I love this story. You have a way of telling great stories Kieth. I purchased your Audiobook right before I went and got the LLC for my business and want to thank you. You helped inspire me to chase after my dream of owning my own business albeit a small one at the moment. I left a job I dispised. Working as an automotive technician at a tire shop for peanuts. I liked my coworkers for the most part but one day, my boss had me go outside in the spring and I’ll never forget. He had me install a small 10x15 ish are of mulch. A truck load that I spent a whole 8 hours shoveling and leveling and I loved the work. But I had an epiphany. I just performed a job for my boss that I would charge a client $400 easily or more to do. I did it for him for about 8-9 dollars an hour. Maybe earned $60 and at that moment I walked inside and joked with him and said I can’t wait for my “landscape bonus”. He laughed and said yeah right. But little did he know I made up my mind at that day. In that exact moment. That I’m not cut out for a 9-5 job. And that I will never ever let a corporate world control me or my worth ever again. I rallied all of my resources. A mower that needed a rebuild. I built a portable shelter logic garage. Fixed my mower. Put it on my little 5x8 utility trailer. Got an LLC and began working steadily towards the goal of getting my first client. And I succeeded. I will never forget. After leaving that horrible job. Feeling peace as I drove an hour and a half to the first job of my new company working for myself. I was also terrified. I didn’t even have a weed wacker. I took my mower and the client let me borrow his. I did a full 8 hour work day of weed wacking, mowing and picking up trash. For what I would have earned in an entire week at this other job. I was so proud when I came home that night and looked at my girlfriend and said “this is it.” It will work, we got this. I haven’t looked back since and although I still don’t have enough clients to pay bills with yet and it’s been rough. I’m slowly building confidence and growing the business. Last week I met a wonderful client. Did a nice fall cleanup cutting bushes down. Had a blast and worked all by myself. No drama and can’t wait for spring to take off again. That’s my story of knowing your worth and thanks again Kieth your stories have inspired me to try my best and leaf my dead end job.

We really appreciate what you do for this community. If everyone had a little of your professionalism, it’d be a better world!

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Morton thanks pal. I’m no hero, just trying to help. Wish folks did this back when I got started but hey, now I’m in a position to pay it forward, and I know what videos like these and others mean to people just getting going, or even those who’ve only been in the game a few years.

@pictureperfectplaces8766

4 жыл бұрын

I love videos from this angle

Hope you guys enjoyed the mow, and the trimming footage!! I bought a new mount finally, lot of you guys wanted to see how we trim! I have to admit, I enjoyed watching that part myself lol. 8:08 NEW trimming footage! 21:05 for drone footage 22:48 for the Cub final thoughts / debrief Thanks for watching!

@josejasso7075

5 жыл бұрын

Brian's Lawn Maintenance can you send the link for the mount and camera that you’re using on the trimmer

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Jose Jasso it’s just a bike mount from amazon, I’ll try to find it

@onewayt7419

3 жыл бұрын

What is the bike mount called???

Really like the trimming POV felt like I was trimming in real life! The Cub is pretty impressive, has a great cut and the seat is super nice.

Great job with the mower,cutting that grass keep up the good work. and the lawnmower did a great job putting the strips in the grass. Great job see ya on the next video see ya bye.

When a person thinks of Cub it is hard not to think of them as residential box store mowers, I get that. But I must say these Cub commercials are pretty amazing and built like a tank. Plus they have the best warranty out there which tells me they are going to stand behind their product. I’ve been researching new zero turns for a while and from everything I’ve tried and looked at, I think I’m going with the cub.

Great video thanks for always bringing great content every week and giving us some reviews 👍🏻

Thanks Brian. I will be starting a lawn care/maintenance service in North Carolina next spring. And I just found your channel and it's awesome! This is lawn care 101 and I ve learned so much. This video unto itself is the VERY BEST I ve seen about what it takes to be a true lawn professional. I got a back seat look at whats it feels to be on a zero turn and I m so excited about getting started! Thanks for these very informative videos. You are a true TOP GUN of lawn care!

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

You bet pal! Keep an eye on www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com It'll be a great resource for you if you're just getting your feet wet!

Great video as always love seeing the demos of the new equipment.

Really appreciate your videos, you do such a great job!

Great mower and great video. Thanks Brian!!

Awesome video, Brian! Very cool to see the action all of the way through.

Back and forth drone footage was really cool.

Running a Pro Z760S, I can say CC has surprised me. The cut quality far exceeded my expectations, but fuel consumption for the 31 hp Kawasaki was what surprised me the most. I figured it would be a fuel-hog, but fuel consumption has been pleasingly low. I've used lap bars, but the steering wheel model is just as maneuverable as one with lap bars, plus you have the added stability on steeper grades, which for me is a big plus. As far as longevity goes, only time will tell, but as of this moment I'm pleased.

@vinceschannel8927

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, he was running the 960 lol. These new Pro Z’s are overlooked so much. I bought a Pro Z 554 in August and it’s awesome. It’s kind of a fuel drinker, but it works great for the yards I mow

Love the drone footage! Great vid!

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Happy's Family thanks guys! Hope you’ve been well!! I wish the active track worked better, da well. First time attempting that ha

Just the fact that when you put it in park it disengages the drives is a huge bonus

Froud Lawn and Landscape Inc.. I have been in the industry for 30 years.. I had just about all types of zeros.. I currently have 16 Exmark X series and love them, but am demoing 2 Cubs right now.. good machines!! Tanks are still 15 gallons total.. the cap is on the side for easy filling .. you don’t have to left fuel can up all the way to top of tanks .. you get less spills with cap on side.. Impressed so far.. Well see if they keep preforming.. You doing a great just on your vids !! Keep up the good work ..

Love watching the mowing vlog. The cubbie lays some stripes!! #stripenation

Another great video Brian!

They are good, definatly a great starter brand for commercial mowing

I love watching videos like this. Just workin the entirebyard

Great video Captain!

Love these videos

Nice video! Sweet stripes!

Drone footage was sweet dude!!!👍👍 Great video!

Scoot over Scagg, Exmark,......obviously the best built mower in it's class and a FREE Stripe kit and pivoting front axle standard. Can't find that on the RED and Orange units.....Awesome video Brian.

Great Video Brian! I found the weed whacker potion interesting. Perhaps in a future video you could talk about how to setup a machine for such things as handle position for proper balance, pros & cons of guard on/guard off, and just general do's & don'ts for us weekend warriors. Keep 'em comin'. Awesome channel!

Man I gotta say, this is the best channel on you tube, along with Athlean X!! Great video as always. The trimmer footage is kickass. I’m a full time machinery maintenance mechanic and run a lawn and landscape business on the side and hope to turn it into an everyday venture in the future. You are a big help with all the info and how to footage and the equipment reviews. Never been a cub guy but I will say that machine lays it down...

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the support pal, means a lot

Very cool! 😎👍

Great video Brian. Really enjoyed seeing the awesome drone footage of cutting the side big lot. It was at a good height which allowed us to get a good view. Just recently found your channel and enjoy your content. Appreciate all the hours you put in both filming and also editing all of your videos.

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ben!

love it need more please

Dude, that weed trimmer footage is sublime! 👉🏼👈🏼🇺🇸

Back at it again with the cub

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Gregory Sardinas we’ll have one more “test” video coming soon, but this will be the last mow vlog most likely. Dropping her back off soon

That’s a good size commercial lot Brian. I need that lot 😁👍

LOVE this one..... Really would like to see you do the same type footage on a few of your residentials. I feel being on commercial property there isn't a lot of "pay attention to detail" that you have to do in comparison to & more room for error so to say. Just my thoughts, this is my 1st season in the business & I really gained a lot from not only this video but mostly everything you post. Interested in seeing more techniques, REAL TIME IS DOPE!! Wish there were 2 thumbs up notifications.

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks pal. We have other mowing vlogs for sure, check them out!

Love watching your videos. 👍👍

@kibflowers1599

5 жыл бұрын

Do your earbuds have good sound quality? Wanting to get some.

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. They’re all we use. Brians10 coupon saves $10 on em

I don't know you other than KZread but I'd say your demeanor is professionalism rather than people person.

That Cub Cadet really surprised me!!!

Nice video!

Great video looking to get a Cub commercial

Nice video thanks for the share

i cut with a 1968 international cub cadet was very slow in todays terms but durable and cut quality was top notch

Brian's Lawn Maintenance I'd like to see your thoughts on the Grasshopper 725D and 900D - Bad Boy Renegade Diesel & Renegade Gas.

I want to see more of these types of videos

That whip game doe

Must whip going clockwise! Lmao but keep killing it B

Hey Brian, Good video of the Cub. Would you demo a Ferris IS3200 Midnight if given the chance or an IS3200Z or IS2100Z?

Nice lawn mower

Love the video Maybe John Deere would let you demo a 960r Just an idea Great video keep up the good work

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Nate McAlexander if they reach out I definitely would sure why not

Great video Brian, love the mowing footage and the review! Question for you do you get a lot of crap get thrown at you when you run no guard on the trimmer?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Nah not really!

i think that you don,t have to grease the spindles is a plus , great video brian!!!!!!!!!!!

@davidmoore8741

5 жыл бұрын

I hate the non greaseable everything... Then it's just breaks... every moving part should be greaseable. That's old skool but the only way it should be.

Nice video man , can you make a video about the hiring employee game, knowing how to handle different situations, pay . It’s necessary to hire in order to grow , even though hiring unreliable workers are taking a step forward but taking 3 back when they quit on you or we have to fire them. We spend all this time training and investing on people for work to be discredited. Thank you , you’re great motivation with our 4th year in business.

I’m new to the Lazer Z, and zero turns. I love it! However, can you please post a video on how to turn without tearing up grass? Thank you

@victoraparicio378

5 жыл бұрын

Farmcop1 Hammond B3 Rhodes SV1 you have to do a four point going forward and backwards so you don’t rip out any grass

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Farmcop1 Hammond B3 Rhodes SV1 we did on a video last fall where we demo’d the Gravely Pro 460. It’s towards the middle of the video I remember. Super helpful info

@farmcop1wwmaga372

5 жыл бұрын

Brian's Lawn Maintenance thank you

@davidmoore8741

5 жыл бұрын

@@farmcop1wwmaga372 3-5 point turns bud. Specially as wet as its been this year, I find myself making more lazy slow turns and not doing doughnuts. I've actually. Been trying to keep from turn on grass as much as possible cause everything is so wet. I will run out onto driveways and roads unless it's a big curb

Awesome video like always, wondering if you could get back with Ferris and try out there IS3200Z and see what you think about it!

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Phillip Patterson trying to line that up now!

It really helped to just watch you mow and trim. I picked up on a few small detail type things that I will definitely be using in the future. How much do you charge to cut the commercial property and about how big is it? Great video as always Brian!

@og_styles1090

5 жыл бұрын

Epicgarbagecollector i would charge about 1000 I have a few that size that’s what I charge

This is eye/ear candy. The real boomer white noise 👌

What kind of trimmer line are you using?

I'm fairly new to the channel but I'm definitely enjoying the vlogs & reviews. Quick question, why is there no guard on the string trimmer? Is it just to allow the head to reach tighter areas?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

We just prefer a longer line that’s all

Okay it looks like everything thing you own is top notch, how did you get there

Dream mowing that property. Flat, easy ..

Have you ever thought about contacting Shivers in Iowa and requesting to do a demo on one of their Country Clipper commercial mowers such as the Charger or Boss XL. CC mowers are really great mowers. Take one for a spin! I have a Challenger which is a commercial mower as well and wouldn't use any other mower on the market after running mine.

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

lawnman I’ve never even heard of them sorry but if someone wants to reach out, Sure

It would be interesting to see a demo of a Wright stander or zero turn.

Hi Brian love Your videos question how come you don’t bag when you mow lawns I think if you bag spring summer fall the grass will look really nice and clean instead of discharging the grass out

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

We don’t really bag here, just not a thing. I think in different regions you guys may bag, we just don’t ha

@warrengillies1678

5 жыл бұрын

Hey have you tried there steering wheel modeles from cub cadet

Hey Brian, love your channel man! When you mow along sidewalks do you keep all four tires on the grass or leave two on the sidewalk? Hope all is well🤘🏻

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

I usually leave mine on the grass

Dude love it what kind of camera setups do you use and mounts? The trimmer one is super cool mine shakes way to much

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Canon 80D and go pro 7!

@hplawns5190

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of mou nts my video's shake like crazy

Good video! Do you leave your trailer open like that while your mowing?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Usually yep never an issue here

Makes my Cub Cadet look tiny 🤣

Deere next or kubota. Hardly ever see good videos of either but see a ton around being used commercially.

The hole fir the hitch ball is on the inside how do you put the trailer on??? 🤔

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

JO65 I’m sure it is a U shaped mount that bolts to the inside and also had the ball on the outside, just my guess

@jo6520

5 жыл бұрын

@@BriansLawnMaintenance 👍

@rhondaaldred2380

5 жыл бұрын

You have to unbolt and flip it over

Hi Brian, I’m using an ExMark Lazer Z E 60. At what length do you cut your grass at to get good stripes? Right now in June I’m at 3.5. I live in upstate NY. Thank you.

@LAXERJK

5 жыл бұрын

Farmcop1 Hammond B3 Rhodes SV1 3.25-3.5 is ideal for northern turf

@farmcop1wwmaga372

5 жыл бұрын

LAXERJK thank you

I had a question is there a reason why you take the guard off the trimmer the company I work for would not allow it do to OSHA and had to wear stealtoe that was in the Lansing Michigan area any thoughts on that as well?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

I just like my line longer. OSHA requirement is to operate equipment the way they are manufactured. In this case guard on. But very few “pros” run them with a guard.

👍🏽

Just one question? Why do you not string line first and cut up the extra grass rather the other way around? Great video as usual btw 💪🏾

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

If you mow first, there’s less to trim, and also it’s harder to judge the height of the mower if you trim first. What I mean is, guys usually trim too low and scalp anytime they trim first. It’s always been my opinion to mown first and outline a property, and then have the trimmer guy follow up behind you. Much faster that way!

@datbenzdoe5157

5 жыл бұрын

@@BriansLawnMaintenance. Ok thanks for the reply I know everyone has their own style and preferences but I just figured from an aesthetic perspective it would look better when the extra grass was cut with the regular grass rather than being left behind after the job is completed.

1st!!

30 minutes long hell yea bro lol

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Richard's Property maintenance Who doesn’t enjoy a good mow vlog haha

@richardspropertymaintenanc5807

5 жыл бұрын

@@BriansLawnMaintenance its a mowgasm to my eyes and ears

I like the mower, but man you have spent some serious time on the string trimmer. Nice fade no gouges where the line bites into the turf. You didn't burn up a whole spool of line. Difficult to teach that skill.

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

David Fortenberry thanks pal. I can hold my own with a trimmer ha

Does grass get in your mulch beds?Do you go back and blow the mulch beds?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

We do blow the beds usually yup

Hey Brian, fast question, why do you take shields off trimmers? I know most people do and kind know why, just looking to see why you do

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

I like a longer line that’s all

I love my simplicity I know it's not commercial great mower just saying

@ousamaabdu794

5 жыл бұрын

Man, I have a 35 year old Simplicity 6216 garden tractor that cuts and stripes like a dream. Do you use your commercially?

@jo6520

5 жыл бұрын

@@ousamaabdu794 no this is our 4rth or 5th simplicity and I love it. It's a regent and the cut is perfect every time

FIRST !

Did you speed up the video? Never seen anyone trim that fast! I need to show this to the gardeners at work 😂

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Lol time is money!

I use a toro 6000 series side shoot and a 7000 series rear discharge

Hey Brian what trimmer line you like to use ?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Echo black diamond .105

Enjoy your videos im in lawn & landscaping also, question what would be your answer if your customers like the cut of the cub better, tough cookies or get a cub?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Well in this scenario both mowers cut the same quality, honestly. Most customers aren’t the wiser when we use different units, they’re not home, ha. Austin is one of my customers tho, he weighs in all the time on the comments.

Come try my gravely pro turn 152 with gravely steel roller striping kit. I couldn’t use cub cadet we don’t have any deals around me everyone here runs gravely, bobcat, exmark then probably John Deere last we have a really good gravely dealer.

@forrestputnam4858

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve already ripped the rubber striper off from gravely so when they had a steel roller kit in the back that sits behind the back wheels I grabbed it while I could.

Waite you haven't gotten it stuck on video Brian you sure your testing that cubby or kid gloves on lol , another yall decide informative video 🤟✌🍻

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

grasshopper Crews I haven’t gotten any mower stuck for a few weeks thank gawd lol

Bobcat predator pro 7000 for next demo

Question: Why does cub cadet use a FX1000 engine for this particular mower? I’m assuming it’s a 60 inch deck, verses my new Lazer Z ultra 60 has a FX751. My mower seems to have all the cutting power in the world!! How does ExMark determine which engine for which zero turn? I bought mine brand new in May 2019 off the show room. Does the dealer choose the engine?? I’m just curious?? Thanks Brian! Your videos helped me determine which zero turn to buy!! I’m Team ExMark all the way!!

@stepside2839

5 жыл бұрын

Big engines on Z-turns to cut homeowner & manicured corporate lawns/grass is a marketing/selling feature. The deck design, blades, blade tip speed, hydro-trans, tires, pulleys, spindles, center of gravity, accessory attachments for seasonal work are more important, along with dealer friendliness, service, & cooperation to your needs.

@bmlandmanagementco4981

5 жыл бұрын

Your FX751 has all of the cutting power in the world until you get into the thicker taller stuff. From what I’ve seen,...the bigger the engine, the bigger the pumps for added speed. For the type of mowing that I do,...I’ll take an FX1000 all day on any brand before I’d even consider an FX751. In regards to ExMark,...you have engine options for each series. So you’re not stuck with what they give you. I demoed a 60” Radius X with the FX751. It cuts great for weekly and biweekly jobs. After that, your speed is drastically reduced.

@farmcop1wwmaga372

5 жыл бұрын

B&M Land Management Co thank you for your response! I’m just mowing my own residential lawn. I mow once a week. So far so good! I’m very happy with it!! I was just curious why some have 24.5 hp and some have 27 and up!!

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

2 good comments so far with reasons why, both good. I’ve never ran a Kawi on a Z, just the EFI Kohlers. But it’s always more to the story. Maybe volume buying discounts on the corporate side, optimization between hardware and engine performance, who knows really. Perhaps the Cub has more recent engineering and upgrades. The current Z design came out in 2011 I believe.. so perhaps they’re due for a refresh / redesign. All answers above my pay grade, ha!

@farmcop1wwmaga372

5 жыл бұрын

Brian's Lawn Maintenance Thank you guys for the great answers!! So far I’m very happy!! This engine even runs my x series bagger efficiently too!! After further research the FX751V has a very good torque rating for its size! In conclusion, I had concerns after I bought this zero turn about power. I had to wait 2 weeks for the dealer to order the bagger and install it!! The dealer said that this engine was more than sufficient. While waiting for my eXMark to be delivered I did some research and found your YT channel! The videos I watched showed zero turns similar to mine with higher HP engines. I was naturally concerned whether I had enough HP?? However, after receiving it and putting 14 hours on her, I am very satisfied!! I recommend the FX751V for residential use! Hopefully this will help others in the market who have engine option questions!! Love this channel, and how helpful people are on it!!

That's a lot of weed whippin Brian. Great job. What county do you work out of. I'm from Michigan myself.

@davidmoore8741

5 жыл бұрын

He's in Oakland. Based outta Wixom I believe

@kenlong5033

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidmoore8741 Thanks.

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Wixom ya

🤔🤔 anything can go wrong with any part; what exactly don't you like about the air seat? is it slow to raise up? does it leak? does it lean to one side😄?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

I just don’t feel like it’s the most ergonomic design. Too bumpy for me. Perhaps personal preference 🤷‍♂️

Great video Brian but really Cub Cadet that's like using a Murray lawn mower. Or Kmart special mower. I'd stay with the pros like Scag or Exmark or Hustler or even a Gravely is better than that.

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

We still use and love our Exmark, but yep Cub in Commercial is a big surprise. However, as the proof is in the pudding, they’re coming out swinging.

@dmoss1285

4 жыл бұрын

You people are pathetic. I have Exmark, Toro & others. They are all very good machines. Calling this Cub series Kmart special is just stupid. You clearly cant see quality when its put right in front of your face. Give me any machine that takes care of me and my customers, leaves a great cut and is reliable and I dont care who makes it. Enough with all the petty stupid talk. And folks for goodness sakes, lay off about Brians trimming skills or any other skills. Lets see you do better on your big KZread channels.

Good video! Lot of haters on here though...

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

All good everyone’s got an opinion and that’s fine ha

Is that Black Diamond trimmer line?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Ya .105

How do you mow without leaving beautiful lines? Go in circles?, I got video of me driving my truck and staying in my lane and one of me getting fuel and not spilling it

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Go opposite as the lane from last week

What engine is on that cub?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

35 hp!

@ brians lawn maintenance does cub cadet make diesel mowers

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure sorry

@aarongriffith1321

5 жыл бұрын

We don't currently offer diesel engines. The tier 4 emissions limit the horsepower to under 25 hp or you have to be tier 4 compliant. Tier 4 compliance adds a lot of cost.

@anthonykruse

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Griffith OK I wish you did because I run a cub cadet push mower and a kubota diesel zero turn for my farm and I hoping there was a diesel cubcadet so I could run all cubcadet for my lawn care busines and I can write the diesel of on taxes

No chute blocker?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Chase Pelletier we have one on it now, check Instagram

It’s hard to believe you are not a people person. Have a good rest of your weekend

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

It’s the truth.. but I do it for y’all

I thought you said there would be stripes?

What stripes?

@BriansLawnMaintenance

5 жыл бұрын

Capt Murf Grab another cup of coffee, it’s early for you. Or at least watch the video 🤣