Is Your Lawn & Landscaping Business Causing You Too Much Stress?

[@marsproperties994]

This is me to a T right now!....I call it positive stress, this is the year its all finally coming together, 2 years of reinvesting everything, sharing tears of stress in my kitchen with my wife watching everything we have flow into a business. Its a different type of stress now and having the mental fortitude to get through it will keep you on the right path. I catch myself trying to take the advice of tony and live in a beautiful state any chance i get.

[@LawnCareLady]

Me too. This may be what nobody talks about...the stress of managing a lot of money. Having it flow in/out at half a million a year is not unusual at the 5 year mark. It's a good stress, but stress nonetheless.

[@oiboy626]

Well said brother!! Stay positive and moving forward. We’ll all get through this eventually as we scale.

[@adamvlietstra8174]

This is my favorite... I listened to it on repeat until it wasn't on Spotify anymore. Now I listen to it here. I've listened to it at least 500 times 😂

[@themowingmentor]

Learning or Earning...GREAT EXAMPLE 🙌💙😎

[@RayWilliamJohansen]

My biggest fear is not doing a good job, the stress from work or not making enough money doesn't bother me as much, your reputation is everything.

[@crestonediamond]

The life you ordered, just arrived...

[@thelawncaregivers6034]

But but but.. this isn’t what I expected to receive.

[@brianmalagon9250]

True, that’s how I felt all of July ! I have had break downs, I am 21 years old.

[@patriotenterprises9305]

Hey Kieth. Thanks for the years you've given to helping our industry. My guys call you Kieth's callous. You have given me tips and motivation at the right times, and we are all better for it. We've missed you at the past couple GIE'S, but I would love for you to see how big of an influence you are on our business. We have moved away from residential, and are taking over the city of Knoxville one contract at a time. The sense of pride that comes from improving your community, and impacting lives on a bigger scale is sometimes overwhelming. Much appreciation! I wish you health, prosperity, and great relationships. You have earned everything that is coming.

[@frankflanagan109]

You just described me 100%, thanks for the advice my friend!

[@suzuki400sm]

I love this channel. All u do is speak facts. 100%. Thank you.

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Mikey

[@salvadorgonzales5368]

I own a asphalt paving company here in San Antonio I feel you all the way..It is a hot ass hell of a job especially when laying a parking lot when its 100 degrees in temperature outside..I'm stressed!!!

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Man I wish I could channel Eric’s energy to enjoy the chaos! My business is on track to do 2million gross revenue this year and I’m like “oh ok, I guess we are doing this now”😂

[@dslawnlandscapingservices7473]

You Know one Day I’ll get to Meet You. You Don’t live too Far away from Me. Very Knowledgeable Man, has helped me a ton. Thank You Bro. 🔥 👊

[@johnkirby4290]

Two weeks of rain. Yards are to wet to mowe. Then , your mower breaks down. Can't get parts. List goes on. You speak wisdom of experience. Live and learn. 🏴‍☠️

[@drape6011]

DO NOT READ. Hey Keith, good video. I have a fairly successful landscape/ lawn service company but I'm now as big as I can handle without really delegating important roles such as bidding, quality assurance, time management, equipment purchases and analyzing pnl's. I'm sure I can find someone, they may already work for me, but people put the wrong employees in management spots everyday and run their business straight in the ground. We run 6 crews everyday and I'm now stuck. I dreamed about running three crews but overnight I went from 2-6. Great problems. Thanks man.

[@Moboy719]

How do you always know what I’m thinking bro 😲

[@keith-kalfas]

Moises. I dono haha

[@garrisonbuildz]

Ha Ha I m just sitting here laughing my ass off because you are hitting the nail right on the head!!!! 5 years into it Im finaly having something to show for it. Great stuff man.

[@LawnCareLady]

So true. I couldn't figure out why the first few years I could NOT profit more than 32k year with me AND my wife. Then all of the sudden we just got it.

[@juju2k174]

I just installed my first Drip Irrigation System in which is my first install job in my Landscape Business (Thanks to your motivational advice and mentor ship) but it was a hassle but the hustle will come and I believe with every once of my body that it will. THANK YOU KEITH KALFAS!!!!

[@lunch_box794]

Dude minus the socks, I am glad I found your channel. I was laid off during COVID and wanted to start my own business. I searched how to start a lawn and landscaping business and boom here you are. Thanks man! And ps Audible is great. Check out Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins.

[@brentnovak2061]

Keith you inspire and help me every day as well as countless others. Thank you for all you do brother!

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Brent.

[@duanemason7834]

Thanks Keith, we met a few years ago at GIE, we talked for a few about how far I've come in the 1st year out. You were overwhelmed by how unstressed it seemed to be for me and I have to say it felt good coming from you. I owed it to you and hand full of other KZbinrs that had helped me get started and the hours upon hours I spent absorbing everything I could from you guys it really, helped me In ways I never thought possible. But the truth was, looking back on my plate than and my plate 4 years later? Shit man, it's a whole different ball game.i really didn't know what I didn't know yet. I've reached points in my business that I'm not sure where to go to next, and also learned where I've wasted alot of time, energy, and money. None has been a total waste but the stress and anxiety is here. Been in a rut for awhile now and today's video was like you directed just for me. I appreciate the boost in confidence, the boost in morale, and at very least another perspective and reminder that I'm not the only one that needs to let down the wall of "I can fix it this" and start really contemplating on what's my time worth, and what needs to be in my wheels house, and just wants not. Sometimes your videos come out on the day I really needed to hear it and today was that day. Hope we see ya this year in Louisville. Good luck bro

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Duane

[@joe4398]

Best thing I ever did to reduce my stress was getting a full time job and doing my tree service on the side. Just weekends and sometimes in the afternoons. I only do the best jobs and I’m making wayyyy more money that I ever did full time. Less stress less clients more money. Worked for me might worked for you guys too

[@notcherbm8717]

Stress is energy ,embrace it ,use it to your advantage and point it in the right direction ,you can turn that energy into anything as in positive or negative its all in the mind, I love your videos Keith I started watching your videos about 3 years ago, their is an old saying that if a river is blocked by a boulder its consistency will cut right through it, you have so much knowledge I appreciate what you do on here.

[@michaelg8642]

The learning or earning comment is helpful for me because business has been suffering since i’ve gone back to college and I have been beating myself up over it, but I suppose i’m putting unrealistic expectations on myself.

[@gentadventure4173]

I am 47 years old and you have sold me the Kool-aid...I am going to adventure into a business with both feet. I have only been doing this type of work for about 3 months after loosing my job in the oilfield due to all the crazy stuff happening. I can see the hard work it will take and I don’t sleep at night thinking about it but I just had my daughter for my monthly visit and all I can think about is how she deserves it. Say a prayer for me here we go

[@thethriftysnowmobiler9801]

You are an absolute inspiration Kalfas! I have watched you for the last 5 years Brian too. The words you speak are truth. I started with a shitty puke green F150 that I bought with life insurance money my dad left me with a shitty trailer and a 1976 mower that I put a retaining wall in, in exchange for. You have kept me going and now I have 3 trucks (one is broke) that shitty trailer I started with, a pair of zero turns, a couple blowers and trimmers. I only buy new equiptment now. You are right about the just sliding the card. I dropped $6k on a brand new enclosed trailer and $4k on a brand new zero turn this spring. Cash flow is so good right now I am beimg forced to expand. After 5 years we now have over 50 clients. We are ever expanding. Its crazy! You rock dude! Rock them old man socks! You put in your time. Now you can wear whatever tf you want cause you got that bail money in stacks! Hahaha

[@EivinSukoi]

Be thankful your father left you insurance money , be productive , and honor him.

[@thethriftysnowmobiler9801]

@@EivinSukoi I am very thankful. My dads little piece that he left however small I grew it into what I have today. I feel like my dad helped me start my business. Makes me happy. Like I have something from him no one can take away. I started from nothing and have over 50 clients now. That is a huge accomplishment in 5 years of providing service and those are just the clients I service every week that doesn't even count the ones who call for one time service needs. :)

[@RaymondNotario]

Bro you are one of the funniest people I've ever heard talk. Keep up the good word.

[@keith-kalfas]

Lol thanks Raymond

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Hey look mom it's that crazy guy walking down the street with the camera again. You realise at a certain point that no one understands what your going through until they go through it themselves. It's all perspective. I think it's the same thing with looking at a successful business and wondering how they are not making mistakes. They may look amazing but behind close doors they are in the same situation dealing with it in there own way.

[@LawnCareLady]

SO true. I keep looking for SOMEONE to understand. No one does. Accepting that brings me comfort.

[@austinbrown2882]

We love Keith! Keith is real! You helped me make the leap and I watch everything you've ever posted! You're the man and I can't wait to meet you one day!

[@keith-kalfas]

thanks man, i greatly appreciate the support!

[@juanmonroyreyes5453]

Keep it up Kalfas! Im 27 and been running my own landscaping business for the last 5 years. Last week they tried stealing my truck and trailer and ruined the ignition. But here i am today in my chevy cruze w/ all my maintenance tools mot giving a fuck what anyone thinks about me. As long as i got my head on right, i know ill push through. So will you. I can spend hours relating to your videos. Stay strong brother. God bless. All the way from Seattle, WA watching you man. - JUAN'S LAWNS

[@securityvlogger6825]

I think this sounds like nonsense UNLESS you’ve either ‘been there’, ...been in and out of ‘there’, or you are PAST THERE. I love you Kalfas.

[@LawnCareLady]

Agreed. He keeps it real. No one talks about this space.

[@jamesjackalone5486]

Thanks, this is exactly what I had to hear today. Working a full-time construction job and trying to get a side business off the ground on the weekends with a family is stressful. I have always enjoyed watching your videos and have learned so much. Keep them coming.

[@keith-kalfas]

For sure thanks James. You're welcome.

[@glenngogogo]

Brother from another mother...Hallmark Property Care Brisbane Australia

[@anthonycretella5321]

Id love too meet you some day Keith! Really make sense every time you speak! God bless you man. We're all in this together!

[@122yamaharider]

@ 2:05 tho😂 the shock in awe reaction of every 18 year old kid outta high school with his first landscaping job

[@eduardorodas5095]

Bro you are the dam inspiration I needed today thank you for this .

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Eduardo

[@DJslushy92]

Wow, wow! I have not heard the truth so much before. I am inspired by your video's. I want to meet you one day and shake your hand. I am 28 and have been doing landscaping and mowing for 2 years part time. Time for me to take massive action and smash it. Much love from down under in new Zealand 🇳🇿 🇲🇻🗿

[@chosendesigns6228]

Yo yo yo RONALD her from CARING NEIGHBOR LANDACAPING!!! Fucking love you dude! I always feel like your talking to me. Your always making me laugh and learn at the same damn time.

[@ericchyr9745]

Thank you for being such an inspiration to me for so many years! i love ya bro god bless you!

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Eric

[@crazybrutus1234]

Good friends in business to talk with definitely helps out to release some stress

[@stormrdoteth]

These past couple videos have been so timely - thank you Keith!

[@davidmeyeriii8342]

Appreciate the honesty big dawg always nuggets of wisdom in your videos. keep it up stay blessed

[@bvrlife]

You ARE if not THEE best Brosky with what you bring to the table …god bless home slice😎🤟🇺🇸

[@dgallegos1686]

Some good advice bro I definitely feel that way some days

[@jimmymoon5879]

Keith this is great man. I started my business this year at 19 and have had some real tough times but was able to have success bc of info from you and Brian. Some days it was were just extremely tough w my family and relationships I just loose it when I got done working. Thanks for all the help and advice Keith wouldn’t have the success I’ve had without your advice

[@keith-kalfas]

Great job! keep going

[@EivinSukoi]

Oh so inspiring , so deep , my thoughts are flying away .

[@losttheplot26]

Takes me an hour load up the big van. I like having three strimmers, five sets of hedge cutters, three lawn mowers and six chainsaws.

[@losttheplot26]

It's funny when I get my minor eliet chipper shredder out, turn a big pile of green waste into a little pile of mulch. If they don't want it sell it another garden plus install. I'm putting my price up to £20 an hour. £25 for chipper and saw work.

[@natureboy2396]

I just keep going hard ! I refuse to lose

[@DATRUTH83]

Thanks Keith I appreciate this video . Very touching and inspiring!

[@jimmyt5241]

Those nights you try to sleep but cant because your mind is just shuffling thoughts through your head.

[@tyroune2222]

Yo i love this Vid man. Thanks for sharing. Theres no turning back now, ive built a good gardening Bussines. It grew faster than i expected and i feel like i need to coast for the rest of the year. Maybe next year il kick it up notch but for now im happy just focusing on the accounts i have and improving my skills.

[@keith-kalfas]

that's awesome!

[@sergiobulit9646]

Thats why we work 4 days a week people are you running your business or the business running you

[@bynumtreeandlandscape7506]

4 days a week? Does that include going to estimates? Can I ask what days you work? How many hours a day do you work? How many guys do you have working for you. Also, what state do you live in? Sorry about all of the questions! Any response is much appreciated!!! I started my business 18 months ago. I'm still figuring things out!

[@sergiobulit9646]

@@bynumtreeandlandscape7506 we work 10 hours a day mon thru thursday if we get rain out we work. Friday i have 4 employees

[@sergiobulit9646]

I live in miami florida

[@michaelcrowers6628]

@@sergiobulit9646 do you have any advise on hiring like do you pay over the table or 1099 them at the end of the year? what do you start your guys at? do you make sure they fit the personality of the crew or does the crew mold them into a good worker? do you give bonuses based on effort and quality? do you go through guys like crazy? has any one of them ever stolen anything from you? where do you look for employees? sorry but there is so much to learn Ive been solo for my first two years and the business can't be contained word is spreading like fire.

[@abelrico3324]

💯

[@TEDT2100]

Your words are so on point.

[@mattschmitt9924]

Broooooo... Needed this!

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks Matt

[@shawnstevens858]

Speaking of stress I was relying on my right hand man today to come in with his tractor. But his wife wouldn't let him. So I threw my plow on to spread 40 tons of pea stone.

[@jesse8254]

Thanks mate. Needed that

[@hdlawnasthetic279]

Srraight up bro 👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@christiancarrasco5521]

Keith after watching your videos for some time, I have made the decision to leave my very comfortable and high paying tech job to run my own business. Thank you for helping me see the rat race and take extreme ownership of my life.

[@keith-kalfas]

For sure thanks Christian

[@truthhunter5195]

Great vid man love your stuff

[@keith-kalfas]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@richardpsaledakis8856]

Damm Kelfas you're right every time it you make me feel a lot better what you just said

[@schafflandscaping]

If you aren't stressed to a point and behind then you aren't busy enough. I think its easier to get stuff done when you are being pushed vs when you don't have too much to do. Just my opinion. Stress comes with this and you better be able to adapt fast and keep moving forward. Its a major grind doing this but plenty of upside. Don't be afraid to price higher. Takes a long time to realize that but the lowest price doesn't always get the job. Some people attribute low prices to low quality work. I'd rather miss out on something than do something for nothing. Zero point in that. If your good at talking and presenting yourself and doing quality work people will pay. Then you will feel better about the weight on your shoulders. This stuff is no joke. Ive been doing it for almost 20 years and it isn't "easy" but I'd take this over an office job any day.

[@stevesweeney775]

This videos gold Keith

[@plantmanstudios]

ROFL 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 There is only one Keith Kalfas. Man. You comic. Making me laugh and shit over here. Love that humor of yours.

[@keith-kalfas]

haha thanks man, glad to make people laugh

[@lavalleeturfcare7523]

I love your videos, man.

[@keith-kalfas]

Glad to hear it!

[@gerhenry7127]

Stress + rest = growth - Anders Ericsson

[@122yamaharider]

Watched 25 seconds and smashed the like button

[@Kushert]

Keep on preaching brother

[@saltylandscaper7193]

Happy independence day folks!

[@scopewaterclan5105]

I need to get you to New Zealand.:)lol

[@choccogaming]

Love the video thanks

[@keith-kalfas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexanderslawncare]

Welcome to the landscape world.

[@keith-kalfas]

Haha for sure

[@newlawnottawa7354]

If that's the daily stress a business owner is experiencing, Then it's time to hire within to designate a team leader to take lead on project organization & systems. The answers are out there...

[@keith-kalfas]

Only if the profit margins can support that.

[@purplecity7052]

Wow so true 🙏🙏

[@fadikanawati4413]

hi from which nursery you buy your plant

[@blackxxram]

Boy Khalfas on that kush 😅

[@keith-kalfas]

Lol

[@juanmatos7949]

This shit is not for everyone one if it was easy some many people will done it, this industry is not easy even for an employee lol, Keith your the men keep that shit up!!! I’m Sure you are the REASONS a lot of people are doing they own shit !!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@keith-kalfas]

For sure thanks Juan

[@juanmatos7949]

Keith Kalfas anytime and thank you for posting these videos

[@scopewaterclan5105]

6min.35secs....AMEN BROTHER.:)

[@michaelcrowers6628]

We are not eric brotha, raising prices is awesome. I came up with a saying like "I feel like good in a room full of better". We are meant for specific reasons being rich isn't the only goal when you get down on yourself just think of the poor guy working for a guy chasing their dreams. Is it better to hire someone that wont work as good as you do and wont have the ethic. Or is it better to stay solo all the profit is mine and my clients pay extra for my perfect work. I need your help on some advise on hiring or staying solo and just offering my regulars more services.

[@keith-kalfas]

Amen

[@sharpbladezlawncare5870]

My biggest fear is charging to much and customer not wanting me back.

[@keith-kalfas]

Send 10x the quotes to 10x the customers.

[@sharpbladezlawncare5870]

@keith-kalfas Really appreciate the advice 🙏 👍.

[@losttheplot26]

Slow down to speed up. If you get injured can't work. If you're tired go back sleep.

[@keith-kalfas]

Yes haha go slow to go fast.

[@darrensmowing9773]

God bless Keith Kalfas... 🙏🏽

[@Spencerbreedingskates]

Pressure pushing down on me Pressing down on you, no man ask for.... Lol

[@ronblock9138]

Your awesome Bro! Do

[@maxb4724]

You the man keith I mean it !

[@keith-kalfas]

thanks man!

[@losttheplot26]

I freeze bottles of vimto the night before. That's the secret.

[@believeitlandscapemaintena7636]

down size. Bible has a lot of wisdom too shed upon this subject

[@LawnCareLady]

Please share. How much have u downsized?

[@jrstrange123]

Agreed, minimalism is what I call it.

[@wade.chris44]

I love your fucking video thank you so much for all you do!

[@believeitlandscapemaintena7636]

YEP. Been their

[@permabear]

Now i know why ...why those socks!

[@waterheaterservices]

Superb

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks 🤗

[@finalfencing]

There is a gold seam here. Pay attention.

[@vickisoutdoors_]

Great vidieo

[@keith-kalfas]

Thank you

[@Aidenf.]

Hi

[@Michael_A_7]

The part where everyone hates you is so real

[@rayhernandez6502]

Bro this videos epic haha

[@doggone6920]

Sup Yoda

[@tommy2facetv]

I'm a corporate drone, controlled by my overlords, so I rely on DRUGS to get me through. God Bless America

[@mattschmitt9924]

Don't worry, if you ever decide to landscape, you don't have to leave the drugs behind.

[@BillBondsHasAPosse]

Matt Schmitt far out

[@dshizzler]

Lmao this whole comment thread

[@nfrench2100]

We have one (1) grumpy gills who doesn’t like inspiration. Cut it out with the inspirational shit Kalfas. Grumpy gills don’t like that

[@keith-kalfas]

Lol ok. I'll stop.

[@murraychristian4192]

Yep, Im second guessing myself and everyone under minds my prices. So much bullshit even I stress when I'm at home I project it sometimes and I hate it.

[@tomdsouza9167]

😂🤣 nice

[@rayrayslawnlandscape2008]

stay hydrated -stay in place of gratitude and dont hire a Bo!! just sayin