I Quit This $13,000 Account & Here's Why:

[@dontgetoffended9524]

This video just shows he has a ego like the video he stopped mowing a person's yard because they put things in there

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Please timestamp the point that showed my ego rather than the business/personal reasons I dropped it and I would be happy to discuss further. The example you mentioned (dropping someone because they added a trampoline, new gate, and patio furniture that physically prevented me from getting my mower in the back yard) was a business reason, as I explained in the associated video.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

For anyone who hasn't seen the video this commenter is mentioning, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raDLc2uuq999a6c

[@DavidLBrown-rm2mm]

So where does this come from??? I see a good business decision hands down.

[@tferg1443]

Don’t we just love haters who don’t actually watch the video

[@LawnCareJuggernaut]

if your in the business and dont trop yard for crap like that your either not busy or your not making much money. making money is the name of the game and if slows me down and i can gain one that i makes just as much money in half the time I will drop yards like that all day long

[@gretchenthom4976]

The bottom line: It's your business. You run it your way. That's the whole idea behind owning your own business. You don't need anyone's approval of how you run it.

[@DietBajaBlast]

Exactly. I don't understand why he's so bothered by comments, just ignore them.

[@Drxpp52]

yup i agree

[@lucasgrier1478]

fax

[@deee2402]

Exactly

[@nicka2929]

The reason he needs comments is because sometimes there are better ways to do things. Ideas while someone is watching try that see if that works better or someone in the same profession can give tips. He's not looking for the "karen" comments. Trust me he's got this job figured out and using it to his advantage.

[@garyhovey9305]

Smart business decisions. You can’t get back time missed with the family.

[@_thespacegazer]

Oh well eh? Quit your job then and spend all your time with them

[@garyhovey9305]

@Mike Studmuffin mine are 24,22,19....they call me once, sometimes twice per week to chat and shoot the bs. Those are the happiest times of my day!

[@little78d]

Gary, very true. Family is very important and should be invested heavily in.

[@Doormanswift]

@@_thespacegazer Please. Delete this comment. I'm embarrassed for you.

[@Iiiiiiiggffhj]

WORD! After this last year, If you didn't take it to heart and reevaluate your life, you missed the boat. If he chooses to, he has the smarts to expand at any time. Thats true job security...I mean the grass will never stop growing, It is greener on the other side!

[@JonBecker81]

I wouldn’t want to work for those lunatic HOA board members period! They have nothing better to do than to micro manage the groundskeeper.

[@dunritelawnmaintenance7984]

Facts

[@PapaWheelie1]

Exactly why I would never live there

[@JonBecker81]

@Skyler.G yeah that too.

[@parteibonza]

most HOAs.....it seems thats where these horrible people gravitate to. Think about it.....they obviously don't have day jobs and aren't the type of people who work well with others and do teamwork...they likely are driven by the power of being in the HOA and like business owners they don't like to get feedback or take instruction - you can't tell them anything. Or they're aged retirees who have been beat down all their lives and have a chance to take a swipe at these younger vendors.

[@mavamQ]

Ya, but many large complexes have $1M yearly contracts, especially in South Florida.

[@TheBluegoatman]

At the end of your days you'll not being laying on your deathbed thinking "dang! I could have mowed one more yard." But your family will never forget having their dad, husband, uncle or son around. Easy choice really.

[@yourgay3226]

Fkn bang on bro

[@bradlwykfulbright]

No, you are not lazy!! I retired from working in the stainless steel industry. I'm 45 this summer, work SMARTER, not harder. Go you!! I'm about to start my own powerwashing business, and I don't intend in working any harder than necessary. Work smarter, not harder. Bless you!

[@johnnyinthehellcat4092]

Pressure washing is great money brother, im 24 and have my own softwash buisness up in Nh... i did custom concrete from 19-22 and but ive always washed houses, pool decks and walkways on the side but bought my own setup last summer and i will lineup 3-4 jobs a day for only 3 days a week

[@amagab2346]

Clearly everyone here grew up watching Duck Tails

[@DennisvdHorde]

I'm having trouble finding a reason why you need to explain yourself.... anyone in your situation would make the same decision. Enjoy your free Friday's and don't indulge the internet trolls with a response.

[@DietBajaBlast]

I get the feeling the negative comments keep him up at night. I just like the videos no need for the drama.

[@MrPete81]

@@DietBajaBlast some people just live off the drama, it's all they have ;)

[@billyfraiser6298]

I don't think he's explaining himself as much as he's such creating awareness. Yeah, it seems he is explaining himself a little bit, but I feel like it's mostly the awareness thing.

[@thealkymyst]

You're missing the content angle. He'll make more off this explanation video than re-upping the contract

[@MrHarmonizr]

Exactly what Im thinking

[@myotherbrotherdarrel4495]

Ive fired myself from more HOA condos and commons than I can count. Now I'm full commercial with a handful of old ladies who helped me get started years ago.

[@finalfantasymad]

Hell I wouldn't look at it like that. You didn't fire yourself. You fired the HOA/Customer for whatever reason that made doing business with them not make sense; whether that be personal, financial, a business decision/direction change.

[@19speedster56]

Even if the bid was $5000 they will always think they can get it better and cheaper!

[@marcmccord5085]

The disappointment of poor quality and service is remembered long after the cheapest price is forgotten.

[@nearly-blindbrian8372]

family IS the most important thing.. my daughter is going off to college in the fall and I will miss her like crazy. I will also never say, "gee, i wish I had worked more so I could nto spend time with her"..

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

No one says that on their death bed.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Very well said, Sir!

[@NathanKingOverland]

Preach!

[@nearly-blindbrian8372]

@Josh's Lawn Care I am freaking out, she is moving 2000 miles away.. but I love her and want her to pursue her dream

[@AFPlaysthegoat]

@@nearly-blindbrian8372 Hey, everything is going to be alright

[@ivechang6720]

There is a saying: It's rare for a man to go to his grave wishing he had worked more. It is more common for a man to wish he'd spent more time with family and friends. ♡♡ Take care of yourselves and each other.

[@JanBee1122]

I love how you got them to see it your way when you first took on the contract: "So you want to pay me the same amount of money for doing a better job". Very good approach.

[@hopefletcher7420]

I was a commercial i surance underwriter. Brokers would bring me an account and say "I really want to give you this business. Your company proviides much better service. All you need to do is give more coverage for less premium." Drove me crazy.

[@Beastmode23ua]

This is the difference between someone who knows what he’s talking about to someone who’s just doing a job. Congratulations 🥳 amazing work as usual

[@lm2907]

I never once thought you lazy, you know how a business runs to make profit, that's in your, and your families best interest. The ones who put you down for your methods is one who hasn't mowed much, probably just their own yard. My husband does our yard and he uses the equipment that helps more so it doesn't reek havoc on his body for the next 2 or 3 days after. Judging a person's way of doing a property, doesn't make sense. I do like watching your videos and seeing the techniques you use. The humor with it is fun.👍

[@PeeweesLawnCare]

I Love the bluntness of this video everyone shows the good stuff about being a lawn care provider Every one hides the bad stuff the bad properties the bad customers or in your case the bad board guys I also had to get rid of properties due to just being to much and less cost

[@jane_doughnut]

You're so articulate and polite. It's refreshing.

[@KeyClavis]

"Work smarter, not harder." Seems to me that you're doing exactly that. Well done!

[@firstlast1282]

#1 You're not lazy. #2 You gave full transparency #3 This is your business. Handle it the way it will work for your Family, yourself and on a business level. I Appreciate your skills and info.

[@jaysonprice6425]

Wow, you are an absolute genius and amazing at crucial conversations. Thank you so much for making this video. I run a video production company and learned how to better navigate agreements and conversations from you today. God bless! Subscribing for you.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I really appreciate that feedback and you tagging along for the ride. Thank you Sir!

[@elkdudee8084]

Family is the number one most important thing in the world and it makes since that you didn’t rebid the job because of the new board. Well I hope it all works out in the end.

[@NorthBoroughsLawnCareLLC]

Amen, work smart...not hard. As you get older working smarter becomes more important especially when your body doesn't recover as fast as it did when you were younger.

[@brazylifeofkino2279]

I respect anybody that put family over money love your videos i actually go to sleep and wake up to these videos keep them coming

[@jonathanbishop6126]

Makes perfect sense to me... I'm still holding out for a Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care Brad action figure on a mower. I want it so bad! Please make this happen :)

[@rumplestiltskin4113]

copper creek cuts Brad by funco....that would b a good one....with multiple shirt colors😅

[@ChrisLascari]

You're lazy! Not. Work smarter, not harder. Nice video and lays it all out there. Thanks for sharing your truth here. I've seen a few of your videos and this one has me hitting subscribe!

[@newlife533]

Work smarter not harder your doing what's right for you I love your videos 😀✌

[@JMacify]

You do an amazing job, never let anyone else tell you how to run your business. Most of these folks leaving negative comments are working for other people and dont have the balls or willpower to run their own business.

[@mitchmckeiver1429]

Running a similar business to you in Australia I understand all the points you've made in this video. It shits me to tears though when you genuinely love a job but lose it to a change of management who really doesn't understand what efforts you are putting in above the cheaper contractor. I myself have pretty much given up residential jobs to take on commercial contracts as there is a lot bigger profit margin and most commercial contracts aren't looking for particular results. They don't care if the shrubs are round or square. As long as they are tidy and kept tidy.

[@orlandogalvan6916]

Number one reason I subscribed and will watch now is “I’m mostly a stay at home Dad”. You’re living my dream scenario in life! Enjoy my daughter to the fullest and make money on my own terms! Keep it up Sir! Screw the haters!!

[@jasongardener3425]

Everything you said, about your reasons, made Total sense 👌. Hope your keeping well Brad, don't work to hard, 👍👍

[@shanemak47]

To have a employee mindset is destined to stay an employee. Better to think like a boss

[@happygardener28]

I'm not in lawn care/property maintenance. But having a business mentality, I get the whys. I agree with why you decided not to renew. And I get the why for the video. You are right on each point.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Do you mind if I plagiarize the first 2 minutes of this video as a disclaimer in every one of mine? Just kidding. But seriously. I feel ya

[@channelisborked9023]

Hey, I'm subbed to you as well, nice to see ya here!

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

@@channelisborked9023 Hi there! thank you!

[@alanbell1585]

Sean ... have YOUR clients watch this video, then ask who they'd prefer to have do their job .... reckon I know the answer .. cheers!

[@terrellevans2763]

You made a smart decision imo. One of the reasons I prefer residential to commercial is that there is a real race to the bottom when it comes to bids. You made a great decision given the parameters of your business. Love the channel man. Also, you're either lazier than me, braver, or both, because after putting one mower in that pond I'd be weed eating that hill

[@gareaap7806]

isn't that the dream for everyone? Do less work / more work that you enjoy for less effort and more time with the family? I love the vids amazing to releax to :) BTW isn't it the biggest reason most people that choose to work for themselves is so they can determine their own time working/ what they want to do?

[@dragonace7211]

As soon as you mentioned the 'underpay in the spring/summer months' and the 'overpay in the winter months,' and thus the year balances out, and that the contract had a possibility of fizzling between the two, I was convinced you did the right thing. I didn't need the rest of the video. Obviously, anyone calling you lazy has never done a day of physical labor and how physically and mentally exhausting it is. Also, the long-term effects of doing things 'the manly way.' Also also, good for you for doing things for people for free in exchange for the youtube revenue. Both parties come away happy, and your youtube visitors get X-minutes of satisfaction-evoking entertainment.

[@sethoakes3795]

Wow I was so impressed with the videos you sent to the possibly frustrated customer. So professional and so diffusing. Beautiful.

[@Just.Mike.]

Good video! My father owned his own landscaping/hardscaping business for over 35 years (plus 2 golden key awards for the Midwest region!). So, I really understand where you are coming from. You seem like an entrepreneur that has a tight grip on your books. You have gone to great lengths to ensure that you and your family are financially set. That is a smart businessman! My ONLY concern for you is the fact that you are taking a massive gamble with KZbin. Today, you may be making money on your videos. Tomorrow, KZbin may change their algorithm and then you don't show up on any recommended feeds. KZbin is like playing craps at the casino. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But either way, great video! Keep up the good work!

[@danlinek6302]

Brad I have the same mindset. Have to make that hourly rate that is set and I heard the whole you price is higher than expected and I say the same thing about Quality

[@Maybe-So]

Brad!! I’ve never owned a business, and I don’t know squat about business, and I’ve never had employees.. but... But nothing. Thank you for sharing!!

[@bigboat8329]

be careful not to become over-reliant on youtube, the income is very sporadic and isn't necessarily reliable

[@BrianCanavan]

I love that you put family before profit. WE all have to remember why we are earning the money in the first place. Great decision!

[@terrycarlton6991]

The Ponds . . . how ironic. I just took on an HOA literally called “The Ponds” (Illinois) 😂😳

[@ljwhitmire200]

The hardest thing to learn in business is that there is such a thing as bad customers. It doesn't mean they are bad people, it just means that they are not a good fit for your business. One of my own businesses got attached to a customer who took up a ton of our time, but didn't generate much revenue. You have to get rid of those, they will just consume too much of your time. Saying "no" to money is really hard when you need the money. But, I can say that any successful business learns to turn down customers who don't match their business. Good job!

[@f1rstclass289]

Very wise mindset. Awesome use of the seven Pillars of Wisdom. I appreciate you and thanks a lot for sharing. Much continued future success.

[@tmlstudioDJKR]

You are doing your thing. Don't worry abt wht others say. I wish I was in your position.

[@lmiller1413]

I'm really impressed with your customer service. The chat video was impressive.

[@paulmelah8667]

your working smart not hard first time watching and i like your attitude i bet those calling you lazy have never worked in a hot humid FL summer day

[@chanceparnell5920]

Love your vids man and just started my own landscaping business with my wife out here in Vegas. You are a huge motivation to us so keep doing your thing. Thank you Sir.

[@Duke93720]

The most honest explanation of work vs earning vs time. Great work!

[@ctrl_benny]

I may be only a kid but my dad owns a business and he talks about it all the time, so I get where you are coming from. I think you are making a great business decision and personal decision. You shouldn’t keep doing something if it’s no longer efficient or what is right for you. If you want to have a more flexible schedule then that is good because you CAN do that. Maybe before you couldn’t but now you can and you should. Giving yourself a more flexible schedule is giving you more time for you and less time on work even though you are still making money, still working hard, and still doing what you enjoy. I hope this helps, as I said I’m a kid and I am not good at this motivational stuff but I love your videos and make sure to do what is best for you.

[@jerryforeman4543]

You're on the right track! Family first!

[@GM_Enjoyer]

Great videos, you seem like a great guy and run a good company. I don't know why people are saying nasty things, I think they're just jealous of your success. Keep it up!

[@maheepsingh119]

mans made a smart money move by commiting to youtube rather than the commercial thing. good job brad!

[@bestgirl8116]

You had very legitimate and professional concerns. I'd hire ya

[@austinsalsberry9830]

100% agree with you, do what is best for you and your situations. Love the videos!

[@space_audits]

Family is wealth. Sounds like you made a good business and moral decision. It's always nice when those two things line up. Thank you for sharing your insights as a business owner.

[@JustinFontes]

I don't mow lawns for a living. I am a small business owner and wanted to see how you handled the situation. Way to go. Some time you just need to know when to fire your customers.

[@tombrown1032]

Dude, you rock. You do you and run it like you have everyones best interest, especially your families

[@mrsapplez2007]

Mate, you helping people for free. Win. Work less spend time with family. Win. Keeping us all entertained. Win. Bright blessings from the 🇬🇧

[@twincities69]

I agree with you. It's better to work smarter and not harder. I've done my fair share of large lawns with a push mower because that's all I had and could afford. I'm all for making it easy on yourself as much as possible.

[@fresh2k2004]

That's kinda funny. Wife and I bought a travel trailer in November 2020 as well. I'm a small business owner and I accept work around our rv schedule. Life's short. Gotta enjoy the time while you're here!

[@DZ-nt7ow]

That video you sent them was phenomenal customer service.

[@nopartyafilliation5322]

It is so much better to work smarter than it is to work harder! Your attitude works well for me, equity is equity and what you are doing is providing yourself the lifestyle that makes you happy. You cannot buy happiness with money, you have to create it. Good luck to you!

[@princessstorm8949]

When watching these videos has caused me to get ads for lawn mowers and I'm a 19 y/o that lives in an apartment with no lawn 😂

[@CarterQuillenP.E.]

I once met a guy at a party who had a VERY successful lawn care business. You'd see his trucks all the time, many employees, lots of commercial and residential work all over in our area on the east coast of Florida. He had kind of a loud, obnoxious New Jersey attitude and we were discussing small business concerns as I had an air conditioning contractor business at the time. I'll never forget a comment he bellowed out in our conversation: "THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO DO in the lawn care business to be successful is SHOW UP!

[@newbiegarden]

Good for you sir. Family first, always.

[@FreeLancerLondon]

It's your business and you have to make the best decisions for you. Only a friendly suggestion: you could have increased your rates for monthly only service, citing you were out of contract and then the customer could have said yes or no. If yes you could have still made your higher summer level commensurate with the workload. I think at the end of the day this contract was a lot of hassle and you are much happier out of it. So good call. All the best

[@bodolaipeter11]

Giving the cold hard truth information about business secrets, being transparent with ad income and people still dislike.

[@Andy-im3kj]

Honestly, I'd rather not deal with a problematic customer who will more than likely turn into a nightmare later on. As business owners we have to know our worth and stick to our guns. Otherwise, people like this will walk all over us.

[@TheCustomEverythingChannel]

Hell I don't blame yea for quitting that contract the bord members would have been enough for me to leave i cant stand someone nagging that don't understand what's going on and no matter how much u explain it they don't understand and at that point they don't want to understand

[@williamknight1031]

I totally agree with the decision made in this video. Work smarter not harder!!

[@danvain]

I hear and agree with everything you're saying. I went through and still go through something similar. My issues had to do with me retiring at 47. People act like I'm lazy or was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Neither of those things are true. I retired from the military after 20 years of active duty and I own rental property. You'd think I had committed a crime though the way people react to that news. I'm 53 now and have NEVER regretted my decision. Do what's best for your health and sanity first. Money is necessary, but how much do you really need?

[@greg2805]

Why do you think you must justify what you do with you business. You just spent 20 minutes explaining to the people you are watching these videos why you dropped a contract Perhaps go out n maintain your equipment, or cut some grass. You seem like a people that must tell people what a wonderful business you have or how smart of a business man you are. Weird video

[@j0nrages851]

Thank you for sharing this video! I am so happy to hear your passion for lawn care are and how you are rewarded with the options to operate as you see fit! It's encouraging to others considering the field, and taught me aspect to consider in my business. God bless you!

[@bbilly9359]

People in the comments are calling you a quack, others understand. Either way you respectfully shared your opinion and tried to explain why you didn’t want to mow yet.

[@jamieclark7221]

Good Call. Always put your family first and work second. The hell with what other people think.

[@CrAzY6tothe6]

I liked binge watching these videos but luckily I have project in school where we have to complete a request for proposal and there's not much to go off of. And while watching this video you shared some pics of yours and now I have a really nice title page and table of contents thanks!

[@montebrodie4086]

In a majority of small businesses, the bottom line rules all.

[@adventureswithmichael6589]

I'd say that you are very wise, because every discussion that you make in your business carries on a domino effect to an extent. A lot of people probably don't take into consideration the different conditions that affect your ability to perform the services that you are paid to do. Another point that I believe you display very well is to work smarter don't work harder, working smarter leads to better results at a lower cost usually and reduces the risks greatly to your health.

[@fernandoglezrendon1330]

Hello from México Brad! you are very professional at work. GREAT job! 👍

[@monkeseeaction21987]

I would think that the conditions that would delay service such as rain and wet lawn and how these delayed services will be handled should be very clear in the service proposal, so that even if they are mad at least it's on contract and there is no dispute.

[@Fminusmic]

can i just say how good looking you are + amazing speaker

[@404TRUCKERTV]

Yep, work smarter not harder! I don't blame you!

[@shqa574]

Very practical business advice and practices, Brad! 💯%

[@Waterliliy1616]

I just happened on to this video and i'm glade to see you working smart to have time for your family.

[@samallen6669]

As a business owner myself-your rational makes sense.

[@LM-ys8kr]

True lawncare does grind on the body

[@deletzcommentz453]

I ran my own business for 20+ years. Who wouldn't want to work less and make more money doing it? I think its genius

[@Matt-np3wk]

HOAs suck to deal with. I feel your pain brother.

[@mennowzer4164]

Yup…makes sense man. I love the hedge work

[@tehpanda64]

ponds are just atrocious to mow without specialized equipment, I would have agreed with you walking away from this job just on that basis alone.

[@Lugare2011]

Those who say you're lazy for any reason or you need to work like a man are the ones where the most work they've ever done is climbing the basement stairs up to the frig and back down again. Best thing to do is just ignore them.

[@MrKaikeo]

I did landscaping and man it’s a exhausting job, for your decision I understand and respect that

[@Sunny82878]

Congratulations on putting you family 1st. You only have one life and only so much time to spend with the people you love. We have a backwards attitude these days of work 1st, family 2nd when it should be family 1st!

[@lisabeebe1863]

{aka} DJ Whisper ~ You do you bud!!! It's your company, your rules, your bills to pay :) Do what works for you and live life and be happy! Enjoyed your video :)

[@nilasmith8801]

This was a smart decision. Good job on using wisdom

[@bobmoe5934]

I did the yard maintenance for my HOA. I quit. Even when they’re your neighbors, it sucks and not worth it.

[@rogerhector]

Two perspective , First, the customer is always right. The other view is the customer is not always right for your business. You sir have made the right decision period.

[@georgelequin5070]

I feel you brother!I will never take another job where I have to deal with a HOA again!You cannot get these people to understand anything.Too frustrating.