I personally appreciate people like you who are willing to share their experience with others who are just starting out or having trouble making it because they have nobody to learn from. Keep on sharing;
Excellent video it was great to hear the mistakes we always make . Some of us forget all the added expenses that take place and do the job to cheap thanks 👍
Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. George, I've been in the lawn care business for 15 years, and you see all kinds of outcomes. Whether it be competitors or friends that happen to be competitors, none the less, you have to improve form their mistakes and recognize your own if you want to make it. I cut grass in southern Ontario, Canada. Its a competitive market (believe it or not Yankees, lol) and you have to constantly observe what is driving your customers and future customers, to do business with you. I wish we could have had this youtube machine, years ago. Then again, think of all the fun we would have missed! Thanks again.
i was considering starting another lawn service after 10 years in a trade union and found your video doing some research. I would like to thank you for putting out a SOLID video, all of what u have stated is so true and i too learned the hard way ... thanks for caring brother
Hi @ G Packard I've been viewing your videos for months now. I'm in a different field of service but I listen and absorb what I can from the great information you provide. Use it to how it applies to my service. You're doing a great job , helping others. My tip to any start up business owner In any business, you must respect your time and efforts. We are in business to make money.Provide a 5 stars quality experience overall to command a higher rate.When you do a great job and treat people right, customers will flock to you. Learn to Attain clients with consistent marketing, retain clients by constantly staying in touch and create cheerleaders of your business by always doing what's right. Arturo
I'm just starting my lawn service with a zero turn and your video really helped me out. I'm leaving the corporate world and excited to work for myself.
Josh, i'm always glad to try and help others.If you need any help with things in the future, contact me through my website and leave your number,I'll be happy to get in touch with you.
We appreciate your hard work, no one would want to share dear knowledge or past experiences with any body, you did. Thank you so much, and God bless you.
Good video. Thanks again for your time in making these videos. i been doing lawns for awhile and it helps me become refreshed seeing and hearing from good people like yourself .
Thank you so much for these videos. I just started a lawn care business with my husband and we have had a heck of a time figuring out how to price and make money.
Thanks G Packard for the time you took to share some of your wisdom. I will certainly follow more of your videos and hopefully apply them with some success. Thank you.
Thanks fordoing these videos man Im 32 im tired of doing all these factory/warehouse jobs & most of them are temp jobs I don't have any college so these videos are my resources. I really appreciate you taking the time to help out those that are maybe just a little similar to you because I definitely was not bornwith a silver spoon either & want more in life than just the basic 30 grand a year income Im going to give this everything & see what comes of it Thanks again.
Listen man, you don't have to do it alone. I'm willing to help you get where you need to go. Email me through my website, and ask me your questions. I'm like no one you'll ever find ! That is willing to help you without taking your $ Just Imagine that for a minute -------------------------------------------------OK what are you waiting for ?
Hey G.P., Wanna thank you for the heads up, no nonsense advice. I'm a retired welder just breaking into the Lawn Care/Yard Care business. I rreally appreciate the advice. Thanks bro. :)
Great video, I'm not in the lawn business but I do love my lawn and just couldn't turn your video off. I'm in the wildlife removal business and you put things in perspective about pricing and wear and tear on my vehicle. Thanks!
Mario Lozano I never knew my advice would even remotely enter into your field ? but i'm glad you took the time to leave me your comments. and good luck to you.
Thanks for posting this. Bidding and pricing is hands down the most intimidating part for me as I am starting my first season. I got into this over the winter providing snow removal in my free time outside of my regular job. I ended up getting a pretty good deal on a package setup with a walker rider and some other gear but it's time to start making money!!! I've wanted to avoid calling competition for bid/pricing information because I find it rude, but I may have no choice. It's more important to my own success and market stability to not mistakenly loan all the completion. Ultimately no one wins when that happens. The basics are squared away, good equipment, insurance, some advertising products. I need to get vinyl on the trailer. Word of mouth from my snow removal is pulling in some clients already so that's good. I want to avoid employees until I have a foothold just to keep overhead down but eventually it will be a must. Anyway, thanks again for the info!
Hey your video's have been very helpful to me sir. My partner and I just starting our lawn care business and just trying to make it from the bottom up to make a better living for our families. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the business.
Thank you for this, been doing a research on how to start a lawn service company and all the details that's come up with it like the pricing. I really helps a lot watching this video.
I can relate to the whole equipment running out of oil issue. Employees will drive a machine until the wheels fall off unless they are truly caring or have a stake in a company. I recommend having one person that is on equipment duty every day checking belts, oil levels, and greasing fittings. 20-30 minutes of prevention maintenance goes such a long way. Especially with hydraulic equipment!
G Packard well said. $ pays for everything. no guy wants to be a stand on dude performing maintenance duties. It's each employees responsible duty to ensure the equipment is in proper order bd it mowers, whackers, or blowers. It's great practice to screen each employee and monitor them through your foreman. Your vids are awesome dude! Keep up the great work with your biz!
Gracias George cada dia aprendo mas de los consejos que das y se que lo que tu enseñas te a costado mucho sudor y lagrimas y nosotros tenemos la dicha de evitarnos ese dolor escuchandote y poneniendo atencion a cada cosa que dices.
Thanks George every day I learn more of the advice you give and I know that what you teach will cost you a lot of sweat and tears and we have the joy of avoiding that pain listening to you and paying attention to everything you say.
Thanks so much for the information I am going to buy my equipment this month and I am in south Texas so the work is all year round. My desire is to be self reliant and own my own business so I will be watching your vids often, thanks again
I'm glad you found it helpful. If you want some good advice, especially since your just starting out, feel free to email me through our website at familylawnandlandscape.com, and leave me your number. I can help you more than you could imagine.
hey buddy, just thought I'd let you know how awesome I think you are. been watching your videos for a while. I will say thought that things are getting tough out here. just recently quoted a potential client a good deal at 45. uy came through and did it for 30. I just don't understand how someone can afford to do yards that cheap.
Hello, thanks for such a fast response, my name is Quentin and yes I can use all the advice I can get and it will be greatly appreciated. Right now I am searching different place like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Lowe's for equipment only have about $600 to work with to get started. Thank You, Mr. Packard I viewed your website very inspirational you have done well hope one day I can say the same. Respectfully, Quentin
Hi Jonathan, I would be happy to talk with you. If you want to, you can email me through our website at familylawnandlandscape.com, and leave me your phone # I'll try to help you anyway i can.
Just wanted to say that I'm sorry I caught this video late. I'm working on a research project for college final (which I chose to develop a business plan for a small lawn care and landscaping business) and I found your video blog to be very helpful. Really like the straight-forward approach and thank you for sharing your business experience. Take care.
Great job. Wow, you do monthly maintenance cheep. My minimum year round is $100 per month for bi weekly service and I only show up once a month October - February. My weekly customers pay me a minimum of $150 a month year round and I only show up once a month to clean up leaves October - February. Your area must be really competitive since you don't charge that much. I am a school teacher and profited over $40,000 doing lawn care on the side. Do the best job in the neighborhood and go after people who have money. Great job explaining things.
if you want to be your own boss, jump in.if you want to talk with me about it first, email me through my website and leave me your number. i'll give you a call.good luck !
thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I have a little experience on the labor end and have been saving all year to purchase a push and walk behind mower and a couple string trimmers. your videos are very informative and I will probably be messaging you down the road.
If the potential client does not want to meet in person you could always do a quick drive by look and respond accordingly via email, or phone call. Ask friends and family what they or there friends pay to get a feel for your markets pricing bracket, but I wouldn't trick company's to come give you an estimate wasting there time just to find out pricing. good video
+Jeremy F Jeremy, don't think you have not been tricked at one time or another.0ne thing we have found is if they don't want to meet you then they generally are tire kickers. and if so we will google the place and email them an approx. quote. not an exact quote. and if there still interested then we'll request a face to face and discuss the specifics. 9 out of 10 times if they don't want to meet you won't get the job anyway.
ive been working with my dad since i was a kid. now 27 yrs old and i always argue with him about how cheap he charges and he just doesnt do good servie lol I personally think the same way you do! we gotta change.
The money is made when you reduce drive times. The windshield time will kill any profits. You don't get paid to drive. If you lawns are spread out no matter what you charge it wont pencil out. Another BIG thing is weekly vs bi-weekly vs on-call. Weekly is obviously the best for your company, bi-weekly is more money and can get really long if the customer is irrigated, on-call is even more expensive because you cant include them in your routine. Most people want on-call or bi-weekly so my prices are always going to be inflated to cover those costs.
I wish everyone would look at pricing mowing like this. Pretend you get a call for a lawn mowing job . Your truck is on e your mower is out of gas . You have no mixed oil or gas for mix oil . Also you have no weedeatter string . Now also think about your equipment cost repair cost insurance taxes license fees . This method should wake you up to stop mowing grass for 20 or 25 bucks . Hell a locksmith charge 60 bucks in Tn to unlock your car . Lazy people dont want to do what we do charge them . Glad you post videos like this to help us all out . If everyone charges all our problems would be over . Well most anyway.
Outstanding, Videos like this are needed and appreciated. Thank you for your time and effort and willingness to share your knowledge through your experiences. Continued success to you!
Thanks for the kind words, it's nice to here them occasionally, it makes me feel like i'm not just spinning my wheels. Good luck to you, i hope i can help you sometime.If you have any questions, email me through our website and i'll be happy to give you a call. Thanks again George
you commented on donze52, so I came over to check out your sight, nice film reminds of a kid that couldn't get a summer job, told him to put out flyers offering to mow lawns for $5. now that hardly covered gas but he got over 20 people that hired him for a first time, then his rates were about $15 after that. end of the summer he had a nice chunk of change and plans to expand the next year.
Jasmine Rodriguez Good Luck with your new business. Remember to subscribe to my CZcams channel at G Packard for more informative videos you might like.
Thank you for watching, we hope you learn from our videos. Please remember to subscribe to our channel and like our Facebook page. 12k is good, we just started not too long ago. We are very optimistic that we will continue to grow.
one way lawn service i'm sure that I can help you more, just email me with your questions, and i'll be glad to help you.or you can always call our office at 321-693-3762
Thanks Mr.G your awesome sir keep the videos coming! I have a full time job I've been at for 14yrs I had an old lady ask me would I cut her grass and I told her I would just out the kindness of my heart :) now the whole neighborhood wants me to do there lawn! I make $24hr at my job but I'm 34yrs old no kids and still could use some extra cash lol! but Mr.G how would I go about charging this happen like overnight and I don't want to tell them no!. All the houses are lots maybe 8,712 sqft not that big! So Mr.G I need your help! Please sir ! I'm new to this gonna give it a try! Thanks
Hi Todd, there are a lot of things to take into account, like i mentioned in the video, i hope you follow my advice, because if you don't, you could lose a lot of money.
Gosh, so much good topics in this video! Do you have a sample % of cost/profit per property? Like 10% towards mowers, 7 % fuel, 15% is profit, etc....hope that makes sense
not really, i try not to over focus on those things, they can literally devour you over time. instead, focus on any way you can save yourself money. and find better ways to become more efficient, once you do that, your profit margin will grow considerably.as a rule today, i try to end up around 20 % net profit. hope this helps
Once you give your quote on a lawn, if the customer thinks it is high and wants an explanation, what do you do? Do you break it down like: hourly rate $x, shrub edging $x ea, etc?
A lot of customers think the price is high , and a lot of times they are telling you this because there either trying to get you to go lower, or it's because the person they previously had did it for much less. Either way, don't let this bother you.Her's the simple truth. you have to make enough $ to pay your bills, and your self, and then hopefully turn a profit for your business. Back to there previous guy, ask them why he's not there anymore, then tell them that you get what you pay for.Chances are the guy lost his biz. because he wasn't charging enough. Don't let that be you! Your in biz. to stay in biz. Instead sell them on why your more $. EXAMPLE : 1. Dependable,insurance,licensed,honest,trustworthy ect. Don't break down your prices for anyone, it's none of there biz. Also and probably more important than anything else in this situation is you don't want this customer anyway, because they are a low baller client, and these people generally do the most complaining and quickly become a headache you don't need. In closing tell them this, if you want cheap lawn care,get used to calling guys like me(on a regular basis) because that's all your ever going to get ! If you have further questions, email me on off my web site and leave me your. #, I'll call you back. George
In one of your videos you talked about one of your trucks that was 90k. Do they make a smaller cheaper version possibly? Sounded like cab truck with tilt flatbed? Just seems like a great convenience
Justin B they do make smaller models of the truck I was talking about. I use dump trucks in my business, and once you get one it is hard to live without it.
Haha yeah I bet. I'm gunna stick with my trailer now to see how my business grows before doing so. But I checked out some of those Izuzu flatbed . So hopefully here in a couple years. thanks for your response.
Hey, thanks for the advice. I may need a tip or to from you on this.... I'm currently helping my Dad with his lawn business while I'm in college and he pays me $20 for each of his clients yards and he'll keep the rest of the profit. Not knowing that my business would slowly branch of his because other people see me cutting their neighbors and need cuts really bad. I've unexpectedly ended up having my on small lawn business 5 clients so far. I charge them all $40 a cut bi weekly so 80 a month for all clients. Sometimes I'll get a worker or two and pay $20 for one worker if I'm helping or $10 a piece each yard if I have 2 workers cutting my clients yard. Some clients want raking leaves. Should I charge extra for raking leaves and how much because I have to pay my business partners as well?
Great video, the advice is always excellent much appreciated. One question: 65-70/mo covers weekly service? I’m in Jax, Fl and $35 per mow (basic service) seems to be the average for an average property.
I personally appreciate people like you who are willing to share their experience with others who are just starting out or having trouble making it because they have nobody to learn from. Keep on sharing;
Excellent video it was great to hear the mistakes we always make . Some of us forget all the added expenses that take place and do the job to cheap thanks 👍
Danny, you are very welcome my friend.
Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. George, I've been in the lawn care business for 15 years, and you see all kinds of outcomes. Whether it be competitors or friends that happen to be competitors, none the less, you have to improve form their mistakes and recognize your own if you want to make it. I cut grass in southern Ontario, Canada. Its a competitive market (believe it or not Yankees, lol) and you have to constantly observe what is driving your customers and future customers, to do business with you. I wish we could have had this youtube machine, years ago. Then again, think of all the fun we would have missed! Thanks again.
i was considering starting another lawn service after 10 years in a trade union and found your video doing some research. I would like to thank you for putting out a SOLID video, all of what u have stated is so true and i too learned the hard way ... thanks for caring brother
+Troy mcconnell
your very welcome Troy.
Very well said my friend!! I like your videos, straight to the point with no lies or BS!!
thank you Eddie, i wish more people saw it like you.
Hi @ G Packard
I've been viewing your videos for months now. I'm in a different field of service but I listen and absorb what I can from the great information you provide. Use it to how it applies to my service.
You're doing a great job , helping others.
My tip to any start up business owner
In any business, you must respect your time and efforts. We are in business to make money.Provide a 5 stars quality experience overall to command a higher rate.When you do a great job and treat people right, customers will flock to you.
Learn to Attain clients with consistent marketing, retain clients by constantly staying in touch and create cheerleaders of your business by always doing what's right.
Arturo
+Arturo Ortiz Jr
GREAT PHILOSOPHY .
I'm just starting my lawn service with a zero turn and your video really helped me out. I'm leaving the corporate world and excited to work for myself.
I started my business in 2008 (terrible time to start out) but I've learned a lot from you, thank you.
Josh, i'm always glad to try and help others.If you need any help with things in the future, contact me through my website and leave your number,I'll be happy to get in touch with you.
We appreciate your hard work, no one would want to share dear knowledge or past experiences with any body, you did. Thank you so much, and God bless you.
Good video. Thanks again for your time in making these videos. i been doing lawns for awhile and it helps me become refreshed seeing and hearing from good people like yourself .
Thanks for the comment. I never get tired of hearing them, it inspires me to make more of them !
I'm just starting out this business this year and your videos help me out a lot. Thanks!
+drbun
you are very welcome.
George, I always come back and watch your videos. you are a fountain of wisdom.
dam straight . i keep telling my wife that but she doesn't believe me. lol
Thank you so much for these videos. I just started a lawn care business with my husband and we have had a heck of a time figuring out how to price and make money.
email me with your phone number and I'll try and help you
I am in Austin Texas, I been trying to price my service. Your pointers really clear my mind!
Thanks G!
Thanks G Packard for the time you took to share some of your wisdom. I will certainly follow more of your videos and hopefully apply them with some success. Thank you.
If you apply them you should have great success ! thank you for commenting.
Thanks fordoing these videos man Im 32 im tired of doing all these factory/warehouse jobs & most of them are temp jobs I don't have any college so these videos are my resources. I really appreciate you taking the time to help out those that are maybe just a little similar to you because I definitely was not bornwith a silver spoon either & want more in life than just the basic 30 grand a year income Im going to give this everything & see what comes of it Thanks again.
Listen man, you don't have to do it alone. I'm willing to help you get where you need to go. Email me through my website, and ask me your questions. I'm like no one you'll ever find ! That is willing to help you without taking your $ Just Imagine that for a minute -------------------------------------------------OK what are you waiting for ?
Thank you from SunRay Lawn & Landscape. Sometimes I will listen to your videos as I'm servicing my equipment in my garage. Owner/Operator, Ray
sugemac sorry for the delay, I've been extremely busy.thanks for listening.
Fine video. Clear, realistic and straight to the point. Great teacher and consultant. Keep on. Thanks.
Braulio, Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this video, remember to subscribe to G Packard for more videos.
Hey G.P., Wanna thank you for the heads up, no nonsense advice. I'm a retired welder just breaking into the Lawn Care/Yard Care business. I rreally appreciate the advice. Thanks bro. :)
your welcome Hubert
Great video, I'm not in the lawn business but I do love my lawn and just couldn't turn your video off. I'm in the wildlife removal business and you put things in perspective about pricing and wear and tear on my vehicle. Thanks!
Mario Lozano I never knew my advice would even remotely enter into your field ? but i'm glad you took the time to leave me your comments. and good luck to you.
Great advice on the side by side pricing. I keep all of the cuts based on size regardless of how close they are.
absolutely
I'm watching all your videos. Great advice.
thanks brother, and enjoy but most importantly, learn !
For sure.
Stand up of u to help us rookies out! Much appreciated George.
any time, if you have questions, leave me a comment and i'll always try to answer it.
Thanks for posting this. Bidding and pricing is hands down the most intimidating part for me as I am starting my first season.
I got into this over the winter providing snow removal in my free time outside of my regular job. I ended up getting a pretty good deal on a package setup with a walker rider and some other gear but it's time to start making money!!! I've wanted to avoid calling competition for bid/pricing information because I find it rude, but I may have no choice. It's more important to my own success and market stability to not mistakenly loan all the completion. Ultimately no one wins when that happens.
The basics are squared away, good equipment, insurance, some advertising products. I need to get vinyl on the trailer. Word of mouth from my snow removal is pulling in some clients already so that's good. I want to avoid employees until I have a foothold just to keep overhead down but eventually it will be a must.
Anyway, thanks again for the info!
your welcome but remember more than likely they shopped the competition when they started as well.
Hey your video's have been very helpful to me sir. My partner and I just starting our lawn care business and just trying to make it from the bottom up to make a better living for our families. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the business.
your very welcome bro. good luck !
Thank you for this, been doing a research on how to start a lawn service company and all the details that's come up with it like the pricing. I really helps a lot watching this video.
glad to help , I hope you subscribe to my channel because I have made many instructional videos to help people.
I can relate to the whole equipment running out of oil issue. Employees will drive a machine until the wheels fall off unless they are truly caring or have a stake in a company. I recommend having one person that is on equipment duty every day checking belts, oil levels, and greasing fittings. 20-30 minutes of prevention maintenance goes such a long way. Especially with hydraulic equipment!
enginemodify yeah, i agree but find that guy ? oh yeah, then find the $ to pay him. perfect world right ?
G Packard well said. $ pays for everything. no guy wants to be a stand on dude performing maintenance duties. It's each employees responsible duty to ensure the equipment is in proper order bd it mowers, whackers, or blowers. It's great practice to screen each employee and monitor them through your foreman. Your vids are awesome dude! Keep up the great work with your biz!
Hi sir. I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make this video for us. You are an encouragement.
you my friend are very welcome.
Gracias George cada dia aprendo mas de los consejos que das y se que lo que tu enseñas te a costado mucho sudor y lagrimas y nosotros tenemos la dicha de evitarnos ese dolor escuchandote y poneniendo atencion a cada cosa que dices.
i have no ideas what you are saying but one two tree quadros !
Thanks George every day I learn more of the advice you give and I know that what you teach will cost you a lot of sweat and tears and we have the joy of avoiding that pain listening to you and paying attention to everything you say.
aww Alexander that's cool. I'm glad i could help you out.
Thanks so much for the information I am going to buy my equipment this month and I am in south Texas so the work is all year round. My desire is to be self reliant and own my own business so I will be watching your vids often, thanks again
I'm glad you found it helpful. If you want some good advice, especially since your just starting out, feel free to email me through our website at familylawnandlandscape.com, and leave me your number. I can help you more than you could imagine.
hey buddy, just thought I'd let you know how awesome I think you are. been watching your videos for a while. I will say thought that things are getting tough out here. just recently quoted a potential client a good deal at 45. uy came through and did it for 30. I just don't understand how someone can afford to do yards that cheap.
Hello, thanks for such a fast response, my name is Quentin and yes I can use all the advice I can get and it will be greatly appreciated. Right now I am searching different place like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Lowe's for equipment only have about $600 to work with to get started.
Thank You, Mr. Packard I viewed your website very inspirational you have done well hope one day I can say the same.
Respectfully, Quentin
thanks for the Info.... I added lawncare to my small Business here in Illinois I started in 09. some things I didn't even take into account for .....
Starting my new lawn care business this week! I would love to pick your brain someday! Thanks for the awesome tips!
Hi Jonathan, I would be happy to talk with you. If you want to, you can email me through our website at familylawnandlandscape.com, and leave me your phone # I'll try to help you anyway i can.
Just wanted to say that I'm sorry I caught this video late. I'm working on a research project for college final (which I chose to develop a business plan for a small lawn care and landscaping business) and I found your video blog to be very helpful. Really like the straight-forward approach and thank you for sharing your business experience. Take care.
Billybob Raynor thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment billybob.
Great job. Wow, you do monthly maintenance cheep. My minimum year round is $100 per month for bi weekly service and I only show up once a month October - February. My weekly customers pay me a minimum of $150 a month year round and I only show up once a month to clean up leaves October - February. Your area must be really competitive since you don't charge that much. I am a school teacher and profited over $40,000 doing lawn care on the side. Do the best job in the neighborhood and go after people who have money.
Great job explaining things.
thanks and yes our area in florida is saturated. you still would be shocked at the $ I put in the bank every year.
thanks for the advice OG! keep this channel alive pls your videos are really good.
lu bag, thanks for the kind words
Good stuff, just kicking around the idea of jumping into business. Gives me a lot to think about.
if you want to be your own boss, jump in.if you want to talk with me about it first, email me through my website and leave me your number. i'll give you a call.good luck !
thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I have a little experience on the labor end and have been saving all year to purchase a push and walk behind mower and a couple string trimmers. your videos are very informative and I will probably be messaging you down the road.
+Marc Lilly
good luck and thank you for commenting.
Thank you for the information Mr. G Packard. I wish you continued success.
If the potential client does not want to meet in person you could always do a quick drive by look and respond accordingly via email, or phone call. Ask friends and family what they or there friends pay to get a feel for your markets pricing bracket, but I wouldn't trick company's to come give you an estimate wasting there time just to find out pricing. good video
+Jeremy F
Jeremy, don't think you have not been tricked at one time or another.0ne thing we have found is if they don't want to meet you then they generally are tire kickers. and if so we will google the place and email them an approx. quote. not an exact quote. and if there still interested then we'll request a face to face and discuss the specifics. 9 out of 10 times if they don't want to meet you won't get the job anyway.
Your advise is good sound advice I have used several of the thing s you talk about . You do a great job keep it up I enjoy the mentorship so to speak.
your very welcome glad you enjoy them.
ive been working with my dad since i was a kid. now 27 yrs old and i always argue with him about how cheap he charges and he just doesnt do good servie lol I personally think the same way you do! we gotta change.
The money is made when you reduce drive times. The windshield time will kill any profits. You don't get paid to drive. If you lawns are spread out no matter what you charge it wont pencil out. Another BIG thing is weekly vs bi-weekly vs on-call. Weekly is obviously the best for your company, bi-weekly is more money and can get really long if the customer is irrigated, on-call is even more expensive because you cant include them in your routine. Most people want on-call or bi-weekly so my prices are always going to be inflated to cover those costs.
that is incorrect. if i have to drive farther i charge accordingly.
I wish everyone would look at pricing mowing like this. Pretend you get a call for a lawn mowing job . Your truck is on e your mower is out of gas . You have no mixed oil or gas for mix oil . Also you have no weedeatter string . Now also think about your equipment cost repair cost insurance taxes license fees . This method should wake you up to stop mowing grass for 20 or 25 bucks . Hell a locksmith charge 60 bucks in Tn to unlock your car . Lazy people dont want to do what we do charge them . Glad you post videos like this to help us all out . If everyone charges all our problems would be over . Well most anyway.
+Rebecca Kurtich
thanks Rebecca . i feel the same way . thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for this video, it really helps having a mentor in any business.
your very welcome my friend
Hey just wanted to say thank you, I'm just starting my business, and this video was very helpful.
Hi Jacob, Don't forget to visit our website to get more helpful advice at familylawnandlandscape.com and good luck.
Outstanding, Videos like this are needed and appreciated. Thank you for your time and effort and willingness to share your knowledge through your experiences. Continued success to you!
Thanks for the kind words, it's nice to here them occasionally, it makes me feel like i'm not just spinning my wheels. Good luck to you, i hope i can help you sometime.If you have any questions, email me through our website and i'll be happy to give you a call. Thanks again George
appreciate all your videos!
Dundee, thanks for the kind words brother.
Thanks! Great tips. I have learned the hard way on some of the same mistakes you mentioned. Tom from Mayfield Lawn Care, Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
Thanks Tom.
Hi Tom, thanks for the kind words.How are things in Fort Walton these days ?
G Packard Things are great, things are starting to grow, and already feeling the heat but I love it!
you commented on donze52, so I came over to check out your sight, nice film
reminds of a kid that couldn't get a summer job, told him to put out flyers offering to mow lawns for $5. now that hardly covered gas but he got over 20 people that hired him for a first time, then his rates were about $15 after that.
end of the summer he had a nice chunk of change and plans to expand the next year.
Thanks for the helpful information. Im starting my lawn care business and I really appreciate this information.
Jasmine Rodriguez Good Luck with your new business. Remember to subscribe to my CZcams channel at G Packard for more informative videos you might like.
Short, clear, direct good video! TY...
+Mark Blaker
thank you. and that's how i roll. lol
12k views.
That's pretty good.
Thank you for watching, we hope you learn from our videos. Please remember to subscribe to our channel and like our Facebook page. 12k is good, we just started not too long ago. We are very optimistic that we will continue to grow.
i love u man thanks for that info im 2 years in business im still doing good but this type tips are really necessary
one way lawn service i'm sure that I can help you more, just email me with your questions, and i'll be glad to help you.or you can always call our office at 321-693-3762
Wow! thanks for your honesty.. God Bless you!
Daniel, you're welcome and thanks for watching my videos.
That is a good video man thats for you help i am starting my busines and your videos help a lot
Excellent presentation. ..
Thanks Rene, glad you liked it!
Thank you for this information, it helped me out, and I appreciate your honesty.
your welcome and thanks for commenting !
sounds very reasonable and well thought out. thanks for the tips
+Tony Neufeld your welcome, and i try to provide valuable information.
This guy is very informative, thanks.
thanks Joe
Great tips and information! Looking to get into the business once the snow melts
Hopefully it won't be much longer.
good luck
Very helpful.. despite me being over in the UK the same principals apply..
Gareth, thanks for commenting
thank you for sharing your videos and your time
steve langley Thanks for watching! George
D.Booker Thanks 4 Business advice god bless you
your very welcome
thanks for the real talk,i lost a customer because o charged their neighbor $5 less lol
i can't tell you how many times that has happened to me. remember, there the ones you don't want anyway. ( cheap skates )
Very good advice, thank you for taking the time to make this vid.
MrNot, you're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks Joseph and welcome
Thanks George your videos are very helpful.
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+matthew davis
thanks Matthew. i appreciate you leaving me a comment like that.
THANKS BUD FOR YOUR HELP
+mark thomas anytime. by the way, my son has a monster helmet.
Thanks man It really did help. Keep it up.
Thanks for watching.Glad we could help.
Thanks Mr.G your awesome sir keep the videos coming! I have a full time job I've been at for 14yrs I had an old lady ask me would I cut her grass and I told her I would just out the kindness of my heart :) now the whole neighborhood wants me to do there lawn! I make $24hr at my job but I'm 34yrs old no kids and still could use some extra cash lol! but Mr.G how would I go about charging this happen like overnight and I don't want to tell them no!. All the houses are lots maybe 8,712 sqft not that big! So Mr.G I need your help! Please sir ! I'm new to this gonna give it a try! Thanks
you gave me some inspiration for my business i subscribed to you thanks =)
Hi Todd, there are a lot of things to take into account, like i mentioned in the video, i hope you follow my advice, because if you don't, you could lose a lot of money.
Excellent video Thank you
FERNANDO SANCHEZ, I'm glad you liked the video.
Thank you for making this video, Sir.
your welcome
Wow, that's some good stuff right there. Thanks, man!
G packard,
Awesome video. Very informative.
you have alot of information to share. Thank you
Mitchell Jenkins I'M glad to share. My goal is to help fellow lawn/landscapers.
Good stuff. I am starting up this year thanks for doing the video's
Don't forget to go to our website to view other videos that might help , good luck !
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Great info, thank you
David, you sir are welcome.
Thanks for the video. It did help!
Awesome video
thank you Mitchell
thnaks so much for making this video, going to watch more!
+ViiV Creations
thanks for watching and commenting.
$60 TO $70 a month, how many times do you mow it in one month at that price??
Gosh, so much good topics in this video! Do you have a sample % of cost/profit per property? Like 10% towards mowers, 7 % fuel, 15% is profit, etc....hope that makes sense
not really, i try not to over focus on those things, they can literally devour you over time. instead, focus on any way you can save yourself money. and find better ways to become more efficient, once you do that, your profit margin will grow considerably.as a rule today, i try to end up around 20 % net profit. hope this helps
Great video! Thank you for the information.
your very welcome , i hope you found the info useful.
I did. I'm watching another video now.
Thanks for the advice.
DigitalDel1, you're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Once you give your quote on a lawn, if the customer thinks it is high and wants an explanation, what do you do? Do you break it down like: hourly rate $x, shrub edging $x ea, etc?
A lot of customers think the price is high , and a lot of times they are telling you this because there either trying to get you to go lower, or it's because the person they previously had did it for much less. Either way, don't let this bother you.Her's the simple truth. you have to make enough $ to pay your bills, and your self, and then hopefully turn a profit for your business. Back to there previous guy, ask them why he's not there anymore, then tell them that you get what you pay for.Chances are the guy lost his biz. because he wasn't charging enough. Don't let that be you! Your in biz. to stay in biz. Instead sell them on why your more $. EXAMPLE : 1. Dependable,insurance,licensed,honest,trustworthy ect. Don't break down your prices for anyone, it's none of there biz. Also and probably more important than anything else in this situation is you don't want this customer anyway, because they are a low baller client, and these people generally do the most complaining and quickly become a headache you don't need. In closing tell them this, if you want cheap lawn care,get used to calling guys like me(on a regular basis) because that's all your ever going to get ! If you have further questions, email me on off my web site and leave me your. #, I'll call you back.
George
Thanks For the help! good tips!
Your welcome
thanks for the video it came in handy!!
Thanks for the good info.
Justin B, you;re welcome. I'm always happy to share my experiences to help others.
In one of your videos you talked about one of your trucks that was 90k. Do they make a smaller cheaper version possibly? Sounded like cab truck with tilt flatbed? Just seems like a great convenience
Justin B they do make smaller models of the truck I was talking about. I use dump trucks in my business, and once you get one it is hard to live without it.
Haha yeah I bet. I'm gunna stick with my trailer now to see how my business grows before doing so. But I checked out some of those Izuzu flatbed . So hopefully here in a couple years. thanks for your response.
this video was really helpful thanks!!!!!
+Empower yourself
no problem, thanks for leaving a comment.
Hey, thanks for the advice. I may need a tip or to from you on this.... I'm currently helping my Dad with his lawn business while I'm in college and he pays me $20 for each of his clients yards and he'll keep the rest of the profit. Not knowing that my business would slowly branch of his because other people see me cutting their neighbors and need cuts really bad. I've unexpectedly ended up having my on small lawn business 5 clients so far. I charge them all $40 a cut bi weekly so 80 a month for all clients. Sometimes I'll get a worker or two and pay $20 for one worker if I'm helping or $10 a piece each yard if I have 2 workers cutting my clients yard. Some clients want raking leaves. Should I charge extra for raking leaves and how much because I have to pay my business partners as well?
great info thanks.
your very welcome
Great video, the advice is always excellent much appreciated.
One question:
65-70/mo covers weekly service?
I’m in Jax, Fl and $35 per mow (basic service) seems to be the average for an average property.
it varies all over the country. $35 per mow seems good to me.
G Packard thanks for the response, much appreciated. Great channel, enjoy all of the helpful content, please keep it up!
I don't think I've seen a video where you haven't perfectly described something.
The Landscaping Employee Trap well you know I try to be a perfectionist like you . lol
@@GPackard I think keith and George are both perfectionists
thank you for tips it helped a lot
Any time.
Yes Sir great information.
thank you
Thanks!
you bet !