My Reaction to Blades of Grass Lawn Care: I'M LAYING IT ALL OUT!

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Komentáře • 135

  • @ogsan1296
    @ogsan1296 Před 3 lety +70

    Blades of Grass ...We like it a lot. Great energy and very knowledgeable. He keeps it true to the subject. He is in the Top Tier of CZcams channels. A TRUE VET.

  • @bigsteve8408
    @bigsteve8408 Před 3 lety +61

    Johnny is former military. I think when he retired he started his buisness because he was tired of being told what to do. It was time for him to be his own boss for a change. He runs his buisness the way HE wants to run it.

    • @Sequel7
      @Sequel7 Před rokem

      The problem was is that he was really working alone and pretending Q still worked for him lol

  • @E80-t6e
    @E80-t6e Před 4 lety +34

    Blades of Grass is the truth!!!! Very informative,professional and sharp!

  • @harryerhart5978
    @harryerhart5978 Před 3 lety +24

    Johnny is a true professional not many companies do quality work first quality work sells itself

  • @thekingscourtyardlawncares9324

    Blades of grass is a Legend! He is the one that got me started in this CZcams business world.

    • @anthonygilbert3999
      @anthonygilbert3999 Před 2 lety

      Blades of grass was the first lawn channel I subscribed to. He keeps it real and does great work.

  • @earthmagic1
    @earthmagic1 Před 3 lety +10

    Johnny's work is very neat. I love to watch him put attention to detail.

  • @natoskato6355
    @natoskato6355 Před 3 lety +4

    johnny says "right thats the way it works guys" right after you ended your speech at 19:08 couldnt have timed that anymore perfect 👍

  • @geraldd8797
    @geraldd8797 Před 5 měsíci

    I have three Channels that I watch regularly: of course you, Mike Andes, Blades of Grass, and Fill’s Lawn Care. I occasionally watch Al Bladez as well. I have learned a ton from all of you

  • @tangoblast4751
    @tangoblast4751 Před 2 lety +2

    He legit keeps it real no cheap talk always gives his honesty his opinions have gave me knowledge on some things i learned from him and yes he never sugar coats things

  • @jdurrant421
    @jdurrant421 Před 3 lety +2

    Been watching Johnny at Blades of Grass for a long time. Very informative and have put his tips and ideas into my own business. I’ve got a whole library saved of his videos.

  • @JsCrazyCutzLLC
    @JsCrazyCutzLLC Před 4 lety +33

    🤔that's "Q" not "Hugh"😆😀Blades of Grass are the best👌

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 4 lety +2

      What’s funny is I know that and thought that’s what I said.... I went back and listened... definitely sounds like I said “Hugh” 🤪

    • @JonBecker81
      @JonBecker81 Před 4 lety +1

      Mike Andes that’s MISTER Q to you. I thought he said Hugh too and I came to look the comments this was the first one I saw.

    • @adventuresinlawncare3734
      @adventuresinlawncare3734 Před 3 lety

      😎

  • @elcslawncarecommunitychannel

    Great job getting them subscribers up. You deserve minimum 100,000. Keep it going.

  • @nathangant7636
    @nathangant7636 Před 3 lety +3

    I include value-added services such as free aeration to existing accounts, irrigation maintenance and repair (10 yrs commercial irrigation experience), supplemental fertilizing that the pest control companies can't provide, top dressing lawns as needed, and some other services not just confined to mowing yards.
    I'm not worried about competition, there's always someone who will work cheaper but not better, but they can't duplicate my quality and willingness to go the extra yard for customers.

  • @CuttinUpLD
    @CuttinUpLD Před 3 lety +7

    Shout out to Blades of Grass with continuous content

  • @JsCrazyCutzLLC
    @JsCrazyCutzLLC Před 4 lety +15

    Another great teaching channel is "The Lawncare JUGGERNAUT " it's one of my favorites 😎👍

  • @mikeo8890
    @mikeo8890 Před 8 měsíci

    The most important thing is key words when marketing on the Internet, Craiglist is your best tool.

  • @itsj6611
    @itsj6611 Před 3 lety +1

    Bro I just started in the lawn service department and I must say, you are by far the best person that explains how to do whatever it takes to succeed.

  • @Kevinreilly96
    @Kevinreilly96 Před 3 lety +5

    Johnny's got awesome content and seems to be a solid dude. I honestly opened this because I thought you were dogging him, much to my surprise, I love what you did! Great info thanks a lot

  • @Air2381
    @Air2381 Před 2 lety +1

    Came as across Johnny and his Blades of Grass lawn care on here over a year ago and and fell in love with him and what he’s about.

  • @pauldelgiudice8362
    @pauldelgiudice8362 Před 3 lety +3

    Johnny is the master !

  • @ericstinnett9182
    @ericstinnett9182 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video, I'm learning a lot, plus I'm giving myself time to grow, and perfect my craft so I keep my customer in the bucket. Build value in my business. Thanks.

  • @mattbrigner4815
    @mattbrigner4815 Před 2 lety

    I do a solo business in Columbus Ohio and my main thing is customer service and quality... because they equal zero retention.. when you're on the road you don't have all that time to jump around to go back across town to trim somebody's sidewalk.. quality has to be top-notch all the time...
    I love your show Mike keep it coming...

  • @birdborninroughdays7797
    @birdborninroughdays7797 Před 3 lety +3

    Johnny is the man.period

  • @mattsfirewoodvideos738
    @mattsfirewoodvideos738 Před 3 lety +3

    Love blades of grass

  • @jeffreystoesser6878
    @jeffreystoesser6878 Před 3 lety +3

    In my area, some yards are not large enough to require a larger sized mower and some yards have narrow gateways so you have to use a push mower.

  • @440gohorse
    @440gohorse Před rokem

    I learned a long time ago, learn from someone that is having success year after year. Johnny looks successful to me.

  • @markmilan01
    @markmilan01 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the Great Analysis on Johnny at Blades of grass! I like your content.

  • @tommymann69
    @tommymann69 Před 3 lety +2

    I love blades of grass fantastic channel just like saving green lawn care

  • @vividfrenchies8197
    @vividfrenchies8197 Před 2 lety +2

    Everything these guys said was great very and helpful. The only one thing I would like to speak on is route density. I started my business about 8 month I now have about 45 clients. It's very difficult to move up quickly picking and choosing to avoid hug gaps between clients. I actually started accepting everyone who needed service. Yes I was wasting gas But after I accumulated all the client I could manage I slowly cancelled ones that were to far apart. I would like to learn how to send estimates for commercial property if you have any suggestions?

  • @kvboyd
    @kvboyd Před 3 lety +2

    I have been subbed to his channel for a few months. He put out good contents. You now have a new sub

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 3 lety

      Wow! Thank you! I appreciate it

  • @jenellewest7285
    @jenellewest7285 Před 3 lety +2

    Love watching Johnny!

  • @thecuttingforce
    @thecuttingforce Před 3 lety +3

    Yep blades of grass is a real deal.

  • @Razrback
    @Razrback Před 3 lety +1

    with quality comes word-of-mouth customers that's where all mine came from

  • @erichearn7130
    @erichearn7130 Před 4 lety +4

    Hi Mike this is my first time watching your channel. I thought you were going to bash Blades of Grass. Johnny shoots straight from the hip that's what you want from some teaching you a skill that's the way I raised my kid's. Thank you for that positive feedback. I am a new subscriber.

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 4 lety

      Welcome! ⭐️❤️

    • @jeromeriley6845
      @jeromeriley6845 Před 3 lety

      @Shaun Whitehead glad Mike ignored this ignorant comment. i mean he doesn't just do these videos for free if you actually look at mikes videos you can see he actually cares about progressing other. And i only clicked on this video to see how he might bash blades of grass as i follow both and respect both i wanted to see what he may have to say about him, glad he can commend others and not sit and point out flaws. everything doesn't have to turn to black vs. white which is where you tried to take that? he is straight commending this man and probably got blades of grass even more followers. I'm sure subscribers who were not subscribed to blades of grass before and saw this video went to go subscribe, but you want to try and make it a negative application. KEEP IT UP MIKE

    • @daveortwine2641
      @daveortwine2641 Před 2 lety

      @@jeromeriley6845 what did Shaun say? I think his comment got deleted

  • @tommymann69
    @tommymann69 Před 3 lety +2

    Top notch lawn service is another fantastic channel

  • @tangoblast4751
    @tangoblast4751 Před 2 lety +1

    I like blades of grass i watch his videos

  • @larryshelton8597
    @larryshelton8597 Před 3 lety +1

    Johnny is awesome ..and his guy q is a beast with the string trimmer

  • @1-chef-875
    @1-chef-875 Před 3 lety +1

    I was terrified id loose all my clients after first year I increased minimum to 60 an hour BUT they were willing to pay because of my quality of work. Quality is key. No matter how low the pay always do a good job. You can always increase profit later. Nice video dude 👍

    • @meadowgreeninc2112
      @meadowgreeninc2112 Před 2 lety

      We have had success doing heavy price increases over 2 years, but communicated it right away:
      "Mrs Jones, we are going to a $60 minimum, but you've been a nice client and always pay right away and are great to work with so we are going to do it this year for $50."
      That way she's prepared, she will likely not complain/be difficult and everyone is on the same page for the future.

  • @34Racingteam
    @34Racingteam Před 4 lety +7

    all we want to watch is him mow and the equipment

  • @glendajune9140
    @glendajune9140 Před 4 lety +3

    Valuable information, thanks.👍🏾

  • @MrShawnuff
    @MrShawnuff Před 4 lety +3

    Love blades of grass, there the shit, shout out to Q.

  • @upscalelawncaremonroe408
    @upscalelawncaremonroe408 Před 4 lety +4

    Great info from both of you!!

  • @robinhoodahm
    @robinhoodahm Před 3 lety +5

    I'm on the fence with this guy.... but I do watch his videos

    • @Methodical2
      @Methodical2 Před 3 lety

      Why?

    • @quickstepz9250
      @quickstepz9250 Před 3 lety

      He mows lawns that are already good.
      He cuts almost perfect grass with very expensive gear.
      He cuts are so easy, fun to watch at the start but watching a perfect lawn get cut gets boring.

    • @robinhoodahm
      @robinhoodahm Před 3 lety

      @@Methodical2 I watched a video where he had skipped a deployed service members yard all season.... guy got back from deployment and was pissed because he had paid for all the cuts and not received any.... theres a few ways you can look at that... but I just feel like it was shady is all....

    • @robinhoodahm
      @robinhoodahm Před 3 lety

      @@quickstepz9250 I've seen him cut a few poor lawns... and I dont feel his equipment is all that expensive.... he honestly has lower end stand-ons.... and trimmers/edgers they're a necessity.... and the battery powered ones are actually cheaper than gas....

  • @zepyardservice4470
    @zepyardservice4470 Před 2 lety

    Johnny boy number 1

  • @otismichael2583
    @otismichael2583 Před 2 lety

    Johnny help motivate me to start my own side lawn business. Learned a lot from him and other youtubers in the lawn care business

  • @KF1
    @KF1 Před 2 lety

    9:20 this is the inspiring part of the industry. Wondering how I landed the customer..
    " may I ask why you decided to go with me instead of another service? "
    " I didnt. You're the only one who called me back"
    Sale!

  • @sergioloera6591
    @sergioloera6591 Před 3 lety +2

    I can paint the duplexes

  • @andyd9199
    @andyd9199 Před 3 lety +2

    It would be hilarious if someone analyzed Mike Andes.

  • @thestreetswannaknow
    @thestreetswannaknow Před 3 lety +2

    Let's get these subs up

  • @choppinbladeslawncare
    @choppinbladeslawncare Před 4 lety +22

    I started by cutting lawns for free, and gained paying customers along the way. For every 1 yard I did for free I gained 3 paying customers and the yards I did for free are now paying customers....*results may vary*😆

    • @adventuresinlawncare3734
      @adventuresinlawncare3734 Před 3 lety +1

      Was that like a one free mow promo?

    • @choppinbladeslawncare
      @choppinbladeslawncare Před 3 lety +2

      @@adventuresinlawncare3734 no I actually started cutting yards for free just to get out of the house because of covid, and it blossomed to a pay for service thing on its own!

    • @notthistime51
      @notthistime51 Před 3 lety +1

      @@choppinbladeslawncare Your awesome man. Wish the world had more people like you. God bless you.

    • @choppinbladeslawncare
      @choppinbladeslawncare Před 3 lety

      @@notthistime51 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @RomeroLawnServicevloggs
    @RomeroLawnServicevloggs Před 4 lety +3

    Great video..

  • @srinivasnayudu6685
    @srinivasnayudu6685 Před 4 lety +2

    Good Information - Bob (Greenwood)

  • @robertwilliams7842
    @robertwilliams7842 Před 3 lety +1

    Blades of grass filled the gap
    Once Geek 2 freak left!

  • @mauriceforstater9033
    @mauriceforstater9033 Před 11 měsíci

    Drop Deck Lawn Care LLC watching.

  • @revfred2008
    @revfred2008 Před 4 lety +3

    I love Blades of Grass. Johnny and Q are the best. I wish I interned under Johnny.

  • @mariomurgas8536
    @mariomurgas8536 Před 3 lety +1

    I like what you are doing and I’m really taking advantage of all what you put here. The only thing I don’t like is that you are using this people that already have a long time posting information that has help some of as from the beginning . I thin you could very well get you points across without using their videos and criticize them. ( this is my opinion only) thanks

  • @kimberlybridges8206
    @kimberlybridges8206 Před 3 lety

    You used Johnny & Blades of Grass to pull in subscribers. lol, He is the business!

  • @kevinbrooks1104
    @kevinbrooks1104 Před 2 lety +1

    I'll buy the equipment I want , for me thier is no worse feeling than turning down a job I know I can do but it's to big no I got my things that get her done

  • @bigsteve8408
    @bigsteve8408 Před 3 lety +2

    "Q" i think its short for "Quest".

  • @timothywooten1884
    @timothywooten1884 Před 2 lety

    already done it and retired. 4 workers 120 yds. I didn't touch a mower for 10 yrs. Save your health. Retired at 55. First 7 yrs..did it all myself. Can't make as much $ by yourself. B smart. Work smarter not harder.

  • @AlejandroLopez-si3zs
    @AlejandroLopez-si3zs Před 4 lety +3

    Nice Content Mike

  • @kevincloonan9787
    @kevincloonan9787 Před 4 lety +4

    Is he going deer hunting or out cutting grass ?

    • @adventuresinlawncare3734
      @adventuresinlawncare3734 Před 3 lety +1

      He wears camo towards autumn. He’s ex military too. Army I believe. Sometimes they wear red. I was thinking of wearing camo pants. Hides stains. Only thing that really matters is that BANK ACCOUNT!

  • @Razrback
    @Razrback Před 3 lety

    I think it's funny all you new guys come along and up sale shrubs have you ever heard of FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE pro rate the money's there you still work in winter now if it's 6ft or over on trimming different story

  • @tomstradinger5958
    @tomstradinger5958 Před 2 lety

    Good advice you guys

  • @isaacramirez2281
    @isaacramirez2281 Před 4 lety +2

    JUST DO IT🙂

  • @matthewthompson7012
    @matthewthompson7012 Před 3 lety +1

    Probably not the best place to post, but when videoing mowing, do you get a release from the owner to film on their property? I was wanting to start a YT channel myself.

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 3 lety +1

      We ask if they are home… we don’t make them sign anything

    • @matthewthompson7012
      @matthewthompson7012 Před 3 lety

      @@MikeAndes thank you so much for your response! Keep up the good work.

  • @JoseZabala-sb9bw
    @JoseZabala-sb9bw Před 2 lety

    Blades of grass 👍👍👍👊

  • @chicanojoe100
    @chicanojoe100 Před 3 lety

    When i first started my landscape company the best and cheapest way to advertise was business cards instead of flyers people throw flyers away cards people keep i would put on card save this card and advertise simple i would be at walmart home depot put cards out then i would also put my cards in zip lock bags with my card and a few rocks for weight drive around where i wanted to advertise and throw them out usually try to drop them by mail boxes so they see the bag instead of trying drive fast then when u throw them they land in a bush under a car on a driveway i usually would get about 5-10 jobs out of 1000 cards ..if you design cards yourself staples offers 1000 cards for 20 bucks A penny a card dollar store has baggies cheap advertising but if i got 5 people for 1000 cards completly worth it you get neighbors family friend recommendations if you do a good job price fairly and not try to make a million dollars a day

  • @mikemccants8719
    @mikemccants8719 Před 3 lety +14

    Why is this guy critiquing someone else’s business? Johnny constantly says “This works for ME?”

    • @calebmorice5242
      @calebmorice5242 Před 3 lety +2

      Hes showing his followers how to take this guys business model and take it to the next level. He doesnt bad mouth johnny once in this video

    • @godw1ll99
      @godw1ll99 Před 3 lety +1

      did you watch the video or did you just get upset that this guy is talking about johnny?

    • @davidking9182
      @davidking9182 Před 3 lety +1

      Because his personality type is attracted to clout...SMH. Do you,bump the rest.

  • @34Racingteam
    @34Racingteam Před 4 lety +2

    do upscale lawn care

  • @megzin00
    @megzin00 Před 4 lety +2

    At what point do you go from mowing for cash to mowing under a business name? Is there an earnings milestone where you have to start a business/LLC and start claiming taxes?

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 4 lety +2

      Talk to a CPA/accountant. Anything over $12,000 in income is subject to federal taxes

  • @brahms1545
    @brahms1545 Před 3 lety +1

    I don’t understand your need to explain Blades of Grass. He speaks perfectly good English and uses just the right amount of words. I understand him just fine. He’s awesome and doesn’t need a decoder ring.

  • @11dmartino09
    @11dmartino09 Před 4 lety +3

    What do you mean you don't invoice correctly?

    • @CopperCreekCuts
      @CopperCreekCuts Před 4 lety +3

      I can only assume, but my guesses are: Not creating them in a timely manner, Not sending them in a timely manner, not following up correctly on outstanding/overdue, forgetting to create them in the first place due to manual processes, not integrating them into your accounting/bank software, etc.

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 4 lety +1

      Precisely! Thanks for making that clear!

    • @11dmartino09
      @11dmartino09 Před 4 lety

      @@MikeAndes whats a good software or crm to use . I'm having trouble collecting payments from clientel. I run a tree service business and some side landscaping. Always looking for consistent sales so I'm always on the go and sometimes I don't have time to collect payments .

    • @11dmartino09
      @11dmartino09 Před 4 lety

      @@CopperCreekCuts whats a good software or crm to use . I'm having trouble collecting payments from clientel. I run a tree service business and some side landscaping. Always looking for consistent sales so I'm always on the go and sometimes I don't have time to collect payments .

    • @MrWestexjustinc
      @MrWestexjustinc Před 4 lety

      Daniel .O I use Housecall pro and have been very happy with how it’s helped me become more professional

  • @alvarorangelm70
    @alvarorangelm70 Před 3 lety

    How does a better website provide value to a customer? That doesn’t translate to better value every time. It might translate to better perceived value by the customer.

  • @kevinbrooks1104
    @kevinbrooks1104 Před 2 lety

    What I don't understand is all of the battery stuff kind seems like he got a tool for everything, my feelings are streamline things ,less is more if you have what you need, then that all you need

    • @tangoblast4751
      @tangoblast4751 Před 2 lety

      Just have the tools brand idk maybe matters i got Husqvarna my first trimmer then switched to sthil i like sthil better my opinion has more power to there trimmers and last big yards knocking them down i cute a big house with a farm so yeah i need something that has power

  • @fernieu3537
    @fernieu3537 Před 3 lety

    Lmao at 14:05

  • @goldwingfilms273
    @goldwingfilms273 Před 3 lety +1

    lol

  • @countrylawnsllc2211
    @countrylawnsllc2211 Před 4 lety +2

    Do you have any of your own content or just critique other creators stuff? Like seriously I just found your page and it was bashing Brian then another of his and now blades of grass?

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 4 lety +5

      🤣 I have only done 5-6 reaction videos... checkout the other 300+ videos about landscape business... those “boring” videos don’t usually get recommended by CZcams so you have probably only seen the reaction vids 😂

  • @jasonpadgett8593
    @jasonpadgett8593 Před 3 lety

    Mike, You would be better off not critiquing other content creators on CZcams. It's just something you or no one else should do.

    • @St.CrimsonTweets
      @St.CrimsonTweets Před 3 lety

      I agree with you here. Ultimately it's about an end goal, If I don't want an Augusta sized/style company and I'd prefer something the size of Blades of grass so I wouldn't want to follow Mike's advice. I think everyone has their way of doing it and no one specific way is right for everyone.

  • @quickstepz9250
    @quickstepz9250 Před 3 lety +1

    This dude needs to work some highways. Snake pits. Do some real hard mowing. Where you move rubbish, logs, stones. He dosent even bag lol.
    He teaches you how to mow a almost perfect lawn with no weeds. And if you say something he don't like he becomes two faced.

  • @richwood678
    @richwood678 Před 3 lety +2

    Dude just get to the point!

    • @richwood678
      @richwood678 Před 3 lety

      You seriously need to rethink your communication skills.

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 3 lety

      🤣 probably true

    • @ev3091
      @ev3091 Před 3 lety

      Yeah to much 💩💩💩

  • @clintonpullen4955
    @clintonpullen4955 Před 3 lety

    How did I get here? This is sad.

  • @pepe2715
    @pepe2715 Před rokem

    Hhhhhmn I don’t know, it seems to me that these guys are not that real and is kinda fishy to me. The truth is way scarier than you think and soon a lot will realize it. There’s people that it’s easy for them to start a business as well those who have the money to lose but there’s the reality of people who are prey and don’t have absolutely nothing to start with.

  • @adventuresinlawncare3734
    @adventuresinlawncare3734 Před 3 lety +1

    Johnny seems hot and frustrated here.

    • @MikeAndes
      @MikeAndes  Před 3 lety +1

      He is a hard working dude 💪🏻

  • @tomlangley6236
    @tomlangley6236 Před 3 lety

    This guy talks too damned much

  • @jdurrant421
    @jdurrant421 Před 3 lety +4

    Been watching Johnny at Blades of Grass for a long time. Very informative and have put his tips and ideas into my own business. I’ve got a whole library saved of his videos.