How $1.6M Lawn Care Business Empire Was Built on $15K

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[@vishalzzz]

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[@Elite_Employee]

Napoleon complex much?

[@pacsoulpavon9649]

This is great , very motivating. I started my carpet cleaning and repair company back in 2019 and now we also install carpet , restorations , flooring and much much more . I went from making 200$ -400$ a day to 8000$ in a week sometimes. It’s pretty crazy how a small business can catch a wave ! Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with work but can’t give up now hahha . Blessing to everyone’s company and hope you guys prosper 💯 I’m only 25 so this makes me want to go to another level

[@UpFlip]

You can do it Pacsoul Pavon! Thanks for sharing your story and supporting the channel. We wish you much success in your cleaning and repair business!

[@user-d6q4p3b]

You have given me motivation also.

[@harryfritter8266]

I started a lawn and landscape business when I was ten years old and offered complete lawn care for $35-100 a month. Four cuts a month plus included overseeding and aeration. Word got around the neighborhood pretty fast and I had to hire family because I couldn't keep up with demand. The business 20+ years later is still going strong and we got a good thing going. This business doesn't take much capital to get started. My meager beginnings were one mower/ trimmer/ rake, and a cart to pull behind my bicycle and flyers printed by a friend that I hand delivered door to door.

[@keith-kalfas]

Great video lots of insight. I'm learning so much watching this.

[@UpFlip]

Thank you Keith! Glad we could help you learn.

[@BigHomie030]

@@UpFlip yea his a rookie kief

[@backwoodsp.n.w]

Awesome interview, lots of information 👍👌

[@UpFlip]

Thank you!

[@Steve-hi1db]

The legend, Keith Kalfas

[@roakie97]

Love his demeanor he's really humble

[@UpFlip]

He really is humble and wise 🙏

[@kentonz1399]

This channel is so underrated

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot Kenton! We really appreciate it

[@olegster7110]

They just started, they'll blow up in no time! :) Keep it up UpFlip team!

[@AlejandroLopez-si3zs]

Mike Andes is one of a kind ! He’s so humble and lives to Give ! Thank you Mike for all you do for our industry .

[@okaoalal3144]

Mike Andes is humble and a good dude I recommend his videos he has helped me with my upcoming business

[@UpFlip]

He’s definitely an amazing guy and mentor!

[@TH-fd8kq]

they major challenges investors face may range from controlling impulsiveness to the frail of compulsion, most newbies and would be investors often undermine and most often neglect the important of technical analysis with regards to trading .Technical analysis overly predict the movement of asset prices regardless of what is happening in the wider or broader market. Essentially, the process that works well in other to accumulate and grow a very strong portfolio ahead. However,i will advice investors and newbies to take full advantage of the market and to trade with Dr. Roland Lerch involves studying the paths of a particular asset movement in the past do as to establish a sustainable pattern that can be used to predict future movement. permit me to say that ,it's best advice youfind a workingstrategy/daily signals which has been so profitable and accurate. in less than 5 weeks trading with Dr Roland's daily signals i was able to grow a total of 6.9 BTC with my initial investment of1.5 BTC, this you would say is a very good profit. Dr Roland is a true resources in space today and can be reach via his official whts app page ( [phone] 📞) : for inquiries into profitable trading systems

[@johnw696wardell7]

I was gona go to medical school but I went to cutting lawns. Awsome

[@justpalms9978]

We had a lady one time complain about a tree job price because she was trying to figure the hourly rate. She said my son has graduated medical school and it's a resident and doesn't make near that much. I told her, he should have become an arborist!

[@livinghaha01]

@@justpalms9978 So speaking from a physician, where the hell do the arborist go when they are sick? How bout you? Point is no one pays for the most important part of life, which is health. Name another job that you can do without your health? Just saying maybe we really put money in the wrong places

[@justpalms9978]

@@livinghaha01 your missing the point of The story. Let me explain it another way to you. She was disgusted that the tree guy made more then her son, in doctor training. FWIW, most doctors don't know shit. I had a doctor misdiagnose a torn miniscus. Had another mistake an ear infection for simply water in the ear. Wife was told by walk in clinic that her appendix was busted and go to the er, it wasn't. So with that said, yeah I've got little faith in doctors.

[@justpalms9978]

@@livinghaha01 oh yeah and if you simply eat good and exercise and have good genetics, you won't have to see the doctor anyway.

[@cleancutslawncare]

@@justpalms9978 tore my meniscus a few years ago. Was also misdiagnosed.

[@richardgreen7621]

For his age his light years infront of some people his age very clever guy

[@UpFlip]

Very true, he’s a smart guy!

[@justpalms9978]

No slight on Mike but the majority of guys his age are hopeless. So it's easy to shine!!

[@hammyhammell4884]

Starting college at 13 is such a rare gift, It is no wonder how he is successful.

[@Eamo-21]

He's the type of guy that would do well in any industry

[@UpFlip]

Very true Eamon!

[@RiverValleyAcres]

This guy is real smart. I definitely like his business advice. Simple businesses tons of simple competition. I’m looking to break out on my own soon and unsure of the path I want to take.

[@UpFlip]

We want to film more videos with him!

[@citystarridin]

Pretty cool to see a local business on this channel and motivating seeing how it all started!

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Jesus-eb8yk]

WOW THIS GUY MADE IT BIG , NATIONWIDE 37 LOCATIONS NICE. Really wise guy

[@UpFlip]

He sure is!

[@jimothy_park]

Now he has 150 locations and a 50 million dollar company lol what are you doing now?

[@Jesus-eb8yk]

I just work for a construction company how about yourself..

[@EcoNeighbor]

This was very beneficial for my long-term goals.

[@jeffslawnandlandscapingllc5481]

I have a lawn service myself. And I love watching these videos.

[@Keeethedon]

I like how he talks in the open in front of employees not in his office with a shower and a wine cooler. Down to earth guy.

[@sanansa4567]

this guy is smart. I often hear people throw out a bunch of business jargon but you can tell it really doesn't mean much. But he backs it up with specific examples, stay with your core competency / niche the recurring simple services. Don't try to get involved in the one off complex jobs (large scale custom paving jobs) - where I live some companies try to ONLY focus on this stuff because they are targeting people who obviously have of money if they can spend tens of thousands on pavers/patios, but I often see these same companies revert back to offering the standard landscaping services .

[@scottshumski5568]

Great quality content you’re creating. Researching food trucks and found myself watching this entire video & finding the quality of this content extremely helpful. You’re great at this & dig the hoodie. Cheers.

[@Invincibletro]

I love this video, it's a very respectfully way to express honest estimate results. These guys are proving what works.

[@UpFlip]

Thank you!

[@smitttty]

wow, what an amazing entrepreneur. little changes like the trucks make it more appealing to a regular person to want to apply. makes everyday work simpler than the challenges of hauling a trailer.

[@UpFlip]

Well said! Mike is an amazing entrepreneur and person!

[@bobcole612]

UPS moved the ignition keys on their trucks from the right side of the instrument panel to the left, so drivers could be starting the truck at the same time has pulling the seatbelt over and latching it. This saves something like 3 seconds per truck start, and equates to several million dollars per year company-wide.

[@jeremiahrichard5391]

You deserve a million subs

[@ejlaguardia82]

Amazinngggg. Lots of information and wise experiences.

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot Emmanuel, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

You should have hit a 100k already, keep working it !! Did he start Augusta franchise?

[@UpFlip]

Hopefully soon🙏 and yes he did !

[@keith-kalfas]

Excellent

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@leifashley]

Franchising dedicated video - yes please

[@ThatFlyGuy98]

Hey Upflip! Can you try to do a Window tinting business !? Cars of course. Their minimum is usually around $150k -$600k and I have a small one but I wana help the world know how profitable it is and how you don’t need a college degree or any schooling

[@UpFlip]

Added to the list! As soon as enough people request it, we will :)

[@startingtech3900]

Do a window tinting one ☝️

[@brushmasterspaintingfranchise]

yes do one on franchising

[@UpFlip]

Thank you for your suggestion! We'll try out best to make one on franchising soon.

[@smrenovations]

Damn, this guy is a brilliant businessman.

[@UpFlip]

Yes he is. Mike Andes has a fantastic business mind. Lots to learn from.

[@bonsummers2657]

This guy is a top notch CEO.

[@UpFlip]

Very true Bon!

[@maxiberlincom]

I love your vids, appreciate the effort! keep on going

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot!

[@leukota]

'on the backs of others' is the answer to this question.

[@Shanno29]

Very impressive and helpful all around. Respect guys. ✊ 😎 Also have to add, Ferndale, MD > Ferndale, GA. Ok, time to Tesla outta here! ⚡️💥⚡️

[@ADVANCEDTECHTIPS]

Sooo good! Started following Mike after your first video, which btw they keep getting better. I'm interested in UpFlip, I sense you've pivoted from a business sales platform to a upstart incubator?

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot Bodgy! We hope and strive to improve with every video 💪

[@josiahhott4395]

Love this channel!!

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot Josiah! We love our viewers!

[@TH-fd8kq]

they major challenges investors face may range from controlling impulsiveness to the frail of compulsion, most newbies and would be investors often undermine and most often neglect the important of technical analysis with regards to trading .Technical analysis overly predict the movement of asset prices regardless of what is happening in the wider or broader market. Essentially, the process that works well in other to accumulate and grow a very strong portfolio ahead. However,i will advice investors and newbies to take full advantage of the market and to trade with Dr. Roland Lerch involves studying the paths of a particular asset movement in the past do as to establish a sustainable pattern that can be used to predict future movement. permit me to say that ,it's best advice youfind a workingstrategy/daily signals which has been so profitable and accurate. in less than 5 weeks trading with Dr Roland's daily signals i was able to grow a total of 6.9 BTC with my initial investment of1.5 BTC, this you would say is a very good profit. Dr Roland is a true resources in space today and can be reach via his official whts app page ( [phone] 📞) : for inquiries into profitable trading systems

[@mohamedhsissou8532]

Great youtube channel. Best wishes continue. From Morocco.

[@UpFlip]

Thank you very much!

[@amkortradinginc.5379]

Tri-clone trimmer head on your next tough job, it's a BEAST! Tangle-free and save time

[@reallifehorror]

was gonna start college at 13 seems like he had the golden egg

[@RealRossini]

First time I watched your channel and I subscribed already! Go on...

[@UpFlip]

Welcome aboard Kamil, thank you for subscribing 🙏

[@2000mrman]

Mike is really good

[@radicalkills123]

Great video guys keep it up

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot! Well keep improving 🙏

[@gustavocuenca3994]

Do TigranGertz!!!!!!

[@keith-kalfas]

That would be awesome. 👍

[@hamedmn949]

u r growing it is good i wish u luck

[@thescapersnetwork3172]

Just found your channel, good stuff!

[@UpFlip]

Welcome aboard 🙏

[@lacedup4lyfe]

I am curious if Augusta has any franchisees in Florida or south Florida??? Might be interested in getting some more information on becoming a part of their team.

[@UpFlip]

You can definitely reach out to them and ask any questions, they have an amazing team and would guide you through the whole process.

[@justpalms9978]

Why would you pay for a franchise in Florida? It's so easy here! Buy gear, do a good job, pick up work, buy better gear, expand services,. Do a good job and you cannot help but succeed. It's not rocket science. There's more crappy services then good ones,. So if your personable and do a good job, you will do well.

[@paulsavidge8847]

The thing that stuck out for me with this interview is the fact that Mike Andes doesn't appear to have an office?

[@laurenaguayo]

What type of truck is that? Great success story!

[@BigHomie030]

How does it work for someone who already has years of experience and has their own equipment already?

[@backwoodsp.n.w]

It doesn't bro, start your own solo business if you can. Sole Proprietor Business owners are successful just by themselves but it's all own you to do everything. Independently is not a bad option at all. Be professional, be on point & charge at least $70 an hour you'll be just fine. Good luck Amigo👍

[@tim_peaky]

i don't get why in America they never drive a truck made for gardeners? i drive the hyundai H350 with a tipping fatbed and a closet for my equipment. it's sooo handy

[@UpFlip]

Where do you live? Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@tim_peaky]

@@UpFlip Belgium 🙂

[@filipmizerski5702]

Can you make a video of him giving tips on how he started mowing as a kid and way he managed money making.

[@UpFlip]

Thats a good idea! We just might.

[@filipmizerski5702]

@@UpFlip thank you that would be great if you did

[@Quickdrawmcgraw357]

Trailers > Trucks without trailer. It’s not hard to learn how to drive with a trailer, also if your truck breaks down at least you can hook up the trailer instead of being completely SOL and having to rent uhaul/box truck.

[@joaquinben4458]

Great videos!!!

[@UpFlip]

Thank you Joaquin!

[@CaptainRon1913]

So proud of his Tesla.. It's like, how do you know when someone has an iPhone? They'll tell you.

[@UpFlip]

Tesla's are cool!

[@Santi166]

Great video, bro

[@UpFlip]

Appreciate it

[@btjlawncare7326]

Great video

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@arslanfree7471]

Greetings! What about Net Income (after paying all taxes also)?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Exactly

[@justpalms9978]

No idea but those franchisees are getting exploited! Starting a successful lawn care business is so easy!

[@steve6429]

Mike Andes is a beast, he'd probably be successful selling ketchup popsicles to women in white gloves...lol

[@UpFlip]

lol. So true Steve! Lots to learn from a guy like Mike.

[@jamesjohnston547]

Why don't you use tray bodies like Australia, get rid of the style side / tub body and replace it with a tray and use all the space from the cab back

[@UpFlip]

What exactly are advantages of using a tray body in lawn care James?

[@jamesjohnston547]

@@UpFlip I can't show a pic here but you need to Google "Ute tray", the majority of Australian pickups or Utes have the tub removed when purchased or don't even come with a tub, they're sold as a cab chassis. then a tray is installed. It essentially turns the back of the vehicle into a flatbed and allows for greater use of the vehicle as the tray is often wider and longer than the tub and means you can carry more gear and access it from all sides without having to enter the back of the vehicle.

[@btjlawncare7326]

Nice set up

[@UpFlip]

It sure is nice!

[@thomasschmutter8875]

From Thomas trying to upgrade for a new Trailer and a Zero Turn Husqvarna mower as well,. Of course I do Underground Tankless Water Tanks and synthetic turf laying as well, so hopefully sooner all a bit later I am probably going to get, a Bobcat Excavator a Bartlett Ball Trailer with a Kenworth Cummins 14.8 tip Truck. And maybe a Dingo all a Kanga so later on I can spend a few thousand on those so good times and exciting times ahead. And most of all good luck.

[@UpFlip]

Sounds like you have some awesome landscaping equipment coming your way Thomas! All the best on your business expansion and upgrades. Keep us posted on the journey.

[@deadpool3636]

awesome video..

[@juniorlovell2833]

What about a market based on hobby fish breeding maybe worth a look at for people that may want to turn that passion into a revenue stream

[@UpFlip]

We are looking for someone who makes epoxy tables:

[@breakingballswithtony6897]

Great host and great interview!! This channel is fantastic and great for newbies to learn the curves of a business. Amazing

[@UpFlip]

This means a lot to us, thank you! We're glad we could provide valuable information to you :) Are you starting a business?

[@tylerball6155]

I would like to see what they do during the off season? Is it like a 4 month hussle?

[@UpFlip]

The business is year round with of course some seasons being slower then others.

[@DaK9boi]

Nice!

[@UpFlip]

We're glad you enjoyed!

[@Bigmike55626]

Do a hardwood flooring business

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for the business interview idea Guero! We will add it to the production development list.

[@WashingtonOwuor]

Inspiring.

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for watching! Which part inspired you the most @Was Junior?

[@WashingtonOwuor]

Choosing to start independently vs starting with a franchise. I am going the independent way and it was nice to hear an affirmation from someone who runs a successful business.

[@jeffdorris5321]

Smash that like button 👍👍👍

[@startingtech3900]

What up Jeff!

[@jeffdorris5321]

@@startingtech3900 hello

[@k226420]

Plz make a video on optical business

[@UpFlip]

We will add it to the production "to do" list.

[@ItsNotMyWallet]

Damn this kid is really intelligent

[@UpFlip]

Went to college at 13...

[@startingtech3900]

He seems like he has the knowledge of a 40 year old

[@4seasonstreeservice]

Great video

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FinikeraVlogs]

Haha my captions said “car engine roaring”

[@UpFlip]

Lol

[@danschiffman9902]

Would that be gross or net per month

[@michaellynch1841]

Car engine roaring lol

[@UpFlip]

Loud car engine for sure.

[@one234569and10]

15,000 first cost + 15,000/YEAR after that. Not sure, is that a good cost? Do they help you with marketing/advertising? If you can pull of 25k a month... then its easily doable. However, why not start your own business under another name a year later once you learn everything? (might be a rule in the contract you cant, but not sure.

[@Sharkdog11b]

The bean bag chair thing is real weird man

[@thomasschmutter8875]

I’m not sure yet. From Thomas.

[@UpFlip]

What are you not sure about?

[@whatshisface1390]

Did he say it’d take $100k to start a franchise business with his name? Jesus wth! It’d take a quarter of that to doit on your own.

[@ryandeyoung6135]

And it wouldn’t do nearly as good. He provides systems that are proven. Thats why the price is like that.

[@katonhellenthal576]

55 seconds. Please tell me what that is???? I can't call a trailer till I am 18 and this would open up everything for me!!! Please tell me what this is!!!

[@UpFlip]

Katon Google search The Ramp Rack and that should get what you are looking for.

[@adamgoof]

My question is if you start your own little side business how do you estimate how much A lawn is it by yards

[@MrDbradie]

It's all time based for the most part. I know how many Square feet I can efficiently cut in an hour, which you then have an assigned hourly rate. For example. I can cut 1 acre per hour(44000 sq) with 2 guys. Your property is 1/4 acre. 11000/44000 = 25% $100/hr × 25% = $25 This is an example using simple pricing and easy size.

[@UpFlip]

Time yourself based on size of the job and then create prices estimates off that information.

[@jordanenloe3793]

No way he makes everyone in the office wear that yellow everyday

[@th1545]

Great content, but damn, Guy couldn't talk if you cut off his hands

[@lameloballscousin2463]

Getting capital to start a business in Africa is hell but we won’t give up. May end up on this Channel in 5 years

[@UpFlip]

Don't give up, we believe in you!

[@keanureeves1610]

What is the name of the lawn mower in the thumbnail I would love to know

[@UpFlip]

I wish I could help but sadly don't know much about lawnmowers.

[@Keto_Mike]

He's like the Kevin paffrath of lawn care.

[@UpFlip]

What is Kevin's main business focus?

[@Keto_Mike]

@@UpFlip Kevin paffrath? He's a Real estate agent/investor. Then he got into KZbin sharing his experiences and knowledge on the subject. Which then turned into a real estate/stock investing channel. Since he has bexome so popular now he sells courses to educate people about strategies for investments. Then on top of all this he is now running to over throw California's governor. He is quite honestly the most impressive person I've ever met. Yes he also held in person events right before the ca-ro-na!!. Anyhow check him out!

[@rxsmack9187]

damn wow that's kids wayyy ahead of his time !!! that's like 2k IQ ain't it?

[@BrownsProfessionalCarpetCare]

🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯🖤🔥👍🏾👍🏾

[@johnjg88]

He spends way too much time on his own channel talking trash about a lot of these other guys out there. click bait headlines and so on. He should be more like this on his own stuff.

[@UpFlip]

Have you suggested that in his comments ?

[@logon523]

Hi mike how do I go about doing it part time with Augusta

[@UpFlip]

I would recommend visiting their website!

[@cormacorlowski4908]

How is it only 1,600,000 and he has 30 or some locations like I thought it would be a lot more

[@UpFlip]

He’s actually loosing money on his franchises at the moment because he recently started and is only in the beginning phase. He will later on be making a lot more.

[@carmenscott7555]

How much to franchise with Agusta

[@UpFlip]

Carmen just reach out to Mike on his website or social media to get the latest pricing structures. Thanks for watching!

[@bigntallvlogs3976]

Interesting

[@UpFlip]

Very.

[@RandomVids242]

Seriously I don’t understand how he started college at 13? How is that even possible?

[@UpFlip]

Fun Fact: The youngest person to ever graduate from college was 10 years old.

[@levikeller7916]

So he started college at 13 we can’t do this

[@robertclarke9182]

That dude seems real smart and runs a business but when you're on Arron job be for being at 4 hours $18 an hour that's not $90 it's only 72 so can calculator brother

[@UpFlip]

The numbers can get confusing at times Robert. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@alexdubu9203]

Yes but if it’s done in 4 hours the employee earns $23.33 per hour because they would earn $93.33 from the 280 job total

[@danielribbing8080]

turn to the lord for he is with us repent and you shall be saved even I need to repent but gods love is so un imaginable god is so so good even I need to repent but ik the lords with me and there’s nothing to worry cause god truly is so so amazing ❤️🙏🙏praying for this and gods healing comfort and return I pray that he helps put thoughts into people heads to help fine curneous for all theses horrible deseases 🙏❤️praying for this and healing comfort and return🙏🙏❤️praying for this and gods healing comfort and return pray that the lord puts thoughts an images to help find curniouses for all these horrible diseases and I praying for everyone’s repentance 🙏🙏❤️SS AND SHARE THE WORD

[@ryu51890]

The way he pays people is just like flat rate for mechanics in dealership. Awfull way to make money it can be stressful, but somtimes profitable if you work fast and nothing goes wrong

[@UpFlip]

What would be another payment system to use ryu51890?

[@ryu51890]

@@UpFlip I work in auto industry, our mechanics are paid flat rate witch is a PayPlan like you describe. As an owner it’s great. You only pay people for the work they perform. It prevents sitting around and makes people work faster. The down side is the mechanic or landscaper has to always worry about making time. When things go wrong and it takes longer than the quote the landscaper is the one that looses out. It can create a situation where they are working for free sometimes. Paying laborers hourly is fairer in my opinion.

[@cranecams6784]

“started college at 13”. No big deal🤷🏼‍♂️

[@privatename3447]

How much is a franchise ?

[@carguyty9370]

Was literally mentioned numerous times

[@UpFlip]

Try reaching out to Mike for current franchise prices Private. Thanks for supporting the channel!