Any lawn service business owners here?

[DPElite]

Matt

How many customers you have at the moment?


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[Swampa]

Not to recently I made a change in the fire department I work for. I went from one full time department to another, it just so happens the one im working for now used to be my side job. So not having a side job and a 48 on 96 off schedule has left me with a bunch of free time. SOOOOO I decided to start a lawn business.I have everything I need, zero turn, trailer, edger, 2 trimmers, back pack blower, all sorts of hand tools and a 33" walk behind. Now its just a matter of getting customers. Ive been grinding it out on social media and putting out flyers and business cards, just seems a little slow going. Looking for any tips and tricks from anyone in the business and how they built their client base

I’m not in the business, but my mindset is to differentiate yourself from the normal lawn guy. Put a package together to put in spring/fall flowers, trim hedges periodically, put up/take down Christmas lights, spray demon and drop granules every 4-6 weeks and add insecticide control.


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[WildMatt84]

Matt

How many customers you have at the moment?


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Currently 3 recurring. Everything else is just work as it comes

[pigsticker64]

I sent you a PM
I have place in Shore Acres I would like a quote on .

[tdwinklr]

did this back in 2013-2014. You can work yourself to death in this heat though, is better if you have helper at times. Sometimes I would over-commit myself to too much and then have to turn people away, thus losing business in the future.
Just a note: when acquiring new customers, ask them to pick up stuff out of their yard first (limbs, toys, large trash, etc) and mark stuff they wouldn't want chopped up, or you'll be spending half your own time doing it. Very annoying.

[DPElite]

Currently 3 recurring. Everything else is just work as it comes

Bro
Call me
I will give you work


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[DPElite]

I get calls daily for residential work all over our area

I got 90 properties I maintain weekly


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[Chief Big Toe]

Maybe hit new subdivisions being built, try to get a customer there and when other houses are being finished and moved into you can pick those up as well before someone else does. Kinda start off slow and then pick up more in time.

This, i did my time in the Lawn business in the mid 80's until late 80's, what was told to me was start cheap, i maen if most are paying $40. for smallish yard i would go down to $20. better to have 10, $20-$30 yards then 2 $50 one's
new sub division are a great start, i got in with a builder and would take care of his model homes
Good Luck!

[TxBowHntr]

I have two commercial accounts that would probably be the equivalent of a few dozen small residential accounts. Have you looked into picking up any of these?

My most recent one I got because I was willing to do some major landscaping overhaul. Mulching, trimming, planting, etc would probably be helpful to offer. Planting grass, also, if there are any farms out that way.

Business seems like it would be good in my area. I see people asking on social media daily for somebody, anybody, to show up and mow their yard.


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I would take this advice. Forget trying to manage tons of residences, and go commercial. Just a couple of accounts and you will be set. Plus you will most likely never have to shake anybody down for payment.

[WildMatt84]

Bro
Call me
I will give you work


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I just PMed you

[DFA]

God I wish we would change to 48,-96

Yeah I think I should have been a Fireman, thats a nice schedule