I own a small lawn business and my first yard was from a business card I left on a door. So those cards you drop off count ! Keep up the good work guy ls and girls and God bless!
Started my buisiness with help from my dad. We grew the buisiness and now do lawn, leaf, and landscape services that brings in a couple thousand a month during season
3:39 Best advice ever for any business. If you don't get that idea up and running, you will never get off of the ground. Currently trying to start my own lawn care business. Keep chasing your dreams folks 💪
@@clevercloverlawncare5066 of course, it's been much slower than anticipated. Ya know life, new kid etc. But just like I never will, no one should ever give up what they find thier passion in. Even if you don't, put your all into whatever you do. It's that kind of drive that leads to success in future endeavors in your life.
Great video, and this guy has a fantastic attitude. Proof that you don't need a college degree or a stack of cash to make a great living. My only concern for this guy is he's already walking like he's in his 60's... that work takes its toll. I reckon he could drop that impressive profit margin a touch and get an employee. He's on track to be a debt free millionaire by the time his highschool buddies have graduated from college with $200k debt and a job market in freefall. He's a rockstar.
I bought a $20 mower that needed a new carb ($5). A used ryobi string trimmer, blower with two gas cans for $70. At home depot I bought a rake, trash can, pruning scissors, a hoe, shovel, new trimmer string for close to $70. Business cards $25. There are deals out there to get you started. You just have to keep looking
I started my business late season of 2020. my first customer I had been driving around the neighborhood dropping business cards, he was outside STRUGGLING.STRUGGLING with his push mower not starting, my wife was in the truck with me and pushed me to ask him since i was too chicken to do so and I Offered him a 25 dollar cut small lawn. it took me 1 hour to do I was so nervous, it takes me 10 minutes tops to do now lol. finished my season with around 35 customers 90% bi weekly 10% weekly. starting this season back up with around 40 if they all sign back up. currently 16 have re-applied for services.
My first customer was a personal friend. It was lawn service and he never asked for a deal. Some might say its your friend so it doesn't count. So my first real customer was Bob from Wabash.. His name is Bob and he lives on Wabash. I no longer service his lawn but I'll always remember him. Thumbs up to this guy! He's doing it right!
I've been working at golf courses for the past 5 years. I recently got an '08 dodge grand caravan, free trailer, and found a nice toro zero turn for $150 that needed a starter to run. I plan on starting a small landscaping business this coming spring and this video was a big help. Thanks for the info.
This spring I’ll be starting my 17th year mowing and landscaping. I started when I was 25 with a $5,500 loan from my aunt to buy my first zero turn. I literally had to use $20 of the $5,500 to put in gas in my truck to go pick of the mower from the guy. Luckily, he did take $5,480 for the mower. While getting the business going, I also worked full time as a cop. I started LE at 21 years old in NC. I quickly found out that actually working and getting dirty was and always has been my passion. I started out with just 4 or 5 yards. Being young and always being a go getter, it quickly grew into 25, 40, 60, 75 and up to 90 residential and commercial yards I and two employees were taking care of. Fast forward 10 years, 2015, I gave up law enforcement and went full time mowing. This was HUGE decision to make. To give up insurance, a steady measly check, retirement, etc was very scary! I’m not a millionaire, but I did invest in rental property with some off my earnings. Tips starting out: 1) Don’t buy junk. Spend the extra $3000 (finance interest free) for that commercial zero turn. I run Stihl, but use good equipment. 2) Keep your earnings private. When you start out poor, but you’re passionate, determined and a worker, you’re going to to make money, possibly a lot of money. Those best friends, close cousins and co-workers will start to notice your earning way before you do. They don’t see the work you’ve done, only that you now have more than they do. Stay humble. 3) If you stay at it and actually become a “business”, you’ll eventually become more of a boss/manager, than the worker that got you where you are. I still have a hard time doing this. I to this day, tell my guys I’m not their boss. I’m a worker just like them. That’s a hard transition, for me anyway. 4) Do excellent work! If you do, the money and time you put into advertisement in the beginning, you never have to do again. Only advertising I do anymore is company shirts to work in. 5) The people who work for you, represent you and your company. They don’t get the customer complaints and text, you do. You are like a sheriff. If New Guy Johnny runs over Sue’s plant, it’s on you, not New Guy Johnny. Just one employee can ruin your whole business and all the time it took to get to where you are. 6) Work hard! Landscaping and mowing is not easy. If you can’t handle humid 95 degree days, lawn care is not meant for you. 7) Small tip on hiring. When talking to a new guy/girl to hire, look at their complexion. If they are white and don’t have a bit of a tan, no good. If they are black and aren’t dark skin black, no good. Hispanic, same thing.
@@UpFlip Well, I live in Western, N.C. I’m not sure you travel that far. I don’t think I’d want to talk about finances made, but tips on starting up and keep driven, I’d enjoy that.
I’m from the small business, no employees one man show property management camp. Many new into business fail by over investing before the customers base has been established. At the end of the week a business is working only if the profit margin is in the black, overhead, employees, loans, office costs etc. I have chosen to stay a one man business for 30 years now and my business has been very strong, I’ve done well and have enjoyed the lower stress associated with “ small boat, small problems, big boat, big problems “. You get to pick how you want build your business but reinvestment is critical, and having customers is also also critical. For me I have not had to earn $100k per year to have zero debt, own two properties free and clear and pile money away.....you just need discipline and work smart. Great video!!
Really what this boils down to, is he understands a few things. First, Russell understands that there’s no “can’t” do the job. Secondly, he knows that he can sell the job without the equipment, brilliant method for starters who are committed. Thirdly, he mentioned he worked the industry prior to starting his own, this is key for first time starters, get a job in lawn care and landscaping before you start a business, you need to learn the ropes first otherwise you’ll run into problems and not know what to do.
I love watching these videos. I'm in the same shoes. My first year I've had a few 8-10 k months this month were going to 12ish its looking like. Love watching these to stay motivated
Nice work! Keep up the great job Florida LCE and stay hungry and motivated. We appreciate your support and do keep us updated on your business journey. Glad you are finding the videos inspirational.
Wow congratulations guys I’m glad to hear you guys are generating that much despite all that has happened to the economy due to the pandemic just goes to show that you guys are here to stay 👏🏽
Crazy.. started my lawn maintenance company last year and so far we bring in $16,000 a month! Have 4 employees and already scaled to where I don’t do much of any of the labor and we keep growing like crazy!
How do you start and avoid taking iut loans and credit cards? This guy did that and that ended up putting us in a bad spot in our personal finances. We are a new company and have been trying to get things used and in the last 2 months 2 trucks have gone bad on us. It's very disheartening . I wish we could bring in how you guys do! Congratulations!
@@rachelt.7408 Have you guys tried to applying for a government loan that has no interested for a year and then its only 3.5% a year? If not, perhaps that could be a better option for you than credit cards and other types of loans.
@@UpFlip the transmission on the 2nd truck had shaved metal inside that tore it up and we only had it 1 day. Now we had to pay to rebuild it but they say itll last forever after that.
@@Naged918 that’s awesome dude! I’m getting everything set up myself money wise to get started. Only thing slowing me down is school (11th). I’m on track Graduating high school with an associates degree
@@n3f. your on the right track, as long as your thinking about it not about buying the next vedio game or saving up for that ps 5 or whatever. Summer is almost there where you'll have way more time. Good luck brother
You guys have been putting up some good stuff. Keep on grinding and churning out that quality content! You really do provide insightful material for those who want to break away from working for "The Man." I hope this inspires people to go out and be the great entrepreneurs they can be - which includes myself :)
I see these vids all the time, there is even a bigger secret that us in the industry have epically the one like myself, the biggest secret to being successful is we don't talk about how much money we make, when doing so it opens up huge doors on many unwanted things. If you know ur makin money and building your company you are the only one who need to know that information. In my case when people see the huge variety of equipment speaks volumes, I understand your point of view that you want to share this info and wealth but on the same note it opens more unwanted doors than it helps you in the long range outlook of your small business.
I’m turning 16 next month and this summer im going to try and start my lawn-mowing business my dad said he’ll help me start it so I’m thankful for him I would start right now but online school doesn’t let me they keep changing my schedule so I have to wait
I started with $0 into lawn care first job went with my hands and pulled weeds made $250 did another weed job $100 went bought a push mower and I’m starting to grow and want to buy a stand behind mower now
@@UpFlip thank you now have around 13 jobs a week and I started 2 weeks ago. Getting ready to make business cards and just made a Facebook page For anyone that has $0 find a weed pulling job trust me they aren’t fun but there’s plenty of them then buy a push mower weed eater and blower I just bought all 3 and have 13 jobs within a week or 2 and I only started 2 weeks ago
Add small engine repairs your rev go up due to you spend less on repairs. All the rest you did was awesome. Keep up the great work. Show them we landscapers can make 100k in 1 yr i did it out a Buick 400 a day got me that 100k
Glad to see a young guy doing well. He did however confuse profit margin with what he was talking about which is basically owners discretionary income. If he calculated the equivalent pay for someone doing his tasks and skills his profit margin would be more realistic 5-30%
@@n3f. I went full time last year, then decided to start over this year....rebuilt all my customer base, doing even better now. You can follow it on my channel
@@JonsDailyHustle that’s great dude. Glad to hear you’re doing good. I’m working on starting up myself money wise to get some newer equipment to start. But school is a pain in the butt. I sure hope graduating high school with an associates degree is worth it haha. Anyways keep up the hard work
Routes and commerical properties changed my business i put my logos on my vechiles and boomed more during 2020 i had all my landscapers 2months ahead repaired everyone unit's before the repair shop's got busy we took all ppl work making 40 ppl toich 100k each 4m put into economy. This level you at I'm just at. Kubuto great units
I thought he said whatcom county and as soon as he said ferndale and bellingham it confirmed it for me that is where i live. I have also been wondering about starting a lawn care business and have about the same starting money and already own two string trimmers and a blower and want to add a mower. I hope i can pull it off. It would be nice make as much as he does but i would settle with just being able to support my self and my business for now just to get the ball rolling.
Russel, what kind of work do you mostly do? Is it just basic mowing or more towards construction/landscaping jobs? Also what advice could you give to someone who has a small lawn care business (me, I’m 17) who wants to grow as much as possible, should I stick to just doing mow/weedeat/blow, or should I go into trimming/hedging/other landscaping type work? Thanks
do I have to mow in the summer/spring or can I do it this winter? Because I’m feeling real motivated right now but not sure if anyone would want their yard mowed rn
I'm in bellingham too and I want to Start but right off the bat I'm competing with my uncles company and a few others I know personally and now I find out this guy is here too 😅
Crazy, I quit Singapore Airlines as financial analyst. Saved some money and now I have a lawn care business (starting), and i have a youtube channel im starting. I guess corporate is not for me haha
You don’t need money to start, you should start with digging or some labour that just needs a shovel. Once you got the money from that buy a lawnmower and then you can start from there.
Start now doing fall cleanups and pruning. Start doing snow removal in the winter if you can. Create all your systems and marketing in the winter so you can really get going when the spring rush starts
Bigger is always better if you create effiency and systems. Sounds like he’s doing amazing for his age but he owns a job not a business. I hope he recognizes that staying small is cool for now not forever
I’m getting 18 a hour working out of town but this out of town life is nottt for me I want to buy my own drivable lawnmower and edger and start my own business but idk 😢 should I do it
My story is I start this bussiness cause nobody hired me. Lol. Pushing a lawn mower in front of a church is the way I got my first customer. I was mowing the church's yard for free. After the first customer I got 10. And then I start cleaning flower beds and they got me more customers. Second season I doubled my income and like him. Keep investing and working baby!
thats was beafore corona virus now is slow plus you make money but you spend a lot on gas,repairing machines this is very hard buisness that why many people quit this job
Doing market and pricing research on places like yelp, craigslist, Facebook marketplace etc. can be a great way to get a feel for the pricing of services in your local area.
If you haven’t paid yourself in 2 years, what are you living on? If you still live with your parents that’s understandable but there has to be another form of income then?
I have about 800$ saved up right now and I am thinking about buying a new mower a toro time master because it is a lot bigger and I want to use it as an investment do y’all thinks that’s a good idea
Thanks for the feedback. 😀This can be a struggle for many business owners Matt. Sometimes it takes time to find just the right balance. Are there ways you can outsource some of the jobs?
@@UpFlip what should be the first thing I should do to start my own? Making 500 a day is enough for me, no kids and no wife, living the single life lol
We're so glad this helped Andy. You and your friend should totally take a shot at it. It is definitely possible just start small and don't bite off more than you can chew.
We agree with Russell! Door-to-door advertising is always such a great way to get yourself out there, and it's cheap as well! Promotions and referrals are also something you can keep in mind :) Good luck to you!
Why do people say things like: I didn't take a paycheck for two years, I just put EVERYTHING back in the business. I hear all the time from the newbies. Please let me know if I'm misunderstanding or they are just fos. Lol!
I live in Decatur Georgia and I have sooo many customers but not enough workers. I hired and been through like 30 guys because they would quit because of all the hard work.
@@107g that’s no problem at all. We can pay in cash. And I could give u a ride since u stay in Decatur. We provide all the equipment so you don’t have worry about that either. You don’t even need experience. We’ll teach you on the spot. Only requirement is that you’re a good worker :)Also how old are you if u don’t mind me asking?
i kno a guy who lives in a up stairs and down stairs house. started by himself and now got a full crew. he makes about $8,000 month. it not hard it takes time a few years in buisness.
Alright Russell. How much can you make with one leg? Because if you keep using chainsaws without chaps and proper PPE your going to lose one. It's always the guy that says "I know what I'm doing" but can't point to the 'kick back zone' of a chainsaw that ends up in the ER with a laceration to the femoral artery. Also, learn proper tree felling techniques. You are going to find out the wrong way why the way you are notching trees is VERY dangerous.
This IS NOT a "Lawn" Care Business....this is heavy duty outdoor chores company. The money generated here is on par for this type of company. Not a lawn care company here.
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“Just start”
That advice is gold.
It all grows from there...
Absolutely!
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Crazy to see I grew up with Russell and went to school with him.. it’s good to see him so successful
Thats awesome! I hope it inspires you as well!
@Adam H
When you mow 300 yards a month for 5 years in those boots that’s how you walk.
Same here! I sold that dude soooo much weed lol there was no way he was going to college...
@@differentthings362 snitch
@@stephenstarr5314 He mowed over 300 yards in 1 month for sure
I own a small lawn business and my first yard was from a business card I left on a door. So those cards you drop off count ! Keep up the good work guy ls and girls and God bless!
That's awesome! Happy to hear that your marketing method worked. It's such an easy and cheap method but could definitely get the ball rolling!
Already retired, but sharing your videos with some younger nephews, a gentle nudge to get them thinking.
Awesome, hopefully this inspires them!
Word of mouth is the most effective form of advertising and he's the proof of that.
For sure!
Googles a little better lol
@@DoyleBros03 Yeah, if you have good reviews, hence word of mouth.
@@DoyleBros03 true
@@DoyleBros03 i am struggling to get any Google leads is there a secret to it
I have a landscaping business as well this really helped me love the hustle!!!
Happy to hear that :) Good luck with your business!
keep going man...hows business going??
Same here.
Fuck yeah bro keep grinding big dawg🙏🏻
How u get your customers ?
Started my buisiness with help from my dad. We grew the buisiness and now do lawn, leaf, and landscape services that brings in a couple thousand a month during season
3:39
Best advice ever for any business. If you don't get that idea up and running, you will never get off of the ground. Currently trying to start my own lawn care business. Keep chasing your dreams folks 💪
Very true! You got this, good luck!
You still trying?
@@clevercloverlawncare5066 of course, it's been much slower than anticipated. Ya know life, new kid etc.
But just like I never will, no one should ever give up what they find thier passion in.
Even if you don't, put your all into whatever you do. It's that kind of drive that leads to success in future endeavors in your life.
@@thelazyalgorithm8164 update?
Great video, and this guy has a fantastic attitude. Proof that you don't need a college degree or a stack of cash to make a great living. My only concern for this guy is he's already walking like he's in his 60's... that work takes its toll. I reckon he could drop that impressive profit margin a touch and get an employee. He's on track to be a debt free millionaire by the time his highschool buddies have graduated from college with $200k debt and a job market in freefall. He's a rockstar.
Russell definitely got a good thing going. Wait to see part 2 to hear what he's plan for the future is ;)
I thought the same thing when I saw him walking. Jesus, guy’s gonna throw his back before 40.
He definitely is a rockstar... go hard until you bust.
I bought a $20 mower that needed a new carb ($5). A used ryobi string trimmer, blower with two gas cans for $70. At home depot I bought a rake, trash can, pruning scissors, a hoe, shovel, new trimmer string for close to $70. Business cards $25. There are deals out there to get you started. You just have to keep looking
Thats awesome, you were very smart on how you spent your money.
I started my business late season of 2020. my first customer I had been driving around the neighborhood dropping business cards, he was outside STRUGGLING.STRUGGLING with his push mower not starting, my wife was in the truck with me and pushed me to ask him since i was too chicken to do so and I Offered him a 25 dollar cut small lawn. it took me 1 hour to do I was so nervous, it takes me 10 minutes tops to do now lol.
finished my season with around 35 customers 90% bi weekly 10% weekly.
starting this season back up with around 40 if they all sign back up. currently 16 have re-applied for services.
Great job my friend can you give me a little guidance how do you supposed to charge I want to start my business?
What state are you in
@@victorchavez9020 did you start?
Nice Darwin with that work ethic you’d be on your way to great success in no time bro keep it up
My first customer was a personal friend. It was lawn service and he never asked for a deal. Some might say its your friend so it doesn't count. So my first real customer was Bob from Wabash.. His name is Bob and he lives on Wabash. I no longer service his lawn but I'll always remember him. Thumbs up to this guy! He's doing it right!
That's great! Good luck to you in your business!
I've been working at golf courses for the past 5 years.
I recently got an '08 dodge grand caravan, free trailer, and found a nice toro zero turn for $150 that needed a starter to run. I plan on starting a small landscaping business this coming spring and this video was a big help. Thanks for the info.
Glad we could help!
This spring I’ll be starting my 17th year mowing and landscaping. I started when I was 25 with a $5,500 loan from my aunt to buy my first zero turn. I literally had to use $20 of the $5,500 to put in gas in my truck to go pick of the mower from the guy. Luckily, he did take $5,480 for the mower. While getting the business going, I also worked full time as a cop. I started LE at 21 years old in NC. I quickly found out that actually working and getting dirty was and always has been my passion. I started out with just 4 or 5 yards. Being young and always being a go getter, it quickly grew into 25, 40, 60, 75 and up to 90 residential and commercial yards I and two employees were taking care of. Fast forward 10 years, 2015, I gave up law enforcement and went full time mowing. This was HUGE decision to make. To give up insurance, a steady measly check, retirement, etc was very scary! I’m not a millionaire, but I did invest in rental property with some off my earnings.
Tips starting out:
1) Don’t buy junk. Spend the extra $3000 (finance interest free) for that commercial zero turn. I run Stihl, but use good equipment.
2) Keep your earnings private. When you start out poor, but you’re passionate, determined and a worker, you’re going to to make money, possibly a lot of money. Those best friends, close cousins and co-workers will start to notice your earning way before you do. They don’t see the work you’ve done, only that you now have more than they do. Stay humble.
3) If you stay at it and actually become a “business”, you’ll eventually become more of a boss/manager, than the worker that got you where you are. I still have a hard time doing this. I to this day, tell my guys I’m not their boss. I’m a worker just like them. That’s a hard transition, for me anyway.
4) Do excellent work! If you do, the money and time you put into advertisement in the beginning, you never have to do again. Only advertising I do anymore is company shirts to work in.
5) The people who work for you, represent you and your company. They don’t get the customer complaints and text, you do. You are like a sheriff. If New Guy Johnny runs over Sue’s plant, it’s on you, not New Guy Johnny. Just one employee can ruin your whole business and all the time it took to get to where you are.
6) Work hard! Landscaping and mowing is not easy. If you can’t handle humid 95 degree days, lawn care is not meant for you.
7) Small tip on hiring. When talking to a new guy/girl to hire, look at their complexion. If they are white and don’t have a bit of a tan, no good. If they are black and aren’t dark skin black, no good. Hispanic, same thing.
Great advice Derrick. Thanks for that. This is a very inspiring story. Would you consider being on the channel?
@@UpFlip Well, I live in Western, N.C. I’m not sure you travel that far. I don’t think I’d want to talk about finances made, but tips on starting up and keep driven, I’d enjoy that.
Your show def deserves way more subs very nicely shot and great presenting
Thank you for the kind words!
Young guys with good worth ethics are a dying breed. This dude is respectable everyone that sees this like this video. Dope kid!!
Could not agree more Justin! Great insight. Thanks for watching!
You guys deserve so many more views than you get. Really great content
Thanks, we're glad you think so!
I’m from the small business, no employees one man show property management camp. Many new into business fail by over investing before the customers base has been established. At the end of the week a business is working only if the profit margin is in the black, overhead, employees, loans, office costs etc.
I have chosen to stay a one man business for 30 years now and my business has been very strong, I’ve done well and have enjoyed the lower stress associated with “ small boat, small problems, big boat, big problems “. You get to pick how you want build your business but reinvestment is critical, and having customers is also also critical. For me I have not had to earn $100k per year to have zero debt, own two properties free and clear and pile money away.....you just need discipline and work smart. Great video!!
Great insights Face thanks for watching!
Really what this boils down to, is he understands a few things. First, Russell understands that there’s no “can’t” do the job. Secondly, he knows that he can sell the job without the equipment, brilliant method for starters who are committed. Thirdly, he mentioned he worked the industry prior to starting his own, this is key for first time starters, get a job in lawn care and landscaping before you start a business, you need to learn the ropes first otherwise you’ll run into problems and not know what to do.
Russel definitely knows what he's doing!
Guys that share this kind of info is so awesome. A video like this can change LIVES
I love watching these videos. I'm in the same shoes. My first year I've had a few 8-10 k months this month were going to 12ish its looking like. Love watching these to stay motivated
Nice work! Keep up the great job Florida LCE and stay hungry and motivated. We appreciate your support and do keep us updated on your business journey. Glad you are finding the videos inspirational.
Wow congratulations guys I’m glad to hear you guys are generating that much despite all that has happened to the economy due to the pandemic just goes to show that you guys are here to stay 👏🏽
This is insane, he got to work and succeed, love this channel!
Absolutely! Thank you :)
Crazy.. started my lawn maintenance company last year and so far we bring in $16,000 a month! Have 4 employees and already scaled to where I don’t do much of any of the labor and we keep growing like crazy!
How awesome! That's definitely something to be proud about. Keep working hard!
How do you start and avoid taking iut loans and credit cards? This guy did that and that ended up putting us in a bad spot in our personal finances. We are a new company and have been trying to get things used and in the last 2 months 2 trucks have gone bad on us. It's very disheartening . I wish we could bring in how you guys do! Congratulations!
@@rachelt.7408 Have you guys tried to applying for a government loan that has no interested for a year and then its only 3.5% a year? If not, perhaps that could be a better option for you than credit cards and other types of loans.
@@UpFlip we both have very poor credit 😔
@@UpFlip the transmission on the 2nd truck had shaved metal inside that tore it up and we only had it 1 day. Now we had to pay to rebuild it but they say itll last forever after that.
Im a 19 year old senior at a high school. I just started my landscaping business and this is great, anymore advices
Best of luck to you. Never stop learning and never quit when times get tough.
Update? I’m just curious on your progress
@@n3f. it's going great its not easy though, I now have 25 clients. Goal this year to 100👍
@@Naged918 that’s awesome dude! I’m getting everything set up myself money wise to get started. Only thing slowing me down is school (11th). I’m on track Graduating high school with an associates degree
@@n3f. your on the right track, as long as your thinking about it not about buying the next vedio game or saving up for that ps 5 or whatever. Summer is almost there where you'll have way more time.
Good luck brother
Starting my lawncare landscaping business this week because of you I appreciate everything
Thats awesome! We really really happy we can help people, let us know if there are any other questions you want answered. Good luck on your business!
Hows it going for you?
So how’s that going after a year
I think that Marketing is essential. Having had a service oriented business, I found that reaching out to as many people as possible was key.
Marketing is indeed essential for any business, especially if it is service-oriented. Thank you for the support. ❤
I started putting out business cards on people’s doors. That’s how I got my first Mrs. Jackie.
Nice! I love that old fashioned way of marketing!
Started My first business at 19 it was a lawn care business I loved it! but my Party Rental business Took over! And I finally started it up again!
19, wow that's awesome! Good luck with your businesses.
You guys have been putting up some good stuff. Keep on grinding and churning out that quality content! You really do provide insightful material for those who want to break away from working for "The Man." I hope this inspires people to go out and be the great entrepreneurs they can be - which includes myself :)
Thank you for the kinds words! Putting out quality content that inspires others is our mission ;)
@@UpFlip 😁
I see these vids all the time, there is even a bigger secret that us in the industry have epically the one like myself, the biggest secret to being successful is we don't talk about how much money we make, when doing so it opens up huge doors on many unwanted things. If you know ur makin money and building your company you are the only one who need to know that information. In my case when people see the huge variety of equipment speaks volumes, I understand your point of view that you want to share this info and wealth but on the same note it opens more unwanted doors than it helps you in the long range outlook of your small business.
A man that is self driver and successful? I love it. Kudos to this young man and his parents.
Thanks for the kind words and support!
I’m turning 16 next month and this summer im going to try and start my lawn-mowing business my dad said he’ll help me start it so I’m thankful for him I would start right now but online school doesn’t let me they keep changing my schedule so I have to wait
Good luck Jonathan! Make sure to watch our new video on how to start a business.
I started with $0 into lawn care first job went with my hands and pulled weeds made $250 did another weed job $100 went bought a push mower and I’m starting to grow and want to buy a stand behind mower now
This is wonderful Anything outdoors. This is a great example of how far determination can take you.😀 Keep up the great work.
@@UpFlip thank you now have around 13 jobs a week and I started 2 weeks ago. Getting ready to make business cards and just made a Facebook page
For anyone that has $0 find a weed pulling job trust me they aren’t fun but there’s plenty of them then buy a push mower weed eater and blower
I just bought all 3 and have 13 jobs within a week or 2 and I only started 2 weeks ago
I'm 14 and I'm about to start something like this can't wait
Thats awesome, best of luck to you Henri!
You still "about to?"
Currently making 2k a year at 14. Not too bad
That's awesome! Keep up the work.
Rutledge LawnCare your 14 and already made 2k off of landscaping?
Quagmire yessir. Been busy
How’s it going now, Boss?
@Mustafa 603 hired new people, made more money. New equipment. Doing great.
Awesome!! I'm starting my solo company too!!
Awesome story! I love when people create a business and become their own bosses! Can’t wait for part 2.
Thank you Mark. We really appreciate you tuning in. Let us know what you think of Part 2?!
@@UpFlip looking for it now
Add small engine repairs your rev go up due to you spend less on repairs. All the rest you did was awesome. Keep up the great work. Show them we landscapers can make 100k in 1 yr i did it out a Buick 400 a day got me that 100k
Thanks for the feedback! 😀
This is AMAZING. DAVE RAMSEY APPROVED
Thank you!
Been thinking about starting up cut and trim side job to earn extra money. Just not sure how to go about estimates and pricing
Glad to see a young guy doing well. He did however confuse profit margin with what he was talking about which is basically owners discretionary income. If he calculated the equivalent pay for someone doing his tasks and skills his profit margin would be more realistic 5-30%
Thanks for the support and clarification Tom. We really appreciate it.
Man he has done very well. Way better than I have done this year (my first year)
You can only grow from here! Best of luck to you with your business!
Update on your business? Just curious
@@n3f. I went full time last year, then decided to start over this year....rebuilt all my customer base, doing even better now. You can follow it on my channel
@@JonsDailyHustle that’s great dude. Glad to hear you’re doing good. I’m working on starting up myself money wise to get some newer equipment to start. But school is a pain in the butt. I sure hope graduating high school with an associates degree is worth it haha. Anyways keep up the hard work
@@n3f. thanks bro, good luck to you and your startup. Just a tip of advice, don't rule out buying used equipment to get started with
Routes and commerical properties changed my business i put my logos on my vechiles and boomed more during 2020 i had all my landscapers 2months ahead repaired everyone unit's before the repair shop's got busy we took all ppl work making 40 ppl toich 100k each 4m put into economy. This level you at I'm just at. Kubuto great units
That is awesome TheCoSigner! Keep up the great work. What keeps you motivated?
Props to the editor
I thought he said whatcom county and as soon as he said ferndale and bellingham it confirmed it for me that is where i live. I have also been wondering about starting a lawn care business and have about the same starting money and already own two string trimmers and a blower and want to add a mower. I hope i can pull it off. It would be nice make as much as he does but i would settle with just being able to support my self and my business for now just to get the ball rolling.
Best of luck Gabe! Do keep us posted on how it goes. Thanks for watching and check out our lawn care blogs for more great business tips and advice.
Started las season with 13 custumer I bought, now making 5k a month.
At 19 years old. I wish I had started sooner.😅
Wow, that's awesome! Good luck to you with this venture!
I’m 13 and started one this year and made 10,000
How did you get people to hire you?
That's awesome! Keep grinding!
Russel, what kind of work do you mostly do? Is it just basic mowing or more towards construction/landscaping jobs? Also what advice could you give to someone who has a small lawn care business (me, I’m 17) who wants to grow as much as possible, should I stick to just doing mow/weedeat/blow, or should I go into trimming/hedging/other landscaping type work? Thanks
Do patios and and sod job installation, mulch job and commercial jobs to secure contracts and getting the big bucks
Landscaping and construction is the best revenue service. Start out mowing and get a good customer base then move into more landscaping
Russell jeffcoat thanks man appreciate it
I just started but all I have is a mower and a weed wacker that I pull around with a wagon
That's great! You have to start from somewhere, right? Keep working hard and it'll pay off!
UpFlip thanks I’ve made 600 dollars already 😎😎
@@andrewslawncare135 Thats awesome! Keep it up!
UpFlip thanks I will 😎😎
@@andrewslawncare135 thats awesome! How is your business going? I did my first job today
do I have to mow in the summer/spring or can I do it this winter? Because I’m feeling real motivated right now but not sure if anyone would want their yard mowed rn
I am going to buy a 33inch walk behind and a pick up truck and start this spring. How do you go about turning down work?
That’s awesome! Best of luck to you!
I'm up just did my first 10,000$ month this month and we're only half way thru September. My goal is to be on upflips soon. Remember me.
I'm in bellingham too and I want to Start but right off the bat I'm competing with my uncles company and a few others I know personally and now I find out this guy is here too 😅
There will always be business for everyone! Just going to take a bit longer and more effort.
Crazy, I quit Singapore Airlines as financial analyst. Saved some money and now I have a lawn care business (starting), and i have a youtube channel im starting. I guess corporate is not for me haha
Thats awesome man! Best of luck to you.
My brother was my first customer. Lawn Care Maintenance.
That's awesome! Good luck to you :)
I wish I had started that young 😢
Better late than never!
You don’t need money to start, you should start with digging or some labour that just needs a shovel. Once you got the money from that buy a lawnmower and then you can start from there.
That’s right!
Good job, but it's crazy how little you realize this is when you get there.
Very impressive sir. Very motivational. Keep growing!
I work with my dad but when is a good start a landscaping business March?
Start now doing fall cleanups and pruning. Start doing snow removal in the winter if you can. Create all your systems and marketing in the winter so you can really get going when the spring rush starts
It definitely depends on where you live but these are some great tips!
When I needed money and I couldn’t do much but I had a pick up.> ad in post office> when you absolutely, positively have to get rid of it, call ####
It’s the kubota thing for me 😂😂
Such an awesome story keep it up !
Thank you so much!
I was looking to start my own lawn service buisness
Bigger is always better if you create effiency and systems. Sounds like he’s doing amazing for his age but he owns a job not a business. I hope he recognizes that staying small is cool for now not forever
I’m getting 18 a hour working out of town but this out of town life is nottt for me I want to buy my own drivable lawnmower and edger and start my own business but idk 😢 should I do it
My story is I start this bussiness cause nobody hired me. Lol. Pushing a lawn mower in front of a church is the way I got my first customer. I was mowing the church's yard for free. After the first customer I got 10. And then I start cleaning flower beds and they got me more customers. Second season I doubled my income and like him. Keep investing and working baby!
That's awesome! It's so cool to hear how you were able to get clients from pretty much word of mouth. Best of luck to you!
I’m starting mine this week. I cut lawns on the side but I want to start doing it full time 🤙🏽
Awesome...I luv it 💯👌🏾😎
Glad you like it!
What state do u recommend for starting this kind of business .....was considering locating to georgia or.florida
I’m not an expert but anywhere where there’s green grass all year round would be the best.
@@UpFlip thank you!
What an inspiration!
I just started my business but I really don't know how to do an estimate what do you recommend
Try reaching out to the business.
thats was beafore corona virus now is slow plus you make money but you spend a lot on gas,repairing machines this is very hard buisness that why many people quit this job
Has anything changed now that things are opening back up? What area are you in?
Do you have any videos for quoting and pricing your services? How not to undercut yourself but stay affordable?
Doing market and pricing research on places like yelp, craigslist, Facebook marketplace etc. can be a great way to get a feel for the pricing of services in your local area.
Can you do this during school? I’m assuming not but not sure
It will depend on your school schedule.
@@UpFlip the normal school schedule 9-3:30 with 1 hour of homework
How do you take 0 and pay your bills?
My grandparents were my first clients
Starting with family and friends can be a great way to launch a business.
Awesome Planning..
I have 11 years experience mowing lawn one I want to start my own, but the only thing how to find costumers.
There are many methods to finding landscaping clients.
If you haven’t paid yourself in 2 years, what are you living on? If you still live with your parents that’s understandable but there has to be another form of income then?
I own a few other businesses and I make my businesses pay my living expenses
@@russelljeffcoat6833 What other businesses do you own and operate?
On top of my landscape company. I own a small trucking company and a small land development company
@@russelljeffcoat6833 I’ve heard trucking’s not worth it. What is that like? Also what is land development and what is it like?
Russel made a widowmaker in his first 6 minutes of the vid
I have about 800$ saved up right now and I am thinking about buying a new mower a toro time master because it is a lot bigger and I want to use it as an investment do y’all thinks that’s a good idea
You should do it!
Show us step by step awesome 👍
Thanks for the recommendation!
Its exhausting. Im doing about the same $$ a month. 11-12hrs a day. Lawn Maintenance. Money is nice,but hardly any free time to even spend it.
Thanks for the feedback. 😀This can be a struggle for many business owners Matt. Sometimes it takes time to find just the right balance. Are there ways you can outsource some of the jobs?
Spend it in the winter, most people would be mad finding out us lawn guys get Atleast a 3 month vacation every year.
Wowww i need to do that. I am tired of my job.
Definitely find something you have a passion for and that you love to do!
@@UpFlip what should be the first thing I should do to start my own? Making 500 a day is enough for me, no kids and no wife, living the single life lol
I am thinking of starting my own lawn business in Dallas with my friend. This info. helps. Can someone work a full-time job and do this on the side?
We're so glad this helped Andy. You and your friend should totally take a shot at it. It is definitely possible just start small and don't bite off more than you can chew.
I have all the equipment just not enough customers what can I do !!
Get you name out there. Go get a bunch of cheap business cards and pass them out to anyone you meet
We agree with Russell! Door-to-door advertising is always such a great way to get yourself out there, and it's cheap as well! Promotions and referrals are also something you can keep in mind :) Good luck to you!
Advertise on facebook garage sales thats what i did . take pics of your jobs and put them up. Every time i do that i get blown up.
Why do people say things like:
I didn't take a paycheck for two years, I just put EVERYTHING back in the business. I hear all the time from the newbies. Please let me know if I'm misunderstanding or they are just fos. Lol!
Pt2 please
I live in Decatur Georgia and I have sooo many customers but not enough workers. I hired and been through like 30 guys because they would quit because of all the hard work.
I stay in decatur georgia as well if u need help just let me know I don't have transportation right now thought but im a hard worker 🙏💯
Ok I don't have my own lawn mower and I don't have cash app so you would have to give me cash but I'm trying to start asap
@@107g that’s no problem at all. We can pay in cash. And I could give u a ride since u stay in Decatur. We provide all the equipment so you don’t have worry about that either. You don’t even need experience. We’ll teach you on the spot. Only requirement is that you’re a good worker :)Also how old are you if u don’t mind me asking?
And u have my word I will not quit 🙏
@@107g appreciate it! But if you would want you could always change your mind you don’t like the job...
i kno a guy who lives in a up stairs and down stairs house. started by himself and now got a full crew. he makes about $8,000 month. it not hard it takes time a few years in buisness.
Hi Joe! That sounds awesome. It can definitely take some time. What industry are you in?
Good work. Thanks!
Thank you too!
Is this guy doing commercial accounts or just yards?
Alright Russell. How much can you make with one leg? Because if you keep using chainsaws without chaps and proper PPE your going to lose one. It's always the guy that says "I know what I'm doing" but can't point to the 'kick back zone' of a chainsaw that ends up in the ER with a laceration to the femoral artery. Also, learn proper tree felling techniques. You are going to find out the wrong way why the way you are notching trees is VERY dangerous.
The best is just go full landscaping and no lawn care. 🤑
Thanks for watching Hash. What about companies that do both?
I have the same logo and business card design. Vista Print
How much of that goes to to pay state taxes and federal taxes?
That is the $100.000 question.
Government wants Atleast 20%
How many hours do you work per day?
It can vary Aiden! Depending on work load, time of year, etc. Workday can range for 8-12. Would you ever get into an industry such as this?
@@UpFlip yes, im planning to start my own landscaping business
Judging by his equipment I don’t think he made $100,000. He may have had that in sales. I.e. grossed $100,000 before all his expenses.
This IS NOT a "Lawn" Care Business....this is heavy duty outdoor chores company. The money generated here is on par for this type of company. Not a lawn care company here.
Good job!
Thank you! Cheers Arnold!