Mistakes to avoid in your lawn care business in 2019

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Leave a comment down below and let me know what other mistakes people should avoid in their lawn care business.

[@acfuller86]

Avoid saying YES to everything. Don’t be taken advantage of. Don’t let a customer tell you what you’re worth. If you don’t look after yourself, no one else will 🙅🏻‍♂️

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Great points. I agree with all of them. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@kickashi2.015]

Easily the best start up advice I've seen. This is my third year and I find this very helpful, thanks for the upload!!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

That’s great. I’m glad you found value in the content. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@victorrippe5845]

Man I talked to a financial advisor years ago and he recommended me to use my mowers till they can't go no more unless I don't have no other choice to go and buy new ones and to get my money's worth out of them and let me tell you I've saved thousands of dollars cuz I use to go buy new equipment every two years and throwing my money away now I get 8 or 10 years out of my zero turn mowers but I maintain them very well I change the oil on them every 50 hours and I get over 5000 hours out of my zero turn mowers I used to think after 2000 hours a engine was almost shot wow was I wrong and all my echo equipment I get 8 to 10 years out of them aswell and they still run perfect I don't buy anymore stihl 4mix cuz we would have to buy new ones every 3 years cuz engines would burn up and they weren't lasting like echos in our company thanks for the advice man.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I agree. Take care of your equipment and it will last, and keep more profit in your pocket. I used my first Honda 21” mower for 10 years doing 80% of my mowing with in my business. Also I agree 2000 hours is nothing for a motor if well maintained. I bought a used exmark Viking walk behind a few years ago with over 2000 hours on it and it still ran great. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@allenmick5062]

Great advice man

[@victorrippe5845]

@@allenmick5062 Thank you man

[@sureshots8155]

I had this video pop up in my recommendations. I had fully planned on listening and putting the man on blast. Everything in this video is pretty well spot on. Great advice in this video.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@simonroth9088]

I RECOMMEND THE TORO 30 PERSONAL PACE NON COMMERCIAL VERSION. It is a tank and affordable. I used mine on over 450 small yards last year with no problems. Good start up machine.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Nice! Good recommendation that doesn’t break the bank. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@jamesvillegas877]

Simon Roth oh I have one of those best lawnmower. Really like a expensive commercial mower for a couple hundred bucks

[@TiggerNyeah]

Hmmmm . . .

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

Excellent 👍 Since discovering your channel a few months ago, I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos, interviews and insights. 2020 is my first year. Still gathering equipment, license, insurance and such. I'll be late getting started in the season. But that's okay. Just paid my pickup truck off and working my way out of a 30-year City Freight career. I've been through 5 freight lines through company bankruptcies & mergers. Thanks to channels like yours that I discovered October 2019, When YRC merges with USF Holland - my employer, I'll not be looking for another truck driving job 😁 I appreciate you more than you know.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

That’s awesome. I appreciate the feedback. I’m glad you find value in my content. Good luck on your new and exciting venture. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@echoofthenorth]

This is my 2nd year in business and I'm doing well but feels like I'm struggling in some way. I'm deaf myself so I assume I may not get able to learn from the community. I try to learn online but most sites I use are American. I been watching your videos. They do help but there's few answers I still need.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Thats a tough situation to be in. I’m sure being deaf would make it much more difficult to try to learn from videos online. What answers do you still need?

[@TheLawnCareLifeinMowssouri]

Great video man! This will definitely keep guys from making mistakes when starting their business!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks buddy. I appreciate you watching. 👍

[@TheFantasticphotos]

This is my second video of yours I have watch and is help full I am starting my first year this spring starting of with lawn toro tractor a couple weed rackets and a 5 by 8 open trailer and of cours few other things to get started right now doing snow plow so in mean time getting lots of info and I see there will be lots from u and a few others I watch thks

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Awesome. Congratulations on starting your business this year. Yes lots of information available on my channel and others here on KZbin. I also have a podcast that I have put out episodes every Tuesday for going on 4 years. It’s perfect to listen to while working. You can find it under the same name on iTunes, google play, stitcher radio, SoundCloud and many other podcast player apps as well as my website. Currently 183 episodes and counting on all topics around starting and growing your business. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. 👍

[@Virtuewz]

Thank you for the valuable information

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

No problem. Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@D.Stephenson]

Awesome video! You hit some great topics in this video! Keep up the good work!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and sharing your feedback. 👍

[@RavensHardCore]

Very valuable information! Thanks!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. 👍

[@ousamaabdu794]

Fantastic video as always Julio. Did you make a video on Compost tea before, and if so can I get the link?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks. No I haven’t done a video on compost tea yet. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@DavidManifestation]

need a video on when a customer changes their mind after the deposit was banked

[@evildead68]

Solid advice.👍

[@JohnM...]

I'm starting out the back of my car!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

That’s awesome. Everyone has to start somewhere. Do good work and treat people fairly and you will out grow that car quickly.

[@allenmick5062]

Good of a place as any , I started with a wagon and bike lol

[@dannysheppard2681]

I am just starting out so these tips were very helpful to me. One of my fears is over or under bidding projects, do you have any suggestions for me in that area. Thank you and thanks for another great video!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

You will make mistakes. It inevitable. Just keep on top of knowing your numbers and what it actually costs to be in business. Over time you will start to hone in on pricing properly. Also do your due diligence and do some research. Ask around and find out what people you know pay for lawn care in your area to get a idea of a starting point.

[@TiggerNyeah]

Look at how much trimming you have to do - sidewalks, garden beds, rocks, trees, culverts, etc. These may take extra time, trimmer line, and wear out the trimmer faster. A lawn with nothing to trim may cost $30 but I may charge $45 for the same size lawn with all the above obstacles. Also, even if there is a lot less lawn to mow due to said obstacles, it will take longer to mow. You may also want to take a stick measurer and measure out several different sized lawns to adjust your eye to acreage. Don't forget to include driving time in your pricing. I add ten minutes for every property. Your expenses will most likely be higher than your taxes.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Lots of great points. Thanks for sharing and watching. 👍

[@boonemathis225]

That one kid who flips the fries at McDonald's

[@rogermurph101]

What the hell are taxes?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

You know, just one of those things they say you can’t escape like death. 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@johnkelly7825]

How about 2020

[@simonroth9088]

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[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching. 👍