Dude thank you for your straightforwardness which is actually needed more in the world. You tell it how it is and it allows the viewer to make their own decision
Thanks Johnny. I had everything you suggested except .... Insurance One, more thing GOD BLESSED me with A REAL catchy name. Before, I end I was able to pattern my charges after you with making price adjustment. How or where can I go to see it again. Yours was VERY HELPFUL and HINTFUL. The most I ever charge for a lawn was 70.00 I haven't had one were it was cause for more. I could share more. I JUST want to hear from you. Nor do I want to get over zealous with my price. Tag you it and THANK YOU AGAIN.
I have been thinking of starting a small lawn care buissnes for a about a year now. From every thing I have looked into this video is the most helpful! I've been watching this channel for about three months. Every video is great. Well worth the time spent watching.
Thanks for taking the time and creating these simple videos that a lot of us have no idea where to begin to find the answers to. Here from Miami, Florida started my lawn care business in February and it’s going good so far.
Great information man seriously considering starting a lawn care business with my two boys. It's great to have someone not afraid to share the knowledge. It's obvious you're good at what you do because so many fear competition and won't share the knowledge. Appreciate you brother! Very helpful.
Had to sub cuz you are the first person that has talked about insurance and licensing. I'm an accountant by trade and thinking of starting a part-time lawn care business after I retire because I'm sick of being in an office all day.... Want something to keep busy outdoors...
Hey Johnny - This is really impressive content! Brand perception is a huge aspect of selecting your business name, and you explained it so well! That liability insurance is absolutely key! No one ever thinks things will happen until they do - it’s always unexpected. Thanks for the great video!
Excellent, simple and to the point video. Thanks again, Blades of Grass Lawn Care, LLC. The only thing that I would add, is to form your business as an LLC so that they can only come after your business should anything ever happen.
110% the video I was looking for that no one ever post! Many people don’t know the legal process and no one wants to explain it (in detail) thanks Johnny! 👊🏾
Good stuff Johnny. If you don’t mind me adding to the great content that you have provided. 1. Name, easy. AB lawns will likely put you first in the local algorithm. 2. $110 in Georgia or $35 in Wisconsin, the price is nothing and gives you passage to unforeseen circumstances like, PPP, EIDL, or daily business benefits such as wholesale pricing, local vendor networks etc. 3. General Liability Ins. Can easily be purchased for as little as $500 per year, that’s $125.00 per quarter or less than $39.00 per month with adequate coverage. Cough (Hiscox). Sorry for the plug but I did it for the greater good of the community. 4. Tools and equipment, you can become a world class gardener with as little as a bucket and a pair of shears and pruner. Water hoses and time. It all depends on your goals. 5. Marketing to your skills and the most powerful word in my experiences has been no. This has saved me time and energy. * If you don’t mind, I’d like to add. The info in this video is indeed valuable and the benefits will last you throughout your career. However, it will seem challenging at the beginning but the benefits of proper pricing is of the utmost importance. In my opinion, no matter the region, a minimum of $25.00 per man hour, that is a minimum, that means each man/woman per hour and equally important is.. at least $10.00-$25.00 minimum per hour per piece of equipment being used, again per hour. We use a blower, snow blower, chainsaw, power rake, bagger etc., $25.00 per hour for EQ. Peace
I'm 19 and me and my uncle do yard maintenance and small jobs and this video helped me knowing I need to be legit and be insured so I can do more residential and commercial places
Wow, thanks Battle. Im all over this tutorial right here. I needed this and will put it in motion. The most important step that would have bit me in my a** would have been the insurance. Thank you for the awesome content. You really helped me on this one.
Not only did I find this video helpful but peaceful at the same time. I loved the music and thanks for the information. You did a great job on the lawn as well.
Thanks so much your a inspiration you’ve convinced me to go legal on day one , Im starting up in Brunswick Ga only about an hour south of you and had no idea a Ga business license was so cheap
Exactly I know too many guys that buy the big 61 inch mowers thinking they’re gonna mow all these big yards and they wind up getting the cookie cutter yards and then they don’t have use for that mower anymore
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Hey ,am kinda stuck with adding landscaping or lawn care to my company name am starting up,not sure if I can use landscaping with just doing lawn care I would appreciate your feedback thank you have a great day.
# 1 in my thinking is that you have to figure out if you're good at public relations before you start any service venture ! If you can't deal with people you will fail !
Saw where you chimed in on Mike Vidan’s pressure washing channel live video yesterday. . Good to know y’all are friends. Told him that all your customers need their driveways pressure washed. 😂 Great info.
Another main thing to do is get a ein so you can get a business bank account I made that mistake last year and people would write out a check to the business name and my bank stopped letting me deposit them
I’m new to your channel, and I’m new to lawn care and wanting to start my own business by myself in lawn care. I’ve gotten plenty of info from your videos.
I'm planning to go full time on this. I decided to provide 4 main services. 1) lawn care 2) shrub trimming 3) mulching 4) plant installation. Im doing solo. Do u think i should focus on 1 service first or do u think doing 4 services is a good start?
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare brother I’m a veteran working for a caretaker who’s looking to retire and your videos are very helpful.. it’s the most rewarding job I’ve had in a long time people love it when you do good work I’m hoping to end up buying him out
Wana hear some prices other people have paid for liability insurance, have no idea was curious though ,just considering your by yourself landscaping and just damage to other’s properties coverage ???
Great advice for the new B's l started with a dixie chopper edger trimmer blower 16 foot trailer and paid cash no dept all for about 6000 dollars not now my friend today would be double 👍👍
Blades of Grass you guys are awesome!! Great advice and the music you played went well with the video. Some music that I hear on lawn videos is just to overwhelming. I skip those guys just saying keep it simple...
Thank you for great feedback ,I do have a question can you name your company such and such landscaping but only do lawn care ,or is it fine to have landscaping on your name?
Impressive .Thanks for your ideas job,people will have a beautiful lawn full of green accordingly, I like you video. Just for who need SEBOSS hardware cloth,1/2,1/4 opening ,19 GA, Hot dip galvanized after welding, double galvanized, strong and sturdy, delicate and beautiful, suitable as gopher wire, protect lawn/garden from all kinds of gophers.
great video, the only thing here is why would i wait until i have the big acreage account before i buy the mower? wouldn’t i already need to be saving up to purchase that as my goal?
I have about 20 steady lawns that I do on the side. It is hard work with a push mower. I want to upgrade to a stand on, I was thinking about a 32" or 36", but it is a big investment. When would be the best time to do this?
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Dude thank you for your straightforwardness which is actually needed more in the world. You tell it how it is and it allows the viewer to make their own decision
Glad to hear that it helps
Thanks Johnny. I had everything you suggested except .... Insurance One, more thing GOD BLESSED me with A REAL catchy name. Before, I end I was able to pattern my charges after you with making price adjustment. How or where can I go to see it again. Yours was VERY HELPFUL and HINTFUL. The most I ever charge for a lawn was 70.00 I haven't had one were it was cause for more. I could share more. I JUST want to hear from you. Nor do I want to get over zealous with my price. Tag you it and THANK YOU AGAIN.
I have been thinking of starting a small lawn care buissnes for a about a year now. From every thing I have looked into this video is the most helpful! I've been watching this channel for about three months. Every video is great. Well worth the time spent watching.
Thanks for taking the time and creating these simple videos that a lot of us have no idea where to begin to find the answers to.
Here from Miami, Florida started my lawn care business in February and it’s going good so far.
You're very welcome!
Great information man seriously considering starting a lawn care business with my two boys. It's great to have someone not afraid to share the knowledge. It's obvious you're good at what you do because so many fear competition and won't share the knowledge. Appreciate you brother! Very helpful.
Glad to help, thanks!
Planning on doing the same with my boys. Potentially set myself up for a nice retirement gig as well.
It was cool to just watch you peacefully mow while listening to valuable info you were giving!
Awesome!
Had to sub cuz you are the first person that has talked about insurance and licensing. I'm an accountant by trade and thinking of starting a part-time lawn care business after I retire because I'm sick of being in an office all day.... Want something to keep busy outdoors...
I think Blades of Grass Lawn Care is a killer name.
Hey Johnny - This is really impressive content! Brand perception is a huge aspect of selecting your business name, and you explained it so well! That liability insurance is absolutely key! No one ever thinks things will happen until they do - it’s always unexpected. Thanks for the great video!
Excellent, simple and to the point video. Thanks again, Blades of Grass Lawn Care, LLC.
The only thing that I would add, is to form your business as an LLC so that they can only come after your business should anything ever happen.
Thanks for sharing!
110% the video I was looking for that no one ever post! Many people don’t know the legal process and no one wants to explain it (in detail) thanks Johnny! 👊🏾
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best tips and advice I’ve ever seen on TH-cam, thank you so much this page has been so helpful and understandable.
You are so welcome!
Thanks boss man as a vet this gave me a lot of inspiration from how simple you broke it down, love the channel keep it up!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks to you Johnny....I started my side gig, in hopes it grows.
Great advice as always Johnny. I'm getting ready to take the plunge this year. Wish me luck.
Best of luck!
U got it, look to the end result, not the current one!
Same here I’m starting my own me and my son
Always good advice sir. I’m starting my lawn care business in 2 weeks and you always give good info. Very inspiring. Thanks.
Best of luck!
great tips in here and man that lawn is looking extra crisp. looks awesome nice work!
Good stuff Johnny. If you don’t mind me adding to the great content that you have provided. 1. Name, easy. AB lawns will likely put you first in the local algorithm.
2. $110 in Georgia or $35 in Wisconsin, the price is nothing and gives you passage to unforeseen circumstances like, PPP, EIDL, or daily business benefits such as wholesale pricing, local vendor networks etc.
3. General Liability Ins. Can easily be purchased for as little as $500 per year, that’s $125.00 per quarter or less than $39.00 per month with adequate coverage. Cough (Hiscox). Sorry for the plug but I did it for the greater good of the community.
4. Tools and equipment, you can become a world class gardener with as little as a bucket and a pair of shears and pruner. Water hoses and time. It all depends on your goals.
5. Marketing to your skills and the most powerful word in my experiences has been no. This has saved me time and energy.
* If you don’t mind, I’d like to add. The info in this video is indeed valuable and the benefits will last you throughout your career. However, it will seem challenging at the beginning but the benefits of proper pricing is of the utmost importance. In my opinion, no matter the region, a minimum of $25.00 per man hour, that is a minimum, that means each man/woman per hour and equally important is.. at least $10.00-$25.00 minimum per hour per piece of equipment being used, again per hour.
We use a blower, snow blower, chainsaw, power rake, bagger etc., $25.00 per hour for EQ. Peace
Awesome information Man, Thanks for the additional info!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare It’s all for the greater good. Thank you again for all that you have contributed.
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Any videos out there of you reviewing battery powered equipment?
I'm 19 and me and my uncle do yard maintenance and small jobs and this video helped me knowing I need to be legit and be insured so I can do more residential and commercial places
Some great legal and general advice for anyone starting up, Johnny. Bless you, take care and stay safe 😀👍💯
Thanks, you too!
Great video
I made business cards already I’m 16 and in Georgia i went for a more catchy name “Gabriel’s exotic landscaping”
General liability note taken I need!!
Wow, thanks Battle. Im all over this tutorial right here. I needed this and will put it in motion. The most important step that would have bit me in my a** would have been the insurance. Thank you for the awesome content. You really helped me on this one.
Awesome, best to you!
Shout out from Savannah! Good info and nice video.
Great advice!! Exactly how I started
Thank you sir thinking about starting a lawn service this year in your helpful hints really hit the spot thank you for your support God bless
Glad to help
Not only did I find this video helpful but peaceful at the same time. I loved the music and thanks for the information. You did a great job on the lawn as well.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks so much your a inspiration you’ve convinced me to go legal on day one , Im starting up in Brunswick Ga only about an hour south of you and had no idea a Ga business license was so cheap
Good to hear!
Blessings brother for that grate info
Glad to help
I’m out in hinesville trying to start one this year after getting out of the military
Sweet, thanks for all the tips. I'm trying to learn all I can.
Glad to help
Pop smoke! I just seen you in south bridge! It that time of the year again! Stay safe out there!
Awesome! Be safe as well!
thanks man! Love how in detail you explained this video and how specific you are, really helped open my mind to the possibilities out there 👏🏽🙏🏽
Great Points. I really enjoy your channel. We are thinking about buying some battery power equipment this season.
I'm trying out some RYOBI battery stuff in a couple of weeks so stay toned!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare will do. Thanks for the heads up.
Awesome advise.... thanks thinking of starting my lawn care business..
You can do it!
Liability insurance is cheap. $80 a month in Texas. Things can and will happen. Great advice! Great channel!
Exactly I know too many guys that buy the big 61 inch mowers thinking they’re gonna mow all these big yards and they wind up getting the cookie cutter yards and then they don’t have use for that mower anymore
True!
Thank you for great feedback
Always welcome
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Hey ,am kinda stuck with adding landscaping or lawn care to my company name am starting up,not sure if I can use landscaping with just doing lawn care I would appreciate your feedback thank you have a great day.
# 1 in my thinking is that you have to figure out if you're good at public relations before you start any service venture ! If you can't deal with people you will fail !
That's exactly what I said in this video th-cam.com/video/8cIbywqBlr8/w-d-xo.html thanks!
I just found your channel and let me tell you wow you are very professional you do such beautiful job👍
Thanks and welcome
Thanks for the logistics of getting going the RIGHT way. 🙌
Always!
Awesome beginners content!
Thanks!
Knowledge from the O.G. ! Always great information and knowledge. Even the experienced guys can gain something from this video.
Appreciate that
Thank you bro really helpfull stay blessed and safe 💪
Excellent tips, there's alot of people starting a lawn care business this year that's for sure
yup and putting us out of business with their $25 per yard crap
@@jeremywilson8334 yep, just ran across 2 of them today couldn't believe it
Very true!
That's every year but they never last, don't worry 😃👍
When the real heat comes and its 90 to 100 degrees the 25 dollar guys fold quick happens every yr
Saw where you chimed in on Mike Vidan’s pressure washing channel live video yesterday. . Good to know y’all are friends. Told him that all your customers need their driveways pressure washed. 😂 Great info.
Yes they do 😂 Thanks for coming this way!
Great advice on not buying equipment for jobs you don't have yet! I am just starting out this season.
Best of luck!
Thanks for your wisdom
Thanks for this advice! I'm thinking of doing this for extra income.
Hey Johnny, I enjoy watching your video's. You explain everything and always give great advice. 2 thumbs up.
I appreciate that!
Another main thing to do is get a ein so you can get a business bank account I made that mistake last year and people would write out a check to the business name and my bank stopped letting me deposit them
Gracias por tus consejos,saludos desde seattle Washington
Gracias! Saludos!
All good points Johnny, keeping the community informed.💯👍🏾😃🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
💯👍
Appreciate the advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
You always provide great information and advice!! I’m in Savannah, GA as well with up-and-coming lawn business.
Awesome! Thank you, and best to you!
Great advice thank you for that video 👍
Glad it was helpful!
How many lawns can I reasonably expect to cut with a non commercial grade push mower?
I'll make a video to answer your question, thanks
I’m new to your channel, and I’m new to lawn care and wanting to start my own business by myself in lawn care. I’ve gotten plenty of info from your videos.
Welcome aboard!
Awesome video thank for the info 👏👏👏👏💯💯💯🚀🚀🚀
Impossible in Virginia right now theres 10,000 landscape companies now all of them makeshift companies
Love how you had to put LEGAL in all caps, I run across the fly by nights @$25 all the time. Have to remind them about being insured 😉
Exactly!!
What about getting rid of your trash and how to save you money what kind of account can you have
I'm planning to go full time on this. I decided to provide 4 main services. 1) lawn care 2) shrub trimming 3) mulching 4) plant installation. Im doing solo. Do u think i should focus on 1 service first or do u think doing 4 services is a good start?
I would definitely do all 4 service's. But down the road your going have to make a big decision, either scale down your service or hire help
So many folks don't do any of these steps, and I wish they would. Awesome video as always
Thanks for watching!
Thanks.
Thank you for the videos that was some get information now I do have one more question my lawns at home has brown spots in the lawn what may that be.
Great advice 👍 thank you
No problem 👍
That was simple and eazy to understand
.it should help others.
Hope so, thanks!
REALLY LOOKING INTO STARTING, THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!
Best of luck!
Very helpful to this guy ! Much appreciated
Glad to help
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare brother I’m a veteran working for a caretaker who’s looking to retire and your videos are very helpful.. it’s the most rewarding job I’ve had in a long time people love it when you do good work I’m hoping to end up buying him out
Is there anyway you could put a list of equipment in the trailer
Wana hear some prices other people have paid for liability insurance, have no idea was curious though ,just considering your by yourself landscaping and just damage to other’s properties coverage ???
Thank you that will help.
You're welcome!
You are spot on with your info! Have a good one!
Thanks, you too!
Hey man this helped a lot. Thank you
Glad it helped
Me and my friend have been running a lawn care business for 3 years we are young teens do you think we should take the steps to be legal
Definitely, It will rid you of liablity
Solid advise boss!
Loved the video
Thanks for the advice! Looking forward to start my landscape company this year in Vidalia Ga!
Best of luck!
Gracias por el video estaba esperando algo así, que oficina puedo ir yo vivo también aquí en GA
georgia.gov/
Gracias
Thank you good to know
Happy to help
Great advice for the new B's l started with a dixie chopper edger trimmer blower 16 foot trailer and paid cash no dept all for about 6000 dollars not now my friend today would be double 👍👍
Thanks for sharing
Thanks 🙏🏼 for all your tips
I appreciate it, thank you!
I live in nys no license to cut grass jus report your earnings at end of the year.
Love this! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a great teacher. Follow the "Kiss" principle an you'll do well. 😉
Thanks! That's the plan!
Wat kind of string do u use
Vortex twisted trimmer line 0.095
Blades of Grass you guys are awesome!! Great advice and the music you played went well with the video. Some music that I hear on lawn videos is just to overwhelming.
I skip those guys just saying keep it simple...
Thanks 👍
General liability insurance. Excellent
Got to have it, thanks!
Great advice and knowledge being passed on here! Thank you sir, continued success and stay blessed.
Thank you for great feedback ,I do have a question can you name your company such and such landscaping but only do lawn care ,or is it fine to have landscaping on your name?
No, It's just used for easier association to what your business do
Impressive .Thanks for your ideas job,people will have a beautiful lawn full of green accordingly, I like you video.
Just for who need SEBOSS hardware cloth,1/2,1/4 opening ,19 GA, Hot dip galvanized after welding, double galvanized, strong and sturdy, delicate and beautiful, suitable as gopher wire, protect lawn/garden from all kinds of gophers.
Hey I'm curious to the music you always have in your videos. Got such good vibe! Who is it?
great video, the only thing here is why would i wait until i have the big acreage account before i buy the mower? wouldn’t i already need to be saving up to purchase that as my goal?
Great video, and information this really helps a lot. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the great advice, and always great 👍🏾 job
My pleasure!
We’re is the video library
Going to buy one this year
Awesome!
Awesome 👏 video sir thank you 🙏
Most welcome
Anyone think turbo landscaping is a good name?
I have about 20 steady lawns that I do on the side. It is hard work with a push mower. I want to upgrade to a stand on, I was thinking about a 32" or 36", but it is a big investment. When would be the best time to do this?
Thanks
Great video, how much should I expect to pay for liability insurance
On average of $50 per month
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare what companies do you recommend working with