[@westcarylawncarellc3337]

Brian, I'm in my first year of business and appreciate your thoughts in this video. I'm in the process of growing the business and diversifying my services. Mowing and lawn maintenance is still primary. Thanks for everything you share.

[@jaredkruse8679]

I watched it all the way to the end. I just rotated all my customers on Tuesday for commercial. Thanks Brian!

[@j-martv87]

Well just like always I watched till the end! This is only my first year in business and I have already been implementing this into my structure. It has helped push some of the cheaper clients away, Ive been taking on bigger more profitable jobs and ive deff been happy with the choice, not running nonstop to pick up every nickel and dime job. work smarter not harder has also been my motto!

[@BradWhitleySrACE]

I watched to the end Brian. I am 53 and I'm going to start a past control business next spring. I bought the profit first audiobook on your recommendation. Thanks for what you do. You never know who's watching and who you influence. 😎👍

[@BILLYBOB923]

That's a great book - highly recommend The Pumpkin Plan as well

[@MrJRod891]

Months later and I am still watching this. And, I did watch it til the end.

[@benjaminblacker9064]

I definitely watch to the end, the insite is very good thank you.

[@tyhend88]

I watched the whole thing!! I work 7-3:30 at an office job and can't wait to get out in the evenings to mow. I have 13 yards right now. You inspire me to try hard to take it full time next year. Keep the videos coming!!

[@joshlaningham1572]

I'm starting in 2020 I have zero clients I too have a full-time job. How many yards realistically can you do in a week?

[@dariogaspar6453]

Watched all the way to the end Brian. Always enjoy your videos with all the great tips throughout! Thanks a bunch

[@btbinnovationsllc6815]

Watched to the end. More great advice and insights.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

👊

[@lavalleeturfcare7523]

I have my guys mow Tues-Thurs so it's good for the weekend. My business is mainly fert, but added mowing last season and have found it to be my bread and butter. I made the mistake of being the lowball guy just to get the clients when I started 4 years ago. As Keith Kalfas always says, gotta keep expanding the top and dissolving the bottom. Kicking myself in the ass now as I slowly raise prices every year of my old clients. I did do a major pruning this past winter of late payers, out of the way jobs, shitty yards, etc per your advice. Has helped a lot. 👍👍

[@keith-kalfas]

Awesome

[@murphyslawnlandscape]

3 day mowing schedule from the start for me and my business. It allows to me get all my lawns done within 5 days if needed due to rain but most importantly it gives me flexibility.

[@dr.crentist3155]

Murphy's Lawn & Landscape That's my goal for next year. We cut about 105 accounts a week. Like to get it down to 65?

[@mattsargent2737]

Hey Brian, Great topic. I just went through this transition this past season. I trimmed my route by eliminating biweekly mows, over-demanding customers, and slow payers. I effectively shed one third of my customers and my gross income was up by 40% compared to 2108, bottom line up also. I also watched till the end.

[@noahshaw3098]

I watched to the end! Ive stared my own lawn care business recently and i love watching your videos!

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

@Brian, appreciate the shoutout to the guys/gals in blue. I’m 23+ retired from it myself. I’ve owned 2 different mowing companies in the past but had to sell due to health reasons from “on duty” injuries. I’ve watched you for quite a while, love yours and Spencer’s channels and you have got me ready and raring to go this fall to start another company. I miss it terribly, and hopefully they’ve got me fixed enough to tackle it again. I’m looking forward to hitting it head on this fall. Been gathering new equipment this summer for my new start. I’ve emailed Mr. Wright about his line but still haven’t heard from him. I’m interested in his stand ons. I don’t think anyone around my area carries him yet. I’m in South Central KY. So I’m looking forward to that too. But I hope to get a chance to chat with you at the GIE in Oct. I’ll be there. Already got the room and tickets. Stay safe brother, thanks for all the informative videos. God bless!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey man that’s awesome. Check your local dealer for whatever brands they use and I’d probably support that. Dealer support is everything! Well be at GIE, hoping to do an Exmark booth take over Thursday am! Hope to see you there or just in general at the GIE!!

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

That’s what I run now is the exmark. I love it. But I’d really love to try the Wright. Soon enough I guess. Lol. Appreciate it brother. Stay safe.

[@lawncaremonster1024]

Hey what's up Brian! I usually listen to a lot of your videos because you have really good thoughts and you have really good ideas on how you charge your. O did listen to the end lol. I can't really watch all of it cause I am at work . But I listened to your channel like a playlist. Your $15/1000 square foot works for me on mowing or any other equipment that I use. Thanks for the tips bro. God bless 👊

[@TheSouthernReelMower]

I agree, a lot of time goes into editing videos! Great topic today. It’s always good to step back and evaluate! Watched til the end!

[@vanbibberlawncarellc5008]

Watched all the way to the end. Thank you for another great video, they have been a big help in my business.

[@Jentyoerther09]

watched to the end. I have actually used part of your model mowing 3-4 days a week leaving a day for office or landscaping. I fully intend on dropping multiple clients next year to push for a better route density.

[@ryanhunter8034]

I get it man. Your living my dream right now. We just like to talk to much, eventually you run out of people and have to resort to a camera. Super great environment and community with everything. Great stuff you got my time everyday and not many people do!

[@hairstonpropertymanagement2937]

I ALWAYS watch til the end!😁😁Still growing my business. I don't have nearly the business, yet, that you have but I like the maintenance side of the business as well. To me, it's peaceful and relaxing not having to be cooped up in a concrete building allllll day! I've just started dabbling into mulch. Looking forward to doing more! Don't know too much about pruning, but I'm willing to learn more. I want to utilize a 1 ton dump truck for cleanups and material delivery! The old saying LESS IS MORE!!!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

🔥

[@kyleslawnmaintenance7984]

I watched till the end and thumbs up. Your videos are great.

[@yardsmartlawncare839]

Watched to the end. Keep up the good work

[@brotherslawncare4041]

Thanks for information, we’re still cutting our teeth on well everything. It’s our third year and struggling. Seeing good, helpful information now and trying to line it up for next season.

[@johntyson]

I watched to the end 👍🏼 I’m on my 2nd year of running my one man show lawn business. I live in a small town and only 5 of my customers have less than an acre. I do those 5 houses on Monday and then Tuesday-Thursday I do 4 properties a day. Each of those are between 1-3 acres. Mow, edge, weed whack, and blow. No landscaping and no flower beds. I’m booked up and don’t take on new customers. Next year I’m going to drop enough big properties to scale back to 3 big properties a day. It’s crazy hot here.

[@bobthor6561]

Johntyson respect. I’m doing about the same thing and know the pain when it’s steaming outside

[@danielbutler4925]

I'm on my own as well but I'm only about 5 months into it. I'm taking whatever I can get. The heat is awful on some days. A one hour hedge job takes three hours when it's 98 outside with no shade and high humidity.

[@christophersinni8564]

You do have great videos that are very informative and you're not always complaining about all kinds of stuff you stick to the topic which is cutting grass which is nice it's not fun listening to all kinds of like crazy drama but some of the dramas all right

[@robinsonqualitycutz8828]

I always watch you videos all the way through . I learn a lot from your videos

[@jesseo5085]

I don't know anymore but maintenance definitely has advantages. I would not let that go until you absolutely have to. I did commercial properties on Mondays also. I had 5 to 5.5 days of mowing. I wish I had done more of a structure like 3 or 4 days mowing and do landscaping other days but I had clients I enjoyed and did not want to let go of also. What I ended up doing is had two guys mow 5 days a week and I mowed 3 days with them. I did other things the other days by myself. Main thing is figure out where you want to be and focus on that. It is good to pick a d choose what you enjoy doing and make more money at and say NO to everything else. What you focus on expands! Keep up the great work!

[@larrysiers9369]

watched to the end....i think the model depends on what you want and where you are . I mow m-th use friday for make ups , marketing.....pressure washing.....granted im still growing my business, so im taking just about anything .....but starting to focus on 1/2 to 3/4 acre lawns.....most are country lawns....very little mulching ......i like mowing and trimming....staying solo....thats way i like it....

[@brookspatriciaoutdoors81]

I watched it all Brian and thanks for all the advice. First year part time and you have helped me a lot.

[@elviabarrera5124]

Watched all the way to the end! You've inspired our business so much! I'm still in our first year growth pains but slowly moving in the right direction! God bless you and your family!

[@jcwelder7960]

Good video brother watched all the way to the end..found you on You tube today and subscribed. Greetings from 🌵Mesa AZ

[@Fencearmor]

Really enjoyed this video, Brian. Looking forward to seeing the next steps for you!

[@SimonDowning-cb6ge]

Watched All the way to the end. Love your videos!!💙

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

You're the best!

[@dannyhorton1128]

You done a very good job on your video. watch All

[@harperslandscaping5986]

My guy Brian killin it!

[@krisreitz9913]

I watched all the way til the end. I’ve scaled back the last 2 years on mowing. Now I mow 1 day a week and landscape 4 days a week. I’m about to stop mowing all together , but I love that one day of mowing solitude. Landscaping so much more money and satisfaction. I had the same problem- who to cut off and who to keep ....best way to do that, what’s easiest and what makes most $. Almost all my customers are upper middle class / upper class- also, almost all of them understood once I explained my situation. I did have a deal in place with a mow guy I knew who does great work. We agreed upon a commission and I gave him 3/4 of my mow clients. Great decision - also, if there are any probs with mowing, I only have one person to talk to

[@JacobGodar]

Man great video. The business model is always changing. We love landscaping because we can drive so much revenue. We just keep growing mowing. Now we have 4 days a week with 2 mow crews But the landscaping is where we kill it. 3 teams out building planting and everything else. Spray is also another super lucrative end of the business. I agree 100% with what you said. Editing videos and trying to do everything else gets crazy. I watched all the way to the end.

[@mikelowe1080]

Until the End Brother!!..Always some Great insite.. thanks!!

[@garrettwatkins9001]

Brian I really appreciate your videos brother

[@billmcculley780]

Watched all the way to the end. Really enjoy your videos.

[@jeffreyheath4976]

Watched to the end. Great stuff as always

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Much appreciated!

[@Epicgarbagecollector]

I watched until the end. Another great video Brian👍🏼

[@3gamersrus996]

Great video. Watched till the end

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

I too will be dropping my biweekly lawns next year. Biweekly lawns are the one who always want you to do more than what they paid for. They gone!

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

I charge double for biweekly

[@kennethalynn]

@@Grassology-vs1hn I don't charge less than $99 per month whether they want me to mow every week or once.

[@MrTomb1976]

watched to the end, im not really in the lawn maintenance business yet, but thinking about it as i enjoy mowing and my currant business (DJ / Photographer, and mainly wedding work) always keeps be busy over the weekends, but considering mowing 1-2 days a wk. Enjoy watching all of you out there doing it full time for now though

[@benjaminmorgan75]

I always watch to the end brain. I started mowing fulltime with my dad a few months ago and you've giving me great ideas on how to grow our business over the next few years, till he retires and I take over. Maybe even hire a few employees when I'm ready. Keep up the great work buddy. I always look forward to new videos.

[@jonathanscott1564]

I always watch to the end. Thanks for the quality content!

[@benjaminblacker9064]

I was going to ask the same question about low hanging branches thanks for that.

[@pjmlawncare42]

Love you're videos Brian, an always watch them till the end, Best of luck with what you're trying to achieve, This is my first season and loving it so far

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey thanks Paul. Best of luck to you too

[@justinwooten1370]

I watched all the way to the end, super awesome stuff. Keep it up!

[@greenscapelawncare354]

watched to the end !! love the content buddy !

[@seibenlodge8375]

I watch all your vids to the end. Keep the videos coming man! This is some really good stuff

[@andrewp.619]

Don’t worry, bro! I watched all the way, to the end. Keep killing it, Bryan!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

👊💪

[@tankslawnmaintenance5230]

3 year old video and I watched the whole thing bro! Good insight right there. I just finished up my 1st season in business, and I'm just part time at the moment. My thoughts were when I go full time ( hopefully in the next year or so), are to be a solo operator for a year or 2. I'm thinking about mowing Monday- Thursday, and then leaving Friday for landscaping (trees, bushes, mulch/pinestraw/rock), with Saturday and Sunday to use as make-up days for rain outs. Then when I grow big enough, maybe have a crew for landscaping, and a crew for maintenance. Most of my clientele and random customers tell me that I really have a nack for landscaping. I'm in hurry due to being impatient, but at the same time, embracing the process. Whenever I do breakaway from corporate America, I never see myself going back. I thoroughly enjoy being an entrepreneur and doing green industry work. I really appreciate your videos bud.

[@ricepadi29]

Watched to the end. We need an update on Brandon and his landscaping business. We too are starting to plan the switch to more landscaping and less mowing.

[@daveallen4194]

Great vid, to the end!

[@outservewindowcleaninggras511]

Another good video, watched to the end from the UK

[@1967446]

watched till the end, we landscape Monday to Wednesday then mow Thursday and have half day mowing on Friday to extend our weekend

[@travisfarnsworth3751]

I watched till the end! Love the videos! On my second season of my Lawncare business out in buffalo, I have a full time job so I just cut in the evenings and do mulching/landscaping jobs on the weekends.

[@marcyounker6379]

Free time... great thought need to have time to enjoy yourself and make working hard worthwhile.

[@abetterlife44]

Good tips......Watch all the way to the end

[@toddbehrends1373]

This is something that I have been thinking of. I also manage my parents rental properties plus the house they live in, they are both in their 80's. My 'big' days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. I know that I need at least one day a week to prune and do minor cleanups of my customers properties, plus have time to do what I call yard cleanups, getting the saplings out of fence rows, weeding and such. Like you this is a learning experience. Thanks for the videos they are helpful.

[@donaldlewis9734]

Great Video. Thanks

[@tLade08]

I watched 99% of your video's to the end!.... And Brian, I must say that all the content you've provided this community with, is priceless. I've integrated a majority of your business plans and strategies into my company when I started it a few months ago...and everything is looking very promising! On behalf of this community, i want to say thank you for all the knowledge and motivation you've provided us with!! Every video you produce, whether it's everyday or once a week, provides me with an extra boost of energy!..similar to a 5hr energy shot.lol. But really, i just want to say thank you...thank you..and GOSH Dangit, thank you!!! :D

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Haha thanks buddy! That means a lot!

[@johnhunter273]

I mow my commercials on Sunday or Monday, full time fire job dictates schedule. After 5pm on Mondays. Neighbor church uses upper parking lot on Sunday, so after noon usually. I asked managers what they prefer and they were ok with beginning of the week. Looks good all week long!

[@apollojent.8864]

Watched all the way to end! I love the knowledge you give

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Apollo!

[@chrisenglish4555]

I watched till the end. Thanks for the great content. Keep it up bro.

[@allencarey7336]

All the way to the end, and yes your videos are helping sir!

[@danielbarber5589]

Watched til the end! Great stuff man currently working a factory job looking to start my own gig in lawn care this upcoming spring and your channel has been a tremendous blessing to me as a go-to for info and inspiration! Thanks Brian!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey thanks pal

[@jo6520]

Great video, the advantages of a stand on are if theres trash on the property it's easier to get off a pick it up.

[@STSlawncare]

Watched till the end. As always great video. Really like to see what you are thinking. You always make me think about my business on ways to improve and make more money

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey you guys inspire me too, that’s why I read every comment and learn too

[@jacobklonowski7655]

I watched to the end thankful for all u do Brian thanks a ton man

[@alphainteractions3408]

Bro you are an inspiration to my channel. Keep Grinding

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey thanks buddy

[@alphainteractions3408]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance well done bro keep grinding

[@yardmasterswealtheducation8424]

I use KZbin for my daily continuing education regime. I learn more if I comment as I watch, and it lets others benefit. When I make "suggestions" I am often times "thinking it out" so to say. Never intended to say others should do this, or that. Just trying to share as I learn... ----- So, first stop at 1:33 - I had to say you are absolutely right. If I intend to watch your video, I consider the Like button a cover charge that the Channel deserves simply for putting it up. If I gain any benefit at all, I feel like I owe the Channel a Subscribe, too. I delight to do so, and believe I benefit more from the material because of it! So, back to the video...

[@RavensHardCore]

I watched to the end Brian! Love your videos, they are super helpful!! 😀

[@713skywalker]

That’s how we roll...a nice amount of high end residential clients and a handful of commercial properties😎

[@Srtcuz]

Who has been wacked in the head by a low hanging branch that u didn’t see at first?

[@topnotchlandscaping7043]

Amen. From throwing glasses, hats, air pods off the head and numerous cuts to the head from the sneaky ones. I’m with Brian on the mowing around now unless they or I limb up.

[@jesseo5085]

I had a guy once get a concussion that way. Not good

[@kgj1119]

Always watch til the end. Don’t want to miss the knowledge

[@kevinsteber9299]

Watched all the way to the end. Can't wait to get my business off the ground!

[@topnotchlandscaping7043]

I am in the same boat. I am in Va, and over the years I’ve learned what makes money and not. Like you said mowing is predictable income but in order to make real money you have to dabble which I have procrastinated for too long now. 2020 I plan to keep my commercial mowing accounts and do landscaping, excavation, and hardscaping. They go hand in hand. I will say mowing grass is a great way to start and am blessed for my customers who I have had for 10+years. Thoughts?

[@billd5211]

Watched to the end! I’d suggest maybe raising prices a few bucks and keep the Thursday route. I bet some will disappear. Less work more money. I’m still growing so I take what I get but 80% of all my work (mowing and mulch) is within 2 miles from home. Love it. I want to do the same in a few years.

[@TtsValkyrie]

Watched till the end, great video!

[@matthewbyrley6688]

Hardest part for me is dealing with weekly/biweekly customers. I’m 16 doing about 30 lawns all around and most are biweekly but it can be a pain to deal with! Taking your advice from a video you did on this topic and only going to offer weekly cuts to new clients. Goal is to get my first commercial piece of equipment, a stand on, and get a trailer and be rocking next year!🤙🏼

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Sweet! You can do it buddy

[@relaxed_str8891]

Thats great brother. Keep at it, it pays off big time!

[@HarperLawnCareKC]

Watched until the end. Really appreciate the videos. Just start a lawn care business this year in the Kansas City area. Your tips/tricks and advice help a lot!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That’s awesome man. Glad to hear!

[@FreshCutsLawnMaintenance]

Definitely watched to the end, always informative

[@tombranham9637]

Watched all the way to the end! Went to Weingartz yesterday to pick up a couple carburetors for some equipment.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Sweet!

[@kencofishing6404]

Finished it, man some days I feel like you are talking directly to me. I included landscaping as well in my first year and it has been good. Mowing is a predictable steady income and landscaping is the gravy on my potatoes.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Heck yeah 💪