Your First Year In The Landscaping Business

[@keith-kalfas]

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[@Pantelifts10]

Full time 3 years now. Best decision ever. Sure it's hard but I love it. My tip is to always learn and research and never undervalue yourself/underquote!

[@eduardocanales3483]

My experience from starting my own landscaping company in the last 3 months. I get home everyday after 8 pm. My day is a mixture of hardwork doing clean ups, landscaping etc. And driving around giving estimates. No days off I eat once a day usually when I get home becaus I don't have enough time and I'm always in a rush. But this week I made $3,050 dlrs profit. I used to make 12 dlrs an hour at a gas station. So that's my experience. If your thinking about doing it. Just do it. If you don't have experience work as a laborer for a Landscaping Company for 3 months. Learn as much as you can. How to install sprinklers, Repair irrigation, learn about plants, ask questions. That's how I started.

[@LuisEnriqueRubioChavez]

This is hard guys. For those who are thinking of getting into this. This is HARD which is why many don’t do it. I cry sometimes in my truck thinking I won’t make it. I hate my business at times and think about just selling everything and getting a regular job. Idk guys give me some encouragement! Blessings keith

[@Youyuppers]

Year 2 for me … today was that day … I got one client done and boom my “new/used” mower won’t turn over … fuel pump goes to crap. The only thing that keeps me from smashing is … well the fact that tomorrow hasn’t come so who knows what tomorrow will bring … I think to myself “ if I give up now , how will I ever see what tomorrow brings” Best wishes mate . I’m no Keith kalfas but I’m me and that’s real advice 👆🏻

[@jrolex4488]

Let me tell you either path you take will hurt, but I will rather take my own than someone else's, something lead you to where you are now and you will get that same feeling if you go back, take a deep breath and get yourself together its part of the process and beautiful once you get through it, its always hard but it gets easier along the way! Much blessings and don't give up brother! Most don't have the balls to even start!

[@tnrcleancare7847]

Bro . listen up. i am a very sane person and wise.. But only because of the lord .. Well I do bathroom specifically tile work. ..and a couple months ago i literally had a mental breakdown in the customers house ...no fucking joke or exaggeration ...a fucking BREAK DOWN snapped ready to put gun in mouth no joke i was just done man. It was the single most embarrassing and painful thing ive ever experienced and i fucking sobbed like baby as i stood there and told them i know you don't give a fuck no one does as the customer was trying to cancel card payment because i was supposed to finish night before and so he paid and i just couldn't get it done i tried so hard to finsh it and i told him dude i am fucking literally poor and if you do that my family will lose our home i am out of time i was already on borrowed time.. He said oh ill just pay it again once yout done.... I said dude it dont work like that it will lock all my shit up and I'll never see that money after working my guys out for 24 days straight 12 hr days to avoid eviction and losing my truck. i Just couldn't handle anything else on my plate. My wife was sitting at home dying a shell of what she once was on oxygen 24-7 ( went from like keiths wife to a 90 yr old woman in 6 months at 37 yrs old) losing my house power bout to be disconnected only vehicle on verge of repo google suspended my business so calls just dam near stopped no social proof no website all gone one click. Years of work . gone. Try selling a 8k bathroom remodel with no website no google no proof . shit just compounded and piled up quick and no matter how much i prayed it was only getting worse. And then even worse. And then worse than that . it just wouldn't stop and i was trying so fucking hard to hold it together but i just couldn't anymore so i snapped . i left his house and i came home and lo and behold a huge fucking fight ensued between the whole household so that was the icing on the cake and i was going to actually do it. I mean actually do it. My life was in shambles and no matter what i did i just got shit on even worse. I sobbed for 4 hrs straight begging god to please answer me i truly was at the end of my rope this time and i saw no point in going on . i said god you gotta give me sign i absolutely need it . i felt god impress upon me to not do it . so i didn't. He didn't say anything else just dont do it. That next day i woke up and i was reading my notebook i write my dreams in and realized i dreamed about the night before 6 months back and completely forgot. I cried . i knew it was the sign. Then about a half hour later im talking to family membe and they proceeds to remind me they had told me about a dream they had months back that i forgot about .... And it was exactly what the fuck happened the night before . my hair on neck.stood up. I was literally speechless. How the fuck did i not remember EITHER of those things? Well i didn't... Because god already knew. Then that night i proceeded to land the single largest job ive ever had. 20 thousand dollars and my wifes health turned on a dime and while shes is still on o2 she much much better than she was. And my google business account just poof..... Appeared again. The moral of the story is that God is watching over you don't think hes not. He will not forsake you nor give you more than you can handle. If you were not meant to be running your business you WOULDN'T BE. Pray my friend. You will be ok i promise.

[@tangoblast4751]

Put God first

[@Smokeyfilms_]

I feel you, just gotta put in work.

[@Miniscapes515]

My best advice is to under promise and over deliver. Fair pricing and working your ass off. And the word of mouth that generates is mind blowing.

[@mr.mowerdejesus3890]

5 years in this is my first year not doing snow,in Puerto Rico until spring.Thanks to watching all your videos the winter before starting my business.keep the videos going ,I'm sure there are guys out there that will take the leap hearing you .. Greatly appreciated watching all your videos

[@dmelo18]

Great video Keith, I'm 38 and every year that passes by this time of year all I do is watch videos and dream about starting my own company . But with 3 small kids at home to take care of and that "safe" 9 to 5 I feel stuck in , I always seem to make excuses why "I cant" . I envy you man

[@overlordstone4867]

Nodding my head the whole video thank you Keith your insight is priceless.

[@jacklee1027]

My man, I've been watching your videos and getting a lot of good advice. I'm ADHD too and also live in Michigan. I ran with your advice, and on the first day a guy hired me to manage all the landscaping on his commercial properties. I'm talking huge office buildings, etc. You're a Godsend my dude.

[@losttheplot26]

You were too cheap then

[@FrostyBravo]

bro i click on the video because im interested in the content and then after 5 seconds of watching you talk im reminded of your integrity and I click like because I know your about to speak directly from your heart. Thanks for sharing Keith, your the man!

[@m4ckm4n59]

I've been watching Keiths vids for years. He's a gem. Gees I wish someone told me to just enjoy it when I started out.

[@dirtyjobs3995]

Had a picky customer when I first started, did everything I could to please her even though I made little profit, few months later I was sitting with my bank manager reviewing receivables to apply for operating line, the bank manager was surprised to see I was the one who did his mothers job, he said see loves you and if you can make her happy you must know what your doing.

[@lotuswolfe5385]

Thanks so much, just starting mine up. Staying positive step by step! Good looking 😊

[@rightman5067]

“Despise not small beginnings” - been the scripture leading my entire professional life. God is good & so is hard work! Thanks for the info my friend - in my first year at 35 - back against the wall - had a corporate job for a long time, wouldn’t bow to the Rona requirements - now I’m free and hustling. ✊🍻

[@enriquemorales4003]

Kalfas thank to your videos I’m on my own.. finally leave the company .. I’m so happy 😁.. thank you good bless you and your family

[@keith-kalfas]

God bless you too.

[@jakebankx2082]

i just started my won business and this video is very helpful , it really helped my spirits

[@RyanRytrades]

I’m doubling down Keith! Appreciate all you do🙌🙌

[@midgardlandscapes]

Thank you! I just quit my job and started my LLC all in the last month. Starting small and humble, and loving every bit of it. Dreaming of that new F-250 while rockin' out in my Ford F**king Ranger! lol :P Thank you for your tips and words of encouragement. There's been plenty of times lately where I'm driving and listening to your podcast, and I just start bawling. Growing pains. That's how I know I'm on the right path, because if it doesn't stir your soul, it's time to change direction. I'm a woman. I'm a sole member business owner. I'm the first in my family to ever do something like this. Time to break generational curses. Your video, "How to start a landscaping business with no startup money" is the little nudge I needed to make the move. I never doubted my skills, but I get hung up in the 'how'. Admin stuff scares me.. but I'd rather be a little scared and learn this stuff as I go then be a slave for the rest of my life.

[@Hateyou512]

I'm literally right there. July wad my first month and I almost quadrupled my 9-5's old pay... grateful for Keith, grateful for my work ethic that's got me here, with all this experience. I feel so godamn free, I'm hoping, wishing and praying that I can do this. I have so many people that believe in me, but I gotta say, every minute is terrifying not gonna lie :p

[@denatatem8161]

I'm a woman out here trying this too. I'm a black woman...it's so hard to stand out in Houston in a Hispanic dominant business...having people trust in me is overwhelming...

[@denatatem8161]

It was just here crying thinking about selling off my business and Keith's videos popped up in my Google feed and I have new motivation to give this one last shot this summer..I'm about 10k invested...15 clients on route.. trying to not give up!!!

[@benplummer8866]

I got every single customer I have do to the 1 and only news paper add I did. Only got 3 jobs from the actual add,the rest have came from friends, family and neighbors of those 1st 3. 60+ customers and counting. Most are weekly and a handful are year round so money still comes in for winter months.

[@ccwindows5852]

Thank you Keith! I saw a video of yours 5 years ago and started cleaning windows. I haven't punched a time clock since. You changed my life man!

[@keith-kalfas]

Haha. You can never go back! Awesome

[@BoneYardLawnService]

You’ll take the anxiety off guys with this one 💯

[@EmReCanadien]

Couldn't be more happy to see this video today Keith. I am a painter by trade and I'm in my first year in business. I see the vision and the money to be made, Dedication baby!!!

[@cleancutslawncare]

Free fall into infinity…. And beyond- the great “buzz light year” toy story.

[@Frontlinelawnservices]

Always so knowledgeable. First season for my lawn care landscape company. Look forward to jumping in and learning as i go along.

[@trevorwaller2109]

Thanks for being honest! Humility teaches the path you need to travel. Listen to the voices in you’re head. Think, prepare, and learn to talk to yourself. Brainstorming by talking to yourself, “like you’re having a meeting with yourself” is crucial to the planning process. Eat your frog first every morning. Stay tough landscapers!!!

[@ksoutdoorlighting]

4th year as owner of a landscape lighting business. My recommendation: Set boundaries early on!

[@mickmouse92]

I'm still new. But I've developed new stresses I never thought existed..the money is unreal. I'm coming home so weak and sore but I get over that quick. But the new stresses are from within.. it's my self esteem making me think I didn't do a good job. I could back it up with maybe 100 customers that have been pleased, but I still get those thoughts. The next stress is I get overwhelmed with daily jobs..not my weekly schedule..but some jobs I just can't wait to get off of. Even after I realize I'm making $100/hour I still get the feeling like I have too much pn my plate. I'm working on it though.. I'm real aware of my mind....it'll be good soon.

[@keith-kalfas]

This is powerful information. Over time your subconscious mind will calibrate and reshuffle the deck. And you will balance out. Sounds like you're crushing it though.

[@JJLandscaping]

Keith, There a LOT of people on KZbin " Trying " to help you. You are the ONLY one I truly belevevwho actually gives helpful advice without asking for money in return. Thank you so much Joe

[@keith-kalfas]

Yes I am actually trying to help and I really do care. Thanks for noticing

[@JJLandscaping]

@@keith-kalfas meeting you is one thing on my bucket list. Hope I do get to meet you some dat

[@overlordstone4867]

Just did my first job took all day, but it felt good to bring that cash in

[@00kool35]

thanks for everything,am starting this year,i been studying for years in watching your videos am currently working a dead end landscaping job in i hate it,now i feel like am ready to do my own thing thanks to you keeping me motivated,my own family in friends don't even support me because of the victim mindset,i don't wanna make this message to long i just wanna say thanks again stay safe out there i wish you the best of luck from detroit mi...

[@nathanwilliams2854]

If I was in your country I'd definitely work with you

[@andrewmelissabrown6962]

We love watching your KZbin videos from Westport Ontario Canada

[@kevinmartin4496]

Not full time yet. But the steak is smelling good. Just about ready.

[@bruddabeast]

Great stuff 👍🏼

[@Lawn-Stewards]

If your good. You can make it. It’s hard and the competition is discouraging! You find out real quick that they’re are 600,000 of us in this country who are pursuing the same dream. You gotta do your best EVERY job, even if it sucks, you underbid. Work leads to more work a wise man once said AKA Keith. Grind and don’t be intimidated. Good luck this year brothers 💪🏼

[@xXRu5h-13Xx]

This is my second year. Had a lot of money in bids for commercial I didn’t get but that’s ok. I’ll get it next year

[@realsteellawncare8167]

Keith I'm not sure what you're thoughts are in the uk lawn care because it's alot more stressful and harder.But in the US things seems to be really good when it comes to grass cutting bigger yards.

[@WKF3]

Fibonacci ❤️ I knew I liked you for some reason 🤣👌

[@jackoschultz8858]

I only lasted 2 weeks in landscaping. Then my mom force me to quit. For stupid reason. While I was working as a landscaper I struggle to do sowing. (Adding new grass). Any good tips. The kind of project is like tilling

[@wyleyschimmelfennig1437]

Love your stuff I’ve used some of your ideas and it has worked I’m here in Kauai Hawaii landscaping is a lot more expensive here but same concept

[@anthonywinkelmman7777]

Hey Keith I own a landscape company in St Augustine Florida. I have been in business for 3 1/2 years going on 4. I watch about all your videos mainly of I have questions or need advice. I'm kinda in a situation where i am trying to grow but I can not seem to get my schedule full. I went from being booked out a month ahead to being lucky ro have a job once a week. I am licensed and insured have workers comp for the few people I have. How can I reach more people and get in front of those high end customers. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks you rock.

[@muckhorse9687]

Whatup doe!! Wise words mr Kalfas 👏

[@slotswithace]

Thank you for this video I just stumbled across your channel and subscribed I will be starting my landscaping business spring of 23 and I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. Do you think starting out it would be a smart idea to go all in and full time or wiser to start out part time and build clientele

[@chadsponseller6617]

Thank you from Houston, TX! All your videos are gold and have helped me with my own little business! Thanks Keith!

[@darrelljacobs2650]

Fresno tx

[@darrelljacobs2650]

All I have a lawnmower

[@JardinFoto]

3 months in and my schedule is full for the year, I can't take on any more clients. I had a kick ass marketing campaign and I'm still getting calls every day.

[@justinburgan4184]

If you have time can you please tell me about your marketing campaign?

[@JardinFoto]

@@justinburgan4184 Sure. I run 2 Google ads which, if you spend enough time fine tuning them to your specific business and area, are very effective. My budget for that is €1 per day! And it works really well. I also have a fully functional website with a contact form - this is what my Google ads point to. I have a Facebook page for my business and I also take out a paid ad on a popular English speaking website (I live in France). My ad is one of only six paid ads and so it is really prominent. I pay €100 per month for that and get a minimum of 5 calls a week from it. I leave the ads running even when I can't take on any new customers so that I can keep details of leads in my CRM spreadsheet. Hope this helps.

[@Smokeyfilms_]

Thanks Keith, really needed this.

[@ChevyShawty]

Always Helpful Keith Thanks Big Guy, Did you go any place special to hire your guys I’m looking for two myself now to place in my lawncare landscaping setup. Happy Prosperous Season Brother

[@bynumtreeandlandscape7506]

Off topic here but have to ask, what Bluetooth headset did you used to wear in your old videos? Or what do you suggest now? I don't want to miss calls while I'm working !

[@JCouch444]

Thanks for the encouraging word! And dropping the fibonacci sequence was dope!

[@keith-kalfas]

Fibonacci

[@DanKakkoii]

Why don't u have a million subscribers. It's been over 9 years.

[@Connorphippss]

I’m 18 years old, I love fitness and I love entrepreneurship, I’ve been investing stocks, crypto’s, since 14 have had a credit line since then, I have learned ways to invest into real estate, I have never had a job other than a smoothie place for 2 weeks😂 I started junk removals at age 16 when I got my license and a truck, then the next year started landscaping, and then this year I’m 18 ready to graduate and man I just love it, love marketing and selling my business, Promoting to customers then finishing the job I’m thinking to make this business legit, any thoughts? Any advice? I’m ambitious and learning everyday

[@hobbyguy79]

Hey Keith, do you find the tool racks inside your trailer impact what you haul or your ability to access them when you are loaded with debris or mulch?

[@keith-kalfas]

You would think so... and even argue so. But in my case. I have NOT found the tools getting in the way at all.

[@hobbyguy79]

@@keith-kalfas good to know, thanks for the info

[@experiencedlandscapemarket9222]

These are great tips Keith !

[@moonflowmoney2610]

I am about to open my llc, I need help !!! 😩 idk how to do the business part and I'm crying !!! Haha what do I do when I get My client? How do I bill or what software do I use ? Do I see an account at the end of the year? Ahhhhhhhhhh

[@billhull6842]

Keith, You made reference to Jack and the Beanstalk. Go to this website. Jon Solo and search Jack and the Beanstalk. There is more to that story than you realize. Jack and the Beanstalk is a really messed up story. lol

[@kendavisbiz]

I think I'll start a KZbin channel Schools in session Whiteboard plan for business from A to z with math formulas showing the how and why. Yeaya

[@kendavisbiz]

Ha

[@OscarSegundo]

🔥🔥🔥

[@kendavisbiz]

Being naive can create debt. Not knowing every part of the business expense list can get people in trouble out the gate

[@mayes1mike]

🙏

[@thisismagacountry1318]

What up?

[@JEEPSRTFAKE]

Don’t ever say Brian Fullerton. That scrub doesn’t know anything….

[@MrDrunkNFunky]

Zig Ziglar is a great source for salesmanship. He helps you understand the art and mindset of closing a sale. 100% recommend it.