I started a month ago with zero equipment. I invested $115 bucks on post cards i designed from VistaPrint.com. Handed out all 1,000 on foot and riving past high grass lawns. I got my first job offer $225 cut grass and customers backyard was a jungle needed major shrub trimming. Then i bought equipment $400 used. Got 5 customers so far. Not a lot but it's only been a month.
"If I fail... Its on me" Thats what made me take the step as well. I got tired of big bosses in big companies who dont know me making bad decisions and causing me to fail. Thats a powerful motivator.
It’s a great story Shawn , I’ve watched this a few times . I’ve been in business 16 years . It’s still encouraging . Keep up the good work . All our start up stories are the same but different !! We all have that drive !!
Trying to get started got everything just trying to get off the ground. Worried to death gotta make this float and this is just the kick in the butt I needed.
Just randomly found this scrolling through. Follow you guys regularly and it's crazy to see how far you've come in 5 years. Awesome work! We just started up our TH-cam Channel this year, but I've learned a lot on watching you both and it's given me ideas for future content as our Channel grows! Keep it up, and stay safe!
Good video and you did it right brother. That's how I did it pretty much. Blows my mind the amount of people I see rush right out to spend all this money on equipment with the "hopes" the work will come in....
Awesome video. I'm only 17 and hate my job and I am currently saving up for some equipment to start my own business as I love to mow lawns. This video gave me heaps of confidence. Thank you!!!
Thanks for the video. I love the motivation. Got my ole 98 f150, new 6*12 trailer. Got that same husky handheld blower, sthil weedeater, chain saw, but, only have push mower. That will change soon about a mower. You hit the nail on the head in your speech at the beginning about the jobs. I hate making someone else money. Been a heavy mechanic for a good bit. Made some ok moneys, but, worked soooo hard for it. I'm ready for this endeavor.
This video is inspirational for me and many buddy!! As I'm coming into my second year of lawn care and property management and this video is very inspirational!! Love your videos man keep them coming! I hope one day I can quit my day job as a carpenter and start my own full time business!
Chad Odom I was thinking the same thing!!! Been watching this channel for the last 2 months and when I saw the thumbnail I did not think it was the same Shawn!
Awesome Shawn!! I've been doing lawn care/groundskeeping for a company for a few years. This year I'm starting my own company up on the side and hoping within the next couple years it can turn into a full time deal.
I got very, very lucky I only had a few landscape jobs in my life... I said I'm done with this than I started mine the first time with my father and my sisters fiancée (now husband). In 2002 - 2007 than I was not sure if I really wanted to do it.. when to a school I did not wanna do, THAN I got another damn landscape job. Lol. And stayed there a few yrs than realizing I can't stay away from this lol. Than RESTARTED my company again in 2016 of August. And here I am now.. I have a feeling I won't be doing anything else but running this BAD BOY. I have ATON of experience in both work and business.. HERES TO BOTH OF US IN GOOD CLIENTS AND A GOOD YR!!! Good luck Spencers lawn care.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHAT I DO. I WOULD NEVER EVER TRADE IT FOR NOT A DAMN THING. we may not have answers to anything but I seem to find somehow it ALWAYS works out I don't know how. But it does.
Thanks bud, good luck to you as well. Here's to killing it this year and growing and making more money then before. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day.
Good shit man!! I started my lawn care business in 09. I got lucky. The first year I was making more than enough money. 2nd year i bought a new (used) truck, new commercial (gravely) zero turn and an enclosed trailer. Last year bought a house. Getting new customers all the time. I am no longer the cheapest guy in town. My customers get me new business even tho my prices are higher. Working for myself was the best decision i ever made.
I know u posted this about a year ago.. but is pretty much what I'm doing and I related to it I have a full time Job I have a couple of properties... that I mow and 15 snow properties i was doing with blowers now i have plow more properties this year next year it should be best year ever .. good luck to you and may the lord bless you as well
its ironic that i came across this video, coming into the late season, im sick of my part time retail job, i have all the lawn equipment minus a trailer and leaf blower, saving the little money i make to get a trailer plus tax season lol, thanks for this video
Can you make a video about the evolution of your landscaping trucks. How you went from the F-150 to the 1500. And what is the best landscaping truck for lawn care. What about proper trailer hitches and receivers for the 7x12. Can you discuss the different class of receivers such as the popular Class III and proper ball size. Thanks.
Hey appreciate the knowledge you pass on. I'm getting ready to start a little mowing business. I've got about 25.000 but don't want to blow it all on new equipment. I was thinking about getting in a mower for 5 or 6 k and would appreciate any suggestions. I've been considering a hustler raptor 2021 or exmark radius but am open to suggestions. I may even entertain going a step above these what would you suggest. Thank you beforehand for answering this......oh yeah I just plan on getting some residential properties nothing to big all at once....Thanks again.....
i am thinking on getting a push lawn mower and weed eater. and gonna start mowing yards. the reason i want a push mower is well, because i don't have money to put into a riding lawn mower wished i did. i use to mow this old ladys yard and i finished her yard i'd say about an hour or so.
yeah I started out the same way 4 years ago. kinda did it as a little experiment to see if it would work. I just moved up to a commercial mower last year pz 6034 Husqvarna love that mower opened up the world of new opportunities. three things I noticed that was kind of alarming the first is what you spent on your trailer that is an outrageous price and you got totally ripped off for an example I got a Brand New dual axle 6 by 12 7000 GVW trailer for $2,200 at Lowe's last year during Father's Day I got a new 6 by 8 trailer 2400 GVW for $800 to tow my new mower! second thing is unless you have another person mowing with you you do not need to tow two mowers I understand if you keep it on for two storage but leave the second one at home if you're not using it save you a ton of money on fuel. and third and final I noticed your license plate said Ohio you are getting a ton of snow this year might want to kind of break out into the snow and Ice management business. it is well worth it started out the same way had a snowblower and a shovel 4 years later still have the shovel LOL but I also got a Arctic Cat 400 with a plow then moved up to a 2500 HD Chevy Silverado with a plow and both of those are paid off food for thought
I have friends in northern mich and lawn care and plowing in winter make a lot of money and I know I have been around 70 yrs a builder on disability still plow 5to 6 driveways been plowing since 68 missed one yr for heart surgery old truck exelent for plowing ,how many workers ? mowers, plow trucks?
Spencer, I have the same lawn mower, and thank you for your video. My question how long did your craftsman last and do the zero turn lawnmowers use belts also? Thanks in advance.
I know this is digging up an old video, but I'm just starting out and have a few questions I was hoping you'd be able to answer for me. I'm starting out with a tractor mower with a bagger. Should I bag up clippings for customers and haul them off? Or mulch? Do I offer this as an upsell or just take what I can get for now? So many questions! Thanks in advance!
hello, I just watched your video about collection of money from non paying customers. first you send a register mail demanding payment in full, 2. You go to your local justice court (small claims), file a claim usuallv $50 or so to file, keep the teciept for the registered mail including a copy of the letter sent, and the post office will give you documentation they signed for the letter., 3 go to court. in the letter you have to give a reasonable time frame for payment in full 10 days or so. And state if payment isn't made in full, you'll take it to court and the customer will be liable for court cost and attorneys fees. usually once they are served a summons to court. They pay, because if a judgement is made in court , it'll be on their credit report for 7 years, educating the customer on all of this may motivate them to pay. good luck. But keep all documentation, if you go to court . the expenses will also be added to your claim, hence, the customer has to pay court cost including the $5 mailing fee, if you win in court and they still don't pay, the same court will garnish their pay. If you know who their employer is
I currently push mow 2-yards ones a Acre the other is maybe half a acre. Got 4-more yard I can cut 1-acre each. Twice a month so thats $600 Thats a starting point, so decided today I would take them on and get into lawn care. I need a riding mower for this. And I only have a 3,000 limit at Lowes. Can't get credit anywhere else. So 3,000 is my budget and its lowes only. I get 10% off so basically no tax. Am considering the Husqvarna Z254 23-Hp V-Twin Dual Hydrostatic 54-in Zero-Turn Radius Lawn Mower. But I know nothing about mowers. If there is a better bang for the buck or what I actually need. I would like to move up to cutting 10-acres a week. But don't know if this one handle that. I figure would handle what currently have for sure. But again I don't know. If could please provide recommendations on current mowers Lowes has, I would really appreciate it. Don't wanna buy the wrong one. Thanks y'all for any help.
the postmaster let me know there apparently is a new law where you cant touch the mailbox. i didnt argue as i felt he was being cool by letting me know and not giving me the fine.
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Look at you now!
I started a month ago with zero equipment. I invested $115 bucks on post cards i designed from VistaPrint.com. Handed out all 1,000 on foot and riving past high grass lawns. I got my first job offer $225 cut grass and customers backyard was a jungle needed major shrub trimming. Then i bought equipment $400 used. Got 5 customers so far. Not a lot but it's only been a month.
This just came up on my feed today. WOW, amazing what you have done with your business and yourself!
"If I fail... Its on me" Thats what made me take the step as well. I got tired of big bosses in big companies who dont know me making bad decisions and causing me to fail. Thats a powerful motivator.
Mike Dickinson Exactly bud! I started making the decisions in my life. Not someone else.
It’s a great story Shawn , I’ve watched this a few times . I’ve been in business 16 years . It’s still encouraging . Keep up the good work . All our start up stories are the same but different !! We all have that drive !!
All I can say is thanks for a very good video !
Great advice! Henry Ford once said, If you think you can, or if you think you can't , your right! :)
Trying to get started got everything just trying to get off the ground. Worried to death gotta make this float and this is just the kick in the butt I needed.
Just randomly found this scrolling through. Follow you guys regularly and it's crazy to see how far you've come in 5 years. Awesome work! We just started up our TH-cam Channel this year, but I've learned a lot on watching you both and it's given me ideas for future content as our Channel grows!
Keep it up, and stay safe!
Good video and you did it right brother. That's how I did it pretty much. Blows my mind the amount of people I see rush right out to spend all this money on equipment with the "hopes" the work will come in....
CountrysideLawnNY Thanks bud. I definitely feel like I did it the right way.
Hey man thanks for keeping it raw. Guys like you are why i love this industry.
Thanks man! By far the best video I’ve seen on TH-cam! I appreciate it so much!
Awesome video. I'm only 17 and hate my job and I am currently saving up for some equipment to start my own business as I love to mow lawns. This video gave me heaps of confidence. Thank you!!!
Fantastic video and story. Speaks directly to the majority of folks entering this field. -Jonathan
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your story! Looking forward to seeing what is to come for you!
Fence Armor no problem!
Thanks for the video. I love the motivation. Got my ole 98 f150, new 6*12 trailer. Got that same husky handheld blower, sthil weedeater, chain saw, but, only have push mower. That will change soon about a mower. You hit the nail on the head in your speech at the beginning about the jobs. I hate making someone else money. Been a heavy mechanic for a good bit. Made some ok moneys, but, worked soooo hard for it. I'm ready for this endeavor.
Casey Johnson you're welcome
Thanks for sharing...great story.
Great vid bro starting from nothing like that makes it a lot more humbling!
It definitely is. Thanks for the kind words.
THought I was having an old acid flashback there around the 4 minute mark! Good video though. Thumbs up and subscribed.
Love your video. Thanks for the encouragement.
Carlos Adams Thank you! I appreciate it.
thanks for this nice video, my respect goes out to you, I am starting Lawn care Bussines, just one more month till season starts
dude this a great video man keep on putting in and and keep getting better buddy
Julius Butler Thank you! I will for sure!
This video is inspirational for me and many buddy!! As I'm coming into my second year of lawn care and property management and this video is very inspirational!! Love your videos man keep them coming! I hope one day I can quit my day job as a carpenter and start my own full time business!
Wow Shawn, look how much you changed in a year!!!! AWESOME
Chad Odom I was thinking the same thing!!! Been watching this channel for the last 2 months and when I saw the thumbnail I did not think it was the same Shawn!
hell yea buddy. I have my business brothers landscape I can't wait for the 2017 season to start
Awesome bud! I can't wait as well. Lol Thanks for watching.
Charles Hittle is this your first year?
Good luck in the 2017 season!
Tennessee Lawn Care you as well my friend
The 2017 season will be my fourth year full time.
Great story 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice step by step startup video! Well done
Damn y’all lost some weight over the years! I’m current but I like looking back at startup videos lol keep mowing keep growing keep making money boys
You are a student of Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill...your pursuit of your passion shows it.
Awesome Shawn!! I've been doing lawn care/groundskeeping for a company for a few years. This year I'm starting my own company up on the side and hoping within the next couple years it can turn into a full time deal.
Great man, good luck with your first season. Just take it easy, learn the ins and outs. Alot of good info on TH-cam as well.
Danaphobe If you worked in the business you should know enough already. Don't let fear hold you back another year.
thanks for posting this video..can you elaborate more on the signs you used. were they all door hangers?
I got very, very lucky I only had a few landscape jobs in my life... I said I'm done with this than I started mine the first time with my father and my sisters fiancée (now husband). In 2002 - 2007 than I was not sure if I really wanted to do it.. when to a school I did not wanna do, THAN I got another damn landscape job. Lol. And stayed there a few yrs than realizing I can't stay away from this lol. Than RESTARTED my company again in 2016 of August. And here I am now.. I have a feeling I won't be doing anything else but running this BAD BOY. I have ATON of experience in both work and business.. HERES TO BOTH OF US IN GOOD CLIENTS AND A GOOD YR!!! Good luck Spencers lawn care.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHAT I DO. I WOULD NEVER EVER TRADE IT FOR NOT A DAMN THING. we may not have answers to anything but I seem to find somehow it ALWAYS works out I don't know how. But it does.
Thanks bud, good luck to you as well. Here's to killing it this year and growing and making more money then before. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day.
It always works itself out.
your story sounds a little like mine!
Tennessee Lawn Care so you started two times?
Great story man you are a good storyteller
Amen Brother tell it like it is, another great video Shawn.
Thank you man! Hope you kill it this year aswell.
ohhhh I will
Perfect video ! & I think everybody aggrees with each other,
Juan Aranda thanks bud, have a good day.
Good video Spencer when i am a little bigger and if my dad can, one day we are going to make a landscaping company
Awesome motivation
Thanks for video just started my own lawn care business same 1 weed eater f150 mowers just need get more clients
Great vid.
Good shit man!! I started my lawn care business in 09. I got lucky. The first year I was making more than enough money. 2nd year i bought a new (used) truck, new commercial (gravely) zero turn and an enclosed trailer. Last year bought a house. Getting new customers all the time. I am no longer the cheapest guy in town. My customers get me new business even tho my prices are higher. Working for myself was the best decision i ever made.
Ryan Utz That's awesome brother, congratulations man! keep grinding.
Very very inspirational & very well put together video! Thanks!! Do you still have the tractor supply trailer today? Is it the 7x12 one?
Thank you! Yes I still have the 7x12 it's the same one in all the pics.
Amazing!
I know u posted this about a year ago.. but is pretty much what I'm doing and I related to it I have a full time Job I have a couple of properties... that I mow and 15 snow properties i was doing with blowers now i have plow more properties this year next year it should be best year ever .. good luck to you and may the lord bless you as well
Great story, well put! Progress leads to success and its a wonderful feeling! good luck to all 2017!
Bizzy Beez lawn-n-landscape Thank you! Good luck to you and the Bizzy Beez crew as well.
Spencer LawnCare great video well said.
Richard's Property maintenance Thank you!
Thank you!
I know that I am late here, although it feels right on time. When you make mention of signs, are you referring to yard signs?
How many accounts did you have by your second year in business??
its ironic that i came across this video, coming into the late season, im sick of my part time retail job, i have all the lawn equipment minus a trailer and leaf blower, saving the little money i make to get a trailer plus tax season lol, thanks for this video
Thank you! Glad it could help.
Can you make a video about the evolution of your landscaping trucks. How you went from the F-150 to the 1500. And what is the best landscaping truck for lawn care. What about proper trailer hitches and receivers for the 7x12. Can you discuss the different class of receivers such as the popular Class III and proper ball size. Thanks.
George Lomas Lol, I'll give it a try man! Thanks for the question.
Hey appreciate the knowledge you pass on. I'm getting ready to start a little mowing business. I've got about 25.000 but don't want to blow it all on new equipment. I was thinking about getting in a mower for 5 or 6 k and would appreciate any suggestions. I've been considering a hustler raptor 2021 or exmark radius but am open to suggestions. I may even entertain going a step above these what would you suggest. Thank you beforehand for answering this......oh yeah I just plan on getting some residential properties nothing to big all at once....Thanks again.....
i am thinking on getting a push lawn mower and weed eater. and gonna start mowing yards. the reason i want a push mower is well, because i don't have money to put into a riding lawn mower wished i did. i use to mow this old ladys yard and i finished her yard i'd say about an hour or so.
Super awesome videos.
George Lomas Thanks bud.
Awesome story man.. I started in debt. But it was worth it. . I bought a toro multiforce . It's a money maker
yohni villa awesome bro! Good luck to you.
Thanks man!
Great video very motivational tired of dealing with BS of big companies myself. Look out 2019.
i have a similar story bro. thanks for sharing.
The How To Go To No problem!
yeah I started out the same way 4 years ago. kinda did it as a little experiment to see if it would work. I just moved up to a commercial mower last year pz 6034 Husqvarna love that mower opened up the world of new opportunities.
three things I noticed that was kind of alarming the first is what you spent on your trailer that is an outrageous price and you got totally ripped off for an example I got a Brand New dual axle 6 by 12 7000 GVW trailer for $2,200 at Lowe's last year during Father's Day I got a new 6 by 8 trailer 2400 GVW for $800 to tow my new mower!
second thing is unless you have another person mowing with you you do not need to tow two mowers I understand if you keep it on for two storage but leave the second one at home if you're not using it save you a ton of money on fuel.
and third and final I noticed your license plate said Ohio you are getting a ton of snow this year might want to kind of break out into the snow and Ice management business. it is well worth it started out the same way had a snowblower and a shovel 4 years later still have the shovel LOL but I also got a Arctic Cat 400 with a plow then moved up to a 2500 HD Chevy Silverado with a plow and both of those are paid off food for thought
Thanks man! I appreciate it. We've actually had a pretty mild winter.
Same here in michigan. Havent done snow removal in 3 years. hasnt been worth it.
I can relate!!! This video is motivation for me!
good advice
Much respect for you. The new editing is awesome! You are very consistent and seem like a genuine dude.
Thanks for the kind words.
My respect for Indian food.
Awesome video man
Great job dude
thanks for sharing
Awesome video!
Hungry Cow Lawn Care Thank you!
I have friends in northern mich and lawn care and plowing in winter make a lot of money and I know I have been around 70 yrs a builder on disability still plow 5to 6 driveways been plowing since 68 missed one yr for heart surgery old truck exelent for plowing ,how many workers ? mowers, plow trucks?
Spencer, I have the same lawn mower, and thank you for your video. My question how long did your craftsman last and do the zero turn lawnmowers use belts also? Thanks in advance.
Great video.
Thank you!
I know this is digging up an old video, but I'm just starting out and have a few questions I was hoping you'd be able to answer for me. I'm starting out with a tractor mower with a bagger. Should I bag up clippings for customers and haul them off? Or mulch? Do I offer this as an upsell or just take what I can get for now? So many questions! Thanks in advance!
great info
Good man.
Start what you have, use what's in your hand or possession.
Great video brother
RocCity Plowing & Lawncare Thank you!
hello, I just watched your video about collection of money from non paying customers. first you send a register mail demanding payment in full, 2. You go to your local justice court (small claims), file a claim usuallv $50 or so to file, keep the teciept for the registered mail including a copy of the letter sent, and the post office will give you documentation they signed for the letter., 3 go to court. in the letter you have to give a reasonable time frame for payment in full 10 days or so. And state if payment isn't made in full, you'll take it to court and the customer will be liable for court cost and attorneys fees.
usually once they are served a summons to court. They pay, because if a judgement is made in court , it'll be on their credit report for 7 years, educating the customer on all of this may motivate them to pay. good luck. But keep all documentation, if you go to court . the expenses will also be added to your claim, hence, the customer has to pay court cost including the $5 mailing fee, if you win in court and they still don't pay, the same court will garnish their pay. If you know who their employer is
I currently push mow 2-yards ones a Acre the other is maybe half a acre.
Got 4-more yard I can cut 1-acre each. Twice a month so thats $600
Thats a starting point, so decided today I would take them on and get into lawn care. I need a riding mower for this. And I only have a 3,000 limit at Lowes. Can't get credit anywhere else. So 3,000 is my budget and its lowes only. I get 10% off so basically no tax.
Am considering the Husqvarna Z254 23-Hp V-Twin Dual Hydrostatic 54-in Zero-Turn Radius Lawn Mower.
But I know nothing about mowers. If there is a better bang for the buck or what I actually need. I would like to move up to cutting 10-acres a week. But don't know if this one handle that. I figure would handle what currently have for sure.
But again I don't know. If could please provide recommendations on current mowers Lowes has, I would really appreciate it. Don't wanna buy the wrong one. Thanks y'all for any help.
be careful not to get too busy... im doing 65 lawns a week
3 man crew?
Thanks
You're smart man. Wise. buy cash. My wife and I sold our first house and bought a trailer and more equipment cash to go full time into law care.
Good job bro
G T thanks man!
Good job Sir. Well done. New sub here.
Keep it up!
Where you stay at?
Good luck this year!
Just curious I’m thinking about starting my own mowing business. What u do for insurance?
Brett Gunderson contact multiple insurance companies for estimates. Most commercial companies require 3 million coverage.
I subbed. You got great videos. Keep up the great work.
Lanier Lawn Care Thank you! Have a great day.
Can you tell about registration and getting a license and paying your taxes. Please explain and thank you
Its the off season here right now its driving me CRAZY.
Me to man! Summer will be here soon. Lol
Nice video
Thank you!
What are your top suggestions for advertising?
you can also mail flyers
Why do you need a trailer if you have a pickup?
i just got gigged on even the flag back in Feb. .luckly just a stern verbal warning.. Just FYI.. thank you for your story.
Neatness lawn care Yes everywhere is different. I've heard it all depends on the mailman you get. lol Thanks for the info.
the postmaster let me know there apparently is a new law where you cant touch the mailbox. i didnt argue as i felt he was being cool by letting me know and not giving me the fine.
Use some glue dots and stick them on trash cans. Everyone has to bring in their trash cans just like they do the mail.
I know it a old video but 👍🏻 for the weight loss
Thank you
Make a video about you're new trucks!
I have one up already. But maybe I'll do and update video.
MAnn i did treeplanting, farm work, all kind of work, I am going for the carpentry trade and like lawncare
Is this business good for places like Arizona because we dont have much grass lawns here.
RC 131 Probably not lawn care, you could still do landscaping-hardscapes.
Spencer what did your lawn sines that you put up look like ?
Alec Morgan Ill look for a picture and email it to you.
Awesome thanks
Great video Shawn!!! Can I check out the signs as well and where did you put them up?
I have winter I'd rather be earning than spending money on heating
One question. . At what point do I file business on taxes?
commercial pays more then residents? what look out for residential
smile 360 Definitely! but commercials require alot more. Insurance, workers comp ect.
Hey there bud , do you have a email where I can contact you and ask you for more information on how to start your own lawn care service.
How many yards do you have?
whats the best mower
MOTOVATION stark county Ohio ?