How to Go FULL-TIME In Your Lawn Care Business ▶ 20 Lawns x $35 BARE MINIMUM per Lawn = $700 a Week
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- How to go full time in your lawn care business. In this video I suggest that Hunter raises his price to cut my lawn. Then he tells me that he's still working his crappy day job. Then he says he wants to quit his day job but he's afraid that he won't be able to make up for it with more lawn care clients.
So, after him raising my price, I bring him over to the whiteboard and do a simple math demonstration of how he can very easily leave his job and go full-time mowing lawns.
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UPDATE: 👇 He did it!
Listen to his testimony.
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Keith, you are in a position to help this young man change his life. Show him the way!!! Thanks for the video👍
Haha... I just called him on the phone. And followed up with him. Haha. BALLIN! 🤛
Great! God bless you! Sometimes it only takes a little conversation and a push from someone like yourself to turn on that light bulb. Btw, this is my first year going fulltime and I'm doing great! I watched a lot of your videos and Brian's so I was loaded with all the information needed to give it a good crack at it. Thanks!
@@keith-kalfas you are the man brother.
I loved this Jesus, im so scared to pull the trigger with my business, i work part time now landscaping for 3 years. 30 plus hours a week.. i have my own llc. I just need to push myself out there more.
@@paulmartocci-smale2285 Print some business cards and give one to everyone you get in contact with. Let everyone know in Facebook, nextdoor, ect., that you are in business. No your numbers. How much you need monthly to take care of yourself and family? When spring comes around, save everything and get your winter funds as soon as possible. When winter comes, try to have a job lined up even if you have your winter fund already. That's what I have done this year and it is working. Good luck! You can do it!!!
Always good to have a customer see your worth. This season I had to go up $5-$10 bucks per customer on gas and maintenance increases alone. One of my favorite customers before I even had the chance to mention said to me “ you know D with the gas prices and everything going up I’m going to pay you $25 more per cut” mind you she’s a weekly customer who was already paying $60 per week for a small front and medium size back yard. And not only does she pay $85 a week now but still tips me every time. She’s just a genuine good person and we keep in touch throughout the week. We’ve gotten so close she calls me her son now…brought her groceries when she was dealing with cancer. It’s a business but some customers you can’t help but love and enjoy being around. The people make the business that much more better.
He seems like the nicest person ever
Imagine being 54 Y/O, having just blown your prime years working FOR 2 different people. TWO. I made 2 people rich. I hope all of you young working people/persons take Keiths advice. This is great stuff man, and the light bulb video too.
thanks man! appreciate the support
He needs to drop his day job ASAP. 50 lawn accounts built up?! He will have no problem gaining more accounts with more free time after quitting his other job. Just do it ✔️
I have the same problem working I'm a regular job for 15 years.
I was afraid to leave and not being able to comply what I needed to have to make my payment by the way this is juan Garcia
Bro I need to talk to can we make this happen in in CT in need to talk to you asap k
That young has a humble and kindness to him that clients will become a magnet to him. THATS A BLESSING HE NEED TO GIVE HIS 2 WEEK AND DONT LOOK BACK. GOD WILL TALK CARE OF IM IF STAY THE WAY HE IS AND JUST CONTINUE TO DO GOOD WORK. I wish and pray that on his life. GO GET IT BRO!
YEEEEESSSSSSSS that's THE right way to keep your workers happy and feel what they feel and felt what you whent thur💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Thank you for that.
Learning every single day more and more... thanks keith 🇲🇽🇲🇽
Yes my fam
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He’s already doubling his income if those cuts are weekly. I just quit my job 3 weeks ago I got 45 bi weekly cuts I’m at about the same he makes on his weeklys .. I was making 600 at my full time job, I’m now making between 1200-2000 dollars a week working for myself.. dude go get it !!!! It will work!!!!!!!!!!
With the landscape jobs I’m picking up from marketing’s
I'm in the same position I'm scared😰
I mow two yards a week on fridays and went full time. The other 6 days a week I'm installing edging, rock, mulch, cutting trees, leveling yards, pressure washing, and deck refinishing, and a shit ton of other things like house flips during the winter. I would love to mow non stop but let's be honest, the real money isn't to be found sitting on a mower all day. Don't be afraid of a little dirt, sweat, and hard ass work. Most guys around here that cut grass full time won't get their fat asses off the mower to even pick up a piece of trash. I hate laziness. Find out what you're best at and charge up the ass for it. Good luck.
100% right. I thought I'd be mowing lawns when I went full time this year. I haven't stopped landscaping since March. I cut two lawns weekly also. More money can be made doing the hard work as opposed to mowing, even though I'm trying to secure at least twenty lawns to have that guaranteed cash flow.
@@paulreints2279 I'm tearing down a 3 foot tall, 46 foot long, cinder block wall and footing so I can get into this condominium courtyard to level and reseed as I read your reply lol. Of course I'm doing it old school with a sledge, shovel, and wheel barrow. Here in Minnesota you're limited from April till about November on an average year so the more you can put away for winter the better. There's snow removal but that's always hit and miss. You don't want to depend on snow for income. It's amazing how much money I've made on landscape maintenance this year simply because the Customers' lawn service won't do it. I always get funny looks when we're there at the same time. That is if they make eye contact at all. Pure laziness.
@@paulreints2279 I'm getting to the point where any more than one day of mowing would interfere with my schedule too much. I picked up a 6 acre estate for next year that will pretty much fill up my mow day. I guess 3 yards will be my limit lol.
@@andrewb2111 I can see that being okay! That's a huge lawn
@@paulreints2279 Yeah it's a full service account .. about 300 shrubs to trim, spray, fertilizer, aeration, snow removal, the whole shebang. This fall we're doing some selective tree cutting to open up their lake view. The cost seems to be no issue to these folks. That shrub and ornamental spray license was well worth the expense. It's paid for itself tenfold.
Kieth is a Left Handed Genius
haha thanks man, you're awesome!
I feel so incredibly blessed that I came across this video
The fact you took the time to help him is beautiful. Thanks for being a good person.
There’s a motto that the British SAS use, “who dares wins”. It might be scary to make that leap but with proper planning it will pay off. I was crapping it when I first went on my own about bills, insurances , supporting family etc, but once I did it I’ve never looked back and are quite comfortable. This is partly due to Keith’s videos inspiring me. So if your not sure, listen to the guy.
Today Friday the 26th of November 2020 i quite my job. I will be going full time in my business. Over 3 year's of cutting for the council and 2 years of very little growth in my because of working a 0700-1530 job. Keith you have kept me focused along the way and I want to thank you for all those Inspiring night videos. 2021 is my year.
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You Keith have just changed this kid's life.. He will be thanking you in the next year or two.... I'am 1000% sure of this... If HE makes it happen. Best of luck kid but luck has nothing to do with it just do it..just trust what keith is telling you it works as long as you put the time in it works...
You said this 4 years ago and I just started my own company back in Aug 2024 (less than 2 months ago) and have already grossed over 6K just by putting in the work and pay attention to what Keith has to say..
Best vid I’ve seen in a long time on the net. Straight shooting, as real as it gets
Just DOUBLE the prices you see in this video now
Keith I’m sure you made this dude changed his mind! You’re the man who inspires us! Great job 👍
I think the anxiety is more than just having the guts to get out there and do it, I am trying to switch to full time and there is so so much more to consider, taxes, licensing, insurances, winter time, gas, maintenance. It is a math game though, but I completed understand his anxiety and it’s good to be safe
I hope you go full time bro this is my first full time year and it's been great I quit my job last August with 10 mowing clients I have a house payment wife and 2 kids no money in the bank and I said the hell with it I just got my zero turn this spring and Keith is a awesome guy from what I know from his videos YOU got this go for it you can always get another job if you had too
I love that you are helping him realize it only him that stop him from making it with just 50 PEOPLE HE CAN DO JUST FINE
I’m in the same position as him. The one thing that wasn’t talked about was the income he is making at his day job late November-all of March. At least that’s my resistance.
Did you make the leap yet?
I'm still full time nervous about letting go even though I have hand full of customers it's late in the season
You have just changed his life! Always easier to see from the outside, I needed to hear the same message myself so thankyou for taking the time to have and share that conversation.
Smashed the like button! You got me to where I am now and that’s just starting off, but not brand new! In the same predicament but much older. Never done this type of stuff before but I love it and I “know” it’s what I want to do. Just gotta make the leap of faith! THE ONE THING I DON’T HEAR ABOUT IS HAVING FULL TIME JOB WITH THE HEALTH BENEFITS AND MAKING THE MOVE. Insurance is huge, just got to figure it out I guess! Lol Thanks for all the inspiration and learned knowledge. My ears are always open!
Honestly this is really insightful.
I’ve talked to a lot of people/customers and they’ve all said they don’t mind paying more for my services as long as the quality doesn’t drop.
Next season my minimum is going from $30-50 it will cover up to a 5k square foot home 🏡 above that it’s based on sqft
Dang man... I loved this video. It's so inspirational for my business. Love it.
Next level work ethic. Can tell he’s a good guy. Start creeping those prices up man you deserve it.
Keith you probably changed this dudes life. I did one pressure wash job today that took 3 hours i made $400. I used to be a Missouri state highway patrol vehicle inspector and made $400 a week! I made that in 3 hours today and it felt so rewarding even though it was hot as shit today I wouldnt change it for the world. Wish i would have started at 17 or 18 twelve years ago lol. Keep it up man.
Keith best TH-camr.
You covered most of it Kieth, but the one thing He needs to bump his prices up to a $35 minimum. $25 minimum’s don’t work anywhere in this country anymore.
$40 minimum now. Haha I agree
We heart Keith. Keith is real. Gain control of your own destiny and unlock your full potential if you're watching this from the young man's position. Best thing I ever did! GIE 2020!
Get after it young man! Keep workin with him Keith! The confidence will come
I am currently going through that job situation right now
Love seeing these examples of transitioning to full time business!! Currently working corporate and will be getting my part-time business off the ground in 2022. It's all about the numbers and available time at this point. Cheers
Keith, Great mentorship. Hope he rises his prices & know he’s self worth.
17:00 I’m a big fan of 90 day plans. The first week to make the plan. A few weeks to get it up and going. A month to grow, and a month to normalize
Mahalo nui! This man did it from the ground up! I building my own yard maintenance here in HAWAII.
Best way to advertise is word of mouth and trow out flyers before your mowing season thats what I did here in Cincinnati ohio from 2014 I build up 150 mowing clients weekly not including mulching customers only
Man I jumped. And the only reason I jumped is because I have listened to every single video Keith has put out. But you have to take his advice and do it. Go listen to Steve Harvey jump. Good stuff. I have been going strong in my company for two years full time now. Best feeling ever. Thanks man
One of your best videos. I wish I could spam the like button to infinity
Great video keith thanks for teaching thanks again
Hes already doing great and can work long hard days he will do fine! Keith you are a great mentor and speak in a very relatable and understandable way.
Hunter you are soooooo ready to step up to this new level- I watched the entire video and I was getting PSYCHED for you cause I can feel you will go far! My intuition is never wrong! Cheers from Australia
Good work ethic but im honestly surprised he hasnt got the cops called mowing at 10pm
Lolol hahaha. BALLA
The smoke that gets blown in this industry
thanks for inspiring me with this video. I've worked for my dad in asphalt for 25 years now and I just started landscaping in the winter and early spring to get me and my wife, 5 kids by. I recently picked up a good size lawn job and pay pretty good, I feel I can make it but I don't want to leave my dad with working his business himself and finding help to train and so on, but I think I'm going to talk with him and see about a 6 month trial. thank for the brains and hope you are blessed
Inspiring the youth , good man keith
Hunter my man if you ever come across this comment tell all those 50 ppl an bump $25 to $35 -$40 an be confident about it look them in there eyes an say you can't do it for that price anymore an do so only if the yards are reasonable I live in Texas so idk how it is up north but if there small yards I understand because you also have to be honest but you also need to make money an some will not want to pay and thats OK because most will because they like your work an your reliable an you'll have more time to look for more yards to price at that rate an can still keep your job until your ready to spread those wings..then do what Keith just told you about more work then you'll be able to spread those wings an fly thank me later
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Keith thanks for the videos im currently running my own bussness and still need some tips
Keith, You’re the man! Love your vids and the knowledge you put in them
thanks man! appreciate the support!
This is where you take the leap and jump running as you hit the ground. And you will never look back
I respect trades guys so much most of them are decent people and bust their ass to make money. What im seeing is alot of them need sales training 101 and some simple business management classes
Keith, I re watched this video after I watched your recent scrub trimming video. Wow I remember what Hunter is saying. He is scared. Think back to a letter you received 3 1/2-4 years ago from a guy that a was scared about quitting his job and decided to go to Israel (the country) and I decided to quit my job finally. Also at GIE Stanly and me were talking with a group of people who were new to the landscaping business. I was sharing with this group what you are saying in the video. I did stress a book they needed to read. Your First Year in the Landscaping Business. You should read the book it is a pretty good book. And I think if you were at GIE you were hiding from me and you still owe me a big brother hug. Are you busy this weekend? You want to grab a bite to eat together? lol
I’m in his shoe 👟 Keith , but he can do part time on his day job. I cannot. My job don’t offer part time. Still trying hard to get enough customers to go full time. Ty for your video.
I'm getting hung up on the seasonal aspect. This will be my first spring rush and I build a good base to start mowing with doing leaf cleanups this past fall. What happens when I make the same amount of money ($750/wk after taxes) but then during the off season that capital isn't coming in. Bills and some overhead is still coming.
Idk, I know it's fear and I would love to quit this year but I feel like it's smarter to wait a year or 2 since I haven't actually mowed 1 yard yet and I 20 hypothetical customers(existing leaf cleanup customers who verbally agreed for mowing)
Still doing pretty good over here at "R & R Landscape Designs" in the Kingsport/Johnson city area Tn, but I'm never doing too good to not go through some of KK videos to try an learn more!!
Good stuff! Thank you
@keith-kalfas literally watching the 3 mistakes not to make video right now, after watching the 15 mill company tour so THANK YOU MY FRIEND!! 🙏🏼
He can’t be charging 25$ a yard. No money made. Got to bump it up to at least 40
What state are you in? $40? Lol
Oh for sure. With work comp,liability, payroll and full-time employees.
My minimum is 30 for my smallest lawn. It takes me 15-20 minutes. My most expensive lawn is 110. Takes me 2 hours. I live in aotearoa 🇳🇿
@@McShibby10 America is different with prices and your economy is different too. $40 is not far from my bottom like for residential. How long it takes is the answer.
From aotearoa 🇳🇿
My minimum 30 as well and most expensive 160
So good of you Keith it's a no brainer for him to give it a crack
Ketih I agree that it's all a leap of faith, but tell this young man that honestly there's a lot of work in the lawn business and anything is possible in it 🙏 show him the way
Thanks Sir .. it a no brainer
I’m in the same situation! Love the video! The math doesn’t lie! Thanks!
Keith is the best
thanks man
Keith you the man👑 💯💯 I just got my LLC'S & I'm learning watching your channel / keep it coming
Wow,Just wow! This is such a good video keith. He has the work to fill in the day's. He just needs the courage and im sure he does.👌🏻
Yes that's it... it's all about courage.
He seems very quiet and timid. You sir are pulling him in the right direction. He just needs to sack up and be aggressive and grab the opportunities that are already there. Great vij!
Hey Keith ,
I was wondering champ , who does your google ads , I’m in my first year of my business, was wondering who is good and not sketchy,
Thanks bro
I really appreciate seeing things like this especially you helping out another young hustler I am currently trying to build my business here in Florida and your videos help put things into perspective and help me a lot I greatly appreciate this channel and what you are doing
I absolutely appreciate the content in this video. I'm a very situation as him just started my lawn care landscape business this year in March, and was able to go full time with it already. Just like him, I absolutely hated my day job so I had to "jump" per say....never looked back and absolutely loving it. I'm like him I do need to work on my route density as well.
If anyone needs any motivation to do their own thing TH-cam search "Steve Harvey jump" that video was a life changer for me
Love this way of showing us through showing someone else method because we don’t see it as clearly as learning the hard way
Hey Kieth, I feel you may not respond and I know it is because you are busy but I have to chime in here. I have watched yours and Brian's pod cast and TH-cam videos. Something that is not talked about a lot is how to set yourself up for retirement in this industry. First let's talk about insurance for medical, dental and vision. How much does this cost for you as an individual? Not everyone has a spouse to support them on their insurance as it would kill their paycheck and so you need to pick up more jobs to make up for that missed money. Then, someone on here mentioned it about the down months (four to five here in N.C.). That means for 8 months a person would have to bust tail to make enough to get them through the down months. No body has put out a video explaining the break down on how the money made is broken down into payments for all items needed to live ie; insurance for business, medical, dental, and vision, taxes, and employee payment. After all this is taken out, what is left over for the business owner who is responsible for making sure equipment is running top notch and they are making their salary. Now that would be a video to tun in to. I bet your followers would skyrocket due to this is what stops most business owners from going all in. Just saying, you asked this young man why he is not quitting his job and going all in. I can speak from experience that after watching videos put out by you, Brian and Stanley "Dirt Monkey", you get stoked and ready to go out and bust it wide open, but then you start to think about everything I listed above. Did this young man think about all the items listed above when you asked him about talking to his boss? I will stop here, but wanted to answer your question as to what is stopping people from leaving their full-time jobs to be self-employed. Keep putting things like this out there please.
$25 bucks a yard ,that's not making money . They need the service for being lazy to work on the heat ,a good start will be $50and up , that's what I charge , here in East tx , and customers pay what I ask for , or screw them . Grass's grows every day one inch . I use to low ball my business , and I had 72 customers , now that I opened my eyes I'm down to 57 customers , but I'm making more money and less work to my equipment.
Maybe I should've moved there instead of Oklahoma😆lol...my minimum up here is 35 and we're actually LESS dense than Texas, but at least I'm doing better than I was on the west coast, $25 yards and a few 20s
Great video, really good advice. Looking forward going full time in lawn care
I was to scared to quit my full time job I had to have them fire me to get me motivated and it worked lol
I wanna do the same thing but I live in New York so grass season is only 4 or 5 months.
"I drink a lot of coffe". Great business confidence video!
Such a nice kid & such meaniful investment of your time. A++++ Vid
Hats off to you mr falkas, finally someone to walks the talk
It is a mind screw, im going through this and have been for about a year. Even though i know i make more in the few hours in the evening than an 8 hour day. I think alot of people get stuck in trying to be a good person or keep our bosses happy, especially if we feel any level of appreciation. I get myself connected to old men who have alot of medical problems and end up feeling bad for them but has been the most positive thing in my life. Just like he said, being open and honest is best if the person really cares and likes you then they will support your decisions even if theyre opposed in the beginning because of selfishness or needing you. Just make good choices and do a good job, alot of it falls in place it we just keep it moving and put in some real effort! LOVE THY NEIGHBOR!!!
Drop the day job or keep only from Monday to Thursday. That way you can mow Friday and Saturday. Sunday you can do mulch jobs. That's what I did
Yes Keith You Right About That Its All About BUSINESS BABY 🤑🤙
You're awesome keith
Thank you
Awesome video 💯
Yes it’s easy to say about dropping your full time job. But this is how I look at it. Because I work full time. I have my business 24 years. What I’m getting at is you have to put x amount of money away for the winter. And you can’t forget health insurance. Most guys I know there wives are nurses so they have there health insurance. I’ve thought about it many times to go for it. But then I get stressed and think of what happens if we don’t get rain and then it’s a drought. Here in Pa I think it’s rolling the dice. My full time job is a cushion for me. I just make it work. I should have done it before I had a family.
I have a day job and make really good money with benefits.....I cut 30 yards on the side and do really well. The main problem with going full time lawn service is the lost health benesit. Side hussle=$$$
This is great. Brilliant work illustrating the mind set
He needs to raise his minimum to $30-35. Just quit the job and go for it. Like Keith said, work creates work. Soon you'll be too busy and buying a second truck and hiring.
Bruh he’s young too. Take advantage of the lack of responsibility while you can
@@ediblefubreez_7139 I think the complete opposite way... Kill it now while he has no responsibilities.
@@lavalleeturfcare7523 That's my thinking, take the risks and make big play's before you have actual responsibility
@@jackheinemann8780 the guy above me changed his comment. Now my reply to him makes no sense.. Lol
Brilliant! TY!
I fucking feel you..I know exactly what he's talking about... But Keith is right even I know that I can make more money instead of making somebody else richer having a day job.... My thing is tax's ... But I know the money I make I can pay them like if it was coming out of my check I just pay them from the houses I make...
Tell the boy to go for it.
He seems like a great kid! 👍
Liked this! Very creative energetic and mentoring video! A lot of relevant info for many others in exact same point in life. The potential to make a series of follow up videos on this guy is obvious. Never seen one before, would be helpful to many I know
Great video Keith and I am going to share the video with my son.
Double all the prices you see here.
Respect for sharing the knowledge Keith.
He’s doing well, $100 in revenue per hour is pretty good for a mowing crew. Is his buddy a partner or an employee? He should feel confident quitting and going for it! I quit my day job when I had 20 weekly customers in my first spring. Had a newborn baby and just bought a house and I just couldn’t do it anymore. I quit my day job and went for it. It hasn’t been easy but I’m in my 3rd year and doing ok. Hoping to take it up a notch this year and next!
You are a real BRO.
Thank you for helping this guy out! Awesome of you to do that.
I have two yard that are next to each other and I charge 25 dollars a price it take 10minutes to do but beside that 40 and up
I like the kid just from watching this video! I think he will grow.
I am in the exact same situation!
Thanks man money money