21 Year Old Starts a Lawn Care Business from Scratch | EP. 2

If you haven't seen Episode 1, watch it here ► • 21 Year Old Starts a L...
In this episode, we will be catching up with landscaping entrepreneur Nic Reed to get an update on exactly how his lawn care business is performing.
Not only will we get a status follow-up on how the lawn care business is doing but we will also review what the future holds for the company.
If you have ever wanted to know what it takes to start your own lawn care business then this video is for you.
As we talk with Nic about how his lawn care business is progressing we will learn about new equipment he has acquired, his revised marketing approaches, updates on his mentor relationship with Mike Andes and so much more.
Come join us as we catch up with Nic for a deep dive into just how much his lawn care business has been expanding since our last visit.
The lawn care business provides plenty of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to enter the market with low capital and Nic shares more on why this makes sense for successful profit margins.
Join us as we discover more on how Nic handles lawn care business success and what steps he is taking to remain profitable.
Is Nic on track to hit $160K in revenue this year? Learn if this dream is turning into a reality for Nic and if he still thinks he made the right decision to start a lawn care business of his own.
There are a lot of aspects to keeping a landscaping business advancing in the right direction. We are fortunate to join back up with Nic to explore all that he is doing to take his landscaping company to the next level.
If you’ve ever wanted to understand the long-term potential of a landscaping business then just sit back and click play as this KZbin business video interview gives you the inside look at what the picture looks like for a thriving lawn care startup.
Find out more about Nic Reed and his lawn care business here: www.augustalawncareservices.c...
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Check out the episode we’ve done with Mike Andes (mentioned in the video): ►
• How $1.6M Lawn Care Bu...
Check out our complete guide to starting and running your own successful lawn care business:
www.upflip.com/blog/starting-...
Link to our podcast: www.upflip.com/podcast
Resources:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Meeting Nic
2:07 Storing and Loading Equipment
3:06 Shopping At Home Depot
4:32 Visiting The Equipment Rental Shop
6:38 Most Profitable Tools
8:09 Scaling and Growing
8:55 Drive-By Job Estimate
10:29 $25K Budget Assessment
12:04 Live Job Site Work
13:28 Mike Andes Mentorship Update
15:25 Client Update
16:35 Marketing Update
18:11 Weekly Revenue
19:11 Client Management
20:13 Hiring Employees
21:32 Future Company Expansion
22:14 Business Tips and Insights
23:32 Outro
#lawncarebusiness #lawncare #startingalawncarebusiness

[@UpFlip]

Check out Mike's course to help you start, build and grow your landscaping or lawn care business: bit.ly/LandscapeBusinessCourse

[@BertMMA]

Yes

[@kepnerfilms6246]

Definitely

[@TRD_Lopez]

One question that I have is that what kind of License do you need for a lawn care business ?

[@UpFlip]

Basic business license is recommended

[@TRD_Lopez]

@@UpFlip Thank you keep up the great work.

[@MikeAndes]

Making us proud Nic! 💪🏻 You’re gonna crush it 💰✅

[@UpFlip]

He’s got a great mentor helping him out so he’ll do good😉

[@AttackLineConsultingLLC]

As someone in lawncare and landscaping for 20+ years....you could literally do all this yourself and not pay franchise fees. This kid is smart and professional. But....again you could do this yourself

[@loganbohler3070]

The franchise provides a lot of value tho. You have to check out Mike Andes channel to see what they do. They handle all the estimates and customer service for the franchise’s

[@OutlierRadio]

@@loganbohler3070 A franchise like this provides value on a scale. If you have a lot of manpower, you would possibly benefit from the reputation of an established business. If you're just one guy, your benefit from this will be limited. You're paying a lot for something that could be accomplished with flyers. Only so much time in a day.

[@bigclydesdale6356]

I agree with you. You already have the government in your pocket. As far as customer service On a corporate franchise level. They have the model customers always right. Anybody in landscaping or lawncare knows that isn't correct. I don't knock someone that wants to go with a franchise. Do what works best for you.

[@cashhacks3792]

@@OutlierRadio Very true. In the busy season it's easy to over book quickly

[@tnrcleancare7847]

THANK YOU. TRULY STARTING FROM SCRATCH IS NOTHING MORE THAN A SHOVEL or a push mower AND DOOR KNOCKING. Nothing else period. THAT IS EXACTLY HOW I STARTED. 10 years later im not even doing landscaping. I sold my equipment and moved into remodeling my true craft... I was raised doing both. Father did landscaping mowing and stepfather Did remodeling. . my average job ticket is 10 thousand dollars. Just signed a contract last night for 7500. And before that 20 thousand. . it can be done with nothing but the drive to do it. I promise. mike is a very cool dude and franchises are right for some but you do not NEED IT . also a warning to anyone starting . this shit is THE HARDEST shit you will EVER DO no joke. There is a reason most ppl dont run their own business. . it will chew you up spit you out then run you over. Then it will circle the block and come back and then run you over again and then back over 7 more times relentlessly. The business does not care. It has no feelings. But the bright side is the reward on the other end. Freedom.that camt be bought from anyone or anywhere.

[@776rudy]

2021 July - just started and seeing this young guy go from begging to taking control is very cool. Thanks for the confidence. Bighat lawn care in ATX.

[@UpFlip]

Very inspiring story here Rudy. Goes to show anything is possible is you put your mind and heart into it.

[@papinews5527]

Wow..I love watching he's grows( Nick).can keep us updated with him...thank you I'm a new started also...

[@UpFlip]

We will!

[@ojwells3846]

Watched a few of these lawncare business videos now and they are so informative and inspiring! The video skills are amazing and I love the questions you ask. For example I’ll have a question pop up in my head and then you’ll ask it and it’ll be answered! This channel is a gem. Thanks for your work !

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot for the support 🙏 we really appreciate and it helps us keep getting better!

[@apexlegends_qc2373]

Good stuff nick! Really enjoying these videos! Keep up the hustle

[@UpFlip]

He’s definitely hustlin💪

[@urbanrootslandscaping3874]

Strong 💪🏼 work Nick!

[@franciscoflorez3131]

I wish him success. I hope he finds the right people

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for the well wishes!

[@nicholasreed514]

Great job putting this one together guys! Can’t wait for the next update!

[@UpFlip]

Yes sir! Hopefully soon!

[@gamin4jesus]

Another great video!

[@UpFlip]

Thank you Emilio!

[@cashhacks3792]

Nice! Cant wait to see how year 2 ends up for him 😜👍🏾

[@UpFlip]

We are working on the 3rd series of the landscaping video content right now and it should be coming out soon!

[@BertMMA]

Lets go another great video

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot Bert!

[@jeffdorris5321]

Happy Easter 🐣🐣

[@UpFlip]

Happy Easter!

[@cnelsen1]

I need more from Nick!

[@UpFlip]

Noted! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️

[@puffyg2050]

grate work keep it up

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a lot Puffy G

[@puffyg2050]

can you guys make more videos about the cars like car dealerships or RC, just anything about cars, please

[@UpFlip]

We'll do ;)

[@kylesmiles3714]

The more time you can save and use efficiently the more you will make. Buy those machines.

[@UpFlip]

Gotta think lean!

[@EmanuelGurzhuy]

good video shoot 👍

[@UpFlip]

Thank you!

[@Sylinic]

YoooO! Thats amazing! What is that metal extension thing on the back of the Lad's Augusta truck? Its like a metal frame that extends the length

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!

[@tgnuma2]

As a person also living in Washington, what do these guys do during the 80% of the year when it's rainy? I want to start a business but the rain is giving me questions.

[@tgnuma2]

@Superior Landscape Group LLC Thanks for the info my friend! We are into our second month now, the rain is not stopping this "summer" so we have just figured it out lol. Luckily in Washington we don't typically get snow all that much and when we do it's for a day or two.

[@107g]

Wow I think I'm really gonna give this a try thanks guys

[@tnrcleancare7847]

If you really want to try get a push mower and door knock . start there like i did. You don't need anything else. Then build from there

[@tnrcleancare7847]

Go watch keith kalfas.

[@107g]

@@tnrcleancare7847 thank buddy will do and how long did it take u to build up

[@tnrcleancare7847]

@@107g you got questions ask me ill tell you the truth my friend. It took me years. But You'll get work immediately. All you need is the drive to NOT WANT THAT 9 TO 5 NO MORE. Within a couple weeks of true hustling and taking every penny to reinvest right back to make job easier and faster you'll be rolling buddy. But it took years including mental break downs in customers houses to build where i am now lettered truck real contracts established business page etc. Alot can be done in just one year tho. It depends on how bad you want it and how many problems you run into. Nobody shows that side of the business. Maybe i should make my own videos to help guys out .

[@107g]

@@tnrcleancare7847 thanks buddy and how do u get contracts and I'm will have my licenses soon and I will need to get a push lawnmower and blower

[@Dragondude2525]

Random question but I was curious to know how much lawn mowing typically costs because my building is making some claims that just make no sense and we only have 2 small yards with just grass and no additional things to care for and it just isn’t making sense

[@Largepapa2]

It would be interesting to hear more about how he pays people. So there is a base rate for the day and then its 33% of labor. Does this mean he has an overhead percentage calculated that he applies across the board?

[@UpFlip]

Employee pay will vary widely across location and industry. Hopefully we can dive into this business topic for you in future videos Jeffery. Consider it on the "to do" list for business video content!

[@garethwilliams6474]

Whats the tailgate extender and ramp system on the truck. I'm sick of my trailer that looks great.

[@UpFlip]

You could reach out via social media to get the details Gareth. Are you into lawn care as well?

[@nikolasmchenry1083]

If you don’t have a blower use a hand broom and go side to side

[@UpFlip]

It's always a balance between manual and machine labor.

[@89Johneboy]

So im finding this really hard to believe that he is at 15k for that month. If you work all 30 days in the month he would be making 500$ a day. Can someone who does landscaping and mowing enlighten me on what the rate is going for a weekly or bi weekly maintenance program... What kind of volume would you need to sustain and achieve that number?

[@89Johneboy]

HOLDDDD up the guy just said that he averages weekly 5-700... I wish they were straight forward with their videos and answers and actually made them prove some numbers. I dislike @upflip now...

[@andrewshevchuk2062]

He's making that from reoccuring mows which were 30-70 per cut and took up 1-2 days. You make a lot more on projects that take up the rest of the week. Like installing the garden bed.@@89Johneboy

[@markcoburn3576]

Buying a Franchise isn't 'starting from scratch'

[@12elite12]

This kid is a go getter to bad this Mike character sucked him into his “time share” sales pitch

[@phillipoliver2106]

Your right. It’s actually harder than starting from scratch in the beginning because the franchise has to make it’s money. As time goes on things will get better.

[@Jacknothim]

Fr

[@qdog817]

What is the hookup on the back of his truck called

[@guillermomartinez6101]

Do brian lawn maintenance next

[@UpFlip]

Where are they located?

[@guillermomartinez6101]

@@UpFlip Michigan

[@shoutatthesky]

Buying into a franchise is hardly starting a "business from scratch". He's done well though. Good on him!

[@UpFlip]

It's actually an advantage since you don't have to learn everything from scratch. Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@shoutatthesky]

@@UpFlip Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers.

[@dakotastaley8555]

So being a part of a franchise does he find his own jobs or does the franchise give him the work to do?

[@UpFlip]

He has to go find the jobs, the franchise does all the work from there, the calls and client management.

[@michaelh5055]

In that case, a franchise isn't worth it. The hard part is finding customers and the work itself. The rest is easy.

[@tnrcleancare7847]

@@michaelh5055 thank you. Exactly.

[@carmenscott7555]

How do you pay yourself?

[@UpFlip]

How you pay yourself will depend a lot on your own personal situation. A lot of people form a corporation and then pay themselves through the corporation. Always smart to talk with an experienced account as what is best for you.

[@brickley2]

You keep asking him questions when he should be working. That rental will turn into a full day instead of possible half day. Why not q and a in the truck?

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for tip. We are always trying to improve and will consider this during future interviews.

[@zestooo6932]

@@UpFlip You are great! Every time someone calls you out you respond kindly and explain you guys are trying to fix it.

[@zestooo6932]

@@UpFlip and your videos are great

[@PillowheadCreations]

so hes usuing another companies truck??

[@UpFlip]

He uses his own trucks.

[@brucelinton6881]

A franchise is Not STARTING FROM SCRATCH!

[@sirius0077]

Your lucky dude, no way can I leave my kit on the back of a truck in the Uk dude, it would go walkabout in minutes...... everything needs to be locked away and out of site

[@sedrickrobinson7273]

I’ll work with him partnership

[@UpFlip]

Making business connections is always valuable.

[@fatherleo4603]

I didn't know Ashton Kutcher had a Lawn care business

[@UpFlip]

Once you see it, you cant unsee it..

[@tnrcleancare7847]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Ant-813]

14:45. Dude cut the grass way too deep, putting 10 times the word on yourself spray it with glystar, come back three days later and cut the sod just below the roots.

[@cadenwehunt763]

No way is he still looking for help!

[@UpFlip]

Try reaching out to him Caden.

[@ALittleOG]

Gained a sub instantly when ya rocked Home Depot without a mask.

[@UpFlip]

Haha glad to have you over ;)

[@outcastanglers]

So what happens when this young man decides to sell his business and accounts that's were the big money is made . What kind of a hit does he take . Seems he is building a business for someone else in their name . He buys equipment insurance vehicles and pays for labor in this process .Most of his jobs will come from word of mouth I have owned and sold lawn care businesses' in the past myself Partner expense a phone and lap top .What is the percentage /cut the partner takes .

[@UpFlip]

That's an interesting question. We'll ask that the next time we interview a lawn care business or a similiar one!

[@12elite12]

Nick is a go getter too bad he got sucked into mikes pyramid scheme and all his fancy “time share” sales pitches

[@twostrokes4life]

Hopefully y’all are paying him for his time and wasting half the day doing these shots

[@UpFlip]

It's not a waste of time for the business owners.

[@renanuneza8932]

Can you feature women that are successful in a business?? Iv been watching your videos yet I've never seen one that's a woman and is successful as well and I'm pretty sure there are a lot of successful women in business as well

[@UpFlip]

We reach out to every business in a specific industry and city that we can, the ones that are interested in being interviewed are the ones we go with, it just so happens to be that most are male. But we do have a few video of woman owned businesses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bXk5qbgamsbK8 . kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqe0pWWtl89qeqc . kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKsq2eqibulkKc . kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJWYkn-farl2mLs