Spend like a Tard? I hope I misheard that.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

Жыл бұрын

? If you're looking for a shiny turd of a politically correct channel I'm not your guy but if you're looking for brutal honesty that's me 😉 if you have a negative view of a word it might be a feeling you are internalizing. I hope you don't have a negative view on other people. I see that word as a state of mind and not a state of being. We all have our moments. Retard Verb Delay or hold back in terms of progress, development, or accomplishments. "Our progress was retarded by unforeseen difficulties" Not to be confused with the noun😘👍🙈🙉🙊 although I did use it as a noun with the context of a verb. But then again just like everyone else I do have retarded moments Retard Noun A person who has an intellectual disability ( often used as a general term of abuse) Of course I also was not directing my statement with a negative use to anyone but myself so for that I would like to take this moment to apologize to myself. Self you're only below average from time to time. Keep doing you boo. Self thank you for the positive words of affirmation.

@SirChugsALot365

Жыл бұрын

@@LawnCareJuggernaut 😂 that was beautiful bro

@averyflowers8819

Жыл бұрын

@@LawnCareJuggernaut Well put!!! I'm so sick of people crying over Words!! Words don't hurt, punches do 😂😂😂 sometimes, depends who's punching 😂😂😂

@urignorance2922

Жыл бұрын

@@LawnCareJuggernaut 💯 all lives matter i just miss the time when black eyes mattered

My hubby is in tree work. He got sick of watching the homeowner get into their cars and take off near the end of the job and not come back, which would require him to drive back at a later time for payment. Now they block the garage door or wherever to ensure NO ESCAPES!

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

dude it happens every time. Like we are dumb

@gcsugirl

3 жыл бұрын

That sad.

@bennettdavid904

3 жыл бұрын

@USA ASMR Bro, he needs to be gone! You don't get great service, and not expect to pay! Let us know what happens.

@thetayterminator1436

3 жыл бұрын

@USA ASMR Bahaha this story had an ironic turn!!

@janinewetzler5037

3 жыл бұрын

@USA ASMR He most likely took as long paying anyone working under him !!

I have to be honest, I have no interest at all in a lawn business but listening to you talk is awesome

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

😎🤘 thank you

@jcmhanel1

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I just love watching!

@ChrisG0

3 жыл бұрын

What are you too good for lawn care?

@colettebuff9125

3 жыл бұрын

Same. This is one of my go-to channels when I need to focus at work or I just want to relax.

@kfossa344

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisG0 Really hope you’re kidding

As a computer repair business, a client said to me, "If you were my friend, you would give me the item at your cost. Helping my family." It was already a good deal and discounted. I was throwing in the labor to install and setup the item. Yeah it was a $40.00 modem, requiring 1 hour to install. I replied, "If you were my friend, you would pay double, to help out my family." He agreed to pay the original price.

@alibali193

3 жыл бұрын

That's why when I use family or friends as a contractor I pay them the going rate because they are not a charity. Why take advantage of them?

@libbyworkman1666

2 жыл бұрын

My husband’s family always expected him to work for free. He did, but I got to hear what he thought about it.

Was not expecting such good advice from this video. As a new business owner in my first year this is the best advice I've heard in 3 years.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

Travis i am glad that you like it. I hope to share as much as I can so don't be afraid to ask any questions if i can i will answer them for you and sometimes even make a video on the topic. how was your first season?

@janeetheredge1093

3 жыл бұрын

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@Madara2B

3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to watch leaves go and now im taking notes and reflecting damn.

@Paul-hl5ls

2 жыл бұрын

Travis list your company name and location.... I use professionals from time to time and so do a lot of others here

@travischaddock4826

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paul-hl5ls i ended up shutting down my business and doing other things. Plan to start another business but covid killed the business for me.

6:35 "If you're not serious about your money, nobody will take paying you seriously..." That was a sermon...

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

its a very simple concept but man that took me a long time to learn. Thank you for watching Jimmy!

@unclejimmyray

3 жыл бұрын

@@LawnCareJuggernaut you were also spot on about being afraid to "spend your customer's money". I learned that the hard way while on sales in my 20's. Jay Z said on the American Gangster soundtrack, "Set your price and then Live Your Life." You price the work for what you know its worth and do great work. The rest is not in your control. Nothing worse than underbidding work that YOU have to do...lol!

@kateannkipper5910

3 жыл бұрын

SO TRUE!

@levihoward4470

3 жыл бұрын

@@LawnCareJuggernaut I do want to get paid Very very Seriously as well 2

@Bidens_Diaper

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you recommended the owner that he have a weekly service so it never gets this bad.

Really hard to feel sorry for a customer with a guest house, pool, and large property... Keep up the great work, fellas!

@nicholastrawinski

3 жыл бұрын

It's such a small pool and guest house. He would br able to afford larger ones if he wasnt paying so much for the menial labor...

@MadeWisely

3 жыл бұрын

nicholastrawinski lol???

@nicholastrawinski

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadeWisely sarcasm my friend.

@not_collin5266

3 жыл бұрын

You might have just change the rate I charge

@jeffreyyeater1780

3 жыл бұрын

Thatvis NOT the way to look at it . do you want a pool and a guest house too ???? Thats the way to look at it .

I always left a check taped to the back door for my lawn guy each week. I don't do credit cards. That worked great for us. I wouldn't expect him to do the work if he arrived and the check wasn't there.

Thanks for the advice I’m 13 using a push mower handheld blower and a snow shuffle for my jobs and have made 200 bucks in two weeks my granpa taught me a method to never use bags or trash can for leaves

@ALittleOG

3 жыл бұрын

Wire rakes (think salad tongs) works awesome to scoop up leaves. One in each hand, and you will cut your time in half from a snow shovel.

@toms.4382

3 жыл бұрын

@@ALittleOG Around my house I’ve always liked using those $5.00 yellow leaf scooper rakes, they work amazing and can load up to whatever real easy.

@1toolaholic

3 жыл бұрын

this will make you a better man later in life. be proud of yourself.

@queerdor

3 жыл бұрын

What's the method?

@1toolaholic

3 жыл бұрын

@@queerdor do not remember saying anything about a method, but i may have. did lawns over thirty five years, in the endi specialized in baging as i mowed for customers who wanted their lawns to really look good. in the fall as leaves fell i did not stop mowing as others did but picked up leaves weekiy as they fell. blew leaves from around buildings before. do not blow leaves into piles.they bag better this way and are mulched this way. mixed grass from summer, leaves from fall. mixed together with loader on tractor and in a few months were now topsoil which you can sell back to customer as topsoil. win win for you and customer. never signed contract with residential just handshake. understanding that i got paid after each mowing except for commercial..was lucky and seldom had a problem. always gave customers 110 percent.

You know what man personally I don’t care how you dress what you look like or what your equipment looks like. If you do a good job and provide quality work and are honest that’s what matters to me as a customer. To be honest I’m willing to let extra money go out of my pocket for a business owner who is easy to get along with and does great work. If I’m treated good you will be treated good. But the minute I spot a business owner who is trying to rip me off then I lose all interest and I won’t be a regular customer. Just be straight with me. However there are so many customers out there who are not reasonable and who want to rip business owners off, and that is not good either. If I as a customer don’t behave myself just walk away as fast as you can when you’re able to.

My husbands lawn care trailer and gear all stolen. All his time and effort gone in one night. Since then his passion took a dump. Your honesty shines through. Hopefully this video might kickstart him again.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

That is rough. I have experienced theft many times luckily I have never had my whole rig taken. I have had equipment and even my truck so I fully understand the devastating blow that it leaves financially and emotionally. Please reach out to me on facebook, Instagram or in email.

@juliebrothers6033

3 жыл бұрын

Need a big guard dog to sound the alarm. They sure move fast. Good to have two guys one at front, one at the back, alarm system, cos equipment and vehicles cost big bucks. Take care 👍🏼💁‍♀️💕

@louellagreen8365

3 жыл бұрын

When you have a vehicle that you depend on for your job best put a GPS tracker on it.

@Woaddy..432Hz

3 жыл бұрын

Take some of that fresh n steamy dog sht and make simple Booby traps rigged to your equipment while your working. Free and simple!!!

@lindarussell4735

3 жыл бұрын

I have only just found this channel (is channel the right word?). I live in N.S.W Australia. I am 48 and am reasonably new to watching KZread. The first thing that I noticed was his deep process of thinking. You can see that he has something deep and meaningful that he wants to share. The second thing was "Oh, dear Lord! He has no-one watching his back when he steps into the road". The third thing was, "I wonder how long it is before some asshole sees his back turned and steals from his truck and or trailer". I'm so, so sorry that your hubby's stuff was stolen. Are you back in business yet? A dog in the truck or tied to the trailer is a good deterant for thieves. Good company as well if you are a dog lover. The only thing I don't like is the over used statement he sometimes uses " It is what it is". I love his channel and feel relaxed watching him. Kind regards and best wishes to you and your hubby.

I’ve got a regular dude who comes and does the lawn for me. If I don’t have the money up front I’ll call and reschedule. It’s a priority to pay, you don’t expect to have electricity without paying the bill. The day it gets done is the day it’s paid, a labourer is worthy of his hire.

Look. This is exactly what my yard looks like at the beginning of fall every year, and into the winter. Way too many trees we aren’t allowed to cut down.... We know it’s a pain, and we don’t want to do it. We don’t have the time or equipment. I would NEVER complain about the price for this. People don’t understand how long this takes. I would gladly pay what you asked.

@cuzidodgebullets6797

3 жыл бұрын

I have a much smaller yard than this but just as many trees. The leaves are unreal. When I do pay, it's for the convenience of not having to do it myself. It takes me longer, doesn't look as good, and I'm irritated and sore from raking and scooping/bagging. I would pay as well.

@Paul-hl5ls

2 жыл бұрын

I have the one tree, and it sheds all in one day and cleaned up in about the same time.... but I deal with the neighbor's leaves until it snows 🌨

Clicked for the leafs, stayed for the story. Truly inspiring listening to what you had to say. I’m currently a senior in Mechanical Engineering at university and have wanted to drop out every bit of the way, but the memories I’m making outweigh the struggles. Really glad I clicked and listened to your story. Hope nothing but the best for you and your future.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cody I have no doubt that you will have a very successful future ahead of you!

@ericmartin5508

3 жыл бұрын

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@beatrizjimenez3594

2 жыл бұрын

Stay in school, buddy. Advice from a teacher. A year from now you'll be looking back and glad you did.

@CodyMZ71

2 жыл бұрын

Future Cody here. I graduated with my Bachelors and ended up getting a pretty good job to start gaining experience in my field. The last few months definitely were a struggle, both mentally and physically, but I made it and am glad I stuck with it.

Awesome advice brother...I own my own lawn business myself and when you said to stay in your lane where your comfortable with that hit hard...I’ve taken on so many jobs where I see nothing but dollars and it’s way over my head and equipment...I’ve realized now that I stick to what I’m not only comfortable with but what my equipment can handle.

@lauranminney7793

2 жыл бұрын

Having hung wallpaper, I know how the wealthier clients can be more difficult and try to quilt you on the price. There is a reason they have the money. 😂

That was alot of work even with 2 or 3 people ! A ton of leaves all around the property. Great job guys 👍 👍

@billrobbins5874

3 жыл бұрын

That was a big property too. Imagine getting the dog poo removed at the same time. Hoped you included that in estimate. Wonder how much the pool cost? Great job!

It was like watching a war against leaves. Battle plans, coordinations, strategy,...etc. Well done!

@cuzidodgebullets6797

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, it did. Looked like the tide shifted a couple times but the enemy was finally routed!

I bought a house that had so much leaves, dead tree removal and literally everything was most likely not taken care of since they bought the house 5 years back. It took my family 5 months doing it ourselves almost every day and using the city trash can. Watching this brings back the memories! It’s hard work! People don’t see the work done just the money going away.

@cindif4015

3 жыл бұрын

Victorious Vic, The summer between 2nd & 3rd grade my twin sister & I & our 2.5 yr older sister & our parents moved into town to a huge double lot. We cleaned 5+ feet of birdfeeder debris from barely below our new dining room window (the sunk-in patio was buried to within a foot below the window. The rest of that huge yard was just as neglected. A doctor&wife & 4 sons had lived there for too long.) Each year, there were over 20 cherry trees to harvest from (mom's cherry pie) & 3 apple trees (more pies) & a grape arber surrounded by plum trees & our large garden. It was a wonderful, big backyard that our botanist dad brought back to life! We 3 girls truly knew hard work from an early age (raising rabbits in our rabbitry of about 100 to 120 rabbits at any given time ~ work every day after school ~ freezing, raining, broiling heat & many a beautiful day... those rabbits were fed, watered, & cared for by us girls... & a spinning 2or3-bladed mower to push [not gas nor electric.]) I moved East where most of the time nature waters the plants & I have fallen in love w my 1.5 acre lot half of it forested. (One of 6 previous owners had tired of gathering & removing leaves, so he lit the forest floor on fire. The forest survived.) I have personally planted 10 crepe myrtles (now 20-30ft tall), 3 apple trees (gone), 2 pear trees (gone), 2 birch trees (gone), [The "gone" didn't survive my 20 mos. in TX, European hornets, & inexperienced pruners] 6 Holly trees, 2 Japanese Maples, 19 azaleas (now 5to7 ft tall), 9 spirea bushes, 4 lillyofthevalley bushes, 2 butterfly bushes (which should only grow to 4.5 ft tall & wide, But are 12+ ft tall & had to be limbed up like trees) I do the pruning & tree trimming or removal (& mowing & leaf processing.) Those that don't do the work have little or no idea the work it takes. It is a joy to watch this gentleman work any yard so fluidly & w honest intent. It is like watching another create art.

I truly felt as if I were watching an entrepreneurial lecture from a professional. Very well done thorough explanation

@judithfairchild8620

2 жыл бұрын

You are still learning a lot even if you got your G.E.D. instead of graduating. I have learned in 70+ years if you stop learning you are a dead person walking.

I’m so glad I randomly clicked on ur vid. I needed to hear ur advice and ur story. My brother and I started our own construction company about two years ago and we r currently goin through a rough patch. With everything has been causing me to be real stressed and depressed and all ur advice helped me see the light at the end of tunnel. Honestly thank you!! Keep it up my guy ur doin awesome!

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

Thats whats dup brother. keep your head up and your work ethic high. business gets better and better every year and before you know it you will miss in an odd way the days when you were starting out and the excitement you had for the business. Great things are just around the corner!!!!

Wow. I own a floral design business and this commentary was amazing. I was always concerned with the Brides budget and conforming to that! Now I charge what I need to charge to make money. It took me years to learn that. Thanks for the reminder and fresh content!!

I really like hearing real honest talk over some dumb song loop and day. Great blessing bro

I’m 15 and live in Washington DC (expensive area) but I want to start a lawn company because it’s fun, hard work, and pretty good money. Great vid and inspiring! Keep up the good work

I managed a lawn care crew for a summer, and man....I have total respect for guys that do this for a living. The vibration of the equipment killed my carpal tunnel, so I moved on to a different occupation. Meeting customer demands is so critical, but also the hardest part. You get the chill customers, and then you have the nightmare ones. But, you take it in stride and keep on keepin' on!! Great video!!

Thank you for this video. My husband is watching it at this very moment and my 18 year old grandson is sitting in the background listening intently with head down....I believe you are sharing some important life lessons and giving hope for people who may need it.

Great stuff. This High school writing teacher thinks you’ve done very well for yourself. I learn from you daily and I don’t even own a mower. You teach life. Kudos. God bless.

I absolutely love that you're open,honest,& humble♡ I was raised poor. Also a survivor of severe child abuse & neglect. Left home at 15. When I was 20 I got my GED & went to college for Criminal Justice. I raised 4 Amazing kids by myself & struggled but we was together ♡ my daughters in the US Air Force now,my other daughter got her Cosmetology license. My boys are 11 & 13♡. We are so Blessed with family & love💗 Even though I still struggle. I teach my kids to help others when you can..even if I dont have much to give. I also help vets & the elderly in my community with yard work in the Summer. And we shovel their walk ways in the Winter. I love that you too even though you have hard times..you help others that are having a hard time too. You're rich in the things that matter the most in life♡ You have a kind heart. I pray for God to greatly Bless you & your families journey!

@Purosanluispotosi

Жыл бұрын

Rich peoples always want u to work for cheap but that’s ur business I start my own business as well lawn care and is not easy but I keep going l learn to saide nope wen they want me to work for cheeap

I love watching your channel especially when you relate your story the hardships you faced and overcame. How to deal with clients that don't pay. It's valued advise l'm truly grateful for. Thank you so much.

You grew in wisdom ,you grew in faith ,you grew in strength ,you grew !!! You took a job that you had to step out on faith and go from there .But threw your unselfishness you learned and now you are going strong .Just listening to your testimony now you are teaching and guiding a new person who wants to start there lawn service ,you can be proud ,I don't even no you but I am proud of what you have accomplished!!! God bless you and prayers for Jaymee ,Lord watch and heal and comfort this your child thru this endeavor of chemo .We know you can make it happen Thank you Lord ..🙏👼

Its a really smart move to videotape you & your team working - so there's proof that you guys put in the work if there's ever a question.... Appreciate your business wisdom...

This guy motivates me to keep my lawn company going. I look at other company’s all day with nice setups and I got a weedeater, a mower and a trailer. But this guy makes me just want to keep on going

Found this video through my recommended and was not disappointed at all! Very inspiring story and lots of outstanding advice, thank you for sharing!

I dont know how I got here to this video. But I really enjoyed your insight, perspective and sharing of experiences with regard to your buisness and life progression. Great video

Very heads up attitude about business and life in general. Graduated near the top of your class from the school of hard knocks. Eliminate the stoop labor on the vacuum hose by attaching the handle of a short spade that has a "D" grip to the open end of he hose so you can stand and direct the vacuum.

I’m gonna be honest, when I first saw this I was just watching to see how I could improve on my leaf clean up skills, but listening to you and all really inspired me. I’ve been worrying about my customers budgets a lot, and I’m pretty new to this, started 2 months ago... so for you to tell me all the things you did, it’s really inspiring and really helpful. I appreciate you man! New subscriber

One of the secrets to success is showing up every day and doing the work. Persistence and determination are key. Loved your talk throughout the vid. I am almost 80. Worked all my life, and now my pleasure is to sit around watching vids showing other people working. LOL Stay mighty.

I was a nightshift supervisor at a small manufacturing plant. Some of the hardest working most reliable people I had struggled in high school,but speaking from my own experience i was one that didn't take stuff very seriously during those years. I never held it against any of my crew. Even taught one them some basic reading skills to help him with understanding his work. As long as they showed up for work and earned their pay i did all i could to help them. You've got a good crew helping you. Ya'll have a little fun and still get the work done. That makes the days go by well.

Good good advice. If its more than his house payment, maybe he should buy a rake or two.

I really appreciate your honesty - I hope every newbie in this business listens to this video - May God Bless you and your family - 🙂

Man this was an awesome video and great advice. I've been doing lawncare work for about 15 years and I'm finally trying to start my own company. Thanks for this brother.

Hay man this vid has help me a lot. I'm 16 right now and i am really getting in to this stuff. I am at a tipping point and i'm not sure what to do with my small lawn care setup. now i've seen this i fell good what i'm doing. thanks juggernaut!

@madelinedaigle7598

2 жыл бұрын

Green Eggs and Lawns is such an awesome name :)

@greeneggsandlawns6736

2 жыл бұрын

@@madelinedaigle7598 thank you! 2 years later…! I am doing so well

Damn...ive worked for 16 years in a family business that's been around for a long time, working on government facilities state and federal. I complain sometimes, but the sheer fact you even have to worry about whether someone is watching you take a break and what they think, that's gotta be hard man. I cant imagine dealing with that, justifying your pace of work to someone. You guys were all working hard. Hell you were even explaining why you had to talk to your partner. Keep it up, good luck with everything.

You did a great job with that house !! That guy did NOTHING to help himself -- leaving the sprinklers on is unconscionable...when I work with or hire someone, I always put myself in their shoes to try to make their lives easier. We're all in this together, right ?

What a great testimony, you perfectly described my business career. We have exactly the same story. I stumbled upon this video because I bought a backpack leaf blower to do my own yard on the weekends and got way more than what I was expecting. Bravo to you and your business!

Love the video. Feel the pain and understand the struggle. Don’t ever low ball your business to please cheap people. Wish you the best and much success in your future.

@triciac1019

2 жыл бұрын

That's also being fair to others who are doing the same job. Don't low ball, because all of them/are equally worth what is charged.

Hey brother, it’s a late night and KZread recommended your video, it’s a great video and after doing a year and a half of landscaping before switching jobs due to my school schedule, I learned a lot. A HUGE tip for you, put a pallet in the very front of the bed of the truck and keep a strap that hangs just off the tailgate. When you go to dump, set the trailer down and if your dump place offers it, have them pull the strap, pallet, and all the leaves out with a tractor, backhoe, or whatever they have. We had a very large trailer and all of the leaves would just slide out like a brick, it was as efficient as I could see possible without a dump trailer. Great work on that yard! I hated doing complicated backyards with pools, beds, etc. Such a pain to move the leaves around everything and down into the front yard!

@jasonkeller5732

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea. Better yet, hook the strap of the pallet to your trailer. As you pull away from the trailer the leaves get dumped out, blow them out of the way, back up throw the pallet back in and hook up the trailer. You're out of there!

Just a man doing whatever he can for his family. Hats off to you sir.

I don't know how I wound up here watching your video but I sure am glad I did! I have NO interest in doing yard work at all but I AM a business Owner and you sound like me as far as Work Ethics go! I learned so much listening to you! Thank you for my life lessons in this hour I spent with you! Your parents MUST be so proud of you! I know I am! 🙃 I hope You and Your Brother stay close and keep growing together! 💙

here in Pa, I'm lucky enough to dump leaves in farmers fields, where they plow them into the dirt as compost. great video. leaf season is soon upon us!

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

Dude that is awesome! I am very excited for this leaf season.

I’m not looking to do a job anything like what you do, but the advice you offer is so valuable to anyone who works freelance or who owns their own business. I started watching this for a nice start-to-finish lawn cleaning job, but I’m gonna walk away with great advice for my future years as an artist

@llewisdolphins

2 жыл бұрын

Always follow your passion. I am an artist as well. Freelance can be hard with so many scams now. You are an artist and no one can change that or take it away, but if you share your art, you are garunteed to inspire another artist asking themselves the same questions as you are today. Inspiring just one young heart to follow their passion as well, is an epic reward. Always be who you know you are. You earned the title of artist, flaunt it my love. I hope you blow up big sometime soon 😊❤ break a leg my friend and show the world just who you are!!! If I see your name in headlines, it just means you never gave up on yourself and now your form of art is irresistible to everyone else. That would such a happy ending and worth every second of the hard work you put in. I am rooting for you!!!!

im not in lawn care, but I did open a car lot about 3years ago, aaaaaaaand man; this story hit home. It get's tough sometimes, but you'll be fine. I enjoyed this video.

@poorbastard100

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, it’s been so many times where I wanted to say “F’it”, but time and perseverance overcame. It’s hard going from employee to employer, but we gotta keep diggin! Because like you said.......”if your not serious about your money, how can your customers be serious about it” I’m paraphrasing, but you know what you said!!!!!!! God bless you brother, and I wish you nothing but success and happiness! Love your vis btw. Think I watched about ten of them today

@nicholastrawinski

3 жыл бұрын

Ever just walk around the lot and raise all the vehical prices by a grand? When I worked at my buddies old lot I would do it anytime we got a new one in. He would write 14k on the windshield, I'd up it to 15k, vehical would wind up selling for 14,250. Free fracking money!

@poorbastard100

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicholastrawinski yes and no, if for instance, the average price of said vehicle is “priced” by NADA, KBB etc..... is 10,000. And I got it at say 7,500. I’ll make my no haggle price at like 9,000. Gives me basically a $1500.00 markup. I still have to Md inspect it which may run from $0.00 up to whatever to pass. That comes out my $1500.00. I’d rather make a little bit off of a lot of cars sold as opposed to pressing the avg selling price. Down side is..... even though it’s at least $1,000.00 cheaper than anybody close to me, they still make offers like... “I’ll give you $6,000 cash money!!! Doesn’t matter if it’s cash or finance, it’s just not enough period.

@chrisdonnelly5904

3 жыл бұрын

@@poorbastard100 I worked at a small used car dealer as a mechanic for 5 years, I can understand your struggle Raymond! When you sell cars for low profit that means you have to sell a literal "Ship load" every month. Are lot held about 65 cars plus another 30 at the service center where I worked. The owners were stand up people and had built a great reputation with the town and I remember one month we sold over a hundred cars and would usually average about 75. We were fortunate to be in a good work environment, But man it was completely overwhelming! I can remember when we would have multiples of the exact same car sometimes we would forget about them when they were at different shops getting work done LOL

i just sent this video to my niece who has a photography business. it may be a dfferent vocation, but the wisdom about building, managing, and making decisions about a business that you talk about (including pitfalls) are universal i'm thinking. and I want her to be encouraged and challenged. i don't know what happened, b/c I usually mute these kinds of soothing vids. but thanks for your thoughts! also your talk about "card on file" and formula has encouraged me to look into a regular landscaper in my area!

I started my own business with the same thought, I ran companies how hard could this really be?? I'm gonna be rich!! Well it's not easy, so much involved in the back end. I've been in business since 2006 and I'm finally starting to get things undercontrol. This is why I like this content, watching a job get done and hear real world experience coming from a real dude.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

😎🤘 thank you for watching brother. It's crazy how easy it seems from and outward prospective. Its always nice to see someone else thats real and gets it. Stay AWESOME BROTHER!!!

Thanks for this. Lots of good advice. I joined a friend in his landscaping business and we are expanding into lawn care and snow removal. So learning a lot of the ropes to help the business expand.

People would love to have those leaves for composting and mulch instead of tossing them in the dump. That's gold to homesteaders.

This is one of the most real lawn care channels I’ve seen.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

😎🤘

I love the gardening community, some old gardener that I ran into told me that's there's work for everyone in this field and that anyone can make it as long as you put the effort.

I started following because of the advice you give. Also because I get to see how you finish each job. Its not just the leaf blowing But the whole from start to finish. Thank you.

I charge by the hour for my gardening business too. I set a timer when I'm ready to start the job with tools in hand and pack up once the alarm has gone off. That way, my client gets the full 2 hours (or whatever) of actual work they've paid for. In the case of doing a job until it's completed I use the stopwatch function on my phone instead. One lady who was 98 years old, until she died at 100 years old, liked us to have a tea break together. She told me she did this with her last gardener and it definitely gave her a bit of company. She was such a lovely person I was very happy to do this with her. She'd then be telling me off near the end and saying it was time to go but she underestimated how long the tea break was. I told her I'd put my timer on, paused it for the break, then restarted it and I still had 15 minutes of work left! If a neighbour chats to me, I add that time on. If I'm slow because it's too hot or wet, I add that time on. If I get really involved in what I'm doing and want to finish it, I do because it's my business and I can and that's my choice and I don't charge. It's the ethical and right way of doing business and it's why all my clients have become friends and I enjoy working for them. I also don't need to advertise at all because I get word of mouth recommendations.

As someone that does my own lawn care. This was worth every penny you got paid. Can you imagine the number brown bags that would have been by the curb 🤣🤣🤣 and it would've taken the owner 2 days to do it as well.

Don't sweat the fact that you have a GED and no college "education". Anyone that listens to you can see that you've got real life education which is sorely lacking in most of today's college "educated" people. You've got your own business which most will never achieve.

@Geordo1960

3 жыл бұрын

@Randy Cline Yes I agree even though I am educated because my choice of career required it, but an education is not necessary to be successful.

@robertheinkel6225

3 жыл бұрын

The school of hard knocks, is a better educator than any college.

@josephmccullum9965

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!

@randycline1385

3 жыл бұрын

My wife's brother has 2 bachelors degrees, 2 masters degrees, and a PhD, but he is one dumb S.O.B.

@BobbyBowker

3 жыл бұрын

All the people that I know that make six figures, have high school education or less. The folks with master’s degrees or working on their PHD, they’re usually waiters and waitresses because they can’t find work elsewhere.

Thank you so much for the life lessons and business accumen! Really enjoy your channel. I am a house cleaner and organizer and can appreciate your attention to detail. Love your ethics and positive attitude.

I confess I watched this twice and then I got my husband to watch it. Awesome job you and james are like words and music.

I am so proud that there are other people that believe in hard work.

Love that you gave financial advice and told your story! I am not starting my own business but I took some motivation from your story that I intend to apply to my life. Stick with it! Great job on the yard and enjoyed your video!

Work in waste water. A lot of guys I work with at our plant has a GED day and a C license. With overtime they make 130k a year. Living nice can be done.

@qomco

3 жыл бұрын

Ive been thinking about waste water..are you in a big city?

@seancarter5528

3 жыл бұрын

@@qomco Miami

Your commentary is so real. Honda forward this to a friend who wants to start a business just to hear the wisdom. Great job as well on the yard

Preach, brother! Our hardships and struggles are learning opportunities. They push you to better yourself.. maybe not right away because we're stubborn humans, but eventually. My hardships were like trampolines that I used to improve my life later on. Each time, I said "Well, I don't want to go thru THAT again" and made a change. Small changes over time led me to big changes. I went from living in a studio apartment working two full-time jobs to living in a huge 4 bedroom house and making bank doing a cush job. It took 15 years because I'm not as bright as I'd like to think I am, but I made it. The struggles still come, but the consequences aren't as dire.

Me: "who watches 38 mins of leaf blowing??" Also me: "too invested in the story" Also-also me: *subscribed*

@madelinedaigle7598

2 жыл бұрын

^Me....all of these. :)

Great advice about collecting money. I owned a dry cleaning pick up delivery service and we learned quick to charge weekly instead of monthly.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

people forget quickly that they own money and then get defensive. its completely not worth the hassle. Glad that you get when i am coming from. Thank you for watching Thomas!

I home school my soon to be teenage son. One of his assignments is going to be to watch your videos.

At 18:44 minutes. I really needed this talk. I had to stop comparing myself to others. I work hard and love my career as a social worker.

I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. kzread.infoUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.

It’s makes me feel more comfy hearing that u didn’t get a GED not in a rude way bc seeing you be able to have a great job without getting your GED right away shows u can do anything bc I want my own business after college when I’m done but times been hard with the pandemic but there’s always more way and other ways after seeing this especially if I don’t have a GED there’s other options I appreciate you sharing your story

This video was very educational. Your trials and tribulations speech was awesome. And i hope it get very better for you and your crew. KEEP GOD FIRST!!!

BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET, its like location location location YOU know how to price and why you price that way. I am so glad you learned to believe in yourself. In your voice overs, you put more emphasis on what you don’t do or didn’t learn. The school of Life is the answer. You are learning how to share those experiences and grow from there. Stop apologizing that you learned something. B Blessed, you are teaching a lot of people

You're incredibly intelligent, highly self aware, humble, kind and hard working. I'm not sure if you realize how rare your trait group is. And yes, it's completely transferable to another sort of business if you so choose. "Not very good at reading and writing" as child ... a probable very mild, unaddressed learning disability which has absolutely nothing to do with your intelligence or lack thereof. With the proper correction it could have been overcome early and easily. Very common. You have overcome, learned and achieved at a high level. You're clearly a natural autodidact.

I've never worked for anyone other than family or myself, so I love what you're doing. Keep up the great work, mad love for ya.

@beatrizjimenez3594

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous! I've always done the opposite. I don't know how to end the curse. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! 😭😭😭

As an electrician, payment issues is the reason I stopped doing side work. Just not worth the headaches

@heavymechanic2

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same experience. People want the work done cheaper and expect you to give them 100% for FREE! People continue to ask me to fix their run down crap, not willing to work for peanuts.

As the Yorkshire expression goes, "If you want owt for nowt, do it for yourself."

The best part about your videos is your talks. You seem to be always positive in your outlook. That's really nice to hear.

Everybody gangsta until Keemstar starts doxing your house by clearing all the leaves

@cody9968

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh

I was doing the same with plumbing, started working out of my car, just a handful of tools. Now I have a 1 ton van and just about every tool I would need with the exception of some specialty tools. Same thing also with the pricing. Keep up the great work and videos

@madelinedaigle7598

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way! Me and my man have our own plumbing business, and it's been an American Dream come true. He was a 2× felon when we met (nothing evil or violent, just stupid lol) and chose to nut-up and do an 8 month prison bid instead of remain in the never-ending cycle of probation and court which had already dragged on for years. As soon as he was home again he got a school loan, went to the local tech college and made their plumbing course his b*tch! :) Over the last 6 years we've had 3 beautiful children together and built a thriving business that's sustained us through EVERYTHING, including the pandemic. His dream was to have his own plumbing business and a family, and pass his skills and knowledge on to his kids one day. All my life I'd hear people say they're 'living the dream' but I never truly knew what that was until I started living with my man. I'm so glad I found this channel, just this one video by itself has so much value. Juggernaut, you've got a great perspective and work ethic and I can't wait to play this for my guy when he wakes up in the morning. We love to eat breakfast and start our day with these kinds of vids. Good luck with all your endeavors, hope all of you guys and your crews stay healthy, wealthy and busy :)

You hit the nail on the head bud Started the same myself Cheap aquipment in my car doing a few jobs to buying a little van to now a large van and putting money in to better equipment and a worker. We do a good job and we deserve to be paid. Many customers now Keep up the good work pall

I’m loving the videos! I’m 17 and started working for myself about 4-5 years ago, I just bought my first truck and I’m really excited to use it for leaf clean ups this year. I used to used my trailer and my Jeep with tarps. Hopefully I can get a vacuum soon.

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

😎🤘 that is awesome man!

This helped me alot. I'm an owner of an Hvac business and I'm in my 3rd year. This was a motivational business speech! Thanks for making this video!

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

your're are welcome man. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. keep up the hustle!!!

You are a awesome person. And your family is to. Love watching you and listening to you as well. Been watching you since day one. Keep up the great work. May you continue have many Blessings.

"Customer....Hey, my leaf bill is bigger than my mortgage!"....Me.."sounds like you need less trees sir!", time is money, so why should you cut your nose off? you deserve to be paid for your labor.

@ramblingman8992

3 жыл бұрын

The customer pays for leaf clearance once a year. He pay's his mortgage 12 times a year.

That’s what I’m always telling people. NEVER UNDER VALUE YOUR TIME. Second do NOT run out and buy new kit and get a bunch of loan. Get used equipment learn to fix it and it will save you money on future endeavors cause you get better and maintenance. 3. Your gonna have to take the jobs not everyone else wants until you build up your clients, but before long you can fire the ones you don’t want.

*Thanks for the ride and the excellent commentary. May you continue to prosper and be blessed.*

You are a wise, wise businessman who is helping so many people getting started. I wish you every good thing.

Love Your Projects. I work on my own land all the time. BUT your talks on your own experience are inspiring and very informative. You do not keep the experience and lessons to yourself. Again a great watch all the the time.

Around minute 17 is some great commentary on life’s view point. 👍🏼

“I suck at welding. I’m willing to admit that. That doesn’t make me less of a man.” Sensitive subject? My mind never went there 🤣

@LawnCareJuggernaut

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 I thanks more of alot of guys feel like if they can't do something then they are no MEN. To me thats just a dumb mindset

@janinewetzler5037

3 жыл бұрын

@@LawnCareJuggernaut I gave it a shot at working as a 310T Apprentice for 5 years, didn't get licensed but I did learn a thing or two.

Just started up this season, bought a trailer hitch for my honda civic and a 5x8 utility trailer, spending almost $10 in gas for the whole day. Went and grabbed a 48" walk behind zero turn mower. Started going door to door handing out flyers. Its been about 2 months now and I have 8 solid customers that ask for a good amount of work. I use Venmo for payments right now and have been paid within the hour of leaving every job. Just did 8 yards of mulch yesterday at a house. And went straight from that job to go buy myself a Agri Fab towable leaf vacuum on marketplace to handle some cleanups. Got 2 houses to suck up leaves at today and should already make the machines money back. Proud feeling to be able to have your business pay for a new business upgrade. I charge by the job and not hourly but my prices average out to $75/hour for standard mowing and $150/hour for other work.

I wish you lived near me . You could have dumped them at my yard. I use all leaves for my garden& planter boxes. I mulch all garden areas.

I admire the work you do. It is really a detail oriented job. I am a perfectionist and I know what it takes to make a yard really pretty! That is a MOUNTAIN of work! Thanks for the upload!

You know I may sound silly but a big wide light snow shovel does really well with moving piles of leaves. I sometimes take off the backpack in favor on pushing the pile with the shovel first and then blow the rest of the left over leaves. Trust me!

@irenesyska4595

3 жыл бұрын

I agree…a snow shovel works really well. I use one every season

If people are going to complain, they can either do it themselves or get someone else to do it. The owner of this property could have purchased a blower and did the job himself. Do it bit by bit

Good vid mate, I was an electrician in north wales and the amount of times people tried to get the bill cheaper was a pain in the arse, and it was people with many cars and big houses.