I've been fixing so many friends small engine machines lately I think I've decided to start a business, I have all the tools and know how. What's the best way to start branching out getting customers? I was thinking of starting with a fbook page and getting business cards out there.. what do you think?
I've been in the business for over 20 years. My repair service is exclusively on site at the customers home. I have found it to be a very rewarding and profitable business if you're willing to put in the work.
i will always use gas on everything and NOT switching over! i have basic tool, may have to get certain sockets but pretty much set for my shop setup just need bigger shop.
My son and i just opened a shop yesterday and had our first customer today via a Google search. We both have " day" jobs and are going to spin wrenches in the evenings and Saturdays. We're the only shop within 20 miles from here ( south central Montana). If it takes off, I'll quit driving truck ( been driving 37 years) and wrench full-time.
Hello Andrew. Thanks for sharing this video. I moved to Orlando FL seven months ago and I cant find a job. I decided to buy and flip small tractors. They seem to sell a lot and quickly here. I will be picking your brain for sure. Thanks again man.
To be honest, I don't take a lot being a small engine mechanic. I'm actually now going to make a video because this is a very good idea on what tools and stuff to bring being a small engine mechanic
I just started flipping mowers and have been getting repair customers from word of mouth. But I’m in the Midwest and the winter would kill me if I went full time.
@@RepairGang I had a mobile sharpening service for clippers and scissors, I used an old Verizon service van box truck with full AC converters to run equipment. I assume this would not be that big?
I AM STARTING A SHOP NEXT MONTH, I AM FROM SA BUT WE DONT HAVE SNOW BLOWERS AND THAT WINTER EQUIPMENT, SO WHAT I WANA KNOW IS HOW DO I GET THROUGH WINTER WHEN IT IS OUT OF SEASON?
I've been doing a little of both. I'd like to be more mobile but I always seem to find more wrong with a mower than the customer thought and have to order parts. I could see driving back 2-3 times. Seems this would be an issue since I don't do but 5-10 jobs a week up to 20 minutes away. I charge 65 per hour and 65 for pick up and drop off 1 time not each
Ok. Older guy here. People need to know where can you find most if not all of the diagnostic repair manuals or information on many many models. And since I have an llc. Where is the one stop shop for parts without having to wait days. Timing is everything. Thank you.
I have been fired from an Ace Hardware where i ran and managed a Stihl "Silver certified" department along with small engine service. The reason i got fired is the owner could not afford to pay me. I am on my own now, but business is very bad. I live in a small town and people that i know that have done this for years have seen their business lose by 47%. And this is in northwestern Pa.
I work at a small engine shop and have done small engine repair since I was a kid. we’re EXTREMELY busy, almost a month out. I would eventually like to start my own shop, however, I’m going to nursing school now so I’ll have something to fall back on if it does go away.
Had a guy like that today, got a nice John Deere rider given to him and it wouldn't stay running. He changed the spark plug, gas filter, air filter, oil change and gave up. Called us and said " I don't care what it costs, can you fix it, I don't know what else to do" about an hour of different diagnostics, 3' of new fuel line ( old one collapsed inside) and he is a very happy customer. 😁
wow I stumbled across this video and it's exactly what I'm grappling with at the moment. I live in a small mountain town in southern Utah there only being a couple small engine repair businesses here that are months out. I've been getting and flipping a few mowers getting my tools stacked up and getting experience. my question to you is what paperwork did you file to officially notify the IRS and how do you give them their cut this is the one thing that has me unsure. I appreciate the info!
If they stopped selling gas powered equipment today there will be be people wanting there gas powered equipment repaired 50 years from now.
Fr all the time 😂😂
Yea I think biz will boom only because ppl won't be able to just buy new parts they'll have to get them fixed
I've been fixing so many friends small engine machines lately I think I've decided to start a business, I have all the tools and know how. What's the best way to start branching out getting customers? I was thinking of starting with a fbook page and getting business cards out there.. what do you think?
Glad to hear it! I am in the early stages of starting up a small engine repair business myself. I will check back and update as I proceed.
How are you getting on?
I've been in the business for over 20 years.
My repair service is exclusively on site at the customers home.
I have found it to be a very rewarding and profitable business if you're willing to put in the work.
i will always use gas on everything and NOT switching over! i have basic tool, may have to get certain sockets but pretty much set for my shop setup just need bigger shop.
We all need bigger 😂😂
Commercial loggers and tree trimmers will never use exclusively battery powered saws and trimmers.
To be honest, I've been seeing a lot of tree trimmers professionals on TH-cam using battery powered husqvarna's
If you live in California you just buy small engine from other states
Yeppers
My son and i just opened a shop yesterday and had our first customer today via a Google search. We both have " day" jobs and are going to spin wrenches in the evenings and Saturdays. We're the only shop within 20 miles from here ( south central Montana). If it takes off, I'll quit driving truck ( been driving 37 years) and wrench full-time.
Technically I have a day job I do mobile small engine repair on the weekends
Hello Andrew. Thanks for sharing this video. I moved to Orlando FL seven months ago and I cant find a job. I decided to buy and flip small tractors. They seem to sell a lot and quickly here. I will be picking your brain for sure. Thanks again man.
Sounds good
95% of my jobs is replacing carbs
What type of vehicle are you using to have enough tools, supplies, and parts. It seems like I don't have enough room
To be honest, I don't take a lot being a small engine mechanic. I'm actually now going to make a video because this is a very good idea on what tools and stuff to bring being a small engine mechanic
@@RepairGang thanks!
Hi I want to go the mobile route also. Do I need a license or permit to do this I’m in New York. Thanks please lmk
I dont know if so they are cheap but I dont use one
I just started flipping mowers and have been getting repair customers from word of mouth. But I’m in the Midwest and the winter would kill me if I went full time.
Winter kills me too but at least you got snow blowers and a lot of chainsaws and log splitter
What are you using for a service vehicle and onsite tools?
This is a very popular question and I'm just going to make a video on it
@@RepairGang I had a mobile sharpening service for clippers and scissors, I used an old Verizon service van box truck with full AC converters to run equipment. I assume this would not be that big?
I AM STARTING A SHOP NEXT MONTH, I AM FROM SA BUT WE DONT HAVE SNOW BLOWERS AND THAT WINTER EQUIPMENT, SO WHAT I WANA KNOW IS HOW DO I GET THROUGH WINTER WHEN IT IS OUT OF SEASON?
It's a pain sometimes generators keep you busy but I would be frugal in summer and offer all customers winterize in October
How long does it take to be proficient in this field?
1 year or so
I'd like to see the list of tools.
I will work on that video
Great idea
I've been doing a little of both. I'd like to be more mobile but I always seem to find more wrong with a mower than the customer thought and have to order parts. I could see driving back 2-3 times. Seems this would be an issue since I don't do but 5-10 jobs a week up to 20 minutes away. I charge 65 per hour and 65 for pick up and drop off 1 time not each
Awesome I love mobile repair
@@RepairGang but do you end up making several trips and do you charge for each trip?
@@kurtknispel9170 it's rare like today I needed a part so I am going back no extra . Most of the time I bring the basic stuff
Ok. Older guy here. People need to know where can you find most if not all of the diagnostic repair manuals or information on many many models. And since I have an llc. Where is the one stop shop for parts without having to wait days. Timing is everything. Thank you.
Great video.
Thank you
Good video on this and good info and i agree i don't see this all going away either
Awesome 😎
I have been fired from an Ace Hardware where i ran and managed a Stihl "Silver certified" department along with small engine service. The reason i got fired is the owner could not afford to pay me. I am on my own now, but business is very bad. I live in a small town and people that i know that have done this for years have seen their business lose by 47%. And this is in northwestern Pa.
What is your average repair cost for the 5 or 6 repairs per day?
I average 80 to 120 a repair so about 500 to 700 a day?
@@RepairGang Thanks, that's exactly what I was thinking if we are to make a profit.
Where do I go to learn small engine repair
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I’m in Vegas and interested in starting small engine repair on the side lol
You should start it. I get calls for Vegas all the time and I don't live in Vegas
If you do start your business in Vegas email me that way I can recommend you cuz I get calls all the time for Vegas
Lo que usted dice que no es rentable .su negocio?
Small engine repair is profitable
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I work at a small engine shop and have done small engine repair since I was a kid. we’re EXTREMELY busy, almost a month out.
I would eventually like to start my own shop, however, I’m going to nursing school now so I’ll have something to fall back on if it does go away.
Would love to see the tool list great video.
I have to get certified ? to start open my own small engine repair business ?
I wouldn't worry about it
People bring junk want it fixed yesterday for zero cost most of the time unfortunately. Very seasonal as well. It's tough for sure.
Yeah if someone brought me something they got for free and they wanted me to fix it for free I'll show him the way to the door lol
Had a guy like that today, got a nice John Deere rider given to him and it wouldn't stay running. He changed the spark plug, gas filter, air filter, oil change and gave up. Called us and said " I don't care what it costs, can you fix it, I don't know what else to do" about an hour of different diagnostics, 3' of new fuel line ( old one collapsed inside) and he is a very happy customer. 😁
wow I stumbled across this video and it's exactly what I'm grappling with at the moment. I live in a small mountain town in southern Utah there only being a couple small engine repair businesses here that are months out. I've been getting and flipping a few mowers getting my tools stacked up and getting experience. my question to you is what paperwork did you file to officially notify the IRS and how do you give them their cut this is the one thing that has me unsure. I appreciate the info!
Don't tell them, fly under the radar without a fed tax ID. 🤷♂️