THE TRUTH ABOUT MAKING MONEY IN LAWN MOWING

www.turfprosacademy.com is a mirror image of the business model Jonathan used to build Florida Turf Pros. If you're looking to start your own lawn care business, or if you feel like your lawn care business should be more profitable than what it is, this is the course for you.
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My Story:
In 2016 I had been in law enforcement for almost 7 years.
I was not in control of my schedule, I was hardly making any money, and I was away from my family working nights and holidays. I was capable of more,, and I was silently suffering. I knew I was selling myself and my family short.
I started Florida Turf Pros as a side hustle in 2016 before going full time in 2017.
My lawn business changed my life. I control my own schedule, my own income, and I am proud of what I have built.
On this channel you will learn the steps I have taken (and am still taking) to have a lawn care business that serves ME and my family’s needs.
We are a small owner operated company (2 full time mowing trucks/crews, and now a sod installation division).
If you are interested in starting a lawn care business this channel will provide the direction.
This really is a great industry to be in…
And I hope that by documenting my journey it will help you too.

[@FloridaTurfPros]

www.turfprosacademy.com is a mirror image of the business model Jonathan used to build Florida Turf Pros. If you're looking to start your own lawn care business, or if you feel like your lawn care business should be more profitable than what it is, this is the course for you.

[@freeagent6203]

I'm glad to see yards like this. I swear everyone posts videos with their best yards and I start to think why are my yards crap. they cant all be good. this one is the average lawn in my area

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Bro... they all have crappy yards too. They just lying. Keep doing you.

[@tingleslawnservice]

Great advice. I will definitely say driving too much will definitely cut into the amount of money you can make. Being solo I’m usually in the 8-10 yards a day pricing and keeping those jobs close together is key. Hang in there guys it really works don’t give up.

[@windellscott2618]

You are absolutely right. The amount of money you came make is crazy. It's up to you.

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, I understand the math I'm not up to 200 but I know it's possible you're just getting the right yards and doing it right amount of time. Thanks

[@steveandstevenslawncare6966]

Absolutely, you made it super simple. Route density and property priced. You can scale easily.

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Thanks for stopping in this evening.

[@heliocastillo3909]

Woah It takes me double the time to do lawns like this lol I need some work to do, Thank you for the videos

[@gravelr512]

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing!

[@FloridaTurfPros]

You’re welcome

[@Bennet4623]

Great video! Im just getting started this year full time. Im in The Villages FL. I have 8 lawns, its going a little slow but itll come in time. Trying to keep them all in a pretty consolidated area so i dont have to drive a bunch.

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Congrats for getting started.. good luck to you

[@TheIB70]

After talking to you and getting rid of push mowing, my 36in stand on has been a game changer!

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Good deal.

[@kendrickmcgregor6587]

I did lawn care for 15 years as a side hustle. I went full time for one season then went into a divorce had to shut it down I miss it. And I’m planning on starting back up and coming off the road as a truck driver. I’m going to look into your class so I can fast track it.

[@kendrickmcgregor6587]

I have learned so much from you in a short period just watching your videos

[@Ttow49]

I'm a local driver and thinking about doing it as a side hustle

[@levischroeder4676]

The easiest way to get your routes tight is saying "No" to jobs that require more drive time. It took a few years to get to the point we are now but we have 200 mowing accounts. The crew averages about 2- 3 minutes driving in-between each yard unless they are right next to each other. Taking on jobs that are 10- 20-30+ minutes out of the way is an opportunity cost killer especially if you are paying employees to drive. Keeping your routes tight is key!!

[@FloridaTurfPros]

I agree 💯

[@JoeT.1960]

We have a lawn care. I do one good thing I had a small engine shop for 45 years so I can fix are mowers, and your right time is money 😁

[@chancecooper9246]

Its funny, I watched your other video and you basically drew it out on a power point on how you attacked a yard weed eating the most proficient way. I watched you in this video and you did the exact same way lol...nice!

[@FloridaTurfPros]

I’ve literally timed it every way possible, and that’s the best way! 😂

[@CoastLawnGuy]

I added an extra charge per service for dog waste, most customers started picking it up, but I'm not at the point yet where I can drop or turn down anyone because its excessive yet. Hopefully sometime in the future. Also, I enjoyed Turf Pros Academy.

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Thanks for your support. Good luck to you!

[@andreabond3501]

I understand by removal of guard on trimmer cause head can go out of alignment

[@robertrice2141]

If Lawn Care providers just understood ( PDV ). They would make a lot of money and enjoy what they do!

[@FloridaTurfPros]

AGREED!

[@roberthoward5628]

I’m in Dothan, AL and picked up a few yards on the side. I’m a CPA so I’ve watched a lot of your videos about efficiency. I always end up taking about the same amount of time to weedeat, edge, and blow as I do mowing. I.e if it takes 20 minutes to mow it takes that long to do the other. Any thoughts on this? Maybe another video? I can get a faster mower that would definitely decrease that time, but not sure how to decrease the other any more. I guess I’m just asking what is expected and what could I cut out that wouldn’t be cutting corners too much.

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Check out this video... it may help you speed up in some areas you may be overlooking....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q57FgZqbl6yopdU

[@robertmailhos8159]

I had a yard that was a Hinze 57 yard that is full of different types of grass but it was dog poop free so I hadn't to get it up

[@814chappy]

Great video ..what do you about dog poop in the backyard ?

[@FloridaTurfPros]

I deal with a certain amount of it… just comes with job. If it’s excessive I’ll ask client to pick up. If it doesn’t get better I drop the yard.

[@jrhodes843]

#FACTS I have about 65 in the downtown area local to me. And I can do them in roughly 4hrs 2guys. Money making day. There stacked up and can move the truck twice during them all. Just a random guy who is doing the same thing. And it works. We do it 4 days a week 2 guys and 50-60k a month. So it’s possible guys.

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Honestly I love getting those ugly lawns and rougher properties. There's less pickyness with the customers and they still pay the same

[@FloridaTurfPros]

I agree.

[@yoddy0]

The thing I struggle with is how the customer agrees to a weekly cut for $45 on that kind of yard. I don't know if I could cut that lawn knowing it probably didnt have to be cut for another week. Please someone knock some business acumen into me.

[@mattd5020]

What did you use to hold your phone while mowing and trimming?

[@FloridaTurfPros]

go pro with a chest mount

[@user-ks2jt4fp8p]

I think i have some of the worst lawns. About how much is a stand up 36.

[@jcgalmiche8352]

Is all of your service in the pensacola pace area?

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Yep.

[@jcgalmiche8352]

Do you text on the 850 number on your website?

[@thickness3337]

Can’t turn town yards cuz of dog mess yet. Just crossed 30 accounts

[@FloridaTurfPros]

You’ll get there!

[@chancecooper9246]

Jonathan, how many yards are you averaging a day?

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Solo 12… Our 2 man crew averages 25 a day.

[@chancecooper9246]

@@FloridaTurfPros Nice!!!! Thats dominating!

[@freeagent6203]

IS that 45 weekly or Bi-weekly?

[@FloridaTurfPros]

I believe this yard is biweekly... the crew normally services this one.

[@ChadR13]

Route density, is not an easy thing to obtain,,, I don’t care who you are you have to be well established in other words years

[@lawncommander]

so, what do you do in rural America when you just can't mow 27 yards for $45.00 in 12 minutes each

[@FloridaTurfPros]

What’s your typical size yard?

[@brandonwynn3965]

First time for 💩 is a warning 2nd time is 40 dollar charge 3rd time drop

[@FloridaTurfPros]

💯

[@sosalpha]

Really couldn't push mow that small property? It's good to get get legs moving occasionally, about 10 miles a day.

[@staycoolwithrob]

I'm not paying for a course😢 Jesus

[@FloridaTurfPros]

there's plenty of free information on my channel without going through my program. good luck to you.

[@jcgalmiche8352]

4 x 45 =180 per hr 5 x 45 =225 per hr

[@FloridaTurfPros]

How many hours you wanna work for $180 hr?

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Answer: ALL OF THEM.

[@jcgalmiche8352]

@@FloridaTurfPros Yes

[@joefro9473]

​@@FloridaTurfPros heck, I'd work round the clock for that much!!!!😂

[@jonesey1981]

What happened to your gorilla lift?

[@FloridaTurfPros]

It broke

[@cowboysnation1]

Show the guy next to you your helper buddy 😂