I make MONEY if it snows or NOT! I use different contracts to keep a positive cash flow.
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@jonhale72512 жыл бұрын
One thing to add for the monthly or yearly contract is a depth total cap. This allows extra charges if the totals hit a certain depth. 10 years ago we got twice our 100 year average and with out this we probably would have gone out of business. We usually write this as both an event cap and total depth for the season. Also, its a good idea to run a variety of kinds of contracts, so you always have positive income. The monthly is nice for stability but we tend to make more per push.
@billabongpro99910 ай бұрын
@@AdirondackHomesteadI don’t think you understand. He means after a certain amount of snow fall rates went up for every inch after that. For example it’s $20 to plow your driveway up to 12” after that we charge $1 per inch due to excessive abuse on equipment time spent plowing etc.
@dennislamers9862 жыл бұрын
To give knowledge like this up is very commendable. You were doing thing a long time so just to helping a possible competitor is unheard of. Your advice might just have saved a person from making a huge financial mistake. I plowed snow a couple years and was paid hourly. Small lots. But like you say being a subcontractor leaves all the responsibility on the contractor. Just send me a check once a month.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much. Just trying to help 👍
@isellcatlitter2 жыл бұрын
if you think a plowing contract is bad, try getting married, then divorced. just once.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😂👊
@stefano1012 жыл бұрын
A key point I didn't hear, is that anyone working as a sub should only work for well vetted generals and well vetted owners. Don't just work for anyone at any rate just for the sake of getting in. Have well defined contracts and boundaries.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
well said.
@the1blalock2channel2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing the bidding and estimating, I have been at it for a few years now landscaping and snow plowing recently got out of snow plowing for now. I’ve scaled my business up a lot in the last year with help from you and other KZbin channels like yours. Your videos help out so much form someone starting out
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
So glad to help 👊👊👊 thanks for being here!!
@omnisurplus7326 Жыл бұрын
@Dirtmonkey how can I get a one on one with you on snow business
@MrMesler132 жыл бұрын
I've been plowing for 16 years... you're most definitely right when you say snowplowing is a gamble.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
it sure is.
@MrMesler132 жыл бұрын
My favorite comment I've heard since I started plowing is... the bigger the plow the faster you get done.... in my opinion "slow is smooth, smooth is fast". Saves from wearing out trucks and equipment
@johnrisoli21052 жыл бұрын
When I started plowing commercial sites 20 years ago we only did hourly. You rarely get hurt doing hourly, but never seem to make a killing as if you were doing per inch. Now we only do lump sums, with or without cap, or per inch. We average 35%-45% better margins with this model. Between the two types of contracts I always have cash flow during the winter and margins are way better than landscape construction..
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
agreed- The lump sum has WAY better margins
@kingtaco14722 жыл бұрын
I would get the cellular game cam or Security PTZ with solar charging.. You can mount to the light poles for the season. Your phone app gets notifications. You can also pop on the app just to make sure everything is still on site at a glance. Stealing parts of your equipment won't set off the GPS tracker. Just a thought. Everybody hates thieves.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
GREAT TIP! Thank you!
@AliBaba-mp7zb2 жыл бұрын
Great video, would love to see more videos on bidding estimating. In my nick of the woods contractors are ruining the market undercutting everyone else. Working as sub not always works well, from bad experience general contractors deducts hours, and in the end doesn't pay thousands owed.
@talanjohn2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. I contract snow plowing with a hybrid basic monthly fee that is folded in per push fee when it snows in a month. Because I’m tied up to maintain over a five month period, other contracting opportunities are given up when committing to maintain that property (justifies the monthly fee when it doesn’t snow in a month). That monthly fee is the base which is also used as part of per push fees if it does snow. I’m guaranteed monthly income and covered on the big snowfalls with the per push fee (around here happen in February). Customer still gets the best price when it snows as the monthly fee is rolled into a plowing visit.
@prestonfaust42672 жыл бұрын
I live in a small town of 3000 ish and EVERYONE is doing snow removal, it is too competitive, and everyone wants it done dirt cheap
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
That can happen
@lonelybison57762 жыл бұрын
17 years old getting into snowplowing on my own next year, appreciate the video greatly 🙏
@clintburt98212 жыл бұрын
Good luck. I know you didnt ask but any advice.... TAKE IT SLOW! Things look differnt in the snow and it can be costly when you damage stuff. Take your time and you WILL make money!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps out👊
@jonanderson44742 жыл бұрын
He also made a video similar like three years ago.
@lonelybison57762 жыл бұрын
@@jonanderson4474 I'll go look for it, thank you!
@scottfuchs97932 жыл бұрын
make a contract that's easy to read and understand, be easy to get along with but 10% of your customers can be easily replaced. Don't hang on to them.
@juenger17012 жыл бұрын
couple of other models that aren't as common years ago the company I work for took plowing bids on flat per inch basically anything over a trace lot has to be plowed and pay is determined by total snow fall nice for the contractor with a few big events not so great with a lot of small events after that system was retired they went to what as far as I know is still the current one and that's flat rate contractor bids an amount and that's what they get no caps on time or total snowfall talking to our site's former contractor who decided not to keep the project due to some of the other new clauses it was suggested to them (by corporate) to take the biggest year they had on record and double it for the bid price (company cares more about predictable costs than low costs in this case) It's a contract with a hefty payday but also major requirements that are hard to live up to as evidenced by having the 3rd new contractor in 5 years this year so watch the money but keep an eye on the "oh ands" baked in to the agreement
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
well said- also sounds like that company modified their contracts after having less than stellar results the old way.
@thebad3002 жыл бұрын
Im still new and i gained a new customer i quoted him $100 for his park he said that was to low and said they would do $250 it takes me less than an hour to clear the park
@njh44732 жыл бұрын
Stan great video, just wondering how do your 2 wheel drive backhoes work when pushing snow and also what size push block do you put on the backhoes. Thanks as always stay safe and keep the videos coming.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
They get a 12 foot pusher and surprisingly well in snow. As long as the scraper gets down to asphalt the back tires bite fine.
@ryangibson30222 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see more bidding and estimating. In my neck of the woods it’s all contract work with salt included in the price. I moved north out of Toronto and it snow double the amount of times it did when I was in Toronto now. I’m finding the adjustment tricky. Would love to hear some industry standards.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Google past history of local snow events in your area. Or seasonal average of snow and then average total per event and calculate number of call outs. that info is out there of you start to dig.👊
@iamstevestrough81852 жыл бұрын
Stan you're pretty clever the way you market your videos you give us just enough to keep us hanging around till the next segment and I like that the way you jump around is well planned out and methodical and very purposeful good job
@angrygaragemechanic2 жыл бұрын
Interesting Even though I don't have any snow plows or heavy equipment,it's interesting how much money you can make doing this work.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Its my favorite kind of work.
@nickschneider73642 жыл бұрын
Mix bag we found is best. Mostly monthly with some per push work to help pay labor and fuel. That way when it snows the per push work pays the bills. while the monthly accounts remain untouched.. seems to work out. We never do hourly only because we can usually beat an hourly rate on a per push. Also give us an incentive to hustle alittle more than hourly... get home earlier and make more $$$
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
agreed on all points.
@omnisurplus73262 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy I had pushers and plows stolen from my site in Bridgeport Connecticut last winter. Including my steps and catwalks off my komatsu loader. Scumbag.
@simonthebroken96912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'd like to learn more on bidding. Nothing is one size fits all. I just can't afford to lose my shirt the first year I branch out. I'm looking into doing snow in my off season. I don't want employees. I just want to have a couple pieces of equipment and keep myself busy. If I'm 100% responsible though. I can't plan a day off. Need to stay home and wait for snow. A lot of variables to consider. Sorry, rambling. Thanks for the content.
@ryandeweese3632 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video!! Deff. Gives us some insight on what to be thinking about and the pros and cons of each method. Bidding and estimating costs, especially time has been most difficult for me... Partly because sense of time and ADHD don't really cooperate very well, until some repetition gets put into the mix... As always, Great videos, and Thank you for the hard work and time set aside for making them!!
@bradleypatin92352 жыл бұрын
What’s the GPS tracker? I’d like 20.
@ridgevalleyservices36882 жыл бұрын
As a *general rule of thumb*; the fun is in the work, the money is in the paperwork. Don't let those "paper contractors" convince you to sub out to them. I probably get 10 last minute phone calls during a snow event from one of those companies asking to clear a gas station (or whatever) parking lot for them. Local businesses should deal with local businesses! Of course we're in Va, we had just 1 snow in the 2019-2020 season and 4 in january this year alone. If you dont know how to contract properly then get outta here, your done...
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You make a valid point. But I like to work for a GOOD general contractor. Im currently with Insterstate and they have been the best by far.They got Good communication and let all their subs wash their equipment at their place! They also have a pretty good management team in place.
@keepthinking26662 жыл бұрын
Managerial position hahahahahahahaha ha 1.4 million square feet I do my self side walks and parking, salting untill I need a v bed Hopper then it's $1400 a salting lol they do nothing
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
MOST managers do NOTHING on site But they Organize everything and everyone else
@kevincloonan97872 жыл бұрын
we started using 50% flat rate seasonal contract with 50% per push. Im in upstate NY and we get about 130" per season so its critical to get out numbers correct. Great content as always
@tonynewton79022 жыл бұрын
Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴🏴
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@robertvannicolo44352 жыл бұрын
Stan I do bidding all above seasonal contracts per inch on some sites price per push and the ones I set price and just send the bill depending on what services I perform during a storm always add in for loader to push back snow piles and prepaid contracts only cover up to seasonal snowfall average after that I have ability to charge per push many ways to skin a cat all depends on what fit’s your business model
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Perfect! I like those built in cushions.
@ericcrockett4792 жыл бұрын
I love when you do the informative business side videos.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@jasonbeckham65622 жыл бұрын
Good morning DIRT MONEY FOUND U BYE ACCADENT HAVE BEEN HOOD EVER SINCE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS GOD BLESS BROTHER
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Glad your Here Jason! Stay safe and warm bud.👍
@markdixon73202 жыл бұрын
What happened to the podcast? I keep checking Spotify daily and nothing new for a while. Hope it comes back
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Its still around and more to come!
@jeffmoore23512 жыл бұрын
Never sat around eating snicker doodles. Must be a snow thing. Aussie Jeff Moore
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😂 Its a minnesota thing
@rogeriosantos74792 жыл бұрын
thank you very much Stan, you have helped me a lot, I live in Massachussetts, I listened to your advice and bought a ford 250 2020, excellent, I am learning how to calculate prices. God bless your life and family.
@toddcromwell2 жыл бұрын
Use ancient paid off equipment, keep all the same accounts and just increase the quote inline with the cost of living
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thats what I have done but am currently upgrading the equipment.
@samwillett23412 жыл бұрын
I didn’t listen to the last episode of landscape disrupters because it didn’t pertain to my business. But is that podcast over?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Its still up and running
@aaronward47902 жыл бұрын
Thanks stan!!!!!! Have a blessed day! Can I ask what boot you are wearing?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I am testing 3 kinds. Im still liking the keens but also like the Jim greens
@4.0gpa442 жыл бұрын
May God bless the Canadian truckers.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Yes! and bless ALL truckers! There are many battles waging that don't get press or publicity
@joesmalski76652 жыл бұрын
Plowing since 1985 Please do a video on HOW T O deal with IDIOTS
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😂👍
@loerber2 жыл бұрын
What are some other production rates for different machines? I always heard 1 acre/hour with a 8ft straight blade.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Be careful using production rates as snow differs so much. and 3" of fluff is nothing compared to 3" of wet slush.
@christ94602 жыл бұрын
reolink camera 4g Network + battery
@bert26a2 жыл бұрын
I wish Cat would have a rigid track frame option, the 239's are a nice size machine but that suspension bob you get with them is terrible.
@V4zz332 жыл бұрын
I'm happy with getting less money for not having to deal with headaches coming from other's incompetency.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
agreed. Thats why a big part of my operation is run as a sub contractor. No head aches. But an almost equal or greater portion (depending on if it snows or not) makes me money no matter what and at great rates! BUT I have ALL the calls and responsibility. But I can also make $200 an hour for my plow truck. And been doing that for 30 years. Those incredible profit potentials makes plowing exciting and fun. SOMETIMES your praying for a big snow and other times your praying for it to MISS hahahaha. Just depends on how many of which contracts you have in line for that season.
@freedomfox81832 жыл бұрын
Yeah my biggest mistake was charging the same no matter how much snow and every time there's 6 in or more I kick myself in the ass for it but I'm going to have to make changes next year
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Good catch now at least. I base my contracts on 1-3". then 3-8". then 8-12" Then Hourly rates above 12" (this is optional depndeing on your area.)
@nathanjamesDewey2 жыл бұрын
I live in Des Moines Iowa and I did snow removal for Perficut for 12 years before I went off on my own. Down here snow is really a gamble because one winner it could be great the next winter we could hardly get anything at all. I have family in Duluth and my aunt always tells me I need to move up there for the winter because they get so much snow I can make so much money.
@huertabrotherslawncareands10142 жыл бұрын
Hey we need to get together and get a video I have a New bobcat s770 And John Deere 244k Incompare the power of a 96 hp against a 68 hp machine and so far the power it’s crazy
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
are you in Minnesota?
@huertabrotherslawncareands10142 жыл бұрын
Yes couple years ago I purchase a Mahindra tractor And we try to get together but didn’t work out
@uncleargyle26152 жыл бұрын
Love that you share your knowledge and experiences, I hope Karma returns it to you! Wonderfully interesting to hear and watch these types of videos!
@SuperJlonergan2 жыл бұрын
stand up guy for the advice videos, on top of that i have to say i watch a wide array of topics. I would have never thought that landscape contracting etc would consume most of my watch time! Keep up the good work stanley!
@CZAnthonyX2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping we would get a video tonight! Got a little worried for a bit! We are gonna get pounded with this snow event on Friday! Keep up the great work! Stay safe and warm out there! Have a great night!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You stay safe and warm. I love those BIG blizzards! THE BEST playgrounds!
@stevebrough3042 жыл бұрын
These types of videos are always interesting, despite the fact that there's zero snow plowing contracts in Southern California. When you refer to the principal contractor and subcontractors, this is strictly regarding the written agreement contracts correct? There's no Minnesota Contractor's license required for this type of work right? Thanks for the video.
@lakeerietreeservice24522 жыл бұрын
What the name of the GPS tracker company I been lookin?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
galeo
@njkay00332 жыл бұрын
You must be really good cause I dont see any snow from the last storm!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😂👍
@rickybobby95542 жыл бұрын
What's the info on these new GPS tracker you like?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Im testing them out right now. Not sure if I like them yet or not.
@sometimestraveller2 жыл бұрын
As a resident corporate desk jockey (Software and Server Infrastructure Engineer), I expect I'll probably never be involved in any kind of bid work like what you all do for these jobs, but the business considerations and perspectives are still fascinating to me to learn as much as the landscaping and machine work. Growing my general knowledge base :) I say keep 'em coming, and thanks for sharing!
@walterhouse7012 жыл бұрын
What is the GPS tracker you were talking about
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
more on that coming up.
@braydenlowe20242 жыл бұрын
Hello there are you gonna make a visit to the Massimo motor facility in garland Texas usa?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't look promising.
@braydenlowe20242 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey why doesn't it look promising?
@robsmith76812 жыл бұрын
Bidding is the hardest thing to learn in my opinion. I’d like more video on it. Stan, you’re the man!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
can do!
@robsmith76812 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey my Facebook has been all messed up lately. I just seen you replied. 🤦🏼♂️
@daversj2 жыл бұрын
You didn’t talk about insurance. I plowed for ten years in NY but recently got out of it. Most jobs i charged by the hour with a minimum show up fee. $250 residential 350 commercial per hour for diesel pickup and by the pound for salt and sand. Mostly residential some commercial. Liability Insurance company wanted $10k for new plow policy wether it snowed or not. That would might work with many monthly commercial jobs but that wasn’t the bulk of my business. Past few years only had a few snow events per year. Last week we had two feet in one day. With a 10k premium for plow insurance plus 5% of gross for regular liability no thanks. Maybe other states are more reasonable. Business insurance in NY is like a partnership.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Agreed-Plow insurance is crazy expensive.
@scottfuchs97932 жыл бұрын
With "Fox Company" I charge a reasonable rate for 2-8" and have the right to charge up to double after 8" and/or heavy wet snow. Also" Fox Co. does not provide plowing for snow accumulations of less that 2"or when the forecast states it may melt with in 24 hours. 5-10% Fuel surcharge over $4.00 Marking and staking is the customers responsibility Damage and claims, The quick word; FC not responsible for anything under the snow, nature of plowing is damage to landscaping. damage to cars/buildings ect, customer must notify FC with in 24 hrs and FC has 5 business days to rectify damage or provide Insurance. And FC is not responsible for ice, slip or falls and to cancel must be in writing and FC back in writing to confirm.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You got it in tight.
@andrewchitty54532 жыл бұрын
@14:20 LOL thats me Stan, gotta love that snow salary
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😃👍
@Akalashnik12 жыл бұрын
Just as you’re getting to the good juicy information the video. Ends. Come on!! lol
@shanemacc2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, awesome information.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You betcha hope it helps
@PamelaCumpston Жыл бұрын
how much does a asv cost
@fricknjeep2 жыл бұрын
hi there interesting back in the early 70s when i did snow plowing i gave a cost based on a 6 inch snow then + - based on amount above or below the 6 . i also did several locations all with different opening times . . my first meyers blade was 250 used . then i got a power angle 500. that came 2 years later . the power angle was something kind of new back around then . snow plows were vert rare back then in the town i grew up in just north of DC good show john
@ipod24gaming792 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video. Very Helpful. Have a good one.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Grape propel with tonights low set for -15F. How about you?
@marktye3222 жыл бұрын
Stan, Trackers are great but if you have a piece of equipment stolen and you locate it let’s say inside a building or fenced lot, Law Enforcement will have to have probably cause and a Search Warrant in hand to enter the premises. Good luck getting a Judge to issue a Search Warren based upon your word that your tracker pinged a location. SPRAY PAINT with a unique color is less expensive and more identifiable than your cell phone pinging on a piece of equipment. Ask me how I know……
@PomerleauL2 жыл бұрын
What GPS tracker do you recommend
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
galeo
@jessecurry85539 ай бұрын
Great video! This helps a lot, I'm also in MN north of the cities a little ways, and I'm still learning everything. I'm trying to get into more the commercial side of things. Any ideals you can send my way would be greatly appreciated!
@capthack35662 жыл бұрын
Nice video and info. Can you please share the name of the GPS tracker? I need to get two for our equipment. Thank you
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Galeo
@marcyounker63792 жыл бұрын
based on the items you described stolen.. definitely someone familiar with the site very specific itenms.. suggest following the other sub contrqcors or your principal contractor of the site seems fishy... particularly the cab doors you stated.. a trailer not so much so or a skidsteer. follow those guys see what equipment they are running and if looks familiar or not 🤔 this guy is only making 30percent on your money most likely expensive operation obviously a lot if capitol investment.
@johnwarren54062 жыл бұрын
Good video Stan.47 years of moving snow here..Have been using the per inch method for 30 yrs.It also helps for the person doing the billing.If you have 4 different machines at several different sites..We only get about ten events a year..Not much this year.I have 1 condo that is an annual amount with a bonus if it snows over certain amt..keep up the good work
@TheZielinskiShow2 жыл бұрын
What state you located in?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
The per inch works great with awesome margins!
@caleboldhouser478 Жыл бұрын
Per inch is where it at.
@carltonscornerrd3492 жыл бұрын
What is the manufacturer of the GPS tracker? I have a piece of raw land and plan on eventually leaving some equipment there and have been looking at gps tracking devices. When I have had customers blowing thier budget on unforeseen events I have used that for the monthly fee sales pitch.
@ohzonemusicgroup2 жыл бұрын
I’m looking for good GPS trackers for my equipment, can you tell me the brand and part number for the trackers?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Galeo
@LAKESIDEBOB12 жыл бұрын
I am from Northern Minnesota that Twin Cities area is one strange place; Let me get this correct Interstate Companies is a paper company that hires subcontractors to actually do the work that some how they are awarded with out equipment and crews, is that correct. After all they really do not place asphalt, they do not install water and sewer lines; the sub contractors they hire do that work, with the Interstate State name placed on the equipment like your John Deere wheel loader backhoe you showed, am I correct in my assumption?
@MrMzr-er7kb2 жыл бұрын
Do you only use the 310's for snow removal? Never see them on jobs. If they are only used for snow removal, why not remove the excavator component?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
They are going for sale- I am getting new loaders and upgrading my old ones.
@mattsimon9312 жыл бұрын
does the property have security camera coverage in the area you keep all your equipment? Would they allow temporary fencing to cover those parking spots, to help avoid this in the future? Would be curious to know more about he GPS trackers as well.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I could install my own fencing if I choose so
@blackopsrocks Жыл бұрын
I just bid hourly invoiced monthly. I calculate all machines by blade foot for plow and blade foot for pusher. Salt is simply the machine used blade feet hourly rate and a rate per hundred pound.
@tawhodges42222 жыл бұрын
I'm very small lawncare but just want to tell you your info is so helpful to so many of us. Thank you so much.
@bobcat84392 жыл бұрын
Little italy fear
@treefrog22992 жыл бұрын
Yes I like to see more bidding and estimating on snow and how when you do your dirt you like playing and dirt and you like playing in snow so what do we call you a jerk snowball gotcha have a good days and God bless you and your family
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
God bless you and yours.
@the902giant2 жыл бұрын
What a weird coincidence, the truck at 10:17 is from where I live in Woodstock NB, and I applied for a job there a few days ago. Odd coincidence. Great edit Stan! Hahah
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thats pretty cool when it happens
@blakeiddings123452 жыл бұрын
Im a general contractors in North Carolina on the coast and i do work for one of the biggest businesses in my area. EVERYTHING is time and material. I love it.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
a big part of mine is well and I also love it.
@rustybuttrusty99602 жыл бұрын
Great information. I have been approached by what I call the Nationals wanting me to bid accounts. I have found that they want me to carry all the insurance and shoulder all the risk. Have you encountered this? Also it is so sad to see that you have to go to such great lengths to protect your equipment from theft. I feel so fortunate that I have 150 plow accounts within a 2 mile radius. Everything sits in a heated shop and heads out when it is needed. I dont have to leave anything out. I have about 50 accounts outside of the 2 miles and do all of them with a couple of Pickup plows. Most of my accounts are Small commercial lots and walks , Small condo associations, and residential Drive ways and walks. I'm only an hour SE of you. Not much snow for us, not much in the forecast. Stay safe.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Dang- sounds like a really nice setup for sure.
@nickunis2 жыл бұрын
Stan you are the hero we need in these times of snowmageddon. Please save us across the lake in Michigan. Hope you are holding up well there.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Im currently in a snow desert.
@rustyshackelford23492 жыл бұрын
You probably don't do much of it, but what about the guys who do residential driveways per call and by the season.
@grant88462 жыл бұрын
If you can I’d like to see one of those gps trackers. I am looking for one for my trailer hopefully with out a monthly subscription.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I’ll try to get that for ya!
@rirebel60292 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Stan!!! We just had an actual blizzard in Rhode Island last Saturday it's been a while since we had a storm like that .got about 25 inches and it was light fluffy stuff but there were drifts over the mirrors on my superduty !!! Its an 04 with 250k but it's an awesome truck for the driveways I plow
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
DUDE that is awesome! Those big fluffy ones are the most fun!
@robertgentile67992 жыл бұрын
Another Awesome video Stanley👏you explained it extremely clear manner. I’m looking forward to visit you in Minnesota hopefully in the near future. Keep on making your interesting videos!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@bobcat84392 жыл бұрын
East rochester
@mopthedog12 жыл бұрын
Great video! All hourly by equipment and per push amount here south of you in Mankato. You are correct, ice control is definitely better in profit margin than plowing. We have a sub for plowing but we are there controlling and we are sub for same company salting for their lots. So all works good not having to answer to too many people when having subs or being the sub. Thanks for the good content with this video. With history, I am closer to 26 to 28 events but that includes ice control included in events.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@Josh-wq2lr2 жыл бұрын
I was a sub for the first time this year pushing snow and I absolutely loved it. I don’t know that I really want to be the main primary contractor of the snow site. To be able to have the ability to just show up run my truck or run a piece of equipment and then go home at the end of the storm not that bad. As long as I get my billing in at a reasonable time it’s all good.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you got a pretty good system there 👍 Keep up the good work man & stay safe out there
@thenussbaum442 жыл бұрын
In my area the money is in the salting not the snow removal. I can make more in a few minutes than then the guy pushing the snow all morning.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
same around here if your contract is right.
@billhull68422 жыл бұрын
Stanley, This turned out to be a long response because I listed and commented on multiple parts of this video. Stanley, at the 46 second mark you said, "How do we get paid". What are you talking about? You mean we are supposed to get paid for snow removal? Around the 3-minute mark you talked about how the main contractor makes money off you. Remember the Great Brian Fullerton taught me that you go to work to make the owner money. But when you work for yourself, you make yourself money. But I see it as a sub-contractor you are only taking on a small section of the job without the issues of the whole job so even though you make less is making more worth it? At the 5:35 mark you were moving the bucket. Based on your camera angle I thought you had a special little machine that was able to lift and move the snow buckets. It looked like your machine was a remote-control unit. It was a good video shot. At the 11-minute mark you talk about how to bill. My snow customers are also my mowing customers. I am doing mainly residential properties. I have my rates set up as follows. My average rate is around $40/driveway & sidewalks. That rate is good for up to 6" of snow. If it is 1" to 6" of snow that rate is $40. After 6" the rates will increase and that will be determined once I finish the property. That has worked for me the best. I am using a Arion's 36" snow blower so 6" is no problem for me. The last 3 snow falls have been light and fluffy, and I have used my Stihl BR 800-c backpack blower and that has worked with no problem and hasn't taken me that much longer and I am not sore after I am done. Also, I will be in Kansas City, MO seeing my sister in April. I was trying to get a layover flight in Minneapolis so I could possibly have coffee with a friend I have that lives up that way. Take it easy. More snow is coming my way tonight so I will be out dealing with the snow. I am hoping for another light snow that I can use my leaf blower on. Talk soon. Have you ever done a boat demo before? Bill
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill, Yep- if your laying over in Minneapolis lets have a cup! On your boat text- just drive it the junkyard and unhitch it. simple tow and transfer
@billhull68422 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey We have no trailer. lol It is on concrete blocks right now. I want to strip the metal out of it because I have 2 full size engines, drive train, 2 out boards etc and there is cash in that metal. Also I am seeing a $3000+ payday for this job. Do you want a project boat? lol
@c17a2 жыл бұрын
The landscaping company I work for is a sub contractor for the town we are in. We plow town roads and help with snow removal off of our downtown area. The town has 4 sub contractors. We have 3 routes. From what my boss tells me sounds like he makes good money
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
he might be
@MattGHalfGProductionsКүн бұрын
Wifi game cameras suctioned to the inside glass
@chrisegan9670 Жыл бұрын
Hey so can you tell us about gps trackers you found? Monthly charge? Thanks
@Mark-xc2up2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing videos like these, first year with starting up my landscaping business and been trying everything out by trial by fire. Thankfully it's been going good. Looked back on some of your older videos too and it has helped me have a idea on what to do.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Cool Beans Marco. Glad to hear it helps👊
@q22222262 жыл бұрын
when you started talking about the diffrent snow plowing lvl got my mind going in the right direction of thinking of an idea putting it down talking to the right ppl to get the idea off the ground and in helping me in where I fail I I want to post it and if i did make it big i can look back to this video thank you stanley
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps bud!
@fredmyers54532 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stanley as always another absolutely great video keep them coming Love seeing them
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You betcha! Thanks for the support
@vitalej002 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I would like to add that for our seasonal snow contracts that pay set monthly fee, we put a cap on the total inches In a season. If we surpass inches, then per push fee is added on top of monthly. Double protection. Also need to factor in a certain amount of snow events as larger events with higher inch totals when coming up with your monthly rate. Your vids and podcasts are fantastic. Thank you.
@johnme70492 жыл бұрын
Good idea, always remember the 3 most important letters in business, C. Y. A.
@chuck25859 ай бұрын
Looks like they could use some asphalt maintenance. I'm available