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I'm an Army Captain and retire in 6 years. Its crazy, but I cannot wait to retire and start my lawn care business in Myrtle Beach SC lol. I know...Crazy coming from an Officer. Keep winning Johnny!
Brand new in the lawn care business and your attention to detail is assuredly beneficial as I grow in knowledge of the business! Thank yu tremendously for your channel Johnny!!
I've been mowing and stuff for 10 years but I recently moved to a new town so my wife can be with her children so basically we are starting over in a new town but we are doing well
So much value in this video. There are so many unscrupulous people out there who will acuse a contractor of damaging their property and take you to court of it. Listen to this man he knows what hes on about. Thankyou Johnny
You are already making a mistake by calling yourself affordable. If you want to be successful market yourself to people with money and be patient. Check out Keith Kalfus on U TUBE...
One sure way of underestimating a job is by doing a drive by. I always get out of the truck and walk the entire perimeter and get a better look of what the job will be. Great tips and video as always!
PA Lawn Guy. Johnny great video. The video pics are a great and protective measure. In my day a walkaround with the customer was good and sufficient, but times change. Been in this business as a side for 30+ years and at 70 try to keep going. I cut/trim/and light bush trimming to keep going. Have had 4 cancers and am in remission, praise to the great Physician and His skills He has given my medical teams. Hope you have a great season; I am anxious for the season to start hear in Pa.
Wow, 30 years! Sir... I can imagine the amount of knowledge you are carrying with you. You are blessed and hope your health continues to improve and I also wish you the best this season!!!!!!
Thanks, I am trying to retain what I have learned. It is amazing what comes back as a work a lawn. PA is new territory; we moved back to care for our last surviving parent now that we are retired, and have been gone for 48 years. It is a privilege to do so.
Our quotes are simply on sq ft of "grass cut area". Don't via Google maps and we have a proprietary measuring tool within our site. Here we only have one type of grass. Kentucky Blue so it's simple in that way. That's how we keep our costs down as well. A non-traditional model. But I definitely appreciate what you are doing and how you do it. Lots to be taken from this and other videos.
Thank you! I never thought about checking property for damage prior to starting work. I can only imagine the sheer amount of headaches that could have caused me in the future. Thank you!!
I will be restarting my lawn care business 2019... I had ,as a solo guy, 90 to 120 customers when I stopped in 2016. Great info about taking photos of previous damage..it will save you in the long run !!
@@RYRHYMES Yes I did clean ups also ,full service!!! My son did help at times when he was not in school or out with friends . When I stopped lawn care, I was getting a lot of pressure washing requests,so I just got into doing that .... Yes I was doing great in lawn care as a one man crew... but I am 54 years old now. ...I plan to limit myself with around 40 to 50 lawn care customers next year when I get fired back up.
Your channels growing fast Mr johnny! keep up the good work. You really have inspired me to do lawn care. I'm in florida and there's plenty of clientele i believe watching you has gave me insight on how to be my own boss!
Just wanted to say that I am loving your videos for learning purposes. I am currently running my own business and I could use all the tips to be successful.
One other thing to look at is dog poo. And talk to the customer about children's toys.It can take twice as long to mow if you have to keep picking up toys.
@@E80-t6e If it is just a little bit I charge a bit extra. Few dollars. If it is a lot I either walk away or tell them it will be an extra charge for it. Sometimes they are willing to clean it up when they know they can save money. Other times they don't mind paying the extra $20 or so.
I stay away from dog poo, many toys and for sure HOA. Too many customers out there not to be fussy. To me a potential customer is looking to change for a reason. I like to find that reason before I regret it.
If they have dog bombs in the yard I charge an extra 25 for scooping them up before I mow. Easy money and makes the yards look so much better. After all when i pull up to a yard i feel my name is on that yard and I want my name to mean quality !
Was up buddy. I have been watching your videos and learning so much from them. I used to do the google map estimates because of other videos. And you are right that ended biting me on the ass. I will go to the property ready to mow because the customer and I agree to a price. Then I will find out that the grass was to tall or it was Saint Augustin grass which takes a long time to mow with a regular mower. I started losing money but I learn quick not to do it anymore. So now I give quotes by visiting the property.
If only I would of watch this yesterday. I just mowed a yard yesterday beside the house and the grass was like a foot tall and had 2 metal rods sticking up out of the ground which I didn’t see until my brand new out of the box lawnmower hit them and bent the blades.
Manuel here ; just want to say I am so impressed with your work. Just started own business this year with my son. Look forward in meeting you some day. Stay strong peace.
At 6:48. Looking for grounding rods while inspecting i use a drag magnet, It will catch hold to the rod. I have learned lots from you... thanks for sharing. Keep sharing
Great video! I also like to see the layout of the sprinklers, because they’re not installed properly and the clients blame us for every broken sprinkler.
A long time ago in my beginnings I trim to close to ac compressor cut the cable I was lucky it was new construction and the builder was nice to repair it for free
Irrigation service that will be something extra,great info to the looks of the surroundings brought me good memories specially when you mentioned that you where going to use pine needles , close by SOUTH CAROLINA?have a great one.
First of all thank you for your service ❤️♥️ I know sometimes you guys aren't but thank you from the bottom of my heart. Those are some very good ideas and suggestions to keep in mind.
Great points Johnny!! I always try and walk around with the customer and talk with them too. I feel I close on so much more if I actually talk to the potential customer. I also look for other objects in the lawn too because if toys and poo are laying around, then they will more than likely be there every time I come. I am with you, I don't get how guys can just go online and look at a yard. I feel like there are always too many surprises, especially at a rental property.
I also sometimes talk with the neighbors because in our area, a lot of times you might have to mow over the neighbors property line to get into the back yard and that doesn't always go over so well.
....also. With board on board fences or with gapes between pickets like in video, during the growing season the grass will grow in between the pickets and takes xtra time and care and basically impossible without scarring up fence.
Great video, thanks so much for sharing how you do it when you are looking at a property. That really helps out a lot. I'm slowly learning, giving myself time to grow. Thanks.
I also look at the parking situation. Be sure not to block mail boxes and such. Also if the customers will have vehicles in the driveway at the time of service. I typically charge extra if they have pets.
Informative video on making estimates on lawncare. Alert observation to see damaged siding, loose cable and weeds around the AC. Majority of homes built are slab construction, which for a wet climate, leaves the water closer to the main floor. Joist construction gives more height & separation between the wet ground and main floor. Am surprised owners--even for a rental--neglected the damage around the perimeter. Wise to document & photograph this damage.
Yes, I myself do all estimates. My problem is I've had a few customers in the past that just can't seem to clean their yard up. I've seen children's toys, trash, hammers and hangers in the grass. I shouldn't have to tell you what that what do to a set of gators and spindles. So, after dealing with it too much, I just avoid doing those type of properties anymore. Some people, no matter what you do or say, will not clean up. And most of the time, their looking right out the window at you.
Johnny great video well deserve information for me personally because when I go to quote a property I have a tendency to just look at the yard the trees the shrubs The Mulch if they have mulch rocks and sometimes I don't pay attention to the house itself so thank you
I tend to check in and around cover for snakes common around here Copperheads and Rattle snakes always around wood piles and sheds and I have 3 properties to be extra cautious on see them constantly
Brother I wish we had that kind of weather going on here already... Got the Itch bad...lol Dang someone chewed that siding up bad with a trimmer...lol I like to go by the properties to estimate, how ever I usually measure it out on line then let the customer know the price range ( kind of a pre-screen) and then if they are comfortable I then go out and walk the property to finalize the estimate. Great Vid!!
9 times outta 10 the homeowner did most of the damage to the siding and corners. Weed eaters are hell on vinyl. That and careless lawn guys. Definitely CYA
Hey sir I have a question for you. How do you find out to learn more about the different type of plants, trees, and type of grass?? I would love to know more about that when I’m showing up to customers property to do estimates.
The ground rod you're referring to is called an "ufer bond" :). It's a 6ft copper rod to ground the panel in the garage(or wherever a panel is located.) Electrician Experience speaking.
I ask if they have dogs. If they say "yes" . Ask if the dog has ever had mange . Mange can get into the soil in yards and you can spread it to other yards if not careful. Very important to always clean equipment.
Great video topic once again Johnny! Also I really like your pinned comment saying to subscribe and to check out your Facebook page! Good advertising for there as well 😉👍
Have questions maybe you can help me with. I only have a few yards slowly building my business. The question that I have back in you earlier days of growing your biz, when you got a call to a certain location if you driving around and see others yards in that location that needed cut would you stop and try get there business or keep on moving? Thanks
Great stuff Bro! Also by walking the property depending on the home owner it’s a good time to up sell by pin pointing out areas that could use some uplifting.
Hey Sir I subscribed to your channel. I am currently looking for all the info i can to get informed as I too am starting my own lawn care business. I enjoy your videos and with that in mind what product is that you're using for those weeds around the ac unit and garden? Thanks. God bless.
Thanks for the tips and your time. So important to walk the properties, especially with the customer so they can see whats already been damaged. Been wanting to ask what does pop smoke mean or came from? Also whats your nationality? Thanks brother and look forward to many more videos.
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Please post more videos like this... very helpful
You’re extremely humble. That sells itself with you’re customer service. kudos to you!
Just watched this one i told my wife hes a vet. I just can tell. In your movments and speech. The way you explain things he was a NCO.
I'm an Army Captain and retire in 6 years. Its crazy, but I cannot wait to retire and start my lawn care business in Myrtle Beach SC lol.
I know...Crazy coming from an Officer. Keep winning Johnny!
Man... It's very good money 😂👍
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare looks very rewarding as well! Seems like its peaceful and youre in your own world. Im tired being behind a desk lol
Brand new in the lawn care business and your attention to detail is assuredly beneficial as I grow in knowledge of the business! Thank yu tremendously for your channel Johnny!!
I've been mowing and stuff for 10 years but I recently moved to a new town so my wife can be with her children so basically we are starting over in a new town but we are doing well
What equipment are you using? I'm new to the business as well
This is great! I never thought about documenting damage and potential hazards like cables, etc. Thanks.
So much value in this video. There are so many unscrupulous people out there who will acuse a contractor of damaging their property and take you to court of it. Listen to this man he knows what hes on about. Thankyou Johnny
Hey great video.. im just starting my lawn care busines,, i have 2 yards already that i did sunday.. and i hope i get more.. i love this job..
Awesome, the best to you!
What type of mower are you using?
Hey has your business been?
You are already making a mistake by calling yourself affordable. If you want to be successful market yourself to people with money and be patient. Check out Keith Kalfus on U TUBE...
How’s your business going???
One sure way of underestimating a job is by doing a drive by. I always get out of the truck and walk the entire perimeter and get a better look of what the job will be. Great tips and video as always!
I agree, thanks!
PA Lawn Guy. Johnny great video. The video pics are a great and protective measure. In my day a walkaround with the customer was good and sufficient, but times change. Been in this business as a side for 30+ years and at 70 try to keep going. I cut/trim/and light bush trimming to keep going. Have had 4 cancers and am in remission, praise to the great Physician and His skills He has given my medical teams. Hope you have a great season; I am anxious for the season to start hear in Pa.
Wow, 30 years! Sir... I can imagine the amount of knowledge you are carrying with you. You are blessed and hope your health continues to improve and I also wish you the best this season!!!!!!
Thanks, I am trying to retain what I have learned. It is amazing what comes back as a work a lawn. PA is new territory; we moved back to care for our last surviving parent now that we are retired, and have been gone for 48 years. It is a privilege to do so.
Our quotes are simply on sq ft of "grass cut area". Don't via Google maps and we have a proprietary measuring tool within our site. Here we only have one type of grass. Kentucky Blue so it's simple in that way. That's how we keep our costs down as well. A non-traditional model. But I definitely appreciate what you are doing and how you do it. Lots to be taken from this and other videos.
Thank you! I never thought about checking property for damage prior to starting work. I can only imagine the sheer amount of headaches that could have caused me in the future. Thank you!!
Glad that the video was useful
I will be restarting my lawn care business 2019... I had ,as a solo guy, 90 to 120 customers when I stopped in 2016. Great info about taking photos of previous damage..it will save you in the long run !!
@@RYRHYMES Yes I did clean ups also ,full service!!! My son did help at times when he was not in school or out with friends . When I stopped lawn care, I was getting a lot of pressure washing requests,so I just got into doing that .... Yes I was doing great in lawn care as a one man crew... but I am 54 years old now. ...I plan to limit myself with around 40 to 50 lawn care customers next year when I get fired back up.
Your channels growing fast Mr johnny! keep up the good work. You really have inspired me to do lawn care. I'm in florida and there's plenty of clientele i believe watching you has gave me insight on how to be my own boss!
AWESOME, Thanks!
Just wanted to say that I am loving your videos for learning purposes. I am currently running my own business and I could use all the tips to be successful.
That is awesome!
Learned so many things from you over the years. Thanks for all you do.
AWESOME!!!!!
One other thing to look at is dog poo. And talk to the customer about children's toys.It can take twice as long to mow if you have to keep picking up toys.
For the dog dookie do you charge more or cut the property off?
@@E80-t6e If it is just a little bit I charge a bit extra. Few dollars. If it is a lot I either walk away or tell them it will be an extra charge for it. Sometimes they are willing to clean it up when they know they can save money. Other times they don't mind paying the extra $20 or so.
I stay away from dog poo, many toys and for sure HOA. Too many customers out there not to be fussy. To me a potential customer is looking to change for a reason. I like to find that reason before I regret it.
If they have dog bombs in the yard I charge an extra 25 for scooping them up before I mow. Easy money and makes the yards look so much better. After all when i pull up to a yard i feel my name is on that yard and I want my name to mean quality !
Was up buddy. I have been watching your videos and learning so much from them. I used to do the google map estimates because of other videos. And you are right that ended biting me on the ass. I will go to the property ready to mow because the customer and I agree to a price. Then I will find out that the grass was to tall or it was Saint Augustin grass which takes a long time to mow with a regular mower. I started losing money but I learn quick not to do it anymore. So now I give quotes by visiting the property.
Man... We all have done that and learned from it, thanks for sharing!
If only I would of watch this yesterday. I just mowed a yard yesterday beside the house and the grass was like a foot tall and had 2 metal rods sticking up out of the ground which I didn’t see until my brand new out of the box lawnmower hit them and bent the blades.
Thank you for explaining the way you do it as I want to be better and this helps me out.
Happy to help!
Manuel here ; just want to say I am so impressed with your work. Just started own business this year with my son. Look forward in meeting you some day. Stay strong peace.
Thanks!
At 6:48. Looking for grounding rods while inspecting i use a drag magnet, It will catch hold to the rod.
I have learned lots from you... thanks for sharing. Keep sharing
Great tip, thanks!
Great video! I also like to see the layout of the sprinklers, because they’re not installed properly and the clients blame us for every broken sprinkler.
Another gem! I'm definitely going to view the properties before quoting moving forward!
Great!
A long time ago in my beginnings I trim to close to ac compressor cut the cable I was lucky it was new construction and the builder was nice to repair it for free
Yup. Happen to me as well.
Irrigation service that will be something extra,great info to the looks of the surroundings brought me good memories specially when you mentioned that you where going to use pine needles , close by SOUTH CAROLINA?have a great one.
Very informative! I definitely check for damage before my first cut and ALWAYS check for poison ivy!!
Spot on my man ,you have to see the damage that is already there and you have to see those cables. Great video!
First of all thank you for your service ❤️♥️ I know sometimes you guys aren't but thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Those are some very good ideas and suggestions to keep in mind.
Great points Johnny!! I always try and walk around with the customer and talk with them too. I feel I close on so much more if I actually talk to the potential customer. I also look for other objects in the lawn too because if toys and poo are laying around, then they will more than likely be there every time I come. I am with you, I don't get how guys can just go online and look at a yard. I feel like there are always too many surprises, especially at a rental property.
I also sometimes talk with the neighbors because in our area, a lot of times you might have to mow over the neighbors property line to get into the back yard and that doesn't always go over so well.
Thanks for the additional tips!
....also. With board on board fences or with gapes between pickets like in video, during the growing season the grass will grow in between the pickets and takes xtra time and care and basically impossible without scarring up fence.
Great points for quoting new properties. Thanks for sharing. Subscriber from Canada
Awesome, thanks!
Great video, thanks so much for sharing how you do it when you are looking at a property. That really helps out a lot. I'm slowly learning, giving myself time to grow. Thanks.
I also look at the parking situation. Be sure not to block mail boxes and such. Also if the customers will have vehicles in the driveway at the time of service. I typically charge extra if they have pets.
Billy Goat Thanks for sharing!
Great information!!! I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for taking the time to help us out. I really do appreciate it!!
I needed a few pointers so I reached into the past and took notes! Outstanding from day 1 Sir!!💪🏽💪🏽
I’ve been watching your videos sense 4K. You’ve really improved!!🙂👍
That statement means a lot to me, thanks!
Informative video on making estimates on lawncare. Alert observation to see damaged siding, loose cable and weeds around the AC. Majority of homes built are slab construction, which for a wet climate, leaves the water closer to the main floor. Joist construction gives more height & separation between the wet ground and main floor. Am surprised owners--even for a rental--neglected the damage around the perimeter. Wise to document & photograph this damage.
Yes, I myself do all estimates. My problem is I've had a few customers in the past that just can't seem to clean their yard up. I've seen children's toys, trash, hammers and hangers in the grass. I shouldn't have to tell you what that what do to a set of gators and spindles. So, after dealing with it too much, I just avoid doing those type of properties anymore. Some people, no matter what you do or say, will not clean up. And most of the time, their looking right out the window at you.
Johnny great video well deserve information for me personally because when I go to quote a property I have a tendency to just look at the yard the trees the shrubs The Mulch if they have mulch rocks and sometimes I don't pay attention to the house itself so thank you
No problem, thanks for the support!
Great Advice! We’re just getting started up here in North Georgia. You’re videos are very helpful.
BlackwellFamilyFeud Glad that the content is useful. I try to make videos that help others.
There is some very good information here! Have to document all the damage especially on vinyl siding houses.
Awesome video. Thanks for the advice. May YESHUA Bless!
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice, I did learn something valuable thanks!
Man U or the best no cap I have a law care business and I am building it off your advice
Great advice I never thought about running the cable under the sidding. Kill it this year
Very good information!
Thanks!
that grounding rod caught me by surprise last week. Wrapped all around my trimmer lol
Damn... Hope it all turned out ok.
Thanks Johnny for your info .This will be helpful to my Landscape Business in Summit County OHIO. PEACE!
Awesome video I learned a few things also I check the yard for stumps and anything the mower may Hit I tore up a few blades.
Dataman 22 I know... I’ve done that as well, thanks for watching!
I tend to check in and around cover for snakes common around here Copperheads and Rattle snakes always around wood piles and sheds and I have 3 properties to be extra cautious on see them constantly
Great tips, Thanks for sharing!
Very nice educational video. Thank you.
Thank you!
Great advice, really good video. Subscribed.
Thank you!
Great video 🙌🏽
Thank you 🙌
All the best for this cutting season Johny, another good one with good advice
Good tips
Brother I wish we had that kind of weather going on here already... Got the Itch bad...lol Dang someone chewed that siding up bad with a trimmer...lol I like to go by the properties to estimate, how ever I usually measure it out on line then let the customer know the price range ( kind of a pre-screen) and then if they are comfortable I then go out and walk the property to finalize the estimate.
Great Vid!!
Thanks for the input and it's nice now but it will get even hotter soon, lol!!!
Excellent tips , I also check the irrigation system for any damaged or missing heads.
Good points, Thanks!
Totality's agree with your advices perfect video..
Glad you think so!
2.00 nice . I’m thinking about starting my own part time lawn care. Thankyou
Where do you document all of this. Like where do you write it down.
This Darryl the owner of Darryl's Lawnservice I like your videos sir
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for some tips 🤙. Viewed from GC australia .
Glad it helped!
I appreciate you my brother
9 times outta 10 the homeowner did most of the damage to the siding and corners. Weed eaters are hell on vinyl. That and careless lawn guys. Definitely CYA
Great tips on your Video! Thank you!
You give great tips as usual.
Hey sir I have a question for you. How do you find out to learn more about the different type of plants, trees, and type of grass?? I would love to know more about that when I’m showing up to customers property to do estimates.
Great Advice
Glad it helps!
Thanks for the video
Love all the info you give Johnny! Being a newbie it really helps to hear these tips I don’t think of. Thx for what you do!
The ground rod you're referring to is called an "ufer bond" :). It's a 6ft copper rod to ground the panel in the garage(or wherever a panel is located.) Electrician Experience speaking.
Great video as always! Keep them coming
Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I'm excited for this year👍👍
I ask if they have dogs. If they say "yes" . Ask if the dog has ever had mange . Mange can get into the soil in yards and you can spread it to other yards if not careful. Very important to always clean equipment.
And if they have dogs make a note of whether or not the pick up the poo. Because weedeating and getting splattered with crap sucks.
yeah i cant weed whack siding without ripping some of it. unless they have a barrier or concrete showing or dont want it weed whacked. no avoiding it
That was super helpful
Thank you!
Keeping it real thanks!!
Yeah I made that mistake a couple of times you also undercut yourself in the process..Great Advise Man
This some valuable information! #detailsdetails
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a bunch for this one man. Very informative!
Great info! Appreciate it!
Where is the grass. Needs more watering.
It's dormant in the winter, lol!!!
Amjad Hussain whole neighborhood is like that..
Crunchy
It gets like that on freezing time,love it.
It's Bermuda so it goes brown in the winter
Good reminder to pay attention to those issues that could come back to haunt you 👍🏻
Great video topic once again Johnny! Also I really like your pinned comment saying to subscribe and to check out your Facebook page! Good advertising for there as well 😉👍
True and the pictures can be deceiving..
Have questions maybe you can help me with. I only have a few yards slowly building my business. The question that I have back in you earlier days of growing your biz, when you got a call to a certain location if you driving around and see others yards in that location that needed cut would you stop and try get there business or keep on moving? Thanks
Great stuff Bro! Also by walking the property depending on the home owner it’s a good time to up sell by pin pointing out areas that could use some uplifting.
You are absolutely correct, Thanks!
I look at parking situation.... Can truck and trailer for on street with ease ??? Pet waste and critter holes
Thanks for sharing!
Great tips man!!!
Hey Sir I subscribed to your channel. I am currently looking for all the info i can to get informed as I too am starting my own lawn care business. I enjoy your videos and with that in mind what product is that you're using for those weeds around the ac unit and garden? Thanks. God bless.
Johnny can I ask you a question ?? What is "pop smoke peace"?
Congratulations to you and team keep pushing forward and making videos. We appreciate you up here in Pa. Always good advice your big inspiration.💯
Great advice
In high school my buddy an me worked for a lawn care company N we torn up the siding at AN HOA LOL WE GOT YELLED AT so i know that one
Some tip that Keith Kalfas talked about so you dont waste gas you can use google earth and see the property
Yes always document damage.don't let it hurt the first time.
Subbed!
It would be neat to pipe the muffler into a auto muffler. Good for early morning jobs and.adv. were the quitest lawn care around.
Thanks for the tips and your time. So important to walk the properties, especially with the customer so they can see whats already been damaged. Been wanting to ask what does pop smoke mean or came from? Also whats your nationality? Thanks brother and look forward to many more videos.
POP SMOKE is a Military term which means to stay focused, take care of the mission and get the hell out. I'm from The Republic of Panama
Blades of Grass Lawn Care, LLC Very cool my man! You are awesome!
Good stuff as always!