Starting a lawn care business | Don't do what I did!

[@chrispettiford5679]

I been in business for 3 years and you and Spencer's lawn care have kept me from taking any losses and I have avoided many pit falls. So I thank yall so much.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

💯👍

[@justaviewerortwo2924]

Spencer’s and this guy do have great great videos for sure.

[@rconn4501]

Who's this Spencer cat? I've been watching Johnny & Juggernaut...

[@crosscutofficial]

@@rconn4501Spencer Lawn Care is great, been watching them for three years. Just found Blades of Grass.

[@timeallen6900]

I like how you explain things while you are working it’s like getting double the education all at once

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thank you!

[@colegower740]

I started my own lawn care business here in Texas at the beginning of 2020 while working full time at AT&T as a technician, just doing Lawns on my days off. Your channel and a few others have been a great sources of information and knowledge and I hope to go full time on lawn care within 2 years. Cant put a price tag on the info that you and the others have shared, and I am grateful for what you do man. Hope you and your family have a happy and successful 2021, you deserve it. Oh, and my biggest hurdle this year was learning how to price my services. Lotta competition in DFW and I had to learn how to compete through quality because I just couldn't beat their pricing and be profitable. But man, I learned that most customers will pay more for a quality job and I ran with it. I may not move as quick and the 4 dudes across the street, but I'll be damned if my work doesn't look better. Cheers man, thanks for all you do.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Awesome, thanks!

[@Boogman123]

is your business still successful?

[@mr.wiiick2772]

What’s the update on the. Business?

[@michaelbuck1437]

3 biggest mistakes I made starting out. I started in 1988 as a teenager. Mistake 1 was buying equipment I didn't need. Take your time and grow slowly. That leads to mistake 2. Having them payments, I became desperate for more work so, I started cutting prices. In that move, mistake 3. I was running all over the place, sometimes in the same subdivisions 2-3 per week. Key point is be careful because 1 goof up can lead you down a rabbit hole that's hard to climb out of.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ericwhitley-sw7kh]

Thanks this was very helpful information. May you continue to thrive and grow 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@ufbunitingfaithfulbeliever7402]

Wow brother very clear and calm Amen 🙏 I just started i landscaping business and kinda having a hard time but it all get better with learning, and your good at teaching. I pray you channel grows.

[@annmargaretkennedy5804]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video because I am thinking of starting a lawn care business and you saved me from making a lot of mistakes

[@MrJLHaney]

Man I’ve been juggling a side lawn care business for a few years now in my head, I have a feeling you are the guy to motivate me to get it going already and make move to pay off my house decades early lol

[@meegstomtom]

You always have solid advice. Love the channel. I know I don't comment often but always watch!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I appreciate that!

[@davehamer5486]

Great advice. I made same mistakes. It all about gaining experience and learning. Which we never stop doing. Have a great 2021

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I agree, you as well!

[@kale188]

Man your a true gem… appreciate the advice my guy. Starting a company with my brother

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Best of luck!

[@kale188]

Thanks

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Yep, route density is definitely key. Lesson learned the hard way. Next year is going to be a great year 🙏🤞🙌

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Most definitely!

[@robertmatthews5020]

Great video as usual! My mistake was not being able to say “NO”.. Happy New Year Johnny!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Happy new year!

[@michaelbarrera4405]

Appreciate all the good advice that you and Brian give, I'm subscribed to yours and Brian's channel and watch the videos daily, getting ready to get back in the lawn care business in April, something I used to do in the past and enjoy it very much and I believe that's where my passion is. Time to stop working for the man and become the man and work for myself. All the videos that you and Brian put out are very inspiring, thank you and keep it up .

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Awesome, thank you!

[@cdlewis2262]

Good info bro! I have been in lawn care for several years now and I learn something new all the time.

[@cdlewis2262]

Time is money, got to learn how to be efficient every way possible!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Good to hear

[@TheBender1000]

This was great to hear about. Perhaps you can make a Playlist of "mistakes" videos. Maybe organized by the categories of: "starting out", "summer", "fall", "winter", "spring ".

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Great idea!

[@benjaminnelson9210]

Thanks man! Starting a lawn care business this week and this really helped!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Glad it helped!

[@Ahch.]

Good video! I've learned a wealth of information from your videos. Thank the ALMIGHTY for your efforts and freely sharing your knowledge. My biggest mistakes were under charging. But its something I think many of us must go through in order to learn how to price properties. Now, I can walk a property and provide a very profitable and competitive estimate. And we stick to the price. There is no negotiating my labor. I can't say what the future holds, but right now, we stick to our guns with estimates. Pop Smoke!!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Good to hear, and I agree thanks!

[@Quoter126]

Awesome 👏 good job at first and second good amount of knowledge! I want start my lawn care business in Europe (Poland) and I see many many useful tips! Keep going and bless you!

[@jonsims21]

I know what you mean. These are done great tips. I experienced some of these personally. Great video Johnny 👍

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for watching!

[@markmilan01]

I follow your content to the letter! The only mistake I made was not finding the videos sooner! I started out charging people $25 per mow, but when you start driving farther than you want, you lose money lol. Never again. Know your wealth, know your skills, let your work shine!

[@ramskieramskie4597]

U can tell this guy appreciates everything he was tought n very informatively paying it forward for the next humanoid

[@carlpaidra7201]

Man... Just keep talking brother love the way you do this and explain it. Im in the South in my country too and its warm lawns. Luv ya videos🇦🇺🏆✅

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

💯👍

[@dawkinss2422]

Sitting here watching your video with my phone in hand and I find myself going with the motion of your weed eater.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

😂👍

[@MinnesotaLawnandLandscape]

I made the first 2 mistakes you mentioned. All we can do is learn from our mistakes and keep moving forward. Happy early New Years Johnny

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I agree, same to you as well, thanks!

[@1201zj]

Great advice. Also a bonus showing us not to scalp with a weed eater

[@insertnamehere313]

Brian's lawn service cuts in the same area I do in Michigan and we know each other. Brian's pretty smart on the business side. I give discounts to neighbors to try and get more in the sub because if you cut a large group you're overhead isn't as high because of traveling gas,labor etc. Great video and tips.

[@deshawnsanderson7415]

Great video and Awesome advice!I had a situation were I broke a side door window in a suv…with my weed eater at my than night job…cutting in the daytime of course!Commercial property at that……250.00 dollar job and the window was 200.00 plus to fix!I only made 50 dollar for that big job!Got insurance ASAP……after that!Thanks for sharing and Happy New year!Have a Fantastic next season as well as be safe!!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for sharing, wishing you and yours the same, thanks!

[@treyslawncarellc3943]

I'm new to your channel but I'm glad I found it... you give out so much useful info

[@Luke-ft7tj]

Great advice. The things that helped me most were watching your videos and building an extremely efficient setup, keeping up on reviews, getting high up on Google as fast as possible, and mapping out efficient routes. Always charge good, gas and fertilizer only go up. My mistake was not charging a cleanup fee. Also, a huge one is that there are going to be customers who are bored and or retired and want to talk when you show up for service. If it's not about service, cut the conversation very short. That one is key.

[@biggeee318]

Preciate that information on the Darwins Grips!! I just purchased 2!! Man, that weedeater is killing my back!!😂

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Awesome!

[@richardmoun5273]

Yeh I see it on Amazon

[@richardmoun5273]

Thank you

[@billgalyean9140]

Absolutely right, they do share their information. I’ve almost lost business due to cutting prices, the best thing to do is charge the same or a bit more . It happened with the rich folks especially . They think bc they have money they can adjust their own prices . Don’t do it . Stand strong, inform them we are here to make a honest living in a crooked world. It doesn’t take but one little incident to cost us money !

[@anthonys_speaks4643]

I used to be a licensed lawn technician for commercial company, four years in Tennessee. As a owner now going full time I just want to focus on mowing and the basics with no chemicals. A lot of money can be made with chemicals but when accident happen an they will. It could be very costly! God Bless!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I agree, thank you!

[@tydawg1459]

Hey Im excited to start my lawn care business im currently working a 9-5 working to get a truck for the equipment thank you for the information !

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Best of luck!

[@Bigwinner29]

My brotha I learn something all the time from ya.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Great!

[@kenyadaallen2223]

Thanks Johnny great info i caught myslef about Spraying yards i didn't do it about to get the license you you are right got to have them license.Yep keep them yards close. ✌

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Right on

[@briangay9402]

Good points. I did the same thing with the neighbors. Lol. We live and learn.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Yes, we do, thanks for watching!

[@luisage7061]

we all make many Mistakes . it's hard no to. But we need to learn from each one of them.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I agree!

[@alexanderharris1778]

He’s absolutely right about spraying without a liscense. When I spray there is paperwork for every property that I spray. Can’t spray if the wind speed is 10mph or more . You have to get a liscense. You will get fucked if you screw soemthing up and get turned in. You have to update your liscense and take a class in some states . Just get the liscense

[@mandtinternetcafe5893]

i just want to start the business as a side hustle because my time is tied up somewhere else, so this information would be helpful in the long run, might hire somebody to run the business when things get tough.

[@keith-kalfas]

Hey man it's Keith Kalfas. I'm trying my hardest to hit 100K subs before midnight tonight. And I'm not the type of guy to ask for help. But I figured it's worth a shot. 🥳 Happy New Years!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Happy new to you and yours🪅

[@richardgarcia6760]

I love this!!!! I’ll keep watching every single of ur video my bratha, when I get mine started I’ll shout u out for the big help u do for the people!❤

[@TheGenerationX894]

Love the channel, that's deep grass in that gulley. Wonder if a push mower would've gotten through that section? But that was long looks like it had been wet. Your voice is very calm and soothing, good info thank you.

[@tonycritcher3419]

Good advice! Good video! Another tip, learn from others' mistakes instead of making your own!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Absolutely!

[@KennyC73]

Love your channel Johnny have a great new year brother 😊cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for your support, Same to you!

[@KennyC73]

@@Bladesofgrasslawncare one more thing Johnny when I do my hedging I usually cut it wrong just wondering what’s your advice when cutting straight thanks.

[@KevinJohnson-qp1nw]

Looking to start my own lawn care business in the Midwest and you have been very inspirational and educational. Thanks 💪🏿

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Best of luck!

[@MrFade2Blak]

Definitely good to know because I’ve had a few customers ask me about their dandelion problem

[@freeandfearless9882]

Nailed it🔥+ Amazing voiceover really well explained!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks a ton

[@AWgardens]

Really sound advice. Thanks for that. I made mistake one at the start. All the best. Andy

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tommyadams1388]

Hey man been flowing you like it a lot you are a great guy

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I appreciate that!

[@beatrizcoimbra664]

You could give a discount for each new client an old one recomends (5 bucks less in X works - 1 or 2 times)

[@santinob595]

Good to here I’m just starting

[@quietstorm8230]

Absolutely! I only spray flowerbeds. Never the lawn. I tell them upfront.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

😃👍

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, I'm learning a lot from you guys. I'm still making mistakes, but I'm learning and my mistakes are get less lol. I'm driving 45 minutes to cut grass, lol. It's growing in that area. You mentioned that you have a video on how you calculate drive time. If you would be so kind to share that link I would really appreciate that. Thanks

[@everbladesplm895]

On point win I started I would cut ,edge, trim blower all for 1 price. Now I charge additional for shrubs it really eat your time up . 👍🏽💨

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Yup, it does

[@hasforth9]

Good video, thanks for being honest about past mistakes and how to improve.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Glad it was helpful!

[@soccerliam3115]

I like your videos

[@soccerliam3115]

I’m watching your videos right now I’m at home

[@StudioQM]

I can listen to you talk for hours. I'm Kenyan lady and I can't wait to establish my exterior cleaning and lawn care company.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I wish you the best in your new endeavors, thanks!

[@andreashaynes3346]

Some great advice for first time maintenance teams, Johnny. Take care and stay safe. Happy New Year to you all. Hope 2021 is better for us 😀👍

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks, you too!

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

Thank you Johnny. Appreciate you 👊🏼🧔🇺🇸

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Wow, thank you!

[@mithgo_outdoor]

excellent info for beginners bud! Great video!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jonathanpicard1915]

Johnny, great content I love your vids. I’m curious how you made the transition from active military to your lawn care business. I plan to retire in 2025 and have aspiration to start my own lawn care business. I’m trying to plan my exit strategy so I can hit the ground running when that day comes. 💨✌️

[@chrisfuentes5801]

Me and my little brother started doing yard work for side money. I'm 16 and he's 14 and honestly we charge cheap because we're using their equipment, ($20) but we did weed pulling and mow

[@nafelowcostyardmaintenance7353]

Am I the only person that answers the questions out loud during the video like John can hear my answers I learnt from what you said I made an equation to figure out a price based on the size an what area but I only knew because I watched your channel from day one you will still make mistakes despite all you learn insurance would be crucial to anyone starting out the best example ive heard on youtube is an ac unit damaged that will ruin you if you don't have insurance its fairly cheap real estates insist on millions but depends on who your clients are how much you need covering have a good new year everyone best wishes for the new year-nafe

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Great point, same to you my friend!

[@ronnrogers9459]

I'm going on my 21st year of lawn service when I first started there was no KZbin I was with one of my friends who do the same work that I do he told me there is no way that I can do 9 lawns in one day I told him even though I'm working a full-time job it can be done you have 9 Lawns and they are close together like on the same street or within blocks of each other it can be done

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Awesome!

[@philthelawnman]

My mistake was traveling too far. At one point I had 4 towns and was cutting 12 and 15 small lawns 3 days a week and 3 to 5 large lawns 2 days a week. Did the numbers and was mowing the big ones for 60 and 70 each but was making nothing. Driving to far. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for sharing, Happy New Year to you as well!

[@FZ-kn2tl]

Great 👍 video bro thanks for sharing 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

You bet

[@nkmowing]

Thank you so much the information brother I love it! Will definitely take it to consideration.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

😂 My thing was charging the neighbor _more_ and they find out what I'm charging the first customer, or getting ticked off because somebody I knew told her neighbor what I was doing her lawn for, and I was like 😳🤯🤯 "NOOOOOOOOOOO! I don't charge you the _everybody_ price. Don't share that information as my regular price..." 😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

😂😂😂👍

[@oogabooga985]

How many properties in one neighborhood should I do as a student? I’m looking at 10 houses 2x a month so I am not overworked

[@bobzilla6618]

Love the knowledge Johnny! Thanks as always! Happy new year buddy!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

My pleasure, happy new year to you as well, thanks!

[@GrassCutterPinoyTV]

Nice video, All that that you say is true, same price all costumer, And also you must know the route, Because travel time we don't earn money,

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for watching!

[@jrenfroe565]

Advice on the best gear to buy? Work pants, long sleeves, shoes, etc. I’ve tried a few brands but they are hot and not the most comfortable.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Will do

[@bernardocruz9556]

Buen trabajo amigo Johnny

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Muchas gracias!

[@monicabarajas6625]

Hi, can you show us the breakdown of income vs expenses? How much do you spend on gas, marketing materials, business license, business insurance, taxes, etc.

[@Miawitmyself]

God bless you my mans I appreciate you for making this fr fr

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Any time

[@treavy1]

It’s you I like and I like you just the way you are you make each and every day a special day by just your being you and the best person you will ever hope to be is your honest self! It’s such a good feeling to know your alive and well in this truly unique world and what a good feeling it is to know that we are truly life long friends and that there is no one else like you in the whole world and I like you just the way you are you made this day a special day by just your being you.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Wow! Much appreciated!

[@mattytaylor9320]

Great information bro greatly appreciated!!!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Any time!

[@Mr.BodyByFisher]

great info and you are 100% correct

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Glad you think so!

[@ronaldbell6900]

I see you using that handheld battery-operated router I would have bought me one last year a Craftsman about a hundred forty-nine bucks faded even have it they had to order it and True Value the first day I use that I made my money back the first day I used it today made a hundred bucks like our is great man I've never would have thought to getting that until I seen you with it and I'm going to get one of Irving's grip or handle

[@geraldjohnson6545]

Great video and advice. Thanks Johnny! Happy New Year 🎉

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Happy new year!

[@teaguejelinek4038]

Sometimes you have to give breaks to get the business. It's hard though when its a weekly thing and every week one of your customers feels like he's getting jipped.

[@theWendigo1928]

My mistake for my very first weeding as a chore....was not wearing leather boots. THE WIRES HURT LOL.

[@hoseamurray5479]

Yeah people talk big time But it was a honest mistake Trying to get customers. I truly understand 👍

[@raceryod]

You need an application license if you spray commercial bulk

[@cruzlawnirrigation6885]

Thank you for the useful information

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

My pleasure

[@shaboinkas4736]

Hey brother, I got some questions about initial start up on things no one makes videos about. Before you decide to conduct business are you getting a business license, insurance, etc or just starting off by only accepting cash? This is what’s keeping me from acting on what I want to do. I feel like that process will automatically put me at a loss before I ever pick up my first customer

[@jeremywilson8334]

Thanks for the video and good information. My question is why do you prefer an enclosed trailer vs. an open trailer? I have to buy a new trailer this spring and i'm really torn on which way to go. Thanks

[@kyledesborough6045]

THANX FOR THE ADVICE👍👍WELL TAKEN HAPPY NEW YEAR DUDE✌

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Happy new year!

[@GULLATHEDANCER]

Great job brother

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks 👍

[@rodneyharper2275]

Great job thanks 👍

[@superadan8958]

U the OG 💯💯🔌

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

I appreciate it!

[@iricans]

This is good info! Thank you!

[@samrightnow]

I would offer a discount based on the # of houses in the area who sign up. Everyone in the neighborhood gets cheaper service by helping you convince their neighbors to sign up.

[@richardortiz2255]

Te felicito Johnny ,Tremendo trabajo y experiencia.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Muchas gracias!

[@MrLouChris]

I don't travel further then 15 min from my base, if i go 30-40 min then i charge double, but in my area i go 75-100 an hour

[@nahumflores2750]

Happy new year

[@activegreenlawncare8472]

Very good video keep growing 👍 thank you for your information

[@samueljones4053]

I priced a big yard that needed a riding mower and couldn’t get to it in time I should’ve used the customers lawnmower and got to work 😂 neighbors talk thanks man

[@troxx2393]

Currently in high school and when I'm in college doing lawn care like this doesn't look bad,pay seems decent and your driving a mower around or moving a trimmer back and fourth ,is it this simple or is there more to it?

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Way more to it...

[@clevernameism]

whats the next step on this partucular task in this video? how will you clean up this cut grass? thanks

[@davidlobo962]

Great advice