Today, we're joined by Luis Barrett of Neosho, Missouri. He shares his lawn care business startup story with us and spends a few minutes talking about their struggles with cash flow, keeping up to date with bills, and how failing to plan is planning to fail.
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Today, we're discussing a few critical items that we can pay attention to that will pay big dividends this spring rush. A lot is happening this time of year, but you can still catch your breath and make sure these items don't fall through the cracks this April.
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Today, we're joined by Damian Bush, owner of one of the Jim's Mowing franchises in Tanzania, Australia! Damian shares how he purchased a Jim's Mowing franchise, transitioned out of the food and beverage industry, and wanted to even out a work-life balance instead of working 100 hours a week.
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Today, we're sharing an excerpt from our most recent live stream part of our Facebook group called LINK. We had a great question from a group member, which parlayed into a 20-minute rant about line items, bids, and customer service. I hope this snippet helps you guys out on your spring bids, and we hope to see you on the next LINK Live!
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Today we're sharing about bidding commercial sites and some of the real frustrations that come with it along the way. Not every site is a home run, not every decision-maker is the understanding type. Sometimes, these accounts take maintenance to keep the relationship going, which is our job as business owners to make sure everyone's happy and the job gets done.
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Let's dive into a topic that can make or break your business—mastering profitability. In the competitive world of lawn care, understanding your numbers isn't just a bonus; it's a necessity for sustainable success.
Check out these tips to help you navigate the profitability maze:
1 Know Your Costs: Take a deep dive into your expenses, from equipment maintenance to labor costs. Knowing your costs down to the dollar ensures you're pricing your services right and not leaving money on the table.
2 Pricing Strategies: Don't just guess your prices—strategize them. Value-based pricing lets clients see the real worth of your services, leading to more profitable jobs and satisfied customers.
3 Transparent Communication: Clear communication is crucial. Set expectations upfront, discuss scope of work, timelines, and payment terms to avoid misunderstandings that can eat into your profits.
4 Continuous Learning: The lawn care industry evolves, and so should your knowledge. Stay...
Today, we're joined by special guest Kory Ballard, owner of Ballard Products and previous owner of Perficut in Des Moines, Iowa! Kory has grown two incredible businesses along his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Kory shares how he navigated focusing on one at a time, and how he built a team with a dream for both to succeed.
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Today, we're sharing about our second meeting with our team, where we had the opportunity to establish company core values! This was an exciting conversation and exercise that I would encourage any growing company to spend a few hours doing.
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Today, we're joined by Chris Howell, owner of Back Forty Land Development, as he shares his startup story and how he is getting back into dirt work, seeding, and reclamation work.
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Today, the team sat down together and created our company mission and vision statement, both of which have been a long time coming! We were excited to do this to help give us a rudder for the growth we anticipate for the coming years. We believe this will help not only our customers, but also our future team members, to know who and what Brian's Lawn Maintenance does, and why we exist.
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