Where you at man? You're one of my go to channels. Learned much from you. Hope all is well.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
sorry brother, I have been extremely busy but I'll be posting some new vids soon.
@Chris763156 жыл бұрын
George I really like your channel. You tell it how it is and I like that. I can't believe the amount of people out there that will hire a lawn care company knowing they are going to screw the company over with payment. When you mentioned that lady letting you cut her for months and then telling you she wasn't going to pay really hit home. That happened to me this year so many times all at the end of the summer rush resulting in me getting screwed out of close to $4000. The majority of the people out there will screw the lawn guy in a heart beat. Listen to George guys. Get prepay or credit cards and bill immediately! I am doing it from here on out. Don't do the honor or trust thing. That no longer exists. Thanks for all you do George! God Bless you and your family.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the kind words Christopher. I'm glad your doing it !
@BobSmith-mc7uq6 жыл бұрын
Lots of good advice. The "little ol' lady" will get you every time!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks and dam right they will.
@emeraldcity79425 жыл бұрын
@@GPackard put a lien on their property - can't pay now pay up later
@johnteelsexcavatingjohnnys70956 жыл бұрын
Hey George, good advise man, i started plowing snow on the side about 4 years ago, and now i offer year round services to my commercial accounts, and I’ve started doing mini excavation this last summer, it went better than expected and all this after suffering a critical respiratory illness, i just keep plugging away, i think if you keep your head up and be positive, good things will happen. Take care bud
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
johnny, i'm sorry to hear about the lung issue, keep on keepin on my brother !
@annagough31006 жыл бұрын
Thanks George. You have been a tremendous help with us starting our business. Our first year was great success. I look forward to your videos.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
awwww, that's awesome to hear, thank you.
@williamrichards30976 жыл бұрын
Thank you George for another great video
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your very welcome
@josephmccole41326 жыл бұрын
I've been in business in the UK for just a few months. My wife works full time and I look after my 2 & 4 year boys. I work part-time in garden maintenance. Thank you for posting these videos. They're really helpful. Much appreciated George.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
good luck to you Joseph !
@amulekmusser73466 жыл бұрын
Thanks George. Appreciate all ya do for us!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your welcome brother
@user-lc1ps7mf4i6 жыл бұрын
George I'm a huge fan of yours and I enjoy the passion you have for what you do. I can't wait to see you and Ron together again
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
THANKS , and I'll be seeing Ron in a couple of weeks. I'll be sure and mention your comment
@yordy596 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot. men I learn a lot from you, your experience is priceless
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@platinumlawnservice5 жыл бұрын
This information is gold! Thanks George!
@GPackard5 жыл бұрын
platinum, you are very welcome brother. thank you for commenting again.
@mikeg8846 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos. I appreciate the honesty and true business man you are.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks Mike
@victorrippe58456 жыл бұрын
Thank you George for the really good info man ive learned alot from you man ive been doing lawn service for over 30 years and i was eating so much shit collecting money from clients now 80 percent of costumers are pre paid thanks to you brother god bless.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
victor, i'm glad i could help
@glassdude69966 жыл бұрын
Yet another great vid papa G! It means allot to us little guys with big dreams that you do what you do. Thank you my friend, this vid may have been the little spark i needed to restart my fire.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
glass dude, i hope it gets you motivated. i wish you the best now GET AT IT !
@dunnslawnsservice70126 жыл бұрын
Good information Gorge, keep them coming. 👍
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
i will and thanks
@amazinglawnservice84816 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another amazing video! Lots of great advice! I’ve been watching you for a couple of years and I still enjoy your vids!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
well thanks for the kind words bro
@bearcoyote91706 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for helping me out. George. thanks
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your very welcome
@allenslawnservicellc53696 жыл бұрын
Great tips as always George, much appreciated.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
allen, thank you for commenting
@gq-rod30256 жыл бұрын
Another great video thank you for continuing to take the time to make them they teach a lot of valuable information to those of us still learning the trade and how to make things better !
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your very welcome
@ryonnuse84406 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have learned these lessons over the past several years. We will be switching over to pre-pay this year.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
good for you
@andyslawnsheretoserveyou20416 жыл бұрын
I definitely appreciate your input I'm a little bit newer to the lawn care business my second year coming up but I highly appreciate individuals like yourself given us input thank you once again keep up the good work I would like to add my wife definitely helps me with reaching out to customers and so forth hopefully that helps out other individuals as well starting off I suggest don't borrow money for any of your equipment we pay cash only for equipment
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
andrew, thanks for sharing your story brother. working with your spouse is awesome
@rbljackson6 жыл бұрын
thanks George. I need to take a few of these things to heart. Last year biz didn't not go stellar, and lost a few good clients this fall. Not due to quality issues, just oil field decline and people loosing their jobs/larger salaries primarily. Hoping to expand more into spray applications this year. Trying to stay motivated, but its been tough.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
listen brother, watch my new video opportunity of a lifetime.
@jackchapman81716 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos George. Takes a bit to admit to mistakes. We did a £1,500 lawn renovation job last year and I didn't get 50% upfront. He paid, but he was slow about it and I has a few sleepless nights. Never again. Moving many of our customers to direct debit rather than them transferring as they wish. My business will be paying two salaries of two top guys this year and now I'll be in control of cashflow.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
good for you. never let them dictate how they'll pay you, after all who's business is it ? chances are that if they don't want to prepay or atleast 1/2 down on a bigger job then there planning on having sex with you if you get my drift.
@backyardgrillmaster29106 жыл бұрын
How big was the lawn and what did you guys to the lawn?
@mikesampson88136 жыл бұрын
From Knoxville Tennessee. Great. Video. Keep. Up. The. Good. Work.
@GPackard5 жыл бұрын
thank you Mike.
@mikesampson88135 жыл бұрын
@@GPackard your welcome. Merry Christmas to you and your family. &. Happy New year. I. Will. Keep. Watching. Your. Videos. 👍
@ryanhoward13916 жыл бұрын
Great advice as always. Your tips helped with my business. So thanks for that.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
glad i could help Ryan.
@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin87576 жыл бұрын
Hey George, good to see you again! Happy New Year, my man.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
Rob & Marisela, thank you and i wish you well my friends
@petep88286 жыл бұрын
This video is great and super helpful. I really appreciate your insight George!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks brother
@40lostyears6 жыл бұрын
Mighty Moe Excavating likes to here George’s stories. Cool brick wall! Ty for the entertainment
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
john D thanks for the kind words my brother
@QKDavis6 жыл бұрын
I watched your older version of this video as well talking about employees and how you have to look over them. Can you do a video explaining your opinion of where keeping track of your employees ends and micromanaging begins? Cause I feel like I’m micro managing if I stay on the guys too much.
@GPackard5 жыл бұрын
I'll try.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare6 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Pack. I agree with everything you just said.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks brother
@blessedhands20006 жыл бұрын
Great advice as always, thanks George.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the kind words
@user-lc1ps7mf4i6 жыл бұрын
I hope you have some new videos coming soon. I like to watch you make things like flower beds and paver patios
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
I will be as spring is just around the corner
@user-lc1ps7mf4i6 жыл бұрын
Me and my brother are starting our landscaping company this year in Arkansas where we live and I've referred your videos and knowledge to him into the direction we want to take our business. I appreciate all that you teach us George
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
well thanks and i hope you both do extremely well !
@ACMEMowing6 жыл бұрын
Another great vid man. Learned and enjoyed!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks brother
@JsCrazyCutzLLC6 жыл бұрын
So many great points you touched on. So true! When do you start targeting neighborhoods in the spring ? I'm going to try postcards threw the mail for the first time. I was planning on hitting them twice this spring in the neighborhoods that I want to grow in ,just don't know when to start and how far apart to send them? I have at least 2to5 yards in each of these neighborhoods .
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
you can also try to do a referral program specifically for the neighbors in those areas like offer your current clients a $50 gift card for referring a neighbor ?
@joe4hirelawncare4976 жыл бұрын
Great video, great advice on looking and acting professional.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks joe
@FloridaTurfPros6 жыл бұрын
This is a really good video. Great insight
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks
@samstheman76336 жыл бұрын
Awesome video , this is real true stuff that some guys won't let their pride talk about, this would have helped 2 years ago for me lol
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
all learned stuff brother
@TEXASHANDYMANSVCS6 жыл бұрын
OMG! I've done exactly what you have done with the books...
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
right on brother
@sebcruz25006 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Really helps
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your welcome
@jerryb195319536 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your very welcome brother
@LawnCareRookie6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing value!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your very welcome brother
@mauricewashington58606 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insight.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your very welcome
@dobryagri69596 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome video man
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your welcome
@a-veteranlandscapesitework24136 жыл бұрын
What do you do when they refuse to pay the extra needed to get the job done right and expect you to do it yourself? I've had that happen and I was so pissed at the client, so I just finished the job as previously planned knowing that they'll have problems down the road.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
then you refuse to do it if it's not the right way. I got sued once because i used the customers material which was faulty , and the judge told me i was the professional and should have refused the work. Little did he know I was starving and had to do the work.
@rustynail97936 жыл бұрын
You are too brilliant... I just started last year doing lawn care and I am using you as a mentor... I got 10 clients, and 1 non payer... I did his really cheap. Weeds and grass 10 feet tall... I said I would do it for 150 and if he allows me to maintain it, 60 per cut cause it wasnt very big, maybe 30 minute job when everything is cut normal... He agreed... I cut it all, took me all day and he decided not to pay... I got before video and after pictures... Actually I have the video on my youtube channel cause it was to extreme and wanted to document it...Thats just what it takes to get in the door I reckon..
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
why don't you follow up with some roundup brother ?
@rustynail97936 жыл бұрын
He was a non payer... Should have followed up with gas and a match ahahaha... It was basically in the middle of no where.. No cell signal or anything.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
i wouldn't go that far my brother
@rustynail97936 жыл бұрын
Oh I know... I was just joking, but it does get frustrating... You do a job that last all day, and do it extremely cheap just to get screwed without vaseline... I do believe in karma tho :) Now I know why they have it cut once a year at the end of the year... They told me it wasnt cut all year before I even got to the property... Should have been a red flag.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
right on brother
@larrysiers93696 жыл бұрын
great video, thanks for the infor.....greatly appreciated......
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your welcome
@mtnmotoadv6 жыл бұрын
Great advice, appreciate it
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@helenahedgetrimming18186 жыл бұрын
God bless ya George
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thank you brother
@nickwilson47296 жыл бұрын
"I would boot him to the F#*^ing curb" LOL BTW I love the wall in the background what's the story on that.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
it's just a cool backdrop
@jimw34126 жыл бұрын
George just got to ask you one question. You say you do at least mostly prepay these days, and indicated that that was not always the case. If you had tried to do that from the start do you think that it would have worked out better or worse, and for a business and area where that is not the normal would you suggest a cold turkey switch? Thanks for all the great videos too.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
I wish i had done it from the start. I lost thousands of dollars over the years.
@michael88666 жыл бұрын
Great Tips!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@elijahs49856 жыл бұрын
What kind of programs do you use for scheduling and invoices? So you can “bam bam bam” haha thanks for the vids really enjoy them.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
service fusion and quickbooks
@UnblockedOne26 жыл бұрын
I have one of those sweet old lady customers. She's currently 7 months behind. I don't mow it, but I've done work on several of her rental properties. So, she asks me to remulch one of her rental properties & add all of her past due balance to the invoice. I'm like, alright I'm going to remulch this property & dropping her as customer whether she pays or not. Big mistake. The people that rents that property got ahold of my number. They called me up, cussing me out, threatening to use every social media account possible to put me out of business etc. & this was because I had drove a mini skidsteer on their property, but wasn't even their property. It was a rental. Now, I've lost like $600 on this lady. She's still not paying. Indeed the renter got on my Facebook & left a negative review. Also, falsely quoted me. Saying I said, "that's how I do it & I aint fixing it".
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
man that sucks but thank you for sharing your story
@lavalleeturfcare75236 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks josh
@oscarvazquez39306 жыл бұрын
Alright Mr G. You are like my personality I like that. Have to be real person thanks for the information.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
oscar, thanks for commenting
@giorgiocapucio1736 жыл бұрын
thank you for your advise
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
your welcome
@dylanhuben10256 жыл бұрын
Me and my friend are trying to start a landscape/ lawn care business and we are wondering if the extra travel will be worth it ifs it's not in a big city. We are in rural Wisconsin and houses are kinda scattered.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
its going to be tough, your going to have to have a good rate to charge
@ronhart41666 жыл бұрын
Hope your doing ok. Miss your videos !!!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
i knoe Ron, and i miss all of you as well. I'll be getting them up soon, i promise !
@Ace-yf3xf6 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks brother
@SpiritTracker76 жыл бұрын
You still with us G Packard? That cough.. is it allergies? Busy season?
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
I am my brother, been very busy with my new ventures , but videos coming soon !
@jimbilly25946 жыл бұрын
George you had mentioned your web builder /S. E. O. guy but never gave his information. What is it?
@TEXASHANDYMANSVCS6 жыл бұрын
Good video!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks brother
@TheAR15dude6 жыл бұрын
Hey George! I’ve missed seeing new content on your channel I hope business is booming for you. You’ve helped inspire me to start doing lawn care (along with a passion for it) and I was wondering if you have an email or some way I can contact you. I’m in a very unique situation and just got started
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
been busy with my new franchise, but more to come for sure. george@familylawnandlandscape.com
@grasspro1046 жыл бұрын
George....you must be busy !!! You haven't put out any recent videos.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
sorry, i have but there coming soon
@a-veteranlandscapesitework24136 жыл бұрын
Amen to that Gut feeling. I call them clients from hell. I don't have a contract, and I'm taking your advice.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing brother
@ChunkyMonkaayyy6 жыл бұрын
Oh man, for a $400k job I would’ve taken that risk too!! LOL All great tips bro, thanks!! Pre-paid is a smart idea. Never thought of that.
@ChunkyMonkaayyy6 жыл бұрын
Also that wall makes a great background!!!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
do pre pay whenever you can.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks brother
@noceilings97736 жыл бұрын
G Packard Could you share more about this contract?? As in, what type of work, man hours, equipment, type of company, etc. My biggest commercial work was around 40k annually and I thought I was doing good!😂
@lawncommander6 жыл бұрын
Hey George I'm the guy hand writing invoices and sticking stamps, what software do you use
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
quickbooks and service fusion
@mattcartwright82726 жыл бұрын
There's something wrong with my screen. The colors have gone to shit. But excellent business advice. Thanks!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
ok then ?
@pattersonlandscaping56216 жыл бұрын
great info...
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks bro
@wardor92146 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon George. Hope your business's are doing well. I was just curious to see if you were done with making KZbin videos?
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
Wardor, i am not, i've just been extremely busy this year with the new franchise.
@wardor92146 жыл бұрын
G Packard Hope all is good with the new franchise!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
sure is and thanks for giving a shit brother.
@jjjmyers6 жыл бұрын
Waiting for some new videos!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
i'm bringing some soon
@Essays4College6 жыл бұрын
Not a WORD from Green Bay Packard in MONTHS!
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
How about now Jenny ? Sorry I've just been so busy with the new franchise but I hope to keep them coming as long as i have good fans who appreciate my content like yourself.
@Essays4College6 жыл бұрын
FRANCHISE? What franchise? This is the first time I'm hearing about any franchise....
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
I started a new business called Mosquito Police. Then I offered it to fellow you tubers as a franchise. You can view our website at mosquitopolice.net , I believe the video was called business opportunity of a lifetime, check it out.
@nickwilson47296 жыл бұрын
Where are you George I miss your videos
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
Nick, there coming
@zinnstigertownmowers7806 жыл бұрын
Good video but why haven’t you been producing any videos
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
i've been busy with my new franchise
@zinnstigertownmowers7806 жыл бұрын
G Packard congratulations I can’t wait to hear all about the new franchise I am loving your success and praying your business will go further
@aprendisaje95066 жыл бұрын
EXELENTE . GRACIAS ..
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
uno
@RickJohnsonRicksCarpentry6 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@GPackard5 жыл бұрын
thank you Rick i appreciate your comment.
@wayneessar74896 жыл бұрын
Hi George. I had bothered you in the past to make a video about skin cancer, because you mentioned it. No more need, LHL garden services UK, made one and showed his face cut up and stitched where they cut his out. So thank you anyways but I am going to buy two hats and some long sleeve shirts.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
ok well sorry i didn't get around to it .
@wayneessar74896 жыл бұрын
G Packard No worry's! Until I saw that guy's pictures I didn't think it was a problem I needed to be very worried about but he's in England and I always thought they got rain and cloudy skies all the time. I was wrong on all counts. Thank you for your reply.
@hawktuft7726 жыл бұрын
When will u make another video
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
Kody, i'm doing one soon, I promise.
@hawktuft7726 жыл бұрын
Good, I think your videos are awesome. I learn so much. I am also from Wisconsin and would like to be a landscaper when I'm older.
@coollasice41756 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Could you have sued Mrs. Johnson in small claims court? i would have.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
iwt would have cost me $250 in court fees not to mention my time to file, court appearances. all to get a judgement which i could use to wipe my ass with because thats all it would be worth. I have a better method, it's called Roundup about five bucks worth !
@coollasice41756 жыл бұрын
OK, I thought the loser pays the court fee. Roundup or a dump truck full of manure would work too. :)
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
there ya go !
@ArkansasDawgFan6 жыл бұрын
Where are the new videos????????
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
I'm working on them
@crezz19856 жыл бұрын
Where ya been G?
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
been extremely busy with my new business venture, but more vids are coming.
@crezz19856 жыл бұрын
G Packard good to hear
@0Myles06 жыл бұрын
Build a retaining wall in your sleep! heh!... don't we all wish we could work in our sleep? Sleep seems such a waste of time.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
yeah buddy
@tripleDlawncare5 жыл бұрын
Hey I really do enjoy all your videos thank you for all the information I need to listen to you if you get a chance check out my last video It's called George Packer you're right. Thank you for all you do for the long hair community and thank you for helping me make my business a better cutting process
@GPackard5 жыл бұрын
you are very welcome my friend and i did watch it. thanks !
@user-lc1ps7mf4i6 жыл бұрын
Is there any apps you use that help you organize and help you set up prepay for clients or do you use Paypal?
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
service fusion, yardbook (recommend if your smaller )quickbooks.
@user-lc1ps7mf4i6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help buddy I really appreciate it
@mojazzn90916 жыл бұрын
bad customers.....you said it
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
right on brother
@PL-dh3wr6 жыл бұрын
I what "technology" do you use?
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
many, yard book , quickbooks, gps tracking softwear, smart phones, service fusion , just to name a few
@PL-dh3wr6 жыл бұрын
G Packard I've been in business 15 years and I've used Quickbooks along with Excel for the entire time. The last 2 years I tried SA and Jobber and they both were disappointing. We never even put them into full use. I've demoed Yardmann, Clip, Service Monster and now looking at Service Fusion. Nobody has great reviews on the shortfalls of different onces but the hours I've spent is absurd studying them. Perhaps I'm a perfectionists but I want to get it right this time.
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
they all have there issues.
@nzdustykarma23946 жыл бұрын
Good vid
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@tisnotmy-name11806 жыл бұрын
George, whats going on? Its now May 11 2018
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry brother, I have been so busy ! I'm trying desperately to get back into the swing of things, and I' have some good videos coming I promise.
@tisnotmy-name11806 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I was getting worried about you, you ol' bugger! lol Cheers
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
why does everyone keep calling me old ?
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
I can still whip people 1/2 my age.
@jaredschmitt15195 жыл бұрын
Is it too early to hustle up accounts. 2-15-19
@GPackard5 жыл бұрын
absolutely not, go get em bro
@jaredschmitt15195 жыл бұрын
@@GPackard Thanks going to sell the shit out of it got to make $70000 plus got a lot of work ahead of me
@GPackard5 жыл бұрын
right on brother
@willieslawncareservice.84366 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍😉
@GPackard6 жыл бұрын
thanks bro
@xK27R3 жыл бұрын
You write scripts for your videos before shooting?
@GPackard3 жыл бұрын
do you live in Russia ?
@xK27R3 жыл бұрын
@@GPackard no, but I have been there and my wife is from Russia. I’m Australian.
@xK27R3 жыл бұрын
@@GPackard So about the mechanic business... probably not gonna pick up too well until after I finish my apprenticeship. But, I am now currently undergoing a course to becoming a driving instructor where I can get way more pay than my apprenticeship pays. Today’s my first day studying and yikes I asked myself am I really prepared to work full time even 6-7 days a week? (5 days apprenticeship labouring, and weekends teaching people how to drive). Eventually I’ll grow into a better businesses after I save up enough.