How $1.6M Lawn Care Business Empire Was Built on $15K
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Most landscape business owners strive to reach a 7-figure revenue, but for Mike Andes that was the first step. If you’re wondering how to quickly grow and scale a lawn care business, our interview with Mike just might answer all your questions.
Starting with just $15K, Mike Andes grew Augusta Lawn Care’s revenue to over $100K a month within 3 years of opening. He’s growing his business even further through franchising and has opened more than 37 locations across North America. In this progress update, we’ll find out how that’s going and learn his secrets to franchising successfully.
When he’s not running his landscaping company, Mike Andes shares his business insights through his CZcams channel and landscaping business course.
We’ll get some of those insights today, like how he creates business systems that are self-sustaining, how he hires and manages his staff, and how his marketing strategies have shifted as he’s grown.
Of course, even a successful entrepreneur like Mike Andes isn’t perfect. We’ll find out what mistakes he’s made scaling his business, how he got back on track, and how others can avoid the same missteps.
He’ll also share how he kept growing through 2020 despite the added challenges of COVID-19 and what changes he’s made in the last year to keep new customers coming in.
Mike Andes’s insights aren’t just for lawn care business owners. Anyone who’s considering scaling or franchising their business can follow Mike’s advice for improving processes and growing revenue even in less-than-perfect conditions.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:28 Meeting Mike and Business Overview
2:18 What Has Changed
3:34 What Does It Take To Open A Franchise
5:39 The Command Center
6:54 Trailer and Truck Fleet
8:05 The Call Center
9:28 Improvements
11:03 Truck Tour
12:41 Why Do Companies Fail
13:46 Revenue and Payroll
16:34 Marketing
18:07 Franchise vs. Independent Ownership
19:52 Costs of Starting A Franchise
21:12 Job Site and Equipment Review
23:06 Systems
24:23 Hiring Staff
25:58 Simplifications
27:09 Most Valuable Business Lesson
28:29 Outro
#mikeandes #augustalawcare #michaelandes
Check out Mike's course to help you start, build and grow your landscaping or lawn care business: bit.ly/mike-andes-course
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I started a lawn and landscape business when I was ten years old and offered complete lawn care for $35-100 a month. Four cuts a month plus included overseeding and aeration. Word got around the neighborhood pretty fast and I had to hire family because I couldn't keep up with demand. The business 20+ years later is still going strong and we got a good thing going. This business doesn't take much capital to get started. My meager beginnings were one mower/ trimmer/ rake, and a cart to pull behind my bicycle and flyers printed by a friend that I hand delivered door to door.
This is great , very motivating. I started my carpet cleaning and repair company back in 2019 and now we also install carpet , restorations , flooring and much much more . I went from making 200$ -400$ a day to 8000$ in a week sometimes. It’s pretty crazy how a small business can catch a wave ! Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with work but can’t give up now hahha . Blessing to everyone’s company and hope you guys prosper 💯 I’m only 25 so this makes me want to go to another level
You can do it Pacsoul Pavon! Thanks for sharing your story and supporting the channel. We wish you much success in your cleaning and repair business!
Great video lots of insight. I'm learning so much watching this.
Thank you Keith! Glad we could help you learn.
@@UpFlip yea his a rookie kief
Awesome interview, lots of information 👍👌
Thank you!
The legend, Keith Kalfas
Love his demeanor he's really humble
He really is humble and wise 🙏
Mike Andes is humble and a good dude I recommend his videos he has helped me with my upcoming business
He’s definitely an amazing guy and mentor!
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Mike Andes is one of a kind ! He’s so humble and lives to Give ! Thank you Mike for all you do for our industry .
This channel is so underrated
Thanks a lot Kenton! We really appreciate it
They just started, they'll blow up in no time! :) Keep it up UpFlip team!
For his age his light years infront of some people his age very clever guy
Very true, he’s a smart guy!
No slight on Mike but the majority of guys his age are hopeless. So it's easy to shine!!
Starting college at 13 is such a rare gift, It is no wonder how he is successful.
I was gona go to medical school but I went to cutting lawns. Awsome
We had a lady one time complain about a tree job price because she was trying to figure the hourly rate. She said my son has graduated medical school and it's a resident and doesn't make near that much. I told her, he should have become an arborist!
@@justpalms9978 So speaking from a physician, where the hell do the arborist go when they are sick? How bout you? Point is no one pays for the most important part of life, which is health. Name another job that you can do without your health? Just saying maybe we really put money in the wrong places
@@livinghaha01 your missing the point of The story. Let me explain it another way to you. She was disgusted that the tree guy made more then her son, in doctor training.
FWIW, most doctors don't know shit. I had a doctor misdiagnose a torn miniscus. Had another mistake an ear infection for simply water in the ear. Wife was told by walk in clinic that her appendix was busted and go to the er, it wasn't. So with that said, yeah I've got little faith in doctors.
@@livinghaha01 oh yeah and if you simply eat good and exercise and have good genetics, you won't have to see the doctor anyway.
@@justpalms9978 tore my meniscus a few years ago. Was also misdiagnosed.
Great quality content you’re creating. Researching food trucks and found myself watching this entire video & finding the quality of this content extremely helpful. You’re great at this & dig the hoodie. Cheers.
I like how he talks in the open in front of employees not in his office with a shower and a wine cooler. Down to earth guy.
He's the type of guy that would do well in any industry
Very true Eamon!
This was very beneficial for my long-term goals.
Great host and great interview!! This channel is fantastic and great for newbies to learn the curves of a business. Amazing
This means a lot to us, thank you! We're glad we could provide valuable information to you :) Are you starting a business?
Pretty cool to see a local business on this channel and motivating seeing how it all started!
Glad you enjoy it!
This guy is real smart. I definitely like his business advice. Simple businesses tons of simple competition. I’m looking to break out on my own soon and unsure of the path I want to take.
We want to film more videos with him!
I love your vids, appreciate the effort! keep on going
Thanks a lot!
I love this video, it's a very respectfully way to express honest estimate results. These guys are proving what works.
Thank you!
Amazinngggg. Lots of information and wise experiences.
Thanks a lot Emmanuel, glad you enjoyed it!
WOW THIS GUY MADE IT BIG , NATIONWIDE 37 LOCATIONS NICE. Really wise guy
He sure is!
Now he has 150 locations and a 50 million dollar company lol what are you doing now?
I just work for a construction company how about yourself..
I have a lawn service myself.
And I love watching these videos.
First time I watched your channel and I subscribed already! Go on...
Welcome aboard Kamil, thank you for subscribing 🙏
Great video guys keep it up
Thanks a lot! Well keep improving 🙏
Just found your channel, good stuff!
Welcome aboard 🙏
this guy is smart. I often hear people throw out a bunch of business jargon but you can tell it really doesn't mean much. But he backs it up with specific examples, stay with your core competency / niche the recurring simple services. Don't try to get involved in the one off complex jobs (large scale custom paving jobs) - where I live some companies try to ONLY focus on this stuff because they are targeting people who obviously have of money if they can spend tens of thousands on pavers/patios, but I often see these same companies revert back to offering the standard landscaping services .
Great videos!!!
Thank you Joaquin!
Love this channel!!
Thanks a lot Josiah! We love our viewers!
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Sooo good! Started following Mike after your first video, which btw they keep getting better.
I'm interested in UpFlip, I sense you've pivoted from a business sales platform to a upstart incubator?
Thanks a lot Bodgy! We hope and strive to improve with every video 💪
You should have hit a 100k already, keep working it !! Did he start Augusta franchise?
Hopefully soon🙏 and yes he did !
u r growing it is good i wish u luck
awesome video..
Great video, bro
Appreciate it
Great youtube channel. Best wishes continue. From Morocco.
Thank you very much!
Tri-clone trimmer head on your next tough job, it's a BEAST!
Tangle-free and save time
You deserve a million subs
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Very impressive and helpful all around. Respect guys. ✊ 😎
Also have to add, Ferndale, MD > Ferndale, GA. Ok, time to Tesla outta here! ⚡️💥⚡️
wow, what an amazing entrepreneur. little changes like the trucks make it more appealing to a regular person to want to apply. makes everyday work simpler than the challenges of hauling a trailer.
Well said! Mike is an amazing entrepreneur and person!
Excellent
Thanks for watching! ☺️
UPS moved the ignition keys on their trucks from the right side of the instrument panel to the left, so drivers could be starting the truck at the same time has pulling the seatbelt over and latching it. This saves something like 3 seconds per truck start, and equates to several million dollars per year company-wide.
Franchising dedicated video - yes please
Damn, this guy is a brilliant businessman.
Yes he is. Mike Andes has a fantastic business mind. Lots to learn from.
This guy is a top notch CEO.
Very true Bon!
Getting capital to start a business in Africa is hell but we won’t give up. May end up on this Channel in 5 years
Don't give up, we believe in you!
was gonna start college at 13 seems like he had the golden egg
Mike is really good
The thing that stuck out for me with this interview is the fact that Mike Andes doesn't appear to have an office?
Inspiring.
Thanks for watching! Which part inspired you the most @Was Junior?
Choosing to start independently vs starting with a franchise. I am going the independent way and it was nice to hear an affirmation from someone who runs a successful business.
'on the backs of others' is the answer to this question.
yes do one on franchising
Thank you for your suggestion! We'll try out best to make one on franchising soon.
Nice set up
It sure is nice!
So proud of his Tesla.. It's like, how do you know when someone has an iPhone? They'll tell you.
Tesla's are cool!
Can you make a video of him giving tips on how he started mowing as a kid and way he managed money making.
Thats a good idea! We just might.
@@UpFlip thank you that would be great if you did
Nice!
We're glad you enjoyed!
What is the name of the lawn mower in the thumbnail I would love to know
I wish I could help but sadly don't know much about lawnmowers.
How does it work for someone who already has years of experience and has their own equipment already?
It doesn't bro, start your own solo business if you can. Sole Proprietor Business owners are successful just by themselves but it's all own you to do everything. Independently is not a bad option at all. Be professional, be on point & charge at least $70 an hour you'll be just fine. Good luck Amigo👍
Hey Upflip! Can you try to do a Window tinting business !? Cars of course. Their minimum is usually around $150k -$600k and I have a small one but I wana help the world know how profitable it is and how you don’t need a college degree or any schooling
Added to the list! As soon as enough people request it, we will :)
Do a window tinting one ☝️
I am curious if Augusta has any franchisees in Florida or south Florida??? Might be interested in getting some more information on becoming a part of their team.
You can definitely reach out to them and ask any questions, they have an amazing team and would guide you through the whole process.
Why would you pay for a franchise in Florida? It's so easy here! Buy gear, do a good job, pick up work, buy better gear, expand services,. Do a good job and you cannot help but succeed. It's not rocket science.
There's more crappy services then good ones,. So if your personable and do a good job, you will do well.
What type of truck is that? Great success story!
Would that be gross or net per month
I would like to see what they do during the off season? Is it like a 4 month hussle?
The business is year round with of course some seasons being slower then others.
From Thomas trying to upgrade for a new Trailer and a Zero Turn Husqvarna mower as well,.
Of course I do Underground Tankless Water Tanks and synthetic turf laying as well, so hopefully sooner all a bit later I am probably going to get, a Bobcat Excavator a Bartlett Ball Trailer with a Kenworth Cummins 14.8 tip Truck.
And maybe a Dingo all a Kanga so later on I can spend a few thousand on those so good times and exciting times ahead.
And most of all good luck.
Sounds like you have some awesome landscaping equipment coming your way Thomas! All the best on your business expansion and upgrades. Keep us posted on the journey.
Haha my captions said “car engine roaring”
Lol
What about a market based on hobby fish breeding maybe worth a look at for people that may want to turn that passion into a revenue stream
We are looking for someone who makes epoxy tables:
Plz make a video on optical business
We will add it to the production "to do" list.
Do TigranGertz!!!!!!
That would be awesome. 👍
Greetings! What about Net Income (after paying all taxes also)?
Exactly
No idea but those franchisees are getting exploited! Starting a successful lawn care business is so easy!
My question is if you start your own little side business how do you estimate how much A lawn is it by yards
It's all time based for the most part. I know how many Square feet I can efficiently cut in an hour, which you then have an assigned hourly rate.
For example. I can cut 1 acre per hour(44000 sq) with 2 guys.
Your property is 1/4 acre.
11000/44000 = 25%
$100/hr × 25% = $25
This is an example using simple pricing and easy size.
Time yourself based on size of the job and then create prices estimates off that information.
Car engine roaring lol
Loud car engine for sure.
Hi mike how do I go about doing it part time with Augusta
I would recommend visiting their website!
Damn this kid is really intelligent
Went to college at 13...
He seems like he has the knowledge of a 40 year old
Mike Andes is a beast, he'd probably be successful selling ketchup popsicles to women in white gloves...lol
lol. So true Steve! Lots to learn from a guy like Mike.
i don't get why in America they never drive a truck made for gardeners? i drive the hyundai H350 with a tipping fatbed and a closet for my equipment. it's sooo handy
Where do you live? Thanks for watching! ☺️
@@UpFlip Belgium 🙂
Why don't you use tray bodies like Australia, get rid of the style side / tub body and replace it with a tray and use all the space from the cab back
What exactly are advantages of using a tray body in lawn care James?
@@UpFlip I can't show a pic here but you need to Google "Ute tray", the majority of Australian pickups or Utes have the tub removed when purchased or don't even come with a tub, they're sold as a cab chassis. then a tray is installed. It essentially turns the back of the vehicle into a flatbed and allows for greater use of the vehicle as the tray is often wider and longer than the tub and means you can carry more gear and access it from all sides without having to enter the back of the vehicle.
Awesome video. ❤
We appreciate you tuning in! Thank you! ☺️
Do a hardwood flooring business
Thanks for the business interview idea Guero! We will add it to the production development list.
55 seconds. Please tell me what that is???? I can't call a trailer till I am 18 and this would open up everything for me!!! Please tell me what this is!!!
Katon Google search The Ramp Rack and that should get what you are looking for.
🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯🖤🔥👍🏾👍🏾
Interesting
Very.
How much to franchise with Agusta
Carmen just reach out to Mike on his website or social media to get the latest pricing structures. Thanks for watching!
Smash that like button 👍👍👍
What up Jeff!
@@startingtech3900 hello
I’m not sure yet.
From Thomas.
What are you not sure about?
He's like the Kevin paffrath of lawn care.
What is Kevin's main business focus?
@@UpFlip Kevin paffrath? He's a Real estate agent/investor. Then he got into CZcams sharing his experiences and knowledge on the subject. Which then turned into a real estate/stock investing channel. Since he has bexome so popular now he sells courses to educate people about strategies for investments. Then on top of all this he is now running to over throw California's governor. He is quite honestly the most impressive person I've ever met. Yes he also held in person events right before the ca-ro-na!!. Anyhow check him out!
There is a guy long time agooo l can’t remember his name in California makes 4 million a year when money was money.
How is it only 1,600,000 and he has 30 or some locations like I thought it would be a lot more
He’s actually loosing money on his franchises at the moment because he recently started and is only in the beginning phase. He will later on be making a lot more.
The bean bag chair thing is real weird man
Did he say it’d take $100k to start a franchise business with his name? Jesus wth! It’d take a quarter of that to doit on your own.
And it wouldn’t do nearly as good. He provides systems that are proven. Thats why the price is like that.
mike i want to get started help
Try reaching out Oliver.
Trailers > Trucks without trailer. It’s not hard to learn how to drive with a trailer, also if your truck breaks down at least you can hook up the trailer instead of being completely SOL and having to rent uhaul/box truck.
How much is a franchise ?
Was literally mentioned numerous times
Try reaching out to Mike for current franchise prices Private. Thanks for supporting the channel!
15,000 first cost + 15,000/YEAR after that. Not sure, is that a good cost? Do they help you with marketing/advertising? If you can pull of 25k a month... then its easily doable. However, why not start your own business under another name a year later once you learn everything? (might be a rule in the contract you cant, but not sure.
damn wow that's kids wayyy ahead of his time !!! that's like 2k IQ ain't it?
Do a sneaker business
We'll add that to the list!
Great content, but damn, Guy couldn't talk if you cut off his hands
No way he makes everyone in the office wear that yellow everyday
Seriously I don’t understand how he started college at 13? How is that even possible?
Fun Fact: The youngest person to ever graduate from college was 10 years old.
how did he do college at 13.
Natural genius there was always that 1 kid in school who was so advanced
@@startingtech3900 true
That dude seems real smart and runs a business but when you're on Arron job be for being at 4 hours $18 an hour that's not $90 it's only 72 so can calculator brother
The numbers can get confusing at times Robert. Thanks for pointing that out.
Yes but if it’s done in 4 hours the employee earns $23.33 per hour because they would earn $93.33 from the 280 job total
Looked line WhatsApp to me lol