Christmas Light Business Equipment

This is the first of my Christmas light business videos. This goes over all of the equipment I use for my business and what you will need to start your business. This goes over what vehicle you need to what ladder and other tools you will need as well. Please let me know if this was helpful and I will continue this series of videos.

[@gdog9244]

Great video bro! I want to see more on all the topics you mentioned

[@randomclips9274]

Love these videos, starting a business of my own and this was a lot of help. Keep up the great content 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rfriesen1644]

I'd like some advice on driveway outline string lighting. I see a lot of people who use stakes. I've seen some use PVC piping (which i would much prefer)

[@noworkisbelowyou5338]

I’ve never used pvc piping. I always use the plastic stakes

[@jacobespinoza6781]

Will you Post that follow up video you were talking about with the other topics? I liked the information you shared in this one. Thank you!

[@jameswoodroof4]

I’ll do one soon. Sorry. Things have been busy

[@Libnyvillalobos]

Please make that customer video

[@hubrisRoc]

Hey when the season slows down, it would be nice to hear about deposits and receiving payment after job completion.

[@jameswoodroof4]

What I do is have a payment for installation and a separate payment for take down. This usually comforts my clients because they know I am coming back. It also makes me happy to know I am getting payed when I come back.
I take payment immediately at completion of install and take down. I use zelle, venmo or any of the other electronic payment methods. I also use take cash and check.

[@outlinechristmaslighting5000]

I used my vw jetty as well! Wish I could share a photo of it loaded with 32', 24', and step ladders lol

[@noworkisbelowyou5338]

Haha! That’s awesome. I wish you had a picture of it too!

[@ronkaiser6414]

Can you do a video on commercial Christmas lighting

[@noworkisbelowyou5338]

Would you like a video on just supplies? And/or how to install them? Pricing?

[@MRJKeyes]

All they above

[@brandrewbian1649]

How to get customers? How much do you charge?

[@noworkisbelowyou5338]

Craigslist was how I got started. A $5 ad will get you customers. I reached out to clients I work with for mowing. Going door to door with flyers in the neighborhood you want also works.
The best thing: once you get your first one, ask them to post on their neighborhood Facebook or Nextdoor group. That will get you a lot of work. I offered someone free take down if they did this.
I charge anywhere from $250-$2000. It usually averages about $500 per house. I charge a price to install and then another price to take down. This gives me incentive to go back out and it puts the customer at ease knowing I will come back for another payment.
I started at $150 and $50 for take down. I have since gone up. This is just for my labor. If they want me to provide lights I add the cost into the bid. A house usually takes 2-4 hours. As you get more and more customers you’ll be able to charge more. Just play with it and I’m sure you’ll come up with a good price point for your area.