FinerCut's

[FinerCutslawnCare]

The one that was gonna be a landdscape designer???
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O that one ended a couple years ago actually.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Yeah it's a good thing their a good 18 hours apart.:laugh:

The girl from Germany was actually living here:hammerhead:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Hey nothings impossible, was just wanting to know if it worked out. But no shes not my type!!!
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No it didn't end up working out but we will see with this new one. My new one is a massage therapist(or soon to be a licensed one). It has been nice coming home soar and tired and getting a back rub every night:rolleyes:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Well I ended up getting bored so I decided to take some pics. I just got done putting some new blades on the vplow. They were getting a little warn down. The first...left side new blade, right side old blade. BIG DIFF!!! Also a pic of the 1500 and a pic of the billgoat trying to keep warm during this cold day.

[A.T.T.]

How many hp is the billy goat again?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

18hp and I am glad I went with the 18. I think the 13 wouldn't be enough. One day we got caught in the pouring rain and it sucked them up just as good as if they were dry.

[LawnMan19]

The girl from Germany was actually living here:hammerhead:

No I was talking about noahb195 being about 18 hours away from you because he was really interested in you're girlfriend.:nono:
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[noahb195]

She was good lookin but not my type. Hes definitly a ladies man
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[FinerCutslawnCare]

No I was talking about noahb195 being about 18 hours away from you because he was really interested in you're girlfriend.:nono:
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Haha ok I misunderstould you.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

She was good lookin but not my type. Hes definitly a ladies man
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What can I say the girls love the guys that trim bush(es) for a living:laugh:

[LawnMan19]

What can I say the girls love the guys that trim bush(es) for a living:laugh:

:laugh::laugh:
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[JT25]

wow, I have gone through this thread almost page by page. i almost feel like i watched you and your company grow up! And you have a great sounding company and a good head on your sholders. How did your house you were buying turn out?( i might have missed an update somewhere. BTW I'm 25 and trying to get started part time at least this year in mowing, your story is impressive. nice thread!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

wow, I have gone through this thread almost page by page. i almost feel like i watched you and your company grow up! And you have a great sounding company and a good head on your sholders. How did your house you were buying turn out?( i might have missed an update somewhere. BTW I'm 25 and trying to get started part time at least this year in mowing, your story is impressive. nice thread!

Thank you much! I like those kind of compliments!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Well I finally got my postcards made and shipped to me and I am really pleased with how they came out! I ended up getting 5,000 made and hope to see a 1-3% return. I have picked specific areas to target, mostly high end residential, hoping this will give me a better chance. Getting atleast 1-2 accounts off these will pay for my time and having them designed, shipped and then shipped to the chosen areas. We will see what I end up with:rolleyes:

[Jimslawncareservice]

Wow that looks really good. Are you going give the free cuts in the beginning or in the end of the season?
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[A.T.T.]

The post cards look really good, very professional I'd say!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Wow that looks really good. Are you going give the free cuts in the beginning or in the end of the season?
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It is 2 free cuts. I will let them choose which months they want to apply the credit, but they have to be 2 months apart.

[LawnMan19]

Those look really good, and they do look very professional.:cool2:

[stuntmanlogan]

I forgot to tell you the other day. You need to get black trucks, because your logo looks awesome with the black background.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I forgot to tell you the other day. You need to get black trucks, because your logo looks awesome with the black background.

I was either thinking silver or black from now on but I am not sure. I know which brand I will be buying tho:rolleyes:

[stuntmanlogan]

I was either thinking silver or black from now on but I am not sure. I know which brand I will be buying tho:rolleyes:

Silver would be cool to. You don't see to many silver trucks around. Blacks always a great choice though. Did you decide on that shop?

[Lawn Racer]

The postcards look good. What size are they and how long did it take from start to receiving the cards.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Silver would be cool to. You don't see to many silver trucks around. Blacks always a great choice though. Did you decide on that shop?

Actually I am thinking about buying a local place that is going up for auction here soon. That will be sometime in April so I will have to keep you and everyone else posted. Part of its heated and the other part is cold storage. It is actually 2 buildings that have a walkway in between them that looks to be added after the buildings were built.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

The postcards look good. What size are they and how long did it take from start to receiving the cards.

I took my time on the design. I would say if you had the design done you would have them within 7 days if not sooner. Size is 6"x11" which is the biggest you can get. The bigger size did cost some more though, but I am fine with that.

[KS_Grasscutter]

I just got done ordering door hangers and business cards from Plan It Graphics. Extremely impressed with the design he came up with. Cost a little bit of money, but 1 new customer will pay for everything.

[417lawncare]

Just wondering have you ever built a retaining wall like the one pictured on your website? I looked though the whole thread then checked out ur site, but didnt see one, just wondering. If not I hope a customer doesnt ask you to build one just like it. Me and my dad built two just like that on his property with a stone slab staircase coming down the middle. Im glad he has a skid!

[Pro-turf lawn]

That is a good question and like I said before my parents have always helped me out with that kinda stuff so as of right now my dad is "The owner" until I turn 18 in 3 months!:laugh:

Exactly how did you use your dad to get insurance? I'm looking to do the same thing also to further my business

[JContracting]

Was the week that it was 100 degrees for a week by any chance around July 16-July 24 or so? That week was literally Alabama humidity & heat. I loved it though.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Just wondering have you ever built a retaining wall like the one pictured on your website? I looked though the whole thread then checked out ur site, but didnt see one, just wondering. If not I hope a customer doesnt ask you to build one just like it. Me and my dad built two just like that on his property with a stone slab staircase coming down the middle. Im glad he has a skid!

We have built some walls but not as big as the one on the website. And yes a skidloader always comes in handy, even the little walkbehinds work great!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Exactly how did you use your dad to get insurance? I'm looking to do the same thing also to further my business

My dad had the business registered in his name until the day I turned 18. After that I took over. That was a while ago now, brings back memories of when I was first starting out:clapping:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Was the week that it was 100 degrees for a week by any chance around July 16-July 24 or so? That week was literally Alabama humidity & heat. I loved it though.

Wasn't a big fan of it at all, you have lost your mind!:dizzy: I can deal with the 90 deg days, but some people don't realize that the humidity really kills ya. I went to Arizona one time when it was 115 outside and I would rather take that than 90 with humidity here!

[KS_Grasscutter]

Earlier in your thread you mentioned buying a house. How is that working out for you? I bought my house in the fall of 2010, I was 20 years old. It's an old house (1925), on a small lot, with neighbors way too close. I like the house it's self, even kinda enjoy doing some remodeling here and there, but I can't stand not having more room. Can't wait to move again haha.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Earlier in your thread you mentioned buying a house. How is that working out for you? I bought my house in the fall of 2010, I was 20 years old. It's an old house (1925), on a small lot, with neighbors way too close. I like the house it's self, even kinda enjoy doing some remodeling here and there, but I can't stand not having more room. Can't wait to move again haha.

Yes the house has been a great house for me. I have added some things since I have moved in in 2009 which includes a privacy fence, a back deck and also making the lawn look a little bit better than when I first got it. My neighbors are great, never really complain about anything. Old houses every once in awhile you have to put some money into but I got a heck of a deal on mine!

[Jimslawncareservice]

Did someone local make your post cards? Or was it from one of the web design and print places?
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[FinerCutslawnCare]

Did someone local make your post cards? Or was it from one of the web design and print places?
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I use Bob from Plan-it Graphics to do all my postcards, flyers and business cards. He has kept me impressed this whole time and his work and communication skills are top notch.

[Lawn Freak]

Everything is looking good man, I remember when you started out. Came a long way since then, good luck in the future and looking forward to more updates.

[Wiedmann]

How many lawns do you mow a week around Des Moines?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Everything is looking good man, I remember when you started out. Came a long way since then, good luck in the future and looking forward to more updates.

I appreciate it and the same with you! I am always checking out your thread!:waving:

[JContracting]

I may be nuts lol, but I can't get enough of the heat & humidity. Mainly kuz I hate being cold, ill never complain of the heat. Definitely was born and still living (with the 'rents, I'm only 20) in the wrong state. I should be Fl or something.
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[FinerCutslawnCare]

How many lawns do you mow a week around Des Moines?

I would have to think about it. At the moment I don't know as I am literally working on bids while replying here on lawnsite:laugh: I won't know how many new ones we have for the 2012 season for probably another month. Maybe sooner on commercial properties tho.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I may be nuts lol, but I can't get enough of the heat & humidity. Mainly kuz I hate being cold, ill never complain of the heat. Definitely was born and still living (with the 'rents, I'm only 20) in the wrong state. I should be Fl or something.
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Sometimes I wish I didn't have a house and still lived at home, I would have a lot more equipment and would not be having a mortgage payment every month, but I would also have to rent a shop because I would have no where to put any of my equipment. But then again, now I am getting so much that I am looking for a shop to buy or atleast ground to put one on. Land is so expensive!!!!:dizzy:

[Wiedmann]

Feels good to working on bids I bet! I'm in the process of getting some postcards and hangers designed. I was thinking of starting to advertise but with this snow I don't know of many homeowners that will be thinking of getting their grass cut. Haha Trying to go full time in my second year of business, might be a long shot though.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Feels good to working on bids I bet! I'm in the process of getting some postcards and hangers designed. I was thinking of starting to advertise but with this snow I don't know of many homeowners that will be thinking of getting their grass cut. Haha Trying to go full time in my second year of business, might be a long shot though.

Ahhhh Wiedmann, you added me on facebook! Good to see you are on this site also. I am thinking late February early march as far as the post cards. I will have about 600 left over, but i think I might hit a certain area twice this spring.

[Wiedmann]

Yeah I did, hope that was fine with you. I happen to see you on a friend of mines Facebook. Seems like you got a good plan all put together for this year with marketing and website. I'm trying to pour some money into my business this year in hopes of getting bigger to pay for college faster. Have you sent postcards out before this year?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Yeah I did, hope that was fine with you. I happen to see you on a friend of mines Facebook. Seems like you got a good plan all put together for this year with marketing and website. I'm trying to pour some money into my business this year in hopes of getting bigger to pay for college faster. Have you sent postcards out before this year?

Oh no worries. And before this year all of my business came from word of mouth are the advertising on the sides of the trailers. They really helped a lot. I also did have some yard signs out, which I have got some business off of as well.

[Wiedmann]

I've been using yard signs the most but it got to the point where people would take them whether they were on someones property or at a street corner. I could see someone taking them if they aren't on private property but it nerves me when people walk onto a customers of mines property and takes them. I've drove past your trailers several times and they look very professional. I would say they draw a lot of attention! Postage is what will kill me on doing postcards so I have to weigh the benefits and see if its really worth it for me as I'm a small solo operation.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I've been using yard signs the most but it got to the point where people would take them whether they were on someones property or at a street corner. I could see someone taking them if they aren't on private property but it nerves me when people walk onto a customers of mines property and takes them. I've drove past your trailers several times and they look very professional. I would say they draw a lot of attention! Postage is what will kill me on doing postcards so I have to weigh the benefits and see if its really worth it for me as I'm a small solo operation.

Postage is expensive, I believe for 5,000 cards it will cost roughly around $700 to mail them out;)

[Wiedmann]

Makes a guy just roll his eyes.. but think of the time that frees up for you to not have to go door to door

[FinerCutslawnCare]

O well it is all part of if!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Also I don't believe I have put any of these up yet. Here is a pic of the business cards I had made this spring also.:rolleyes:

[Barrett Landscaping]

nice business cards!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

nice business cards!

Thank you sir, I am happy with how they came out!

[Jimslawncareservice]

Did you get them done by the same place as your post cards
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[FinerCutslawnCare]

Yes I did. I wanna say I got 750 made or 1,000 not sure.

[LawnMan19]

Yeah, those business cards look really good.:cool2:

[TheBetterDoorhanger]

Keep up the good work-looks NICE :)

http://www.adeasprinting.com/Door-Hangers



Robin Christopherson
A'DEAS Printing
Home of Band-It & Stick-It® Products
www.AdeasPrinting.com
robin@adeasprinting.com
(316) 269-2494 ext. 204
(866) 251-3181 fax
719 S. St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67211

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I appreciate the compliment!

[JContracting]

I think to avoid idiots from posting "wow, that's impressive for being 17" you should put something about now being 21 in your Sig.
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[Lefet]

Very nice business cards, not jumbled with a whole lot of information. Very nice.



Keep up the good work-looks NICE :)

http://www.adeasprinting.com/Door-Hangers



Robin Christopherson
A'DEAS Printing
Home of Band-It & Stick-It® Products
www.AdeasPrinting.com
robin@adeasprinting.com
(316) 269-2494 ext. 204
(866) 251-3181 fax
719 S. St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67211

^ This was a pleasant surprise!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I think to avoid idiots from posting "wow, that's impressive for being 17" you should put something about now being 21 in your Sig.
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Yea it is a pretty old thread, I just don't want to start a new one every year and cludder the forum.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Very nice business cards, not jumbled with a whole lot of information. Very nice.





^ This was a pleasant surprise!

Thank you much Lefet!

[Lefet]

Yea it is a pretty old thread, I just don't want to start a new one every year and cludder the forum.

You should just ask the Mods to change the name... maybe....

Finer Cut's (No longer a 17 y/o's business!!)

[Jimslawncareservice]

Yea it is a pretty old thread, I just don't want to start a new one every year and cludder the forum.

That's a good idea. The thread would be ok without confusion if it didn't say a 17 yo biz. Oh well, at least you know people are looking at your work when they keep asking if your 17. Some day you'll wish you were 17 again.
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[KS_Grasscutter]

If people cant make the connection between a post made 4 years ago, and him no longer being the same age as he was then, let them be confused.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

You should just ask the Mods to change the name... maybe....

Finer Cut's (No longer a 17 y/o's business!!)


I think I might just do that! Something like Finercuts(now a 21yr olds bizz)

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I sent out a request to Mike. We will see if he can get it changed for us!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Waaaalaaaa! Changed name, wonder if people will notice, good idea guys!

[Wiljockey]

Very nice website and business cards. So many times you see sites all cluttered or unorganized but yours looks good. Was also curious if you do dormant pruning? We've been doing alot of it the past few years and not only does it save time pruning when you make an 8 foot shrub 3 feet...but also its money and something to do in the winter when its not snowing. Well done thus far and good luck this season!

[J.R. Services]

FinerCuts - Everything looks good, quick question for you, how easy was it for you to get a mortagae. I'll be 21 next week (feel like 30), my business is probably about the same size as yours and I'm looking to buy a house but I'm afraid of being turned down becuase of being self employed, young and since the business has been growing by leaps and bounds the past 2-3yrs I've had to buy lots of new equipment each year, which on paper makes it look like the company really isn't making a ton of money.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Very nice website and business cards. So many times you see sites all cluttered or unorganized but yours looks good. Was also curious if you do dormant pruning? We've been doing alot of it the past few years and not only does it save time pruning when you make an 8 foot shrub 3 feet...but also its money and something to do in the winter when its not snowing. Well done thus far and good luck this season!

Really the only thing we have ever done during the winter is snow and getting projects created and scheduled. That is something I might have to incorporate for next season.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

FinerCuts - Everything looks good, quick question for you, how easy was it for you to get a mortagae. I'll be 21 next week (feel like 30), my business is probably about the same size as yours and I'm looking to buy a house but I'm afraid of being turned down becuase of being self employed, young and since the business has been growing by leaps and bounds the past 2-3yrs I've had to buy lots of new equipment each year, which on paper makes it look like the company really isn't making a ton of money.

I actually bought my house when I was 18. I had a good credit rating because at a young age I started buying everything with a credit card, and then at the end of each month I would pay it off in full. I also gave under 100k for my house so I did get a very good deal on it. Of course I had to have a co-signer in the beginning.

[Z's Lawncare]

wow im very impressed by your work, i have been cutting grass since i was 8 and hope my buisness can be as good as yours one day.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

wow im very impressed by your work, i have been cutting grass since i was 8 and hope my buisness can be as good as yours one day.

Thanks for the compliment!:waving:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Well here is a batch of postcards that is getting sent out to one of three area codes I picked out. They are in bundles of 50 as that is how the post office requires EDDM mailings. Went out yesterday and I have recieved to phone calls so far, but I am still working on getting some of the other ones sent out. I will try to keep everyone up to date on my return rate, and then my land rate.:waving:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Btw this is only 1500 of 5000

[LawnMan19]

Btw this is only 1500 of 5000

Wow! yeah if your going to advertise like this go BIG or go home.:weightlifter:

[APLUS LAWN CARE]

I actually bought my house when I was 18. I had a good credit rating because at a young age I started buying everything with a credit card, and then at the end of each month I would pay it off in full. I also gave under 100k for my house so I did get a very good deal on it. Of course I had to have a co-signer in the beginning.

How did you get a credit card before you was 18?

[A.T.T.]

Probably had to co-sign with someone over 18 for the card.

[APLUS LAWN CARE]

Probably had to co-sign with someone over 18 for the card.

Interesting. I didn't know that you could do that. I wish I would have known that when I was younger so I could have built my credit before I was 18. :hammerhead:

[DLONGLANDSCAPING]

looks nice man! I cant believe your 17!!! jkjk

How many mailers are you doing overall? 5000k?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Yea I had a co-signer, but i also only used that and paid it off at the end of each month. I am sending out a total of 5000.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Just an update yesterday was the first day I started receving calls. Got 5 calls yesterday, and have already landed 2 of them for turf program and mowing all year. The other three said they will get back to me today. So as of right now the postcards are paid for with one yearly account, and have one to spare, but still am hoping to get atleast another 20-30 calls.

[Wiedmann]

Sounds like you came out okay on your postcards and you just send them out. I plan on sending mine out next thursday and then the rest a week and half later. 10,000 total.. hope it pays off!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

What areas are you going after?

[cclllc]

Everything looks great man!I have 2 sisters and a brother up there.Nice area.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Well the return rate on the post cards hasn't been what I want it to be, but I have still landed about 5 jobs off of them so far, but there is a lot time left. Time will tell but in the mean time I picked up another walk behind. Decided to try a Ferris and see how I like it. One thing I like already is I think the controls or more sensitive and require less pressure to maneuver. Also the wheel width is a definant plus as I really like it.

[KPZ Enterprises]

lookn good, what size cut is that ferris?

[lawnguy27]

That's a real nice mower!

[Z's Lawncare]

nice mower let us know how you like it

[FinerCutslawnCare]

lookn good, what size cut is that ferris?

I ended up going with a 52" with a 20hp.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

nice mower let us know how you like it

I will try to give a pros and cons section on it when I start using it and will try to compare to my turf tracer.

[LawnMan19]

You'll love it! the stripes great, changing your cutting height easy as can be, wide stance makes easy work of any hills, great controls and MORE.:weightlifter:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

An update on my ferris vs. exmark test.

Exmark: Heavier in the front end it seems like which is nicer when going up hill. Narrow stance not near as good as ferris on hills.

Ferris: Light on front end, great on hills. I think it stripes better imo. Wider stance and at a better price also.

In all honesty after running the ferris I will probably never buy another exmark walk behind again, I am that impressed. I couldn't be happier.

On to this season. I have picked up a substantial amount of new clients. The post cards I sent out has really been a great return and I do believe I will be doing them again next year. I still am getting calls 3 weeks after them going out, and my phone literally will not stop ringing. So far I have picked up over 30 new turf program customers, and close to 10-15 more mowing accounts. Still waiting to hear back on a cemetary, a school district and also a nice 6-7 acre commercial site. Hope everyone elses year is off to a busy start! I will be sure to get some pictures of some high end residential customers we picked up this year!

[LawnMan19]

Glad you keep getting new clients, and the places you have bids out for sound awesome.

Glad you like the FERRIS!:cool2:

[Mowingkid35]

[QUOTE=FinerCutslawnCare;4365784]An update on my ferris vs. exmark test.

Exmark: Heavier in the front end it seems like which is nicer when going up hill. Narrow stance not near as good as ferris on hills.

Ferris: Light on front end, great on hills. I think it stripes better imo. Wider stance and at a better price also.

In all honesty after running the ferris I will probably never buy another exmark walk behind again, I am that impressed. I couldn't be happier.

On to this season. I have picked up a substantial amount of new clients. The post cards I sent out has really been a great return and I do believe I will be doing them again next year. I still am getting calls 3 weeks after them going out, and my phone literally will not stop ringing. So far I have picked up over 30 new turf program customers, and close to 10-15 more mowing accounts. Still waiting to hear back on a cemetary, a school district and also a nice 6-7 acre commercial site. Hope everyone elses year is off to a busy start! I will be sure to get some pictures of some high end residential customers we picked up this year![/QUOTE/]

Thats awesome good luck to ya this year! What was the cost for all those post cards? PM me if ya dont feel like saying

[KS_Grasscutter]

Im definitely doing post cards next year. Half my box of door hangers is still sitting in the office, because the other half generated ONE application customer.

[JContracting]

I did doorhangers as well & they yielded nothing this year. Thank god for good customers and knowing the right people. Landed a ton of installs this year already.
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[Porkins]

On to this season. I have picked up a substantial amount of new clients. The post cards I sent out has really been a great return and I do believe I will be doing them again next year. I still am getting calls 3 weeks after them going out, and my phone literally will not stop ringing. So far I have picked up over 30 new turf program customers, and close to 10-15 more mowing accounts. Still waiting to hear back on a cemetary, a school district and also a nice 6-7 acre commercial site. Hope everyone elses year is off to a busy start! I will be sure to get some pictures of some high end residential customers we picked up this year!


Any secrets you willing to share?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Tried taking a cool picture when I was out putting round 1 down. This house is actually massive, the picture doesn't do it any justice. I think this might be the most high end residential client we have.

[Wiedmann]

who you get your signs from?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Here is the exmark with the tine rack and bagger, didn't have enough time this year to get a ton done due to the weather here. Also a pic of the ferris after its first day of mowing

[FinerCutslawnCare]

who you get your signs from?

Black burn

[FinerCutslawnCare]

What do you think of my new fert...girl:clapping: The 2nd one is my mother after I made her try and drive the zmax. Then third both mom and the girlfriend posing together on the zmax.:rolleyes:

[KE-llc]

are you taking two trucks and trailers to the homes? wouldn't a dump and trailer be a much more efficient setup? nice new equipment man & not bad on the gf lol

[lawnguy27]

Looks Great!!!

[Mowingkid35]

Good choice, lol What do those postcards run for price?

[Chevy z71]

I hope you pay her good. :laugh::laugh:

[LawnMan19]

Looks good, I think I should start doing fert.:laugh:

[KPZ Enterprises]

does she have her applicators license? hahah....using coeds for a crew might not be a bad idea, altho im not sure the housewives would enjoy it..o well! :cool2:

[jdutcher003]

I was just curious if some of your properties require the use of walk behinds or you just prefer them? I am looking into another mower and considered that same exact mower and a compliment to my 60 inch zero turn. How efficient is the walk behind compared to the zero turns?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

are you taking two trucks and trailers to the homes? wouldn't a dump and trailer be a much more efficient setup? nice new equipment man & not bad on the gf lol

As of right now yes we are. It is alot better than buying a dump, but trust me that is one of the next purchases her soon!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Good choice, lol What do those postcards run for price?

I wanna say design, mailing everything all together was about $1,400.00

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I was just curious if some of your properties require the use of walk behinds or you just prefer them? I am looking into another mower and considered that same exact mower and a compliment to my 60 inch zero turn. How efficient is the walk behind compared to the zero turns?

I don't really have any properties that require z-turns, but on some I would rather use a walk compared to a z. Sometimes it is just easier to use a walk and also sometimes faster. It all depends on the property.

[Kleen Kutz]

I don't really have any properties that require z-turns, but on some I would rather use a walk compared to a z. Sometimes it is just easier to use a walk and also sometimes faster. It all depends on the property.

Why would it be easier and faster to use a walk behind than a z? Using a z would save on your legs and engery possible to do more property. The less on your feet the more you can last longer.:dancing:

[Kleen Kutz]

I don't really have any properties that require z-turns, but on some I would rather use a walk compared to a z. Sometimes it is just easier to use a walk and also sometimes faster. It all depends on the property.

If you don't mind me asking how much business do you have? When did you realize that it was time to go fulltime?

I have a fulltime job and I cut grass part time. But it's dam near like I'm doing it fulltime. I have about 35 resdentials and 4 commercial properties. Making about $40,000 a year cutting grass part time. I really wanna do this fulltime.

I just LOVE the smell for fresh cut grass. That's more $$$$$ in my pocketss!!!!
Any advice on me going fulltime?

[JContracting]

Gf looks good lol.

That dump trailer looks to be a decent amount of weight for the half ton eh?
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[TriCountyLawn]

does she have her applicators license? hahah....using coeds for a crew might not be a bad idea, altho im not sure the housewives would enjoy it..o well! :cool2:

LOL , could you imagine the complaints rolling in from housewives. Im sure they would find something to complain about.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Why would it be easier and faster to use a walk behind than a z? Using a z would save on your legs and engery possible to do more property. The less on your feet the more you can last longer.:dancing:

I didn't say that right at the top, I have some properties that require a z and some that don't. Some properties (hilly) are sometimes easier to mow with a walk compared to a z because we can go faster with a walk, don't have to worry about sliding down the hills and also tearing up and turf. That is why i say sometimes it is easier just to use a walk, even tho I would like to stay lazy and stay on the z's!:rolleyes:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

If you don't mind me asking how much business do you have? When did you realize that it was time to go fulltime?

I have a fulltime job and I cut grass part time. But it's dam near like I'm doing it fulltime. I have about 35 resdentials and 4 commercial properties. Making about $40,000 a year cutting grass part time. I really wanna do this fulltime.

I just LOVE the smell for fresh cut grass. That's more $$$$$ in my pocketss!!!!
Any advice on me going fulltime?

I am not sure but last time I counted I think in mowing weekly we have about 70? All together I know we have over 120 people we provide services for either mowing or turf programs. I can honestly say that you kinda just know when you need someone else to go full time. We just added another guy this year because of all the work we have picked up. It really all depends on how many hours you want to work. In all honesty I still work every weekened.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Gf looks good lol.

That dump trailer looks to be a decent amount of weight for the half ton eh?
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We have had a load of rock in it that made the half ton cry:cry:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

My camera broke so now I have to use my cell...

[LawnMan19]

Looks real good man.

[A.T.T.]

Looks healthy healthy healthy!

[KPZ Enterprises]

love seeing the checkers in the lawn....im sure uv been asked this but, do u work alone or u have other guys working for u?

[FinerCutslawnCare]

No at the moment its me and 2 other guys. We can barely keep up with all the work we are getting in which is a good thing, but man it is giving me a headache!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Just an update, my camera is still broke and Im thinking about biting the bullet and just getting a nice one instead of these $150 ones that somehow keep breaking.

New purchases so far for this year are....

-2012 Lazer (27/60) but i did go with the nice seat on this one and really like it.
-2011 Ferris Walk behind, the DD 52"/20hp love it so far
-Picked up 2 more trimmers, we have always ran echo but decided to try stihl. Ended up getting (2) 110's.

[Wiedmann]

glad to see business is going well! I figured work would kind of slow down once the rush of cleanups and mulching was done but it seems to keep coming in. Where did you buy your trailers at?

[lawnguy27]

Any pictures of the new equipment?
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[KPZ Enterprises]

ya i hear you on the headache, iv got two other working for me as well and lets just say they r not the best about showing up on time.....its just so hard to find someone who will give u a days worth of work n isnt dumber than a rock. hahaha

[LawnMan19]

Just an update, my camera is still broke and Im thinking about biting the bullet and just getting a nice one instead of these $150 ones that somehow keep breaking.

New purchases so far for this year are....

-2012 Lazer (27/60) but i did go with the nice seat on this one and really like it.
-2011 Ferris Walk behind, the DD 52"/20hp love it so far
-Picked up 2 more trimmers, we have always ran echo but decided to try stihl. Ended up getting (2) 110's.

Sounds real good man, did you keep the other Lazer also?

[LawnMan19]

Any pictures of the new equipment?
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Just an update, my camera is still broke and Im thinking about biting the bullet and just getting a nice one instead of these $150 ones that somehow keep breaking.

I don't think he has any.:waving:

[lawnguy27]

Cell phone?!?
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[KPZ Enterprises]

let me know how u like those new stihls, im having trouble with our redmax trimmers and thinking of trying stihl.

[stuntmanlogan]

Just an update, my camera is still broke and Im thinking about biting the bullet and just getting a nice one instead of these $150 ones that somehow keep breaking.

New purchases so far for this year are....

-2012 Lazer (27/60) but i did go with the nice seat on this one and really like it.
-2011 Ferris Walk behind, the DD 52"/20hp love it so far
-Picked up 2 more trimmers, we have always ran echo but decided to try stihl. Ended up getting (2) 110's.

Let me know how you like those 110's. I may have to get another new one. One of my 100's keeps acting up, but I can't complain. I've been using it since I was 16 lol.

[Cat 320D LRR]

nust my opinion on the 110's i have one and love it great trimmers tons of power and doesn't weight alot

[brandoncuts54]

How many clients do u have?

[KPZ Enterprises]

nust my opinion on the 110's i have one and love it great trimmers tons of power and doesn't weight alot

how much fuel does the tank hold? thats my only concern, thats one reason i loved redmax so much..there gas tanks r pritty big but since there giving me a ton of problems now im lookn to switch. we have a couple large accounts that have a lot of trimming n I dont want my guys or worse, me running out of fuel when were like 1/2 mile away from the truck. haha :walking::walking::walking:

[Cat 320D LRR]

how much fuel does the tank hold? thats my only concern, thats one reason i loved redmax so much..there gas tanks r pritty big but since there giving me a ton of problems now im lookn to switch. we have a couple large accounts that have a lot of trimming n I dont want my guys or worse, me running out of fuel when were like 1/2 mile away from the truck. haha :walking::walking::walking:

they hold 18fl oz of fuel not sure on what redmax u have but i saw 21.3fl oz for some of the trimmers they had on their website but personally im a stihl guy the trimmers good power i like them a hell of a lot better than the echo srm230 we had at work. Im picking up another soon. I ran a 110 with a handles on em at work and the fuel was pretty good considering the trigger is usually all the way down. we used to carry a can with us(6 of us or so cutting banks) we usually worked in teams of 3 and just leapfrogged the can ahead. im personally a stihl guy havent had a problem wit any stihl trimmer ever

[KPZ Enterprises]

they hold 18fl oz of fuel not sure on what redmax u have but i saw 21.3fl oz for some of the trimmers they had on their website but personally im a stihl guy the trimmers good power i like them a hell of a lot better than the echo srm230 we had at work. Im picking up another soon. I ran a 110 with a handles on em at work and the fuel was pretty good considering the trigger is usually all the way down. we used to carry a can with us(6 of us or so cutting banks) we usually worked in teams of 3 and just leapfrogged the can ahead. im personally a stihl guy havent had a problem wit any stihl trimmer ever

good to hear, all i have of stihl r there chainsaws n they kick ass, im hoping there trimmers r the same way. lol

[Cat 320D LRR]

good to hear, all i have of stihl r there chainsaws n they kick ass, im hoping there trimmers r the same way. lol

if you wanna try mine out let me know

[KPZ Enterprises]

if you wanna try mine out let me know

haha.... ill take ur word for it, if they perform anything like there saws it should be good....plus cant give me any more trouble than the redmax trimmers r giving me now...had to replace carbs 2 times last yr on all 3 of my trimmers!

[Blades Lawn Maintenance]

Surely u have more clients then in 2008...so how many u at now?? And it's a lot of pages to read but I'm 17 now so do u have any advice.i have been in business since last April so any helps appreciated thanks!!!

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Any pictures of the new equipment?
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I believe I already posted a pic of the ferris. I will stihl..oops i mean steal the girlfriends camera and start taking pics.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

ya i hear you on the headache, iv got two other working for me as well and lets just say they r not the best about showing up on time.....its just so hard to find someone who will give u a days worth of work n isnt dumber than a rock. hahaha

I hear ya on that. Its hard to find someone that is willing to make things look as good as you want them to.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Sounds real good man, did you keep the other Lazer also?

Yes we did keep the old lazer. I just needed another one due to the new accounts.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

let me know how u like those new stihls, im having trouble with our redmax trimmers and thinking of trying stihl.

To you and everyone else that is asking about the stihls. I really like them so far. I have to be honest I took the gaurd off on the once I use, because I like running a lot of string in certain situations. The 110 has plenty of power, and on jobs to where we have to cut something down that is close to a foot, they literally don't bog down at all, they are animals.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Let me know how you like those 110's. I may have to get another new one. One of my 100's keeps acting up, but I can't complain. I've been using it since I was 16 lol.

U need to get a bagger for your lazer! Let me know how you come out on that job i referred to you!:waving:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

How many clients do u have?

Rough estimate about 70 weekly mowing, 120 all together that we service for turf programs( the 70 included).

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Surely u have more clients then in 2008...so how many u at now?? And it's a lot of pages to read but I'm 17 now so do u have any advice.i have been in business since last April so any helps appreciated thanks!!!

This is going to be pretty straight forward, but I would say one of the 3 main reasons I have gotten to where I am now is...

1.DON'T LOWBALL, we are all in this business to make money, and a lowballer only hurts himself and everyone in the industry.

2. Customer relations/ customer satisfaction. Key to having a great committed client base.

3. Qaulity of work, go the extra mile to make sure the job is done right. Example read # 2.

[LawnMan19]

Yes we did keep the old lazer. I just needed another one due to the new accounts.

Anytime you need to add another mower cause new accounts, your doing something right.:clapping::weightlifter:

[Blades Lawn Maintenance]

This is going to be pretty straight forward, but I would say one of the 3 main reasons I have gotten to where I am now is...

1.DON'T LOWBALL, we are all in this business to make money, and a lowballer only hurts himself and everyone in the industry.

2. Customer relations/ customer satisfaction. Key to having a great committed client base.

3. Qaulity of work, go the extra mile to make sure the job is done right. Example read # 2.



Yeah I've been focusing ALOT this year on quality rather than speed.. Lowball never!!! That's just for people who want to say they have x amount of accounts and not for people trying to make a living

[stuntmanlogan]

U need to get a bagger for your lazer! Let me know how you come out on that job i referred to you!:waving:

Im not buying a bagger :nono: haha. I have cut that guys lawn throughout the years past. Thats actually what he does, lets it go for a month and then has someone come and cut it down. He's gotten smart and now request it to be bagged so there's not a bunch of grass left.

[Kleen Kutz]

I am not sure but last time I counted I think in mowing weekly we have about 70? All together I know we have over 120 people we provide services for either mowing or turf programs. I can honestly say that you kinda just know when you need someone else to go full time. We just added another guy this year because of all the work we have picked up. It really all depends on how many hours you want to work. In all honesty I still work every weekened.

How many people do you have in your crew? And how much do you pay your helpers? Do you pay them by the hour or by the day? I normally pay my part time helper $8-$10 per yard and $20 per commercial property.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

How many people do you have in your crew? And how much do you pay your helpers? Do you pay them by the hour or by the day? I normally pay my part time helper $8-$10 per yard and $20 per commercial property.

Down to 2 guys right now, had one leave because his disease was acting up, no biggie tho I am not mad or anything that kinda stuff happens. Start out paying $10 per hour, after that based on their performance they get more. I would rather pay by the hour instead of by the job.

[FinerCutslawnCare]

Sorry for not getting on here more lately guys, have been working the ol' pickle right into the dirt every day;(