How to Run a $350K Lawn Care Business Out of a STORAGE UNIT

[@mattd5020]

Good systems in place. I like your 5s implementation. I would like to see Chuck show a normal morning meeting, assign jobs, and employees loading their trucks for their assignments. Then maybe an afternoon shot on how they bring everything back and put it back in place.

[@TriDaddy]

I understand the truck beds are nice for residential curbside parking - But I also reconize that an enclosed trailer would keep you from loading/unloading equipment every day at the storage unit. Outdoor parking spots should be cheaper than 10x20 storage units. less back and forth. And when a moving truck is accessign their storage unit and you have to ask them to move so you can get access to your unit.... yeah.. headaches. Trailer isn't much more than the bedramps...

[@randomblackguy3118]

I love this guys he’s motivation and im in restoration not lawn care. I couldn’t wait to see his progress.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@jacobcopeland1922]

If you have a unit with a light bulb in it but no outlet you can get one of those adapters that screws in and you can plug an extension cord into it I had to do that at my storage unit when I was way younger.

[@Rod-bp8ow]

The businesses of clean ups are a plus these days for most of the states, aside from the convenience of storage unit, it can also provide ease and comfort that the inventories supplies are well incorporated, accounted as well as well defined statistics of the materials needed for the lawn and clean up services that the lawn company has. The start-up business and the cost of running initially is as feasible for a 8-12 supplies of vehicles, aside from the inventories supplies at the containers. The franchisees are going to have an easier time coordinating their items needed for the clean up services, since the storage units are safer as well for the inventories of goods, supplies, and items to be safe kept. You're doing great.

[@d.bray1]

I’m looking forward to hearing how employee onboarding and what kind of growing pains exist in this series! Thanks for the content

[@EternallyGod]

Employee turnover i am sure is high....this isnt a job you can raise a family on. So you would be constantly hiring people....

[@jawkman101]

The equipment is nice and fancy but what about the behind the scenes. What’s the job landing process like

[@Erjoe79]

What I really would love to see is a total "tour" of the pickup truck with the ramp extension. That is pretty awesome.

[@joseretamar8989]

What year are the trucks? Are they new or used? How many miles are on the trucks when bought?

[@hobbyguy79]

So these 4 examples are year round mowing with some landscaping? How many accounts per week are they managing per person/truck to hit that $350 number?

[@Straw_Productions]

Can y'all please make a video going everything y'all have on y'all's trucks, a pricing on how much it costs and where we can purchase all the equipment

[@kdaltex]

This equipment looks brand new

[@jordankendall86]

I thought the thumbnail showed you parking the truck in a storage unit, but I didn't see that in the video. So, it appears you park the trucks outside and store all the equipment in the storage unit. I was curious, would there be storage units where you could store the truck inside with all the equipment? Is it just more cost effective not storing the truck in the storage unit? Or do storage companies not allow you to store trucks in a storage unit? I don't know anything about storage units other than the few times I have helped friends move stuff to/from them.

[@michaeldimarzo5552]

Just curious, where do employees park in the morning when they arrive at the storage unit for work?

[@andrewman144]

That or we’re are the toolbox’s or mechanics bays and even the gas pumps using a storage unit for a landscaping Business is just stupid

[@thepitpatrol]

For everything except very special needs diesel are a waste of money and asking for huge repair expenses. You can literally replace one of the trucks for the cost of a couple of repairs on a diesel. Listen to this guy.

[@cleancutslawncare]

You ain’t lying. People keep asking me “why don’t you buy diesel?” No way.

[@thepitpatrol]

@clean cuts lawn care laugh in their face friend. We have used them on the farm since '86. Back then we had several reasons for buying them. More tourqe, better mileage than gas engines and diesel was dirt cheap and always cheaper than gas, they required almost no maintenance and when they did you could afford..I had the injection pump rebuilt on my '86 for 250.00. That was labor and parts. Well gas engines accomplished all those things and except for very few applications, do the job just as well. And try having any work done on a modern diesel thar it doesn't cost thousands. Stick with your gas. Until they force electric on you.

[@cleancutslawncare]

@@thepitpatrol amen. 100% agreed

[@adolpholiverbush5867]

Yes. Unless you happen to find a cheap ramp truck, like me, with a 7.3 diesel. Then you have to jump on it.

[@caleboldhouser478]

I have 16 trucks. From 2500s to F650s. All of my trucks are gas. I used to use diesel but would never touch one again. The Government ruined diesel trucks.

[@jasonedwards5201]

Maintenance of equipment would be challenging in a storage unit. Water, electric?

[@ThePatricksmurf]

Where do you get your good employees? How can you stil have work when robot mowers are cheaper.. long term.. What do you do in wintertime?

[@sdy284]

I can hear the crew cab diesel bros clutching their pearls from here

[@MikeAndes]

😂

[@sunsetmowing]

Do you do spring dethatching or fall cleanups? I didn't see any bagging units or dethatching on mower?

[@drewforce76]

Does anyone know what rail system they use on all of their trucks? I use the trailer racks bed rail system for the two walls of my bed but I’m not sure where they got the middle bar going behind their back window that they mount the tool rack to.

[@DDHJunkHaulers]

Hey. I'm in Mooresville. I see Augusta quite a bit. Nice video

[@earthsurfer13]

There isn't a storage anywhere in OKC that allows gas to be stored in a facility.

[@phelpshero2454]

This is awesome. Now🤔, I just need to make up some kind of wrap design for my truck

[@hernannavarro9390]

So this setup (2 trucks, storage unit) gets the augusta location to 500k? Is this permanent or do y’all at some point switch to an office location?

[@MikeAndes]

500K-$600K is usually 3 trucks. No office unless location is going to go to $1M+

[@hernannavarro9390]

@@MikeAndes Nice! Very interesting. Y’all run very lean.

[@devvoid1312]

@@MikeAndes I struggle to see how one is running a 500-600k business with no office and 3 trucks? Who answers the phones and does office work? Seems one would struggle to make that kind of money if nobody answers the phone right away.

[@Ghostrider-xv9rj]

@@devvoid1312 they have a 'command center' in washington which always answers phones

[@devvoid1312]

@@Ghostrider-xv9rj who handles quotes, invoicing, etc while people are out working when you only have 3 reg cab trucks worth of people to generate that kind of profit.

[@phelpshero2454]

What mileage range are those trucks. Autometer

[@busybeelawnservice]

I would be interested in hearing about what services besides mowing you will be doing.

[@cameronmcnulty8732]

Where do employees park their vehicles when taking the trucks from the storage facilities every day?

[@MikeAndes]

Parking lots area or where the truck is parked

[@darkwar12345]

How did you buy a brand new truck for 15k?

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for the free audible! 😂

[@Broutdoorliving]

Really Nice and organized stuff. Do you know how many lawns he does weekly per setup? Seems to be doing very well how he has it set up

[@nocoder93]

How do you manage blade sharpening?

[@MikeAndes]

Use bench grinder in the storage unit ✅

[@lawncareprosllc534]

Great info!

[@MRM5J]

Interesting I never new this was a local business. You guys do aerating, mesni literally only that? I need somebody to do my 1 acre property every year.

[@caydensommer1674]

For the Mooresville location chuck said they are going to be doing 450 - 520k revenue and this year trying to go into profit mode. Mike says in a lot of his videos that that is the wilderness of lawn care meaning there is not much profit. Is it possible to make a profitable model at that stage? Or is this mainly made possible because of the office that Augusta provides?

[@MikeAndes]

250-500K is the “profit wilderness”. We get through it and then raise prices and maximize profits. Having Cc helps a lot since there isn’t as much of a jump in overhead around 300K

[@shawnhenry7871]

​@Mike Andes What marketing does he use to open 3 locations in a small area? How fo you get that many customers?

[@caleboldhouser478]

In my experience I always had a profit margin of 50% since I started my company ten years ago. All up until I got bigger and got into expensive equipment. This year was the first year I didn’t have a 50% adjusted net. 1.4 million gross sales with 500k adjusted net. I don’t pay a franchise fee though just started my own.

[@Jadacream98]

Most storage facilities offer space for vehicle storage ? What’s the average price for a parking spot

[@MikeAndes]

Usually $50-100/month

[@devinhockey9174]

Beautiful sunset with chem trails 0:48

[@andrewengland971]

How do you tow a dump trailer full or even half full with a v6?

[@alanruechel2240]

You don't. Otherwise result is blown transmission, smoked brakes, blown motor and possibly a terrible accident where the out of control trailer ends up flipping the truck over

[@andrewengland971]

@@alanruechel2240 then why do they have v6s to tow a dump trailer?

[@Hoosierdaddy19]

A box truck would be ideal. A rolling billboard with all your equipment and save money on not having a storage unit.

[@jeremyguevara9311]

Jonathan Pototschnik would be proud!

[@simonm9097]

In the UK If you kept tools locked on the truck in full view & same leaving all that gear in storage it would 100% get stolen

[@jordankendall86]

I saw a lot of Ford and Chevy trucks. Do you not like Dodge trucks? Just curious.

[@thomask8298]

When you say 350k business, is that revenue? After expenses and payroll you might as well just work solo. Please clarify

[@Athletesperformance1]

I'm waiting for a response too?

[@MikeAndes]

Revenue target for Year 1 👍🏻

[@42swissmocha]

@@MikeAndes It is fascinating Augusta tends to find profit in areas that normally don't provide much (mowing). Aerations are one of our biggest ROI's.

[@sparkzbarca]

He's said that that number tends to be so called wilderness where you aren't really making more than you would solo but you have to get past it to get to the real money. In this case, they yes don't expect it to be an income on year one. Year two perhaps a small profit. Around year 3-5 they expect money.

[@jerrodg938]

What does a person have to do To start a lawn care franchise with Augusta

[@alanruechel2240]

This business setup is suited for a large metro area where your many clients have tiny well groomed yards. In most of middle Americas small to medium sized cities this setup would be highly inadequate

[@andrewshevchuk2062]

well just like franchises they go where the population mass is

[@jacksoninaction850]

Chuck you are AWESOME

[@Coltonm8994]

Just wondering how he got $6700 for that dump trailer. Most of the ones on Facebook marketplace around me are $10k and beat to crap

[@rauljramon]

How do you hire people? I really want to expand

[@rdblawnandlandscaping1613]

Where did you get the money in 30 days

[@chasebussell7125]

What would you sell the aerator for

[@rdblawnandlandscaping1613]

Very informative

[@feliciaandmartinmartinez1154]

Great stuff

[@jtsettles9941]

What services do they offer at these locations?

[@TripleAstyle1]

Honda is closing the push mower factory this year so you better buy a few now! They will probably be coming out with battery operated to replace it I bet.

[@dudeurodude3845]

Are the trucks new? I’m sorry I just don’t understand how you could get them for 15-12k?!

[@MikeAndes]

No. They are used

[@geeveekano]

I want to learn this.

[@DoersEntertainment1]

So from what I’m hearing, v6x10 1 gm p1 p2 p3 1234 350-500k everything in its place, all the same everyday. 😂 👍 💰

[@adamdivine]

How do you make 300k - 350k with 1 35inch stander?

[@PorscheCaymanB]

Where can I get a truck for 15K?!

[@Poolmedic]

I looked up that truck in the Chciago area and it MSRP’s at around $40K. Even a fleet deal is not going to bring it down to $15K. Something is not right.

[@ethanking4954]

Used ​@@Poolmedic

[@josianmartinez3726]

How many people does each crew consist of?

[@MikeAndes]

2-3

[@ProjectKeyMow]

Something tells me all of this was done in 30 days 😂 great video , I’m loving this series!

[@phelpshero2454]

Did mako make your designs for the trucks?

[@MikeAndes]

The paint yes. The designs are sticker vinyl decals

[@csuiteunfiltered]

When I grow up, I want to be like Chuck! 😆

[@jacobduncan8875]

At 1 point in the video you said everything was the same at another point you said there are some similarities between all the setups and another point you said there are some differences between all the setups. Wich is it.

[@MikeAndes]

Macro the same, micro there are slight differences. For example, all V6 trucks that around $15K Micro: one of the locations got a 6.5 foot bed instead of 8

[@sliver108]

Confused... he said he bought 8 trucks for 4 locations but only has the mowers in the storage lockers for one truck. What am I missing?

[@MikeAndes]

One landscape truck for trailer. One mowing truck with the ramp rack

[@prolawnstriper]

What is the total cost per location? What is the monthly rent? Are the parking spots extra?

[@MikeAndes]

$85K total startup and working capital

[@liamsmith4566]

V6 are shit for towing and if used for hard work won't get 200,000 miles, in the long term a 5.3 v8 or 5L coyote is always a better option, plus nowadays the v8 get just as good of fuel efficiency as v6

[@redactionjackson9328]

Trucks are 50k around here these days though lol 😅

[@thewhiteknight02]

For the small cost of $85,000 you can mow $35 lawns for 60 hours a week for 6 months. Then pray in the winter.

[@MikeAndes]

Well I've never been there or mowed one lawn in NC. Working pretty well.

[@esojanacig5138]

For 85k I'll do it on my own. Why pay someone to make the money? Just get out there.

[@JustMyVisionCEO]

Could you sponsor my start-up in Los Angeles? 😅

[@katlewis6264]

Where are y'all getting new dump trailers for $6,700?

[@nickjewart9351]

Awesome! This guy is like a Mike clone!

[@bigskyab]

Chucks hat doesnt match, the passenger rear tire on p1 is 3.2 psi low and the insurance card isnt inside the p2 truck...get it together man.

[@ctlandscapemaintenancesolu494]

one person would have hard time maintaining 50 yards per week alone from march till december lets do some math how is 350 k going to happen and customers are not really into spending money

[@FixItRight03]

15,500 for a f150 BS.... Try 25,000

[@b8rlow]

Is that Chuck in a truck lol

[@kendavisbiz]

How about 10 million like Ballard did

[@darkdante2k4]

None of those pickups have a USDOT number, and I'd wager that the GVWR exceeds 10k pounds with that dump trailer and equipment. You are riding dirty homie, better fix that before you are slapped with a fine

[@MikeAndes]

We don’t run over 10K

[@kylerthompson7185]

U really think they are putting anywhere close to 10 k in that dump trailer 😂

[@darkdante2k4]

@@kylerthompson7185 GVWR is the COMBINED weight of the trailer (and it's contents) and the truck (and it's contents) not just the weight of the dump trailer 😂.

[@kylerthompson7185]

@@darkdante2k4 I understand that he’s still nowhere near 10k. They might put 2 to 3K and it. They’re doing mulch and pine straw and small cleanups.

[@darkdante2k4]

@@kylerthompson7185 Dump trailer alone is like 4-5k, a single yard of top soil weighs 1.5-3k....we are getting pretty close to 10k without weighing any equipment or passengers

[@smac529]

Has this equipment even been used? Asking for a friend......

[@riversplowden7413]

WTH are you finding trucks for $15,000?

[@paradisepointlandscapedesi4886]

💯💪🏽😎💰💰💰💰💰👍🏽

[@michaelhedstrom5571]

Lots of viewers want to know where to get a $15.5k truck

[@ctlandscapemaintenancesolu494]

your going to do all this with 36 inch stander what the hec is this

[@rustyellis3702]

Junk😊

[@jackparra7676]

I don’t want to sound negative but you can do this whit absolutely nothing pretending to that logo and franchise I got not logos two different color trucks and I do just fine so people please not listen to this and go get big as payment on truck mower etc they just promoting their brand u can start whit a regular push mover and Small truck out of u garage I’m just saying

[@esojanacig5138]

You don't have to pay someone to make the money!

[@V29546]

I’m curious… how much revenue per year and how many employee? Lastly… if you don’t mind what’s ur ball Parker net profit taking home? I was seriously thinking about joining but ur comment got me thinking.

[@jacksoninaction850]

Yes but he wants to look professional

[@donwilliams1284]

Trucks for 15,500 are junk all equipment is new and not even dirty . I like to see you make 500k from that location .the guys will be working 20 hrs a day

[@edwinavila9928]

Everything is brand new. Nothing dirty. It's a show.