Secrets To Winning Excavation and Grading Bids | DigginLife21

[@shaunsmuder1637]

I've been in lawn care, most of my life, I now run my own business and have for the last 5 years. I just bought my 1st skidster machine yesterday, a Bobcat t770 well looking for videos on bobcats and stuff you videos poped up, so I watched one then comes another and before I new it, I was watching them one after another now I'm subscribed and your at the top of my video feed. So I just want to say thank you. You're advice and wisdom are like free money poring out on the ground, so I'll gladly sit here with my brain bag and fill it so full I need a bigger one, I hope you and the people watching really get how valuable Alot of your content really is 👍👍😎 . Thank you sir and may God bless you and yours.

[@precisionpropertymanagemen662]

Todd, I have had lots of training, lots of experience and learned a lot myself by "doing " This is by FAR the best bunch of invaluable tips I have seen in one place. YOU ROCK !!! (pun intended)

[@jeffreid3341]

As a contractor I can tell you that this is invaluable advise. I dont always give multiple options in my bids but looking back I think I won all the ones with options.

[@ryanselleck6035]

Pretty straight forward info that more than often gets forgotten. People love people that care. I’ve made a killing being the guy that makes friends or a relationship with customers doing work for them.

[@alanspurgeon6612]

My 2nd year in business and everything you said was absolutely spot on. Please keep these videos going, I wish I had a mentorship such as this when I first started

[@briangammons8242]

I live within 20 min of pilot mountain. Been thinking of starting a small excavation and demo business. I’ve ran excavators cranes loaders dump trucks etc. been a few years but I love it now on my small backhoe and tractor. Found your vids searching excavation grading tips. I’ve been binge watching because I’m on the fence about starting my own business. Right now I’m an auto ration technician in a plant. I miss being outside. It thanks for the videos I really enjoy em. I’ve learned a lot and I’m getting up the nerve to possibly diving into a business at least on the side.

[@kevinmcmanus7298]

This might be the best video I’ve watched about this subject... and I’ve watched alot

[@larrybuckner3297]

Your points are simple. Nothing earth shattering. There is no expense related to providing any of them to the customer. They're filled with common sense and respect for other people. I'm sure subscribers quickly pick up on your mountain accent from the words you say. I hope they also pick up on your mountain work ethic and mountain values from the words you say. The simple truths you shared would equally apply to many other small business types. Keep up the videos. KZbin needs this kind of content.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the kind work Larry. I try to keep it simple and honest

[@HankinsExcavating]

O wow I must be doing something rite!!! I just treat everyone with respect and be honest with them. Myself I'm happy to meet with people,they are making my paycheck!!! Good vid buddy

[@HD_DirtWork]

Its my dream to start my own grading/landclearing company, ive been watching your videos for about 6 months now, and their increadibly informational. Just wanted to say thank you for you wisdom

[@Jarheadslandservice]

One of my more favorite videos. Thanks again Todd.

[@huntnwithhunter4047]

Thanks for the informative videos. Going to quote my first dirt working job outside of friends and family today after work.

[@RepairedFordBoys]

Probably the 3rd time I've watch and searched out this video as nice reminders and I keep forgetting to like and comment. "I don't always like and comment to KZbin videos, but when I do, it's to diggin life!!" 😅

[@snowboardguy1233]

As someone who has a dream/goal of starting a excavating company this video along with some of your others are so good. It's all "obvious" but easily forgotten info. I love your positivity 🤠

[@RVingToSimplicity]

This video is extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@99roadglide]

I have watched this video at least four times!! I, too, appreciate your willingness to share your information and experiences with us. Sadly, it is a rare thing for folks to be as open about such. I am sure that kindness you are showing us will be paid back to you many times over throughout your career. Bless you sir

[@regulardude2011]

First time watching you. Very good tips. Thanks for your time!

[@ACHorton]

Awesome stuff Todd! Thanks!

[@takesatoliver4609]

Honesty is the best policy!!!

[@dangoodwin5954]

If there's one important video for contractors and self employed service professionals to watch........ this one is definitely in the top three I'd recommend 🤣. Serious though it's difficult to overstate the importance of what he covered here.

[@michaeldardel350]

I like every video and comment to help you

[@rogersimpson4933]

Thanks!

[@billyminarik2126]

You do a great job. Your videos are very informative

[@thylacine1962]

This is priceless advice. Especially for contractors. Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[@blueboat5917]

This is a fantastic video. It gives not only great techniques for bidding, but it's just as applicable to having a great life. Thank you, Todd, for being willing to share such a positive message.

[@DigginLife21]

It’s always a pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@jasonmckee5030]

This is an awesome video! Well said Todd. Some of the best advice I've seen on a video my friend! 👍

[@DirtBrute]

I like your topics. As much as I like watching machines and trucks .for somebody like me I hate to say it but it gets old after many years of watching KZbin and being in the Industry. This is a much more interesting type of machine video . Love it Appalachianees 😂😂. I’m stuck with boawston.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great content

[@dwightandrews2144]

good video got my first job last week Todd thanks for taking out the time to teach us. Appreciate you sir.

[@atomiam2874]

Thanks and God Bless you and your family!!!

[@DigginLife21]

Our pleasure Atom!!!

[@billmitchell3184]

Great tips for any work sir... Good informative videos sir.

[@JohnnyRingo1863]

Excellent channel 👍 we love your work ethics

[@svseaglobe]

Fantastic advice can’t wait for the next video! I really like the positive attitude

[@jamesthompson8975]

I sure do wish you covered robinsville nc, I have been trying to get work done on my drive way up the mountain for last 2 years. You call folks to do work, they never call you back, or they say yea, will come by and quote job, never show up, or call you to tell you anything. And if they do show up they are late. and do not call. I don't mind paying for good work, but I will not beg people to come out and quote a job. Keep up the good work.

[@larichard2be]

Can you make video how you write your contract?

[@Gary67242]

great video !...i would add one more tip....always return the customers call if they left a message

[@DaleDirt]

Aloha Todd , Great information , and well spoken . All your bullet point were spot on . Thanks for the talking too.

[@bradnavratil5502]

That was just awesome... thanks for the info👍👍

[@PilotJames3]

Excellent advice. Thank you!

[@dcwshoreline5416]

Unreal tips! Love it Sir. Watching and implementing from 🇨🇦

[@jakeduffin4626]

Great advice and video! Thank you!

[@ryansolitro8315]

This advice is gold

[@JerichoRally]

This is gold, Todd! Pure gold!!!! Thank you

[@dannyhunter1225]

I keep missing your live stream lol. I’ll catch one eventually keep the great videos coming

[@ballardmulchingandmore2644]

Love the video. Thanks for taking your time and helping us on what has worked for you. Will definitely be using the 3 option method from here on out. The only thing would have made this video better would have been your little girl drinking all your coffee lol. Hope the family has a great time with the family for thanks giving and hope you have a great relaxing week. Looking forward to catching a live stream one day.

[@fiftysouth]

More great advice.

[@jimmyfavereau]

thanks Todd , how we do any thing is how we do everything.. when someone gives me a time and shows up late, without a courtesy call stating the delay, I know there are more disappointments to follow : ) same with b2b and they dont pay on-time as agreed... ba bye!

[@RiverValleyLandscaping]

Im going to try out your three different price point method! I usually do more of an a la carte / pick and chose method on pricing to show where my numbers stem from on walkway and patio installs.

[@DigginLife21]

Follow up in a month or two and let everyone know how it worked for you!!!

[@tidoruelas5027]

Great video!! Very good tips

[@DigginLife21]

Thank you!

[@TheDew1983]

Great advice thank you

[@rustyspaugh3904]

I am in King NC... 10 minutes away! You from Pilot Mountain????

[@michaelb.5345]

That was great

[@boiidbii9352]

Yes sir 💯 well said!! 🤝🏼🤝🏼🙏🏼

[@cubleycat]

Damn that’s me screwed ‘’energy and charisma’’ lol , a life time of depression kinda kills that off but I am getting better. I do have hillbilly teeth if that counts for anything, I am English so bad teeth are a norm but I got plenty missing. So anyway I am going to share your video to letsdig18 so he can steel your jobs lol. Totally awesome video!

[@drzflyest4]

Ive been doing driveway grading and excavating for almost 5 years now. How do i actually start getting the word out if i want to start for myself where should i start advertising for some sidework?

[@surmountpictures9791]

The man might be filled with the Holy Ghost! That's what makes me smile lol power love and self control. I'm about to go bid on a pot hole in the morning 🌄

[@GHarasym]

Hey Digginlife, what app do you use to build your estimates with 3 different options

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

Great advice 👍

[@jolive7953]

Great tips!!! Thanks again for your advice!!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks J!!! It’s always my pleasure

[@charlesbourgeois9029]

So just smile everyone!!!!

[@joshallen3427]

What do you do if somebody doesn’t want to finish paying you after the job is complete? I assume they sign a contract before you start I don’t know haha

[@MrJFoster1984]

When the video started up and you were holding the mug I thought you had lost your hand because it blended in with your jumper 🤣

[@DigginLife21]

Lol

[@tomo4690]

Solid advise Todd! Thanks for sharing. Can you touch on advertising in a video? I'm doing a little excavating on the side and thinking about ramping it up and looking for some tips. Thanks

[@DigginLife21]

I will make a vid on that subject for sure!!!

[@gemfinding8133]

You are awesome

[@dannyhunter1225]

You have some great advice. So im asking I have 50,000 cash to buy a excavator and single axle dump truck which would you spend more cash on dump or excavator then finance the rest Im currently working at water department still I’m hoping to be on my own by summer. I’ll be doing water line from Meter to house, ditch work, French drain, culvert, drive ways. I’m looking at Vio 55 because of price and I’m wonting to stay around 50hp what your thought on that Machine. we only buy case at work so the last 17 years that’s all I’ve run. We got all new International dump truck and stay broke down so any advice on a truck would be helpful to. I live about 15 miles across Tn/North Carolina line around Douglas lake. Keep making these great videos

[@DigginLife21]

I would check around with potential places you plan on applying for loan and find out if interest rates are higher on vehicles or equipment. First Citizens bank is super easy to work with. I would put more money into whichever you are gonna use more. With your description I would put more into a good dump and then rent equipment to help save up for the excavator if necessary

[@arborjackstreeservice714]

Working in concord this week

[@DigginLife21]

Nice!!!

[@michaeldardel350]

👌

[@a_new_leaf_eric5828]

Dang i didn't know u lived so close to me im in Winston Salem

[@DigginLife21]

Well we are practically neighbors!!!

[@ericritz2853]

You need some more movies

[@mc2000Gmc]

Were is your best luck been advertising. I know word of mouth is better then anything but do you use any services, or newspapers

[@Faulk-u]

"A bad mood plus a bad mood is not gonna have a good outcome" -Todd

[@scrhino40]

What if the customer is late or don't come or call you saying they will be late or not coming, what you the contractor do then. I have them message me either by text or messenger on Facebook. Every once in while I get a phone call. I still try to be professional as I can. Set time and day to come look at there job. Thanks for information. Have a great day be safe

[@DigginLife21]

Great question!!! I will either FaceTime them or just have them tell me what they want me to look at and quote while I’m on the phone with them

[@scrhino40]

@@DigginLife21 I have done that too. Just call them up and say hey I am here what you need me to look at. If they say they want to show me to come back another day then I say that's a 25 dollar fee for me to come back and they usually say what they want from there to not pay that fee.

[@Ice-jg3yi]

Bro I will never forget your voice lol

[@als8518]

and respond to whatever online presence you setup. I keep running into business with email address or web contact forms that don't respond to them. and not just small businesses. I am of the younger generation. I don't want to play phone tag as a customer, I don't want a nebulous phone quote that changes when I show up. I want a price in my email in writing. If i fill out your web form or email you for a quote respond to it or you aint getting my business.

[@o2theo407]

I lost interest at “put a mask on” No way I’m putting a mask on in someone’s backyard. That’s not the type of client I want to work for anyways.

[@paulmendoza2651]

Not going to drag the video out. The whole video was dragging bro. I Like most of your videos this one has not very good.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the feedback my brother. It’s been a while since I made this one. Hopefully the more recent ones have been better