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You need a trigger to dictate when services should be performed. In snow removal snow WILL accumulate! it has to. but the trigger is set so that there is a clear understanding at what point you will service. Trigger and response time are two different things. Regarding your second concern. Those that do on call work don't know the best way to run a snow business for salting. We are in the slip and fall prevention business. If you wait for a client to call you to salt, it is too late and the site is probably really slippery and or someone has fallen or almost fallen. You are the professional...Not your client. You need to make the decisions...Period. Any other client is not the type you want and leaves you open to risk.

don't let the client dictate how many pieces of equipment you use. Just put a set price. doesn't matter if you send one piece or 3. It is our goal to clear as quickly and efficiently as possible. I don't really understand you question because if you have one loader on one site for x hours, but you have two on the same site and can do it in half the time, you should be able to charge the same, or minimally more to do it in half the time with double the equipment.

@ it wasn’t a question. I was saying that the management companies get what they pay for. If they want to only pay for one loader on a site that’s what I put on the site. When they complain I tell them that’s what they paid for if they want more they can pay for more. It’s how I have been doing it for the last 6 years.

Thanks!

They sure do! This was a stuck calliper on the brakes though...

Learn to listen to yourself and what you can and cannot handle. Stress every day is not a good thing.

If I ran my business the same way I did 21 years ago, I wouldn't have lasted 2 years. Always learning, changing and adapting. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for your comment and support. I know we briefly talked about this back in sept. You always have to adapt in business. Even this season for winter, I had to re evaluate. I was able to grow my client list by 30%. Sometimes you gotta look yourself in the mirror and realize only you can fix or change this...and then get er done! My success rate was only 30% for new bids, so I have areas to improve. Onward and upward!

No problem, thanks for the comment!

I appreciate the comment. There are way too many people in the junk removal industry and way too many you tubers. I feel I can only give back for the snow removal guys.

This is a bit where experience can play a role. We were quite confident that it was going to be 0 or colder last night even though some forecasts were +2. What made it easier to decide was looking at the forecast for the following two days. We were willing to bet that even if it didn’t hit 0 last night, that it would tonight or tomorrow night. Therefore, last nights salting will cover those nights as well. We hit -1 at all our sites, so we are in the clear, but I am still going to watch and see what happens tomorrow morning and the next morning and see if our prediction was on point. ;)

My pleasure.

I only have experience with steel. however I have a good friend who manages the fleet of trucks for a municipality and they love poly, so the next one I replace I will give it a go.

Sorry about that!

oh they can do 1 foot. might not work as well as a two stage, but it can be done...And again, way easier to transport than a two stage. Single stage for the win for sure in my books.

I have not done a good job on here. But yep, lots of content comes from posts. I have a longer video coming about this but goes over everything from a shovel to a snowrator.

You can get ATV plows from almost anywhere. This is a Polaris specific plow

That can take time. And luck… or both. We are blessed to have a bigger and tighter route this year than ever!

Personally I enjoy building trucks. It is a better way to understand how they work and helps you to diagnose when (not if) issues come up. I have bought built trucks and I have made many.

@@SnowRemovalInsight. When you say built, are you saying you install everything yourself?

That will always be up for debate. If you asked me that 10 years ago, I would say Diesel… now, Gas.

you have to be patient in this Industry. I have net 30, but I do not really enforce a late penalty unless they are almost at 2.5-3m late. I do have late penalties and I do state that if it goes to court, they will pay for all costs involved. Never have I had to do that and I have only issued a late penalty once in the last 10 years

there is no other industry as hard on equipment as the snow removal industry. Used equipment can be great, but you need to know what to look for and what repairs they will need. They all do. Salters are worth 50cents on the dollar the second they leave the store. once they are a couple years old they are worth 20-30 cents on the dollar in my opinion. Plows hold their value a little more, but unless you can see them working, you can get nickle and dimed quick with no mount, hoses, valves, motors controllers etc.

@@SnowRemovalInsight. I am seeing 2-5 year old plows that have been used maybe 10x total in that time period for $.50 on the dollar. $9000 dollar V plow or expanding plow for $4500-5000 Stainless v boxes for $ 2-3000

two words...NO MONEY

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the comment and ask away!

Thanks for the comment

Thanks! True snow plow owners can relate!

You bet! I only touched on a few of thousands of reasons. No other industry is as hard on equipment than snow plowing!

So I just re watched this video...NO WHERE do I say I would salt a pep boys for $500...I also have no clue where I said that in a different video....TAG ME! But I have no clue where you came up with that, nor do I have a comparable site that I could get away with charging $500 to salt as a pep boys. Re watch the video! This is simple math... I say all the time that I am in an area that is a completely different animal ( I say it in this video). The problem is, there are respectable businesses in the east coast and central America that are properly insured and they are competing with the fly by night, none insured fake companies. Listen to what I say in the first min of this video, I agree with you and say we will always charge more than the east...But you should still be making way more money than you are ( most of you, not necessarily you...I do not know what or how you charge). In my opinion, the east and central America should be charging way more for snow clearing and less for salting because you clear way more than us but salt less...however I think things may change with that for liability reasons. My advice to you is educate your clients...all of them. every single one you bid on...educate them on what they are paying for and why someone might be cheaper and why you will be more expensive. 5 years ago it was a bit harder to get the higher amounts. But now it is super easy...I have people who have passed on my quote and went with a cheaper person and were not happy. When they reach out to me, I explain how it does not surprise me and that they get what they pay for. in the end, after going with the cheaper guys year after year and getting poor service, I win them over.

@@SnowRemovalInsight. I was being loose with the terminology my man calm the fuck down! I hear what you’re saying trust me, we on the same page.

@steved.5628 well when you try quoting me on something I never said, you can bet I will correct you. It’s hard for many to even comprehend what I am trying to say and teach here… when accusations get thrown out saying I said something that I did not, I will correct you. Calm down???? what do I need to calm down about? I am simply replying to your comment... Have a great evening!

@@SnowRemovalInsight. yeah when you write a book I figured you were a little uptight so no problem here . Keep making videos I’ll be watching

And I do!

Put your money where your mouth is Jamie. I won't hold my breath.

And you said 2 1/2 yards you make 13,000.00 on just salt

I’d bring all my buddies that watched your video also and say the same thing I have.

I said and have said 2-3 yards I can bring in $13k yep. But again. You have everything to gain by listening and learning. Want to be stubborn… your loss

Honestly. V plows just have more stuff that will break. I will see what I can do about a video.

@@SnowRemovalInsight. That's what I always thought but so many guys claim it's a necessity, it had me wondering if they were a necessary evil or if they just liked spending money.

It probably won’t because I replied to his comment with the same bet offer…crickets. I prefer to stick to the same brand salters and I go with SHPE series of salt dogg. And yes we have our own salt shed and way to load.

@@SnowRemovalInsight. sounds good

Well if that is the case, I am not too sure what he is complaining about because his rates aren’t all that low. He must be comparing a post plow salting to my salting nights which use way less salt.

Yeah, read that wrong and didn’t know… regardless, doesn’t change much to his B.S accusations.

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Thanks for the comment. Yes, from time to time you will hear or get invited to bid on a zero tolerance site. However it is best to never have those words in any agreement. It is impossible to ever have zero ice, snow etc. this is actually one of my favourite topics and really is a hidden gem or golden nugget in the snow removal industry. So many people value all sites the same… they are not. Thanks again for the comment and kind words.

I re watched this video. and no where in it does it mention any dollar value. I am unsure where I said I would salt a pep boys for $900 - $1200. Feel free to tag me in that video, but it isn't this one. I will agree that I would be in the $900-$1200 ball park to plow & salt a similar complex....But keep in mind...I have several of my competitors watching my videos, so although I am trying to help with rates, I can not show my cards either. If I said I would charge $1200 for a one time salt on a pep boys, that is incorrect. But I do not see where I said that in this video...Not a single dollar value was mentioned. Nor do I understand how or where you came up with $7k-$8k to salt an apartment per time. This is simple math guys... and I am unsure how you can even come up with that from what I have said in any of my videos.

@@SnowRemovalInsight. l was being very general with the numbers also. Iam not trying to be an asshole. I have been in the plow business for 40yrs. I would love to sit down with you over a beer and discuss how the markets are different by area. I live in Traverse City Mi. We get good snow hear and make good money but not close to you.

@@steved.5628 Didn't think you were being an ass...Just asking for clarity with where you came up with your questions or quotes. Again, Feel free to tag me in a video where I say I would charge $1200 to salt a pap boys....or any site for that matter. I also was unclear how you came up with $7k-$8k per application on an apartment. I want to help you understand, but in order for me to answer or clarify what you miss understood, I need to know where you are getting these numbers from... Because its not from this video, nor is it from any of the others... I could be wrong...I am not perfect...I catch errors in every video I make....some I edit out...some I leave... Regardless, thank you for the comment, like and subscribe.

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@@SnowRemovalInsight. lam referring to the video: Don’t do this, you said you make $13,000 per salting using 21/2 yds of salt

My fleet is nothing crazy. I prefer to own everything flat out. I have everything from a 2022 F450 down to a 1999 F250. 12 trucks total.

Then you’re not charging enough. You and your friends could learn some things. Watch with open eyes and listen. Don’t be so pissed off. I don’t blame you for not believing. The east coast and parts of Central America is messed up with how they charge. Absolute peanuts!!! But if you are ever on the west coast, I will bet you $15k that what I say is correct… I will even pay for your flight to come over here. We can meet and book an appointment at a notary/lawyer to go over my books and charges and I can show you my salt purchases and proof of everything. You cough up $15k… I cough up $15k and if I can prove (WHICH I CAN) to you in front of a notary or lawyer that all my invoices are real and match all bank records and that we only go through that much salt, than you forfeit your money. Put your money where your mouth is! I am willing to. What do you say??? I know there are other locals that charge just as much as I do…or more! I will draft up an agreement and rules that you can agree to… but in short… I’m willing to prove you saying BS!

Jamie you guys clearly don’t know how to run a company then my first year doing snow removal I cleared 500k know your roll and shut your mouthhhhhhhhh you jabroni!

You gotta give them a break. Honestly 90% of snow removal companies have NO CLUE what they are doing. I can take the criticism...I can understand why they say what they say. This is the most tight lipped industry. I am trying to change that. But telling people to shut their mouth isn't really called for. Is Jamie wrong? yep...Am I wrong? Nope. Does he want to listen and learn something...Probably not, but only he would benefit if he did... Just saying.

I have a video coming out next week JUST....FOR...YOU...JAMIE. Here is the link, but Unfortunately it won't go live till the feb 21. Make sure you and your friends watch it! th-cam.com/video/N0LTV3KUUqE/w-d-xo.html.

Yes, looks like we are close...Maybe edit that part out though...

Yep but it seems like people still want top dollar for their old sentimental beat up POS

you just wait. there will be deals come spring summer...

Snow removal insurance has gone up 10x for some people over the years. Any new snow removal company can not come close to the rates that an established one pays for snow removal liability. You are absolutely right that some insurance companies are dropping snow removal due to the “RISK”. It IS A HIGH RISK Industry. I do not know any other industry as high risk for their customers. There are less and less insurance companies willing to insure for this. So just going to find another one is harder and harder. Combine that with all insurance companies use the same underwriter, it doesn’t matter that you go to a different broker, they are asking the same underwriters in some cases.

Snow removal insurance has gone up 10x for some people over the years. Any new snow removal company can not come close to the rates that an established one pays for snow removal liability. You are absolutely right that some insurance companies are dropping snow removal due to the “RISK”. It IS A HIGH RISK Industry. I do not know any other industry as high risk for their customers. There are less and less insurance companies willing to insure for this. So just going to find another one is harder and harder. Combine that with all insurance companies use the same underwriter, it doesn’t matter that you go to a different broker, they are asking the same underwriters in some cases.