It is a revolving door, ups and downs. Some people just want a job doing for nothing. They wouldn’t even ask that of another trade. We are professionals at our job and you never know we’re it will take you. Keep it up 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
I totally agree! Thank you .
@AbbasReef4 ай бұрын
took your advice and ditched the clients and gardens i did not like looking after. such a lovely weight of my shoulders and job feels good again.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Really pleased for you. Good luck going forward.👍🏻
@avianolawncare38804 ай бұрын
Rob, always got the goods, keep up the great work!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you .
@carldavies88554 ай бұрын
Great stuff Rob,lovely to see you so busy.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you Carl, appreciated.
@lancerichardmorton19814 ай бұрын
Excellent update Rob, have a good weekend. 😉
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian. You too.
@jaydogarmy19 күн бұрын
I had some customers that were a lovely couple. Had me round for a meal until 4am! Gave me no end of things for free they were gettting rid of. As soon as i put my hourly rate up by £5. I never heard another thing from them. They moved on to another gardener and didn't have the decency to let me know. You live and you learn i guess.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices18 күн бұрын
That’s awful, they don’t deserve you. All the best.
@jaydogarmy18 күн бұрын
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices cheers Rob. It's been nice to watch them go from one gardener to another. They've now replaced alot of the grass with clover, and do most of the work themselves, I'll leave them to it.
@adamstockton674 ай бұрын
Well done Rob. Sounds like a great play.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you Adam.
@geraintthomas10274 ай бұрын
Hi Rob after watching this and starting a gardening buissness this is great advice i have a 2 loyal customers at the moment because I live in a rough estate in north wales and most people want everything done for nothing but listening to this advice asking trusted friends and neighbours etc its changed stuff massively everyone pays and are very loyal and i couldnt have found better advice so thankyou
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you and good luck with your new business.
@DeanLynch-m9o4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate but been at it 20 years
@timward39124 ай бұрын
100% accurate rob.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@LewisgardenservicesLtd4 ай бұрын
Never close your books Rob, could miss out on something interesting/ profitable/ network jobs👍👍
@Jake-sf3bj4 ай бұрын
💯
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
You’re so right, thank you Nathan.
@LewisgardenservicesLtd4 ай бұрын
@@jimmyspartacus6do what's best for you mate, I've found being busy around regular work drops some gems in my lap, just moved Mondays scheduled maintenance onto Tuesday which will be a long day to fit in a pub beer garden tidy that'll pay twice what the maintenance would bring in. Will be tight but weather looks good, I've got the kit to do it and a chunk of change to add to the invest/ winter/ pension pot or a few days away for 'business'😅
@LewisgardenservicesLtd4 ай бұрын
@@jimmyspartacus6 😅👌
@betterlawns4u4 ай бұрын
Don't over book yourself Rob. It only takes one lost day because of bad weather and your stressing. We can all live with a little less stress these days. Glad things are on the up tho. All the best 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks Gary. Fingers crossed for some mild weather.
@RobT-wq2eq4 ай бұрын
I would rather pick up a hot snake than a lawn mower. Brilliant will be using that this year😂 As you said phone off the hook again and can't take any more on over in North Wales borders. Makes me smile keep them up Rob.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob, all the best.
@alwyndavies74594 ай бұрын
Nice one Rob. My customers were all great with my price increases. Ive got rid of 2 jobs as they were too time consuming. I’ve managed 36 lawns this week & have tipped over the £1k mark for the first time on just lawn work! But I’m knackered now!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
That’s brilliant, enjoy the weekend break.
@robpgardens75924 ай бұрын
I knew you'd fill up your schedule Rob. Every time I've lost clients it's worked out for the best amd I now have some cracking customers. Good points about the small mowing jobs - I'll be building that section from now on as I agree.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Me and you both Rob. All the best.
@markrobinson14584 ай бұрын
If I didn't do my own garden, I'd certainly ask you, your prices are spot on, I also appreciate all professional trades, my god there's plenty of cowboys out there. 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks. Appreciate your kind words.
@waynehammerton56984 ай бұрын
Just keep moving forward Rob and take each day as is it comes buddy
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Very wise words Wayne, have a great weekend.
@waynehammerton56984 ай бұрын
You too Rob
@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR4 ай бұрын
Good to see you Rob . Glad to hear your books are full and your work is full steam ahead !😊
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you Les, all the best.
@jsdgardeningКүн бұрын
Started my own gardening company 6 weeks ago , first week I had 3 jobs and now I’m 6 weeks in I’m doing 15-20 jobs per week , mow blow and go is definitely the best , social media & word of mouth has been brilliant but with first year charging low prices but still double minimum wage if hours worked out , the jobs I think will take long I do charge higher but some still be happy and the ones that think to expensive I be happy either way , do you still cut grass in the winter for clients that want every 4 weeks regardless or do you tell them no ? Great video
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservicesКүн бұрын
I don’t mow in the winter, the ground is usually too wet in the north. Congratulations on your new business.
@user-wn3go7bn1p4 ай бұрын
Love your posts Rob, very interesting, thanks. It’s amazing how similar I am to your good self. Been doing maintenance gardening for 17 years and now aim for grass cutting more. Stuck with a couple of customers for too long, got too friendly and think I got played to be honest. They got way too much done for the money. Keep it fresh, much better
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
I agree changing customers isn’t a bad thing. Keeps it fresh. 👍🏻
@andrewsflicks79204 ай бұрын
Come on Rob - you've watched Geoff's video too - 80% capacity for wriggle room and happy customers!! You'll stress yourself out otherwise with a day of rain!! 😉👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
I watched Geoff’s video this afternoon whilst having a coffee. After I made this video. We live and learn. 😂
@andrewsflicks79204 ай бұрын
It's brilliant having these types of videos...yours, Geoffs, Damiens...etc etc...getting good ideas and different opinions...it really makes you think about what it takes to run a business...any business for that matter. Keep them coming...😉
@leesgardeningservices87494 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, Well done and congratulations, sounds like you have got the work you were looking for... There are always better customers out there,small to medium gardens are great..😊
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
I agree with you. All the best.
@ipodgoorooАй бұрын
I would love to hear more about marketing..! Going back to close to full time instead of just part time... So i need to get my current schedule of approx 1.5 days a week up to 3-4 to fit in around my other business that has taken a nose dive (hence the need for more gardening clients) Around my area, whenever someone posts on a Facebook local hub page asking for a gardener, there are often 50+ responses, with some saying "happy to come whenever and will work for £15 p/h" some have even been less. I just worry that its hard to compete with the sheer volume..! Would be good to know a few tips etc, cheers!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservicesАй бұрын
Have a look through my old videos. May help.
@user-ve7ou8qz9n4 ай бұрын
Been at this 20 years now, and I still panic around mid February. Similar to you, we lost a few customers but gained some really nice new ones, very appreciative of what we do. Things were quiet earlier though and I said yes to a couple of jobs I regretted afterwards. Got to hold your nerve!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I was exactly the same. It’s a funny old game.
@BillyInskip4 ай бұрын
Doing a grass cut and handing out cards to the rest of the street always work 👍 more often than not a few will get you doing there’s the next time too.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Google business page, Facebook business page all work well.
@christopherhughes30294 ай бұрын
Wisdom comes with age and experience... You now have both. Good luck to you.😀
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you! I’m am old. 😂
@FireFlySamson4 ай бұрын
Good for you...brilliant news 🎉🎉
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you , appreciated.
@ianjones17324 ай бұрын
Spot on Rob keep up the hard work 🌞
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks Ian.
@avmimages70714 ай бұрын
Same here I am full and cant take on any more work, even took my magnetic signs off the car to try and stop new enquires.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
I did exactly the same with the van. 😂
@1nicksart4 ай бұрын
I put my rates up this year (quite a jump) because I was over committed and wanted to thin out some customers. I could have filled the gaps 3 times over.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Pleased to hear it . All the best for the season.
@Premier_lawns_official4 ай бұрын
Love it, Rob as ever, pal. We need to figure out how to get you onto the podcast
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the offer and I wish you well with it.
@davegill76144 ай бұрын
Nice one Rob...always glad to see ex serviceman doing well...😊
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 appreciated
@DeanLynch-m9o4 ай бұрын
That's all I do now just cut grass keep it simple best thing I bought for this season cordless strimers game changer
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Which model?
@DeanLynch-m9o4 ай бұрын
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices screwfix titan don't laugh got spare battery 2 spools off ebay it cost me about £120 in total . No humping no noise no fumes get 6 good sized gardens done 1 battery ,then alternate the battery, spool change takes seconds try it pal
@justinmiles71904 ай бұрын
Great to hear your doing well Rob you'll soon be looking for that bigger van 😂 at the end off the day you are a small business just trying to earn an honest crust👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
That’s right Justin. It’s a challenge sometimes.
@mcpheesgardeningservices4 ай бұрын
Well done Rob you have discovered this Gardening business has many twists snd turns and to adapt to different situations is the key! Look after the body and mate pace yourself, allow time to service your very best profitable clients .Price is never an issue with Ideal clients because you provide that professional service ! Enjoy the growing season, we are in Autumn/ winter our busiest most profitable time if the year because we have targeted the gold clients. 70 is coming to me soon but still keen to keep going all good with health ( touch wood😂) Thanks for yet another great video
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you Geoff, appreciate your kind words and wisdom.
@SZ05264 ай бұрын
Thank you 👌
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Welcome 😊
@MarksGrassCuttingServices4 ай бұрын
Great video Rob. Customers do cone and go its just the nature of the job. As long as you look professional and do a great job customers will come. Good to hear your doing great Rob Thank you for your videos as usual Regards Mark
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you Mark, appreciate your kind words.
@steveningram8654 ай бұрын
You said that a bit to early rain forecast most of the week in Lincolnshire now 😅 I’m just starting out so building customers slowly but I’m taking you advice thank-you oh yeah and I would love to know how I can find more work be great to do a video on it please
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Good luck! Going forward.👍🏻
@AbbasReef4 ай бұрын
if you can do a video on marketing that would be great. always wondering where the oldies look these days for professionals.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
There is one on my old videos, how to achieve more work. I hope it helps.
@bradroller60724 ай бұрын
I've said it before we are the same person down to the haircut and age 😅 we think the same! Same stuff from customers over here in the U.S. You are doing right mate keep on what you are doing. The same approach is working for me over here. I take on the small lawns when these chaps want the big ones. They can have them give me the small ones. Cheers mate
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Exactly!! Thank you for watching and sharing your experience.
@jonherring21434 ай бұрын
Just stumbled upon your channel. Really helpful. I'm having issues with a big job. They really try and squeeze as much as they can out of me on an hourly rate. Much better binning them off to take on smaller in and out work. Just subscribed. All the best!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Welcome! You make a great point.
@NJGreenlandscaping4 ай бұрын
Great work
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@gavinwood84314 ай бұрын
Hey Rob, great video, and I’m pleased you’re filling your books nicely, that’s great to hear. Obviously, I’m still building my business and have it as a sideline until I can make the transition to full-time, but I seem to have a lot of general maintenance of gardens, and a lot of weeding to do. It’s very seldom that I’ll have a mow blow and go, what do you think I’m doing wrong?
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Advertise for lawn mowing jobs and see where is takes you .
@simonparry38234 ай бұрын
Rob, it's all dropping into place m8 in & out lawns all day long. If the books are full, don't turn any medium, small lawns away do them. Let the BIG BIG lawns go. Some drop me been there 10years 😂
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Very wise Simon. Thank you .
@simonparry38234 ай бұрын
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Rob always put the grass 1st if the weather not great. Joggle the work around like hedges,tidy ups etc. Sooner the grass is cut it's on the growing again and needs cut. Miss a hedge by 2 or 3 weeks of when you had it booked in it's not growing that much. Can't miss a week of grass you dont get it back. If you get what I mean. The hedge which is price will still be there to cut
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
I understand 100 percent.
@robertblount31434 ай бұрын
I said I would advertise for more now blow and go gardens but I got lazy because of the wet weather in Scotland at the start of march. Right now I have people phoning me left right centre
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Pleased to hear your busy.
@mattjaggard79374 ай бұрын
I work up till December I always give customers notice about price increase then so next season if they decline. I know what I have to replace. No-one wants a price increase at Christmas but find it easier. Always work stick to your prices!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@chriswinter24044 ай бұрын
Hi Rob Where in Nottinghamshire were you from me duck? Love the channel ❤️
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
A small pit village just outside Mansfield. 👍🏻
@chriswinter24044 ай бұрын
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices I'm from calverton pit Village about 8 mile from Mansfield
@SZ05264 ай бұрын
My 18 inch Honda izy and the blower arrived this week. Still waiting for my strimmer. I have no costumers yet,but your videos always cheers me up. Thanks a lot👍🙂
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Good luck! Wishing you well on your journey.
@ched999uk4 ай бұрын
When your wheels are turning you are not earning, so much better to have close work as less time driving plus less fuel. Have a great weekend.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@maxngm85904 ай бұрын
True but you have to factor your travel time and fuel into one off jobs. If a job takes 2 hours but an hours round trip and a tenner fuel, il put £30 on the job before I have even quoted for the labour
@MalteseMafia4 ай бұрын
👍.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Cheers
@rh6454 ай бұрын
Pretty much done exactly the same rob and had a very similar experience. fortnightly lawn diary is full tuesdays to Fridays and i kept sundays/mondays free for new work/one-offs. Though they've all been used to catch up on rained off lawn jobs so far. Phone going crazy from people happy to pay what i need to run the business. And defo agree the smaller mo-blow-and go are what I want to be full of - the easiest work and best paid! Best of luck rob!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. I agree with you.
@thegeordiefellwalker88784 ай бұрын
panicked for the 1st time ever beginning of this season rob. but 1 door shut & 2 doors opened 👍 keep it real
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
You’re spot on . All the best.
@rodhayward76834 ай бұрын
Yes things have gone nuts this week because we’ve had abit of dry weather. Not had to do so much social media stuff all referrals or passing customers as your doing a job. Always makes me laugh. Worked my ass off all day last customer nearly finished and guy says “can you come and do mine” . Naw fxxk off it’s Friday. But my sensible head says txt me your address and I will come and see you next week. 😅 Rain has been brutal. Outskirts of Glasgow 🤷♂️👌
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Pleased you’re getting busy. All the best for the season.
@melike19844 ай бұрын
I told you....😁
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
You did and thank you.
@jacksoncampbell81834 ай бұрын
Hi Rob just had a look at your website, who did you use for the design? I'm starting year four of gardening part time whilst trucking part time. Would love to be gardening full time through the summer but cant get enough customers to justify giving up the trucks till winter. I've done the ads on facebook business page but only had a couple of hits, so im thinking that a proper website aswell as a facebook page is the next step in the right direction and your website is one of the best i have seen. Let me know Thanks in advance 😊
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
I use a company called , simple website.com. They do everything for £9.99 per month. It generates over 100 enquiries per year. Good luck.
@jacksoncampbell81834 ай бұрын
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Thanks Rob, much appreciated.
@simonclarke13834 ай бұрын
“Hot snake 🐍 “😅
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Pleased you like it.
@adamrobinson26964 ай бұрын
Good on you Rob! Inspirational fella! Can I ask out of curiosity, do you have a boxing background? It’s the way you smash your fist in your hand! Don’t mean to come across like I’m taking the p*ss. But it looks like you would deliver a good punch! 🤣
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Former British Forces Boxing champion and England International. A few years ago.
@adamrobinson26964 ай бұрын
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices I knew it! Wouldn’t get in a fight with you then! 🤣
@dogmangreengrass7364 ай бұрын
have you any gardening qualifications ?
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices4 ай бұрын
Yes
@simoncopeland97614 ай бұрын
Hi Rob what qualifications do you hold in Horticulture?
@mikew20952 ай бұрын
Hey mate - just a question with your pricing - do you have a minimum charge for clients? If a tiny small regular customer, how much is the minimum you would charge for a regular client? Cheers mate