A Double-Triple

[Toroguy]

Ive been picking up alot of neighbors on my route these past weeks.

I now have a "double triple", which defined is a stop with three customers all adjacent, with the following stop also having three adjacent customers. I like it.

I do not have any clusters of more than three? Only one other cluster of three on a separate day. Lots of twos and singles...

Anyone else strive for the cluster stop?

[LAWNS AND MOWER]

Clusters are definetly the way to go. I have a cluster of 6, two clusters of 5 and three clusters of 4 accounts. I've also been in business for awhile. It takes time to get clusters, but be patient. I'm so spoiled now, about the only way I'll take on any new accounts is if they become part of an existing cluster. Good luck!!!

LAWNS AND MOWER

[DBLC]

We have a circle with 7 houses on it. ALL in walking distance. Start the first and walk to the last......its GREAT!! Wish I had MORE!!!!!:D

[CLM1103]

I have a cluster with 11, one with 8, three with 5, one with 4 and lots of two's. It sure cuts down on overall time plus much less walking when you can mow 6-8 yards, edge 6-8, weadeat 6-8 and them blow them off without loading equipment and unloading at each lawn.

[rvsuper]

So when you guys get clusters of two or so, ( I have two clusters of 4) when you guys mow, do you just do it all at the same time? Or would you just do them separatley w/o unloading anything? I have always wondered what to do.

[Grass_Slayer]

i just got a cluster of two for sure today. i like not having to move for an hour and a half to do 2 yards. i need to get some more of these!!!

[scottb]

Thats great to hear. None of mine are more than 2 miles apart. thats the best I can do for now.

[Evan528]

I have one cluster of 33...the rest are all clusters of 5 and 6. My furthest account is 2 miles from my home. I will not take on a mowing account unless its in the same neighborhood as other accounts.

[MATTHEW]

Profit is the way we get paid and dollars/hr must be the focus.
I have a cluster on one street. Normally, I would not cut a 4-5,000 square foot lawn for $20, but I do on this street. I usually average $60-75 in the one hour. I make it a point to refine my route each year with less drive time and the profits are going up.:D

[rodfather]

We have one cluster of 9...park in a cul-de-sac, mow 4, then 5 more down the street on both sides without moving the truck.

It's a beautiful thing!

[Toroguy]

Sounds pretty nice all.

I will definately work to create more clusters. Ideally 5, one each day:) Oh to dream...

[SLIMDAWG1]

CLUSTERS REALLY ARE THE WAY TO GO.I DO CLUSTER OF 8 IN ONE HOOD AND JUST PICKED UP ANOTHER TODAY.I MAKE IT A POINT TO TALK TO EVEN THE ONES THAT AREN'T MY CUSTOMERS.I GET TO KNOW THEM AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOU GOT ANOTHER ONE.THE ONES THAT AREN'T YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE THE ONES THAT ARE WATCHING.

[SLS]

Yeah, it takes a little while to build 'em up but clusters are definately the way to go...real time savers.

Let's see...
3 at one stop, 2 at another, 2 at another, and 2 at another.

All of my lawns (35) are within a 15 minute radius of my house so all of my stops are just a minute or two from each other. In a way, they are all 'clustered'. :D

I won't take any lawns that are further away than that...time is money...and as a solo operator I can't afford to spend much time riding around in the truck.

[watatrp]

I have a condo association that I take care of. 45 condos and 4 acres of common area all in one stop. I do like to move the truck once just so I don't spend so much time walking back to it.

[Jim Clark]

You guys mentioned the increased profits from clusters but there's another important side to this, you can give the cluster customers a better price, be more competitive AND still be more profitable. We are part of a 3 cluster (used to be 4) and our guy gives us a real competitive price.

Jim