My Reaction to Blades of Grass Lawn Care: I'M LAYING IT ALL OUT!

[@ogsan1296]

Blades of Grass ...We like it a lot. Great energy and very knowledgeable. He keeps it true to the subject. He is in the Top Tier of KZbin channels. A TRUE VET.

[@bigsteve8408]

Johnny is former military. I think when he retired he started his buisness because he was tired of being told what to do. It was time for him to be his own boss for a change. He runs his buisness the way HE wants to run it.

[@Sequel7]

The problem was is that he was really working alone and pretending Q still worked for him lol

[@E80-t6e]

Blades of Grass is the truth!!!! Very informative,professional and sharp!

[@harryerhart5978]

Johnny is a true professional not many companies do quality work first quality work sells itself

[@earthmagic1]

Johnny's work is very neat. I love to watch him put attention to detail.

[@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324]

Blades of grass is a Legend! He is the one that got me started in this KZbin business world.

[@anthonygilbert3999]

Blades of grass was the first lawn channel I subscribed to. He keeps it real and does great work.

[@natoskato6355]

johnny says "right thats the way it works guys" right after you ended your speech at 19:08 couldnt have timed that anymore perfect 👍

[@jdurrant421]

Been watching Johnny at Blades of Grass for a long time. Very informative and have put his tips and ideas into my own business. I’ve got a whole library saved of his videos.

[@tangoblast4751]

He legit keeps it real no cheap talk always gives his honesty his opinions have gave me knowledge on some things i learned from him and yes he never sugar coats things

[@elcslawncarecommunitychannel]

Great job getting them subscribers up. You deserve minimum 100,000. Keep it going.

[@Kevinreilly96]

Johnny's got awesome content and seems to be a solid dude. I honestly opened this because I thought you were dogging him, much to my surprise, I love what you did! Great info thanks a lot

[@itsj6611]

Bro I just started in the lawn service department and I must say, you are by far the best person that explains how to do whatever it takes to succeed.

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, I'm learning a lot, plus I'm giving myself time to grow, and perfect my craft so I keep my customer in the bucket. Build value in my business. Thanks.

[@markmilan01]

Thanks for the Great Analysis on Johnny at Blades of grass! I like your content.

[@nathangant7636]

I include value-added services such as free aeration to existing accounts, irrigation maintenance and repair (10 yrs commercial irrigation experience), supplemental fertilizing that the pest control companies can't provide, top dressing lawns as needed, and some other services not just confined to mowing yards. I'm not worried about competition, there's always someone who will work cheaper but not better, but they can't duplicate my quality and willingness to go the extra yard for customers.

[@Air2381]

Came as across Johnny and his Blades of Grass lawn care on here over a year ago and and fell in love with him and what he’s about.

[@geraldd8797]

I have three Channels that I watch regularly: of course you, Mike Andes, Blades of Grass, and Fill’s Lawn Care. I occasionally watch Al Bladez as well. I have learned a ton from all of you

[@tommymann69]

I love blades of grass fantastic channel just like saving green lawn care

[@mattbrigner4815]

I do a solo business in Columbus Ohio and my main thing is customer service and quality... because they equal zero retention.. when you're on the road you don't have all that time to jump around to go back across town to trim somebody's sidewalk.. quality has to be top-notch all the time... I love your show Mike keep it coming...

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

🤔that's "Q" not "Hugh"😆😀Blades of Grass are the best👌

[@MikeAndes]

What’s funny is I know that and thought that’s what I said.... I went back and listened... definitely sounds like I said “Hugh” 🤪

[@JonBecker81]

Mike Andes that’s MISTER Q to you. I thought he said Hugh too and I came to look the comments this was the first one I saw.

[@adventuresinlawncare3734]

😎

[@jenellewest7285]

Love watching Johnny!

[@pauldelgiudice8362]

Johnny is the master !

[@kvboyd]

I have been subbed to his channel for a few months. He put out good contents. You now have a new sub

[@MikeAndes]

Wow! Thank you! I appreciate it

[@tommymann69]

Top notch lawn service is another fantastic channel

[@birdborninroughdays7797]

Johnny is the man.period

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Another great teaching channel is "The Lawncare JUGGERNAUT " it's one of my favorites 😎👍

[@adventuresinlawncare3734]

Yeah. He’s legit.

[@440gohorse]

I learned a long time ago, learn from someone that is having success year after year. Johnny looks successful to me.

[@vividfrenchies8197]

Everything these guys said was great very and helpful. The only one thing I would like to speak on is route density. I started my business about 8 month I now have about 45 clients. It's very difficult to move up quickly picking and choosing to avoid hug gaps between clients. I actually started accepting everyone who needed service. Yes I was wasting gas But after I accumulated all the client I could manage I slowly cancelled ones that were to far apart. I would like to learn how to send estimates for commercial property if you have any suggestions?

[@CuttinUpLD]

Shout out to Blades of Grass with continuous content

[@larryshelton8597]

Johnny is awesome ..and his guy q is a beast with the string trimmer

[@mikeo8890]

The most important thing is key words when marketing on the Internet, Craiglist is your best tool.

[@jeffreystoesser6878]

In my area, some yards are not large enough to require a larger sized mower and some yards have narrow gateways so you have to use a push mower.

[@daveortwine2641]

Most gates are 36 to 48 inches

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

Love blades of grass

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

Great info from both of you!!

[@tangoblast4751]

I like blades of grass i watch his videos

[@glendajune9140]

Valuable information, thanks.👍🏾

[@erichearn7130]

Hi Mike this is my first time watching your channel. I thought you were going to bash Blades of Grass. Johnny shoots straight from the hip that's what you want from some teaching you a skill that's the way I raised my kid's. Thank you for that positive feedback. I am a new subscriber.

[@MikeAndes]

Welcome! ⭐️❤️

[@jeromeriley6845]

@Shaun Whitehead glad Mike ignored this ignorant comment. i mean he doesn't just do these videos for free if you actually look at mikes videos you can see he actually cares about progressing other. And i only clicked on this video to see how he might bash blades of grass as i follow both and respect both i wanted to see what he may have to say about him, glad he can commend others and not sit and point out flaws. everything doesn't have to turn to black vs. white which is where you tried to take that? he is straight commending this man and probably got blades of grass even more followers. I'm sure subscribers who were not subscribed to blades of grass before and saw this video went to go subscribe, but you want to try and make it a negative application. KEEP IT UP MIKE

[@daveortwine2641]

@@jeromeriley6845 what did Shaun say? I think his comment got deleted

[@thecuttingforce]

Yep blades of grass is a real deal.

[@KF1]

9:20 this is the inspiring part of the industry. Wondering how I landed the customer.. " may I ask why you decided to go with me instead of another service? " " I didnt. You're the only one who called me back" Sale!

[@otismichael2583]

Johnny help motivate me to start my own side lawn business. Learned a lot from him and other youtubers in the lawn care business

[@tangoblast4751]

Amen same here true brother right there 👍

[@choppinbladeslawncare]

I started by cutting lawns for free, and gained paying customers along the way. For every 1 yard I did for free I gained 3 paying customers and the yards I did for free are now paying customers....*results may vary*😆

[@adventuresinlawncare3734]

Was that like a one free mow promo?

[@choppinbladeslawncare]

@@adventuresinlawncare3734 no I actually started cutting yards for free just to get out of the house because of covid, and it blossomed to a pay for service thing on its own!

[@notthistime51]

@@choppinbladeslawncare Your awesome man. Wish the world had more people like you. God bless you.

[@choppinbladeslawncare]

@@notthistime51 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Razrback]

with quality comes word-of-mouth customers that's where all mine came from

[@34Racingteam]

all we want to watch is him mow and the equipment

[@thestreetswannaknow]

Let's get these subs up

[@1-chef-875]

I was terrified id loose all my clients after first year I increased minimum to 60 an hour BUT they were willing to pay because of my quality of work. Quality is key. No matter how low the pay always do a good job. You can always increase profit later. Nice video dude 👍

[@meadowgreeninc2112]

We have had success doing heavy price increases over 2 years, but communicated it right away: "Mrs Jones, we are going to a $60 minimum, but you've been a nice client and always pay right away and are great to work with so we are going to do it this year for $50." That way she's prepared, she will likely not complain/be difficult and everyone is on the same page for the future.

[@MrShawnuff]

Love blades of grass, there the shit, shout out to Q.

[@tomstradinger5958]

Good advice you guys

[@AlejandroLopez-si3zs]

Nice Content Mike

[@matthewthompson7012]

Probably not the best place to post, but when videoing mowing, do you get a release from the owner to film on their property? I was wanting to start a YT channel myself.

[@MikeAndes]

We ask if they are home… we don’t make them sign anything

[@matthewthompson7012]

@@MikeAndes thank you so much for your response! Keep up the good work.

[@RomeroLawnServicevloggs]

Great video..

[@RomeroLawnServicevloggs]

You can do a reaction in my videos if u want..

[@kevincloonan9787]

Is he going deer hunting or out cutting grass ?

[@adventuresinlawncare3734]

He wears camo towards autumn. He’s ex military too. Army I believe. Sometimes they wear red. I was thinking of wearing camo pants. Hides stains. Only thing that really matters is that BANK ACCOUNT!

[@andyd9199]

It would be hilarious if someone analyzed Mike Andes.

[@MikeAndes]

💯

[@robinhoodahm]

I'm on the fence with this guy.... but I do watch his videos

[@Methodical2]

Why?

[@Quickstepz-OG]

He mows lawns that are already good. He cuts almost perfect grass with very expensive gear. He cuts are so easy, fun to watch at the start but watching a perfect lawn get cut gets boring.

[@robinhoodahm]

@@Methodical2 I watched a video where he had skipped a deployed service members yard all season.... guy got back from deployment and was pissed because he had paid for all the cuts and not received any.... theres a few ways you can look at that... but I just feel like it was shady is all....

[@robinhoodahm]

@@Quickstepz-OG I've seen him cut a few poor lawns... and I dont feel his equipment is all that expensive.... he honestly has lower end stand-ons.... and trimmers/edgers they're a necessity.... and the battery powered ones are actually cheaper than gas....

[@srinivasnayudu6685]

Good Information - Bob (Greenwood)

[@revfred2008]

I love Blades of Grass. Johnny and Q are the best. I wish I interned under Johnny.

[@sergioloera6591]

I can paint the duplexes

[@robertwilliams7842]

Blades of grass filled the gap Once Geek 2 freak left!

[@mikemccants8719]

Why is this guy critiquing someone else’s business? Johnny constantly says “This works for ME?”

[@calebmorice5242]

Hes showing his followers how to take this guys business model and take it to the next level. He doesnt bad mouth johnny once in this video

[@godw1ll99]

did you watch the video or did you just get upset that this guy is talking about johnny?

[@davidking9182]

Because his personality type is attracted to clout...SMH. Do you,bump the rest.

[@mariomurgas8536]

I like what you are doing and I’m really taking advantage of all what you put here. The only thing I don’t like is that you are using this people that already have a long time posting information that has help some of as from the beginning . I thin you could very well get you points across without using their videos and criticize them. ( this is my opinion only) thanks

[@kimberlybridges8206]

You used Johnny & Blades of Grass to pull in subscribers. lol, He is the business!

[@JoseZabala-sb9bw]

Blades of grass 👍👍👍👊

[@bigsteve8408]

"Q" i think its short for "Quest".

[@zepyardservice4470]

Johnny boy number 1

[@kevinbrooks1104]

I'll buy the equipment I want , for me thier is no worse feeling than turning down a job I know I can do but it's to big no I got my things that get her done

[@megzin00]

At what point do you go from mowing for cash to mowing under a business name? Is there an earnings milestone where you have to start a business/LLC and start claiming taxes?

[@MikeAndes]

Talk to a CPA/accountant. Anything over $12,000 in income is subject to federal taxes

[@chicanojoe100]

When i first started my landscape company the best and cheapest way to advertise was business cards instead of flyers people throw flyers away cards people keep i would put on card save this card and advertise simple i would be at walmart home depot put cards out then i would also put my cards in zip lock bags with my card and a few rocks for weight drive around where i wanted to advertise and throw them out usually try to drop them by mail boxes so they see the bag instead of trying drive fast then when u throw them they land in a bush under a car on a driveway i usually would get about 5-10 jobs out of 1000 cards ..if you design cards yourself staples offers 1000 cards for 20 bucks A penny a card dollar store has baggies cheap advertising but if i got 5 people for 1000 cards completly worth it you get neighbors family friend recommendations if you do a good job price fairly and not try to make a million dollars a day

[@timothywooten1884]

already done it and retired. 4 workers 120 yds. I didn't touch a mower for 10 yrs. Save your health. Retired at 55. First 7 yrs..did it all myself. Can't make as much $ by yourself. B smart. Work smarter not harder.

[@isaacramirez2281]

JUST DO IT🙂

[@mauriceforstater9033]

Drop Deck Lawn Care LLC watching.

[@Razrback]

I think it's funny all you new guys come along and up sale shrubs have you ever heard of FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE pro rate the money's there you still work in winter now if it's 6ft or over on trimming different story

[@brahms1545]

I don’t understand your need to explain Blades of Grass. He speaks perfectly good English and uses just the right amount of words. I understand him just fine. He’s awesome and doesn’t need a decoder ring.

[@11dmartino09]

What do you mean you don't invoice correctly?

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I can only assume, but my guesses are: Not creating them in a timely manner, Not sending them in a timely manner, not following up correctly on outstanding/overdue, forgetting to create them in the first place due to manual processes, not integrating them into your accounting/bank software, etc.

[@MikeAndes]

Precisely! Thanks for making that clear!

[@11dmartino09]

@@MikeAndes whats a good software or crm to use . I'm having trouble collecting payments from clientel. I run a tree service business and some side landscaping. Always looking for consistent sales so I'm always on the go and sometimes I don't have time to collect payments .

[@11dmartino09]

@@CopperCreekCuts whats a good software or crm to use . I'm having trouble collecting payments from clientel. I run a tree service business and some side landscaping. Always looking for consistent sales so I'm always on the go and sometimes I don't have time to collect payments .

[@MrWestexjustinc]

Daniel .O I use Housecall pro and have been very happy with how it’s helped me become more professional

[@34Racingteam]

do upscale lawn care

[@34Racingteam]

I like upscale alot

[@kevinbrooks1104]

What I don't understand is all of the battery stuff kind seems like he got a tool for everything, my feelings are streamline things ,less is more if you have what you need, then that all you need

[@tangoblast4751]

Just have the tools brand idk maybe matters i got Husqvarna my first trimmer then switched to sthil i like sthil better my opinion has more power to there trimmers and last big yards knocking them down i cute a big house with a farm so yeah i need something that has power

[@alvarorangelm70]

How does a better website provide value to a customer? That doesn’t translate to better value every time. It might translate to better perceived value by the customer.

[@fernieu3537]

Lmao at 14:05

[@tangoblast4751]

😂😂🍌🍌🍌

[@countrylawnsllc2211]

Do you have any of your own content or just critique other creators stuff? Like seriously I just found your page and it was bashing Brian then another of his and now blades of grass?

[@MikeAndes]

🤣 I have only done 5-6 reaction videos... checkout the other 300+ videos about landscape business... those “boring” videos don’t usually get recommended by KZbin so you have probably only seen the reaction vids 😂

[@jasonpadgett8593]

Mike, You would be better off not critiquing other content creators on KZbin. It's just something you or no one else should do.

[@St.CrimsonTweets]

I agree with you here. Ultimately it's about an end goal, If I don't want an Augusta sized/style company and I'd prefer something the size of Blades of grass so I wouldn't want to follow Mike's advice. I think everyone has their way of doing it and no one specific way is right for everyone.

[@Quickstepz-OG]

This dude needs to work some highways. Snake pits. Do some real hard mowing. Where you move rubbish, logs, stones. He dosent even bag lol. He teaches you how to mow a almost perfect lawn with no weeds. And if you say something he don't like he becomes two faced.

[@adventuresinlawncare3734]

Johnny seems hot and frustrated here.

[@MikeAndes]

He is a hard working dude 💪🏻

[@goldwingfilms273]

lol

[@richwood678]

Dude just get to the point!

[@richwood678]

You seriously need to rethink your communication skills.

[@MikeAndes]

🤣 probably true

[@ev3091]

Yeah to much 💩💩💩

[@clintonpullen4955]

How did I get here? This is sad.

[@pepe2715]

Hhhhhmn I don’t know, it seems to me that these guys are not that real and is kinda fishy to me. The truth is way scarier than you think and soon a lot will realize it. There’s people that it’s easy for them to start a business as well those who have the money to lose but there’s the reality of people who are prey and don’t have absolutely nothing to start with.

[@tomlangley6236]

This guy talks too damned much

[@jdurrant421]

Been watching Johnny at Blades of Grass for a long time. Very informative and have put his tips and ideas into my own business. I’ve got a whole library saved of his videos.