One thing to mention, if you don't plan on selling whatever truck you are hauling with, very short drives are actually worse for longevity than longer drives because you're not letting the engine reach operating temps. which means fuel map is running closed loop(rich) and you get worse gas mileage. But if you plan on getting the most resale value just worry about mileage. this mostly applies to people with newer trucks.
Great video. I'm just starting a little lawn care business and I'm glad I took the time to watch this. It's great to soak up the experience from people that have been doing it a long time. I'm using battery powered equipment so I think a lot of the maintenance is probably simplified. Batteries do run out of power faster than gas though so that is a little challenge charging and changing batteries a lot. The hardest part is mostly that the batteries are expensive and set a sharp limit on the amount of work I can do in a day. Those little nuances aside, he has a lot of great advice that is relevant to anyone.
I agree with this Isaac fella here I'm referring to the video I watched before Jason, 5 tips about the lawn business. I was in the paint business for 3040 years. What I didn't hear you mention as you were talking about purchasing equipment and this that and the other and you're driving around but what you didn't mention is as an overhead expense How expensive that truck is to maintain you're driving around the cost of fuel for it and the lawn mowers machines whatever they may be..as overhead is damaged near or as expensive as labor.
I remember this list!! You've been great at giving tips through the years that have helped me start and grow my business. Thanks for everything my man!
I was watching how to use a weed eater and the next thing I knew, this was playing. I must have fallen asleep...not board...it’s late. No business. Don’t want a business, but wow! This was interesting.
Thanks for sharing some tips. Looking to restructure my business for next year. This was my first season and I did well....but I could've done way better
@@JonsDailyHustle Wow sounds great! I’m about to try blowing leafes but might be a bit late at this point. Feeling like I’m quite late for everything with the seasons and all, I’ll start strong spring 2022 tho!
@@TeVeTeVe you could definitely start with leaves now, I've done leaf cleanups all the way through the winter into the springtime tbh. But definitely get an early jump for 2022 and have a great season 👊
I started with just one of each and believe me, the stress was real haha. Then it happened and my whipper snipper shat the bed and I couldn't finish a job. Now I've got two of all my main equipment, and peace of mind.
This is great information! Thanks! Where abouts are you located in Alabama? I live in the Oxford Anniston area and have recently been knocking around the idea of starting a lawn care/treatment business. At least try it out on the side. Do you think there is a big enough market to do premium/golf course grade residential lawn care (reel mowing, fertilization, weed/fungus treatment, aeration, leveling, fall overseeding) ?
Also, do you think a business performing golf course grade service to residential customers could become profitable? Or do people tend to not want to pay that amount of money for the highest quality? (including reel mowing low/cutting same lawn at least twice a week)
Yes, had a customer with a pit bull that would charge the fence. It looked like it wanted to kill me. I told the customer and that she would need to put the dog up in the house from now on
definatly contact the owner, about the situation. This is also one of those situations where you NEED to be @ that property on an agreed time/day, so they know when to put the animal inside in order for you to do your job saftley.
I deal with this alot as well. One field trip I have is always. Literally always. Make your presence known before entering any backyard. Even if you've literally just shook hands with the customer don't walk silently into the back yard. And the first thing I always do is check for a dog door. I've had it happen multiple times where I've spoken directly to a customer, gone to the back, and still been charged by a dog.
What height do you recommend mowing in general terms ? or does it depend on the turf type ? Or if it’s way to tall, do I cut a higher height than usual? Thanks man 🙏
Put in a description of an image you think would be cool into any search...like "cartoon Sun giving thumbs up". Dozens of images will come up, I promise 👍
I don’t do lawn care but I feel like a lot of these tips can be applied to a small business in general. Thanks for taking the time to make this!
You may enjoy this Q and A with Mike Andes: czcams.com/video/G848B44WtaE/video.html
One thing to mention, if you don't plan on selling whatever truck you are hauling with, very short drives are actually worse for longevity than longer drives because you're not letting the engine reach operating temps. which means fuel map is running closed loop(rich) and you get worse gas mileage. But if you plan on getting the most resale value just worry about mileage. this mostly applies to people with newer trucks.
Jason, thank you so much for this video. You will never know how much this video is helping me revamp my business
Great video. I'm just starting a little lawn care business and I'm glad I took the time to watch this. It's great to soak up the experience from people that have been doing it a long time.
I'm using battery powered equipment so I think a lot of the maintenance is probably simplified. Batteries do run out of power faster than gas though so that is a little challenge charging and changing batteries a lot. The hardest part is mostly that the batteries are expensive and set a sharp limit on the amount of work I can do in a day.
Those little nuances aside, he has a lot of great advice that is relevant to anyone.
I agree with this Isaac fella here I'm referring to the video I watched before Jason, 5 tips about the lawn business. I was in the paint business for 3040 years. What I didn't hear you mention as you were talking about purchasing equipment and this that and the other and you're driving around but what you didn't mention is as an overhead expense How expensive that truck is to maintain you're driving around the cost of fuel for it and the lawn mowers machines whatever they may be..as overhead is damaged near or as expensive as labor.
I remember this list!! You've been great at giving tips through the years that have helped me start and grow my business. Thanks for everything my man!
Glad to help. I thought the list needed updated
love thie videos jason, they're really helped me out!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching
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Thanks you Jason! Great info as always
Thanks for watching
Learn to say no is a great one I learned fast, but I learned it the hard way as well 🤦♂️
Yeah man simple maintenance shop near blade that is good
Amazing video bro loving your effort this video clearly took a fat minute to make you deserve more views !!!
From Thomas thank you Jason.
Thank you Jason. You look like Tom Brady lol
Very informative thanks I want to start a lawn care business so I’m soaking it all up
My first season in lawn care this year. Your videos have helped me alot. Thank you
Still going?
@@morkusmorkus6040 sure am!
These are fantastic and well thought out tips. Nicely done Jason.
I was watching how to use a weed eater and the next thing I knew, this was playing. I must have fallen asleep...not board...it’s late. No business. Don’t want a business, but wow! This was interesting.
Maybe it's a sign you need to start one.
Thank you so much
41 good ear buds so you can listen to Rick n Bubba while working 😁
great tips mate! Thankyou :)
Awesome info Jason, I got my logo from you I think it makes a big difference. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Scott
Thank you Jason!!
Very informative. This is definitely a save for later viewing video.
🤘 😃👍
Thank you
Great video man. This definitely will help the new guys as well
Solid advise, like always Jason.
Steadily growing my side buisness/hobby with your help😇
You better be careful or your hobby is going to turn into a job
@@lawncarelife well i am hoping it becomes my only source of income i need.😉
Good content as usual 👏
Love the videos. 🙏
Hope you have a prosperous 2021👍💯
Thanks for sharing some tips. Looking to restructure my business for next year. This was my first season and I did well....but I could've done way better
how’d it go this season?
@@TeVeTeVe it went great this season, after restructuring and dropping lower end customers. Was an absolute game changer
@@JonsDailyHustle Wow sounds great! I’m about to try blowing leafes but might be a bit late at this point. Feeling like I’m quite late for everything with the seasons and all, I’ll start strong spring 2022 tho!
@@TeVeTeVe you could definitely start with leaves now, I've done leaf cleanups all the way through the winter into the springtime tbh. But definitely get an early jump for 2022 and have a great season 👊
Great vid!
Great ideas. Thanks
I am buying a second zero turn and am going too have 2 of each piece of equipment. Just incase any of my machines go down.
I started with just one of each and believe me, the stress was real haha. Then it happened and my whipper snipper shat the bed and I couldn't finish a job. Now I've got two of all my main equipment, and peace of mind.
Great info
Can i do this business without registering as a company? and if so.. there's no issue of taxes right ?
good video and drink some water my brother! haha
I need to know what the original number 30 was 🤣🤣..
This is great information! Thanks! Where abouts are you located in Alabama? I live in the Oxford Anniston area and have recently been knocking around the idea of starting a lawn care/treatment business. At least try it out on the side. Do you think there is a big enough market to do premium/golf course grade residential lawn care (reel mowing, fertilization, weed/fungus treatment, aeration, leveling, fall overseeding) ?
Also, do you think a business performing golf course grade service to residential customers could become profitable? Or do people tend to not want to pay that amount of money for the highest quality? (including reel mowing low/cutting same lawn at least twice a week)
Do you have any customers with dogs that are/can be aggressive and how do you handle that situation?
Yes, had a customer with a pit bull that would charge the fence. It looked like it wanted to kill me. I told the customer and that she would need to put the dog up in the house from now on
definatly contact the owner, about the situation. This is also one of those situations where you NEED to be @ that property on an agreed time/day, so they know when to put the animal inside in order for you to do your job saftley.
I deal with this alot as well. One field trip I have is always. Literally always. Make your presence known before entering any backyard. Even if you've literally just shook hands with the customer don't walk silently into the back yard. And the first thing I always do is check for a dog door. I've had it happen multiple times where I've spoken directly to a customer, gone to the back, and still been charged by a dog.
Is there a app that you can use to route all your locations for gas savings
Google maps?
Good stufdf!
What height do you recommend mowing in general terms ? or does it depend on the turf type ? Or if it’s way to tall, do I cut a higher height than usual? Thanks man 🙏
Depends on type of grasd
@@lawncarelife a buddy of mine said fescue around 4 inches and Bermuda and zoysias around 3 inches. Love your Vids, thanks for replying
Where can I make my own unique logo?
Put in a description of an image you think would be cool into any search...like "cartoon Sun giving thumbs up". Dozens of images will come up, I promise 👍
I don’t have a hour or km meter on my lawnmower what do I do
Manually track it with a spreadsheet. I have a tool logbook that I update at the end of the day. I do it for all my tools, big and small.
Where can I get one of those hats?
Is going door to door putting cards or flyers on doors legal? Or how should I start?
Check with local rules. Facebook groups are great for marketing
Cashapp and email is so convenient for invoices
What about health insurance? This is the only issue that is keeping me from going all in. Thx
I use Samaritan Ministries
@@lawncarelifehave you had any issues with them sending payment after an event or it not covering the bill line you expected too?
From your experience, how long would it take for a rookie mower to acquire 300 or even 500 a day from this business?
2 years. 1 year if things go great
Hey sir are the Waverly mowers good?
I meant gravely sorry.
#41, Never hire Family.... LOL Just kidding
Don’t work on Saturdays. The 7th day of the week. The day God sanctified and set apart. Not Sunday the 1st day of the week.
Great other tips though
$5 dollars extra every year for me
Are you now making most of your money from CZcams?