How to Start a Landscaping Business RIGHT NOW with NO Startup Money
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- how to start a Landscaping business with no Startup money. tips to start your small scale landscape business.
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what a good way to get into a company that already exist, but I mostly been landscaping my grandmothers house that I live at. How can I attract like brightview landscaping to work for them.
Been slaving for 10 years. Already made business cards, Facebook page, have truck and some equipment. Ready to get this money. I have a new home, failure is not an option at this point. Great video.
ZZ TopWater how is the business going?
How’s the progress,???
He failed
He fell into the woodchipper by accident 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey man look into mulching and such, yard clean ups. But first look at what customers want in the area and just adapt. Try not to take 1000 different jobs, but also dont focus on something that is already swamped with other businesses
“When you have no choice but to succeed, you don’t have a choice. You’ll succeed!” That hit home
I had to hear that brother. I'm going in almost a month on my own. My truck broke down. My zero turn messed up. Got a brand new 30in 15 hrs later motor locked had warranty but it was going to be months until they got another engine then my truck and trailer got stolen with all my equipment in it had to buy everything all over again I had just got insurance and I do not respond now I'm managing buying things little by little and I was actually thinking of going back to my old company I work for 10 years but after seeing this video made me look a whole different way
Facts 💪🏾
I screen recorded this cause this is 100% the truth 😊
Just over charge old ladies like a scumbag
@@juliomartinez5781 Man that's so brutal! Good on you for sticking in it. Are you still going in the same line of work or did you pivot to something else? all the best.
Great video! I started my own business (landscaping) about two years ago with my then 16 year old son. First had a push mower a hand held leave blower and a edger that my dad gave me. Now I have a truck a trailer a zero turn riding mower, all commercial. Been using a 22” mower that one of my clients gave me when he moved. I am now well known around my neighborhood since I only do landscaping part time and within 5 miles radius from my home. Nextdoor app is a great way to start up a business to. B4 I forgot, God is great.
I'm 23 years old. I started last year. Bought a truck, self propelled mower, weed eater, blower, hand tools and wheelbarrows, other little things, all for under $6000. I made it back within my 1st two months while working less than 40 hours a week. I was able to land some good mulch and sod jobs pretty much right off the bat. A sales background helps ;) lol. Thank you Keith! You're like my online mentor without even knowing it. Learned so much from your videos
BOOM! That's an amazing success story brother. Congrats.
Are you doing it Fulltime?
Takumi Fujiwara last year I didn't have quite enough work to be FULL time, I had a lot of down days although I was dedicated full time. However since the beginning of February I've hardly even had time to eat or do things I need to do for life
@@christianisaac9327 cool !
@@christianisaac9327 That's a GREAT problem to have!
This summer I got started, I spent around $1,200 on lawn equipment and I've made it back already.
I am getting my business license and insurance very soon. I am also getting all my marketing and advertising started now.
Keith, you are my role model truly look up to you and love your Insight and inspiration
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Hows it going now?
Can you list the equipments that you spent $1,200 on please
Updates?
I’m 21 years old right now working overnights at a grocery store, before that I did landscaping for a summer when I was 16 and it was the best job I’ve had. My dad and I are gonna try to make our own business in the next few years. Thank you so much for this video!
I work overnight at grocery store too and definitely want to start a lawn care business knowing grocery store job don’t pay well and definitely not enjoyable.
You can do it ! It's better to start sooner than later it's a journey but way better than working a minimum wage job and long hours
That is awesome!
Hands down, this is the best no-nonsense how-to on starting a lawn care business that I’ve seen!
My brother I'm 22 years old and I'm starting this tomorrow no questions asked. Thank you for the motivation it doesn't hurt to try!!
It's great to see you doing well. For those of you watching who haven't seen all the videos or haven't been here long... Go to start and just watch. Watch where Keith started and watch him now. It's an amazing transformation. I've never met this man in person but I feel like I know him after following this journey. I learned a few things along the way too. Well done sir.
Hey Keith I’m 15 years old I drive a truck with cheap equipment I started about 3moths ago and I have around 10yards I look up to you one day I’ll be in the position your in thank you for these information
Don't forget flyers they really help
let me now if you need a good flyer.
How is it going ?
how the hell u drive at 15
@@anthonysturm1854 workers permit
Videos like this helped me build a $500k landscape business in just 3 years. Keith, you are the mannnnnn
If you ever wanna visit Orange Beach, Alabama holler at me and you can stay at our 4BR/3BA beach house for free
Coogan Lawn and Landscape
does this apply to me or???
This might be the coolest comment ever
So boys. Started 3 days ago door to door. I’ve done $500 in 3 days and I’m booked into next week! You can do it it’s not as daunting as it seems!!!
Yup haha
Listen to this guy!!!! Got mine going literally step by step of what he tells you!
Haha thanks man. It's mind blowing when you finally get the off the ground.
I was so mad... when it only took me 6 weeks to leave my job after 12 years of working for someone else.
Great. Keep at it. The biggest lesson I learned was it takes time.
How goes the business?
I second that. I my situation was the same as Keith. I was a Foreman/slave for 15yrs. Always scared to start my own. I finally did it. I'm hustling my ass off! I did my first $1000 day in WK 2. I did the door knocking, the FB thing, the Google thing. Basically everything Keith just said. I been in business 4mo and I've done 250yds of mulch and I have 54 lawn accounts. And I'm not cheap. I price my jobs about 10% cheaper than the big guys. This is HARD work. But I'm making 4 times what I made as a foreman ($18hr). I'm up before the sun and I do t come home til dark 6days a WK but im about to buy a dump and a plow truck. I never had the money for that at a job. Thanks Keith. Keep em coming. Sorry for the long comments but I'm excited! The future is bright!
C G how’s the business going
I absolutely loved this. I have dreamed for years of becoming a business owner and I worked 48-60 hours a week from 18-23 at a fabric plant where i was treated as less than a robot. I woke up for years knowing i was on the wrong path, I've prayed, cried, sweated and bled for the life I am about to have. Failure has never been an option for me, I stopped the abuse and left my job, broke off a 3 year toxic engagement, took a 2 month vacation to several places, and began watching people like this who have done what i want to do. You do not have a choice but to succeed when you are truly driven and passionate about success. I reached that moment you talked of and i snapped and i have never felt more alive because like you said when you have no other option you have to succeed. This video not only gave me information i needed but also inspired me and drove me harder. Thank you Keith, i will become successful, you advice and wisdom will not be wasted by me.
I've been a crew leader at my current lawn Care job for 3 years now in Michigan as well. I've been seriously thinking of starting my own company up. I love the work. Don't get me wrong. It is some good manual labor. But it is fulfilling. And hearing you talk this through just helps me realize how much I want it. Keep up the positive vibes and good work man. Love the videos.
failure is not an option, determination, achievement - i like this guy.
You couldn't be more accurate on this ! No secrets,
Hard work,dedication, discipline that's it !
At first is so hard. Soon you'll see how everything pays off
Thank you man ,
Without you I would have nothing
I'm 23 Im start knocking on doors today putting my ego aside
get any customers
Never thought I would get business advice from David Arquette but look at me now.
In all seriousness, I loved how real this video was and I appreciate the advice man.
Cant unsee that now that you mention it lol
I started an auto detailing business about 2 years ago and honestly I was starting to get burned out, but this video has given me some motivation to keep grinding. Thank you!
Finally somebody who's very helpful and makes it very simple thx man
When you learn to start a business you don't need an expert, you need a hustler :D This guy has earned it!
I'm in the planning process right now. While going thru the licensing, permit and insurance red tape and research on start up equipment to buy ,I've become a little discouraged and with this video you've re inspired me . Thanks !!!
Listen to this guy, thanks to him I started my own company and I’m doing really well thanks Keith! 🙏
Daniel Cruz!
This is the best 10 minute explanation of what sales is
I started last spring and finally have a truck, trailer, tools a walk behind mower and 5 customers!! All thanks to your video's Keith! Lol thanks dawg!! I know 5 customers is nothing but I'm gonna build this thing from the ground up!! 💪
Amen brother I like your attitude
@@jaketryban8772 do you own a landscaping business?
Joe manachi yeah my dad and I do together. We also have a Christmas tree farm
@@jaketryban8772 Wow. Dang a family business lol.. hows it going? I'm thinking of starting one.
Joe manachi it’s good man just a lot of work! Lol. So be ready!!!
I know I commented here about 3yrs ago. Did started lawn care services. Went well, although my main career was Class A cdl driver. I still have customers who are loyal and still services their lawns. When I not available, I have a backup lawn guy.
I watched this video because I'm helping my dad startup his landscaping business (Leo's). This really helped! thank you!
I love who you are, I love your drive. I have been thinking about it for 5 years....Your video just pushed me over the edge. thank you sir.
You can do it!
Just came across this video. I’m currently 13 doing a business with my friend. It has gone great, considering we are only 13, we still make it possible. Thanks man.
AWESOME
I work one summer at a landscape company and I loved it I just reapplied for a different company and was thinking of starting my own business on the side
Thanks Keith! Love the willingness to show emotion too. I'm an emotional guy, and know I'll be just the same when I'm finally FREE! I just started this year, and using this time while I am still at my day job to NOT rely on the income from my lawn maintenance business, but to use it to grow the heck out of it, and its worked pretty well. I've been able to, little by little, buy everything with cash and its been nice to know when I launch full time, I won't have all that hanging over me as an added burden.
I love your personality bro man. Keep grinding and I’m gonna take your advice and start grinding also. I bet you this guy will become a multi millionaire someday!! Coming from a black man. 20yr
Love how authentic you are telling this shit it really gives someone the drive
this guy could talk the birds outta the sky...so cute...I'd hire him in a heartbeat.
i got started this fall and have made 3,000 in 1 month thanks to this video!
i keep watching this video over and over. Thanks Keith.
I was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago. Got treatment and counseling and became obsessed, OBSESSED with landscaping at my own home. It took me some time to finally realize I could monetize this obsession. This video is perfect.
I'm 12 years old
I drive a small start up truck & some tools I bought from a friend for a good price
I got some clients & plan for more growth thank you for your advice Keith
BS
Got 3 yrs experience for landscaping ...i understand everything he's saying ...im goin to get my own business ..always wanted too and this just made me more motivated...goood job on this video my guy ....nothin but motivation here
I need to watch this 3 more times seriously
I recently just bought a new home with my gf and I’m ready to bring more money into the household. This really helped me
I get the most tips and advice from your channel then any other lawn Care channel cause you actually talk about how it really is no bs thanks Keith
I was just doing basic lawn mowing I’m tryna end the year with 5 properties a day so 50 a month paying me a flat rate of $50 a lawn as long as it takes an hour or less you’d make a good $250 a day or $1200 a week while only working 5-6hr days
I love the way you talk to us man one on one feeling .
Your clients are everything. So are your workers. I use to work a phone for years. I miss it dearly.
I know there are people out there watching this stuff thinking that it can't be this "easy" to start a landscaping business. Truth be told, it isn't easy. It's a lot of hard work. It's even more work if you don't have a lot of knowledge in the details of landscaping. However, what Keith talks about with low to no start up capital and not needing some crazy loan to get a business started is 100% legit. For me personally I had a lot of the tools needed to start my business. Hand tools and experience working in landscaping. The other stuff I didn't have I was able to borrow or rent. I'm not in the landscape maintenance side, I'm in hardscape, irrigation, renovation, that sort of thing. The principles still apply. My first 30 days out on my own I already have over $10,000 in net profit lined up. It keeps growing every day, more bids, more jobs booked out. At the rate things are going I'll be hiring an employee way sooner than I thought. Grind, work hard, take the leap, have faith in yourself. It's attainable and very worth it. What do you have to lose?
Thank you. Have listened to a lot of people, but you have really inspired me to make that scary “Leap”. You where speaking directly to me. God bless.
You really do inspire me. I am a 17 year-old who whas been working for the same job for two years with little pay. My parents are struggling with financial problems, and I was willing to get more money to support my family. I see landscaping as the best option because I'm already proficient in that field. I had no money. I hope to stay m business soon. I found this video very helpful and Informative.
Of all the videos ive watched. This is hands down the best. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
The first week I started I was that "magical person" for 2 people that I found knocking doors for just 30 minutes one evening. Just those TWO clients and their referrals have been worth at least $30,000 in 5 years! My business does window cleaning but the concept is the same. Treat every client like your best friend. You never know who might be the connector the jump starts your business.
That is awesome. When I owned my window washing company I started it by walking door to door in every strip center within 25 miles of my home. I later sold the company to a window washing employee of one of my competitors. Keep at it. If you ever have a question feel free to reach out. www.mavconsultants.com
Landslave for 17 years...... thank you, was headed there but you helped allot
I'm 18 years old and I have been working a 9-5 at a grocery store for the past year. I just recently started my own landscaping business because I don't want to be just another teen employee. This video really gave me more ideas on how to get my business started. Thank you, Mr. Kalfas.
Hows the business going
All I want to say I THANK YOU! I will own my own business 💯 😌 😎 🙏
This gave me some good confidence, thank you. I'm planning on taking over my fathers landscape company and would like to expand it a little, I keep watching your videos and they're very helpful.
Literally just did this last weekend
Thank You.. I needed that testimony! I had already bought 2 used mowers a blower and a weed wacker/edger. Tomorrow I'm going to print up flyers and cards. Oh and yeah I will be knocking on some doors!! Thanks again for this video!!!
This video inspired me to go all in with my business about 2 1/2 years ago. Things are going great and I could not be happier. Thanks Keith!
So awesome congrats
i worked a third shift job as a single parent trying to make ends meet and always getting laid off.. traded in my jeep for a truck with a plow and a friend let me borrow his walk behind.. i had a weed eater curve shaft that needed a nickel in the choke to hold it open to get the job done but i did 100% and they loved it. 6 years later i have one employee a brand new truck and 24 ft enclosed trailer full business insurance a dump truck leaf vac ground blowers etc etc. I was able to purchase two brand new harleys and have a nice home with a customer who is now my wife lol!!! I never graduated high school and went from 20g a year to up near 100g a year just doing maintenance on properties and firewood anyone can do this but you need to 100% be a go getter and pound the social media
Just wondering, how do you drive at 15?
One word for this video. “Sincere” 👍
Thank you so much Keith 🙏Watched this video at 2 am and it really literally woke me up. All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦🇺🇸
You're very welcome
I live in southeast Michigan and this video just described my feelings on being on the fence and I want to go for it!
If everything is all hairy .. . . 🤣🤣🤣🤣 wild man love this guy. . . I will be watching your stuff all winter that about all I can afford. . . Thank you kalfas !
He is definitely right about starting with no debt. Great info, God Bless brother.
I love this guy's emotions lol
This will be the first full year on my own .I'm excited
Reenlisted in a Engineering unit as a carpenter/masonry and looking to start a landscaping/renovating homes business i will be learning from your videos.
Thank you for all your good vibes..
I really needed to watch this thank you bc, I'm trying to start my own property maintenance businesses and iam lost on how to advertise and get myself out there. But i have almost all the equipment i need just no knowledge of marketing but this was really good insight to starting up a business 👍
thankyou you im 17 im going to document my path to success soon as i get a few steps done
“Hey Uncle Bob, this is Joe with Joe’s Landscaping”. 😂
🤣
That was funny lmao
This is one of the best, most inspiring videos in general I've seen on starting a business, landscaping or not!
I’m 21 doing a design and landscape apprenticeship and on my first year this is what I wanna do when I finish up this apprenticeship goes for 3 years so by that time I will 24 hopefully everything goes well for me this video really helped 👌
I'd like to shake your hand man. Your enthusiasm and the emotion for this is so inspirational dude, thank you! Iv watched a fair amount of your content and I feel alot more confident to get my start. Keep doing this, it's making waves for sure man!
I would recommend getting a strong clientele of repeat work first, before taking on bigger jobs. That's how I've done it from starting two years ago. Landscape and gardening work is very exhausting and once your business is sustainable, evaluate and take time out to evaluate. Be wary of insurance, it happened to me two weeks ago when I accidentally applied an electrical kettle onto a gas stove, in a clients kitchen.
This video help me a lot bro I’m a 23-year-old man with big aspirations and these videos are greatly appreciated
I quit my hospitality job after 16 years and started landscaping.. Your videos help alot .. I use a Prius to haul around my Tools like you said buy the tool when you need it and that's some good advice I was told before. Now I got a car full of tools 👌💯 next is a truck which I'm looking for now
@David James yes I did
I could fit a lawnmower in my car 😁😁
RegulAtin this motion, wisdom appreciated ♻️🧑🏽🌾💸
I'm starting this year, taking that leap of faith & refusing to work for someone else any longer. Thank you for your sound advice.
reints74 how is it going for you so far ? I too started this year with lawn service and so far I have 4 by weekly mowing customers.
@@5ATX12 I haven't been able to start this spring as planned, but all equipment will be purchased & ready to go by mid summer. Not ideal, but it's still gonna happen this year. I created a logo & started to spread the word locally & there seems to be enough work to keep busy part time right away. Glad to hear you have customers already! Keep me posted!
reints74 have you started yet? God bless you and I hope the best for you on it! My friend and I are trying to now. Have a wonderful day! God loves you!
John 3:16 King James Version (KJV)
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
I've been sitting on how to start a business by myself for a while now , but no clue how to start turns out I was only missing confidence in your ability and with how to speak to people because that's the only thing different from.what I thought I needed to do and what ur explaining I had all these ideas with out anyone saying them to me but never had THE DRIVE U ARE GIVING me from this video thank u
I'm gonna watch a few times whenever I get lost in my drive new favorite youtube channel
This is amazing !! I’m starting a landscaping business! This is going to help me so much
Dude I like this guy he's cool as hell. I'm doing what he says
Awesome man! Can really see the emotion and passion to not only be successful, but happy too.
Haha
Great video Kieth, hope you continue to succeed maan blessing.
Kafas.hi there.i start my Chanel....i start doing lawn care....is being tuff... your videos give me confidence. .tank you.
I have my first video.
Is my lawn care set up .
Every one thank you too for your videos.... god bless
I was recommended this video by my homeboy who got a landscaping business in my area. He bankin
I’m currently in the same position.. crew leader pulling 2 brand new gravely mowers and thankfully at the moment the boss lets me take the mowers n do some yards I have on the side and I’m looking to eventually get big enough to branch off on my own! Thanks for the advice!
You JUSS GAVE ME THE LAST BIT OF MOTIVATION I NEED THANK YOU FOR DIS VID
I'm starting this year. I'm 49 for Christ's sake, but I've had enough of working for others. Working out of the back of my car with crappy tools.
How's it going?
Yea give us an update
Right behind you there. I just bought 3 lawn mower, 2 blower, 2 weedeater and looking to buy 2 ride on lawn mower just to the larger yards.
This way you can carry help if you want to do 4 house a day. My uncle Joe had 3 of us little nephews helping. 6 yards a day. We all made 100 buck each. But he made 3,000. This industry is no joke, follow your heart.
I did it, just the way he said it, and it works.
17 years old got everything and bouta start I m takin notes gonna see how this goes out
I’m getting my degree in horticulture with a specialization in landscaping, I have a lot of knowledge about plants but not about how to actually start a business from scratch. This video was so helpful and gives me confidence. I’m tired of working min wage for someone else’s landscaping business.
You can do it!
I’m 11 and for some reason I want to start this
I have faith in you bro! You will not regret it!
Just walk around your neighborhood asking to mow lawns
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I'm 20 and currently working as a cleaning part time from 5am to 9.30 and I want to start a business because 1 I have alot of hours left in the day and 2 I wanna use my money to make more money
Your video was extremely helpful im a male and I'm 12 and me and my friend Ryan are trying to start and really don't know how to but I do and I'll tell him. I hope your channel and your landscaping business is successful
Truly Inspirational
Loved the video gave me more motivation on starting from the ground up! Definitely hitting the subscribe button
Keith... I love your videos man. Keep up the hype brother, LOVE IT!!!!!! I’m 17sophomore in high school trying to start my own business. I’ve done neighbors lawns for the past few years but I want to expand and make more moneyyyyyyyyyyyy dawg. I passed out about 100 flyers that I printed out from my printer last week and have 2 jobs lighted up for $700. So excitedddddd. Thank you so much man, you are an inspiration to me. I love you as a person and a remodel.
This video is really helpful! 😍
It reminds my last one🔥