You're NEVER Going To Run Out Of Work !

[@yourwoodtech]

Lol, Keith your awesome bro, loved this video, got a good laugh at your humor lol

[@keith-kalfas]

Lolol

[@xaviermartinez1804]

Samantha Phoenix Arizona been running my landscaping company for about five years now any tips or ideas for what banks should I go to for a business

[@jamminjames6421]

Imagine the clients watching him thru the window wondering if this man they hired is having a seizure.

[@GenevaSevenfold]

Honey what’s wrong with the landscaping guy?!

[@adolfoortiz5692]

GenevaSevenfold 😂😂😂

[@brandonrickbornponyexpress6574]

😆

[@terryclark1520]

My thoughts exactly 🤪

[@JohnM...]

Who really gives a shit what people think?...

[@DylanWithLyfe]

I quit my 06:00-20:00 this year, and I looooove how different each job is in landscaping. Just got an EIN and our LLC fully registered! I’m ready to rock this 😎 My wife actually lands the leads and we go out and bid the work. It’s so much freaking fun! “New Leaf Landscapes” roaring in Davis County, Utah!!! Your videos are very inspiring and loving, brother. Thanks a lot man!

[@keith-kalfas]

Very nice bro. Congratulations.

[@angelslandscape7609]

Nice man !! Same as me I quit my full time last year in July, also for my LLC business is booming 💥👌🏼

[@stevensonjacques5663]

You're the reason i started my Landscaping company. Thank you for giving out this knowledge it gives me confidence to keep pushing . This is my 3rd week since I've started.

[@keith-kalfas]

Awesome. 👌 sorry. I'm just reading this now. But congrats bro. Big ups. Haha. You did it bro. You deserve it.

[@stevensonjacques5663]

@@keith-kalfasThanks again Keith💪🏾💯

[@JesusPaidItAll]

@@stevensonjacques5663 10 months later...hows the business going?

[@tylerrodriguez9233]

Dude I don't even clean windows or do landscaping, but I watch every single video you put out lol

[@organicthug5220]

It is relevant to anyone I feel. Just good lessons. Keith is a G

[@kevincloonan9787]

My situation is different but also very much the same...Ive been in biz for 26 years and I downsized back in 2010 and have not advertised since 2006. Matter of fact my last advertisement was the Yellow Pages. Every season I worry if the work I have will sustain the entire season and then boom I then go and worry about all the work I have and if I have the time to get it all done. EVERY season I worry about the same thing and EVERY season works out the same way - I always have enough work and Ive been doing this long enough the work will the there. STOP WORRYING

[@louisberndt7373]

So it really comes down to " Don't load the cart, the mule might go blind"...but...what works for me is...gangbusters from march to mid December. 7 days a week..till near burnout...but mid Dec thru mid March.Relax, do things around the house i had to put off all year...spend time with my kids and wife and grandkids. We go to florida for three weeks, rent a 7 bedroom house with pool and hot tub..eat out a lot, 5/6 rounds of golf...Keith, its about knowing what you need to do to run your business, and knowing what you need to do for your sanity...But i could not have lived my life my way with out this wonderful landscaping business..You guys out there...pick your battles,fight them and then find a way to R&R..very important..sorry if i rambled a little off topic Keith!

[@KanasKleanouts]

Something I’ve learned to truly value over a decade employed by other people, company culture goes a long way. I’ve walked off from some employers hour 1. And I’ve definitely stayed at a company because of the “culture” Now as a business owner, company culture is near top of my list. Make sure my guys feel valued(not just with $$) make sure my guys are equipped properly for the job, company dinners, attending local trade shows/seminars and options to get certifications(for the right people) and encourage them to grow/learn as much as they can. Thank god I have resources like Keith and others in this space so I was able to make a few less mistakes. I screw up every day, but always try to learn from it.

[@zillah7599]

Yo Keith, Just gotta say, to be able to run 2 Businesses, record everything, edit everything, then post. Is some Superman s*** for the time frame that you have A-day. But to do it well, sir......that is on the whole another level. Oh and wife still interested. You're a great influence in a lot of people's lives. I'm not one to fallow others as I am more of well, ..a teacher/ leader. I don't take shit from anyone. ( And my record shows it. ) when I meet someone, in a way You can tell i demand respect because of the respect I give. ( off topic lol ) but I've always helped everyone I could. I appreciate everything you do for this community. Keep it up. 💯 Marlow Tree Service LLC. 4 th year league 100% Owner and climber, Driver, Grunt, Foreman, janitor, secretary, accountant, video, video editor, producer Lol

[@keith-kalfas]

Thank u bro

[@tommy2facetv]

100,000 just around the corner! Someones hard work is paying off!

[@rickeybrown6266]

The Mulch Man Flower bed designer here i started watching Keith Kelfes in 2020 been watching everyseens

[@1980khmer]

Thank you for your honest advise. I have so many customers that I can't handle and no advertisements.

[@robertparker3248]

Dude im living it right now. Thanks for the video feel like you were talking to me with this one.

[@thelawncaregivers6034]

I’ve been transitioning from lawn care into landscaping this year. Raised my prices on my weekly & bi-weekly accounts for mowing-if I get the job cool, if not.. cool, because I want to be like Keith Kalfas anyways, dawg!

[@fivespeed3026]

Fau Q I hate tree jobs, send me the lawns and I’ll send you the trees. 😂

[@raminciorbea4276]

this guy makes me take a break from reality and just have a good time listening to a cool friend

[@JMcGinnis96]

Keith, I can't thank you enough man. I started my own landscape company a little over a month ago and it's been amazing. I was tired of making bread for people who only gave me crumbs. You're channel really spoke to me and I just jumped in, thank you my man!

[@jtglandscapes]

U have an IG page

[@nday5356]

Dude you nail my thoughts on this one you are the goat bruh

[@keith-kalfas]

Haha thanks bro. Many blessings. Lol

[@leedsbutler3567]

Wish I could subscribe like 10 times.

[@keith-kalfas]

Haha much appreciated. Lol.

[@searchforthetruth1]

good morning dog from Southern California just wanted to say whether you are aware of it or not you are my mentor and I am very appreciative for every one of these videos

[@keith-kalfas]

That means a lot my friend. Be careful because eventually, your mentors will let you down. Or... you'll pass them up! Haha. Have a great weekend

[@StartBuildingYourDreams]

Kieth, Great advice...It's scary how true everything you said is and how much it correlates to other lines of work...It's so difficult to not play into the fear of failure, dwell on mistakes, and struggle not to forget the best part of entrepreneurship:; You make your own hours, and you are your own boss...I always reflect on the only thing I really retained from industrial psychology 101: Money doesn't motivate, Job satisfaction does...At least in construction and landscaping, you get to see real tangible results...It's so true...During the recent pandemic, what I whitnessed was: While other folks were either out of work, or teleworking if they were lucky; the guys in the lawn care, and service industries didn't miss a beat, and a lot improved their position by getting out there and getting after it! We're all our own worst critics...you have a great fan base, and are rocking it....It's great to see successful folks being honest and open! ~Jon@SBYD!

[@deborahcoble2102]

You are an inspiration to me!! I needed this and sent it to my brother and friends ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@keith-kalfas]

Yay! Thank you!

[@thelawnshark9697]

Hey man, You are so spot on with your analogies. I feel blessed to have discovered your channel and podcasts. Fcking love all your content.

[@juanadorno7228]

I’m about to start with my landscaping and welding business this year thanks for all that important info

[@32onfireify]

You make my morning and my day better again.Thank you for all the video you do to help and support other self employee I watching your video every weeks for the last 3 years

[@32onfireify]

I can believe you have the time to read my comments this morning already. Wow .Have a good day from Québec Canada .Don t stop you re good work. You really a real inspiration for me . Cheers Thanks again

[@suzuki400sm]

Kieth I love watching all your videos just to listen to you talk. U just make all the sense and speak the true. Thank you 😊

[@BILLYBOB923]

Keith - I've probably watched your videos for 3 or 4 years but you still come up with mindset shift - appreciate the content

[@dagtailgroundmaintenance]

Just found your channel. I know where your coming from. Finding good workers is tough because many find the work too hard.

[@joshjones9613]

Started out 2 months ago - wanted to share how I realized that I'll never run out of clients. Walk around your neighborhood and look for lawns that are cut too short (below 3 inches) and are starting to yellow. Also look for white tips on grass with torn edges. Knock on their doors and recommend they raise their mower at least one setting + sharpen mower blade. They appreciate the free advice. Got a bunch of tree work/pruning topiary with this method.

[@joshjones9613]

Also mention how longer grass = longer roots = more resistant to drought/grub.

[@justincase9273]

2 seconds in and I feel like your literally taking the thoughts out my head. Scared to death to do to much cause of the what if I don’t get the work to support the decision. Like hiring guys to work…

[@andrewharmon8332]

I love this video and know some of these feelings all too well. Thank you Kieth for all the guidance you give. I know you help so many people including myself even though we have never met.

[@universalphotohd]

5 years and going and you are still one of my greatest inspiration.

[@keith-kalfas]

Whsts up Michael. Haha thanks bro.

[@nategoodell5364]

Oh my gosh Kieth! I have just begun my journey into landscaping and being a landscape professional. I totally get you. I also deal with anxiety and confidence issues and this video was spot on. Thank you for staying vulnerable even as you rise in your success! Keep the truth coming. Boy do I wish I knew you were going to be in Fort Worth.

[@stevenbedford2213]

Mate thanks for giving me this perspective.... Just quite my job to go on out on my own and it's been a game changer for me. You have helped in so many ways these past year Thanks brother

[@aaacool0873]

Can I be honest for second I absolutely love clicking on your videos the encouragement and bare truth content is amazing and generally lifts my spirits until you 180 turn it into all about how master marketing this and sell blah blah that well maybe I’m fortunate but I started my lawn care this year and have grown immediately with one simple step I do my best and it’s recognized word of mouth took me from zero to 26 repeat business in less than 2 months ; I don’t think you put yourself in the clients position enough nobody likes being sold on anything the trick is to make them feel they sold you. Hard to explain but I keep my grass cut low so I can spot snakes aka salesman from a mile away love the bare bones truth but a good service sells itself people desire the best it’s natural

[@bynumtreeandlandscape7506]

Hello Keith. Can you do a video on what it takes to add an employee? What does it really cost and take to get workers comp and payroll in place

[@curbappeal3397]

I needed to hear this. God put your videos in my life, thanks bro.

[@leer.5861]

Keith you are awesome man.You helped me so much. I subscribed to you.You are so down to earth.Best I have ever seen on here.You are so on point.

[@ThePeoplesGardener]

Boy I’m glad I watched the whole thing

[@camachoCamacho-yt6be]

I always pending on you videos Mr kalfas ., so much for learn from you..thanks

[@josephpasquarella878]

Bro you are so right and it took me a year to realize this. Oh my god the flow of prospects and confirmed customers never stops! And we aren’t even publicly marketing yet! I’m still learning how to manage them all better.

[@fivespeed3026]

I don’t advertise and I’m so busy I can’t figure out how you have time to run a business and make KZbin videos. Keep up the great work.

[@alphalawn3503]

This will be our third year in business and really the only year we were able to hire employees. Keith help jump start this! Thanks for all your videos

[@lwoml]

One of your best videos. Hello and thank you from Bilbao.

[@keith-kalfas]

Hello there!

[@xbebe]

You ended the vid too soon 😂 the ending was gold man!! We all feel the same pain 😂 love you landscaping guys!! We gotta unite baby

[@keith-kalfas]

Lol

[@MatthewSmith-uf6tr]

Work might not dry up, but a good injury can end the game, real quick!

[@WillyB2122]

That’s one of my worries since I’m already at a sure paycheck job

[@Countrygirllivin]

Dude that’s just not something you even consider. There will always be a “Lion in the street” you just walk right freaking thru him!

[@scottzvidzo5564]

I knew it !!!! I knew you were going to make me laugh like an idiot 🤣 you are my most relatable KZbinr ever I'm into drywall in a small country in Africa man , it's just survival right now 🤦

[@edwardrutherford5855]

Well Kalfas,.... If landscaping ever dries up, I really think you could be a Great Life Coach! I would be happy to pay for your services! Keep on keeping on My Friend!!! Love the video!

[@buddy6178]

Real words there at the end. Attracting good employees while maintaining a profit margin that allows for continued growth is a difficult tight rope to walk, and most people often credit "luck" to finding those key employees that empowered the owner to trust and delegate responsibility to their employees while they focused on the top macro parts of the business.

[@JasonDunlop247]

Thanks yet again for your upload Keith. You know how you just know, that the person whose videos you watch on KZbin, would be a real likeable spud if you met them. That's you Keith . Keep em coming buddy, enjoying them. ☘

[@BigdaddiZ]

I’ve had jobs all season so far, I’m booked now until mid July. I am worried the “faucet” will shut off in July and I won’t be busy until September or something. I just have to trust the process!

[@fivespeed3026]

Zachary D The only way the faucet turns off is if you turn it off. Keep your word to your customers and you’ll always be busy.

[@truthhunter5195]

Amazing. can't tell you with words how much I resonate with this. Ty I love the analogy with the electric chair

[@robbg3255]

I'm stuck in a rut by not being busy but I know how and tell my friends to step back and check out what is going on !

[@cannonball9478]

Keith you are similar in many ways to Buckin Billy Ray :-) more focused on expansion but a kind and supportive professional influence. Thanks

[@douglashauschel6651]

I worked in the alarm security service (burglary, fire, cameras and control access), doing service/inspections everyday and like I was on the wheel almost every day. So I believe you can get that same feelings in the service field.

[@punisher6]

Seasonal work is exactly what it is. My year average is about 150 work days weather permitting. Everyday I wake up -$ just in overhead costs. You're right, It is important to surf those waves when they show up.

[@michaelcrowers6628]

Dude I love it it! Business is full blast on then completely off then on then off. The way you described trying to find a guy is spot on.

[@thirdeye_pythons6064]

Omg man, thanks. I needed this. We got bought our second work vechicle for my partner. Right away he was worried about not having the money for it. I know that we will be fine because I'm the one controlling all the marketing and getting the leads. The work will always come. It's more about keeping the positive mindset and remembering that we create our own reality just as our thoughts change the molecular level in water and snowflakes. We are 90% water and "as above so below" "the micro is a mirror to the macro" Everything will be fine!!

[@organicthug5220]

The ADD is real and you push through it lol. I feel you. The birds driving you crazy hahaha that’s me man!

[@leer.5861]

I work solo and sometimes I feel lost on how to deal with customers. I want it done every 2 weeks.I can only offered this.Sometimes they tell the truth other times I know they are lieing.It makes me overwhelmed.

[@sanjubhai7377]

Well said and you did hit all key points. You have a gift of getting your message across so easily.. :)

[@easttnlawncare6740]

I find myself doing that sometimes especially this time of year in Spring people called wanting grass cut quotes and I think I have to go give them one no matter where it's at but taking care of the ones I got now I don't even make it to give an estimate cuz so much is building up

[@xaviermartinez1804]

Your videos are amazing very motivation and hilarious at the same time soaking and everything in

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

You lit a fire 🔥 under me! 🙏🤝

[@GreenDragonPainting]

SHOCKER! 🤣 That's a freaking awesome movie! The theme song is hilarious!

[@lex300z9]

Brother Keith I can see your tiredness you're stambleing and trying to keep your positions straight to be up, you doing too much. Videos, business, social media among other things you got going on. You are an awesome person and thank you for sharing your life from the bottom to top 😉

[@willieslawncareservice.8436]

What up Keith, One thing you forgot is that we are Farmers and Barbers that cuts grass and that the way we row .😜💖👍

[@williamspropertymaintenanc5570]

The last 2 minutes of this video was pure gold Love your videos watching from Ontario Canada

[@purplecity7052]

So true God bless you

[@truthhunter5195]

Which this video was longer, sounded like it cut off abruptly you make so many great points love your analogies

[@crypto_keegs6795]

Great thoughts to contemplate as always! I recently signed up to the landscaping business course .com to learn how to start my employees on the pay-for-performance system to keep them motivated and strive to work harder and get to the next job sooner. Looks VERY promising.

[@sportsbesthighlights3630]

I always enjoy watching your vids mate. I'm looking on starting a lawn mowing business it's really hard finding a job these days with the corona going on

[@vinniedeluca2188]

Your hilarious bro and you videos are always great!

[@키신야]

thank you so much. it's so funny and you make me smile.

[@mikekerekes9034]

Great advice too

[@upscaledyards]

Needed this much appreciated Keith keep up the videos they are the best

[@cameroncherry5714]

Legendary insight

[@jamesmichalek2451]

your analogies are hilarious Thanks Keith

[@MarcM143]

Your so gunuine Keith. Love ya bro thanks for laying it all out for us

[@fabriciorios1054]

I LOVE the dip though you have!!!! Very motivational. 🤯👍🏻

[@byronsmail1766]

Keith, i love your videos man they speak to me. I go through these thoughts daily and then you make a video about it. Your a landscaper thru and thru. Us landscapers think the same .

[@nathanwilliams2854]

Bro you had me at "bone fucking dry" 😂😂😂😂

[@richardbeto1615]

Hahahaha the electric chair was a great example and hilarious. Thank you

[@cm-uy1fg]

You are smart brother

[@prohandymanhonesto6867]

Handyman services started few months back, super scary don't know where the money gonna come.

[@sethrambo2234]

*People pay for services they either can’t or don’t want to do themselves* I’d say roughly 65% of our customers own their own lawnmower, but still have us cut the grass. The numbers don’t lie. Simply charge the customer, a price that’s good for you AND them, never a price that’s good for you OR them. You’re an inspiration, Keith. Thank you for the time you take to post your experiences. _get that money get that bread_

[@rayhuerta9511]

You have to go with the flow, the climate that's changed, the economy in your area, the wants and needs of your customers at a certain given time. Especially 3 or 4 days after it rains. Your chasing the "stock market" as long as you get a piece of it.. because that's what you do. Don't get greedy and enjoy the little things in-between.

[@hambdenoutdoors]

Excellent analogy with the electric chair!! LOL you nailed it!

[@youngbuckslandscaping462]

Keith only speaks the truth!

[@thelawnmowermancompany7694]

Hello Kieth looks like the birds interrupted your thoughts for a second lol great video wish you well God Bless

[@davidmeyeriii8342]

Keep it up dawg 💪

[@michaelcrowers6628]

maybe one of your best videos the analogy the waterfall being turned off and on at full blast given the season is so genius. Come one come all work at his top of the line company and then the reality is weedwacking all day in the boiling heat. People would rather work under the table and collect unemployment for a shadetree company that recycles its employees each year.

[@jamesalves4530]

Dude spot on. Was laughing so hard at the electric chair

[@2GTerrell]

Dude: so on point. Got cash flow, got infinite business... how do you find the people to do the work? That’s the “rub” , the challenge for me!

[@houstonhinson9611]

Well said…

[@ohhiguy]

"A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men."

[@keith-kalfas]

Very wise.

[@nfrench2100]

Love the videos *DAWWWG* wish you’d go live more often

[@kyle.vlogs2023]

I here yeah bud

[@-lawn-caresolutions-8840]

The best explanation of seasonal landscaping work!!🤣🤣

[@BobbyBowker]

I was lmao towards the end. Good stuff fo sho!

[@keith-kalfas]

Lol

[@freedomrings4134]

Dude I died at the Impersonation Of Joe's Lawn care at the end. This is why I shoot for the most money I can make. I started 3 years ago and thought $60 buck and hour would do it but fuck it man, charge as much as you possibly can. Keith will prolly give me a little heart for my comment but you guys best be listening to what I'm saying. Charge as much as you can. Always shoot for >$100 an hour because honestly, $100 an hour isn't even worth it. I barely make the middle class and still can't upgrade my life and out pace the bills. I'm talking a hundred bucks an hour for maintenance and clean up btw. Keith thanks for the Impersonation lol