Jacksonville, FL - Gravely on Tour

[Qdriver]

Mowerparts, you told me about it so I know you are going.

Are there any other local LCO's going to this?

http://www.gravely.com/gravely_on_tour/

[SWD]

I just signed up for it. Being about three hours away is nice for me.

[Qdriver]

SWD, you will going to the Jan 28th in Houston right. I look forward to going. Should be interesting.

[bigamp]

Just signed up thanks!

[gatorbait]

Thanks for the informtion on the seminar. I contacted there office and was told it runs from 8:00 - 5:00 for the 1/29/04 in Jax. I signed up as well. Hopefully can make it with work schedule etc.

[Qdriver]

Good to see there will be some local people going!

:D

See you all there.

[bigamp]

Originally posted by Qdriver
Good to see there will be some local people going!

:D

See you all there.

Any more trade shows going on for LCO's we need all we can get education wise

[bigamp]

DOVE AND DOVE LAWN SERVICE

[Qdriver]

No other trade shows in this area. Go to the NE FLORIDA Jacksonville area post for info on area education.

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47728

[intiMOWdator]

Bigamp, It was great meeting you at Gravely on tour, I thought that show was increditably great. You are lucky to have such a great wife that helps you out. I hope to see you again, if you have any questions let me know. Art

[intiMOWdator]

There is the Jacksonville Horticultural Trade Show ate Jacksonville AgiculturalFairgrounds on February 13-14, If you are doing any work with landscaping. I hope to be there.

[bigamp]

We'll see you there. Do you have any more info on it"?

[intiMOWdator]

Feb. 13 & 14 2004 JACKSONVILLE HORTICULTURAL TRADE SHOW Friday& Saturday Time: Fri. 9 am to 5 pm Sat. 9 am to 3 pm Admission: $5.00 .. I have not been to this show but I have been to fnats in orlando in sept very interesting and many different plants and vendors. Hope to setup some new contacts.

[bigamp]

Originally posted by intiMOWdator
Feb. 13 & 14 2004 JACKSONVILLE HORTICULTURAL TRADE SHOW Friday& Saturday Time: Fri. 9 am to 5 pm Sat. 9 am to 3 pm Admission: $5.00 .. I have not been to this show but I have been to fnats in orlando in sept very interesting and many different plants and vendors. Hope to setup some new contacts.

We'll go Friday pm. Thanks for all of the info.

[intiMOWdator]

Bigamp, What did you think of Gravely on Tour Seminar? I thought it was one on the best seminars I been to in years. I was blow away that they provided lunch for free I would recommend to anyone wanting to grow their business. Did you get the software they offered at the end of seminar for esitmating and accounting by Kevin Kehoe?

[bigamp]

I thought it was really cool very informative. The free lunch was a special added touch. No I didn't get Kehoes software ( I wish I had) but I did get the free CLIP software. Did you?

[intiMOWdator]

I run clip. I like it alot . It really keeps you on top of things, it is a great reminder, router, and a great data tool. I use clip with a palm , I download to plam everytime I go out, there is no paper work to do, I just hit a start button and then stop buttton and go to next job in the palm. I download from palm at end of day I have all the info I need, how much $ per day, $ per hour, and can see if I am making money on my clients or not. It all so lets me know how to mow faster. Nearly every client I have had over the last six months I have been able to cut my cutting time nearly in half since I first started. I try different patterns and have learned alot just by keeping times on my cuts. The best part is invoicing very little time spent. I average about 48$/per hour including drive time. The only downer is that it is pricey but worth it .

[Qdriver]

IniMOWdator, Hello and welcome.

Thanks for the CLIPS review, I was sent a free copy in the mail and I wondered if it works well. I also got a call from a CLIPS rep asking how I liked it and if I had any trouble to call her. (nice customer service touch I thought)

I also got a call from a FNGA rep telling me abou the Trade Show this weekend, I will go on Sat.

:)

[bigamp]

Originally posted by Qdriver
IniMOWdator, Hello and welcome.

Thanks for the CLIPS review, I was sent a free copy in the mail and I wondered if it works well. I also got a call from a CLIPS rep asking how I liked it and if I had any trouble to call her. (nice customer service touch I thought)

I also got a call from a FNGA rep telling me abou the Trade Show this weekend, I will go on Sat.

:)
Wha is the FNGA show and where will it be

[intiMOWdator]

I have not been to this show but have been to others like it. I would believe it is a group of nurseries from Florida displaying flowers trees shrubs and etc in hopes to get your business. This show is near the Altel stadium and cost 5$. It should be like a home and patio show but with only plant sellers and growers. I will be going Friday. I don't want to promise what this show will be like cause I have not been to this show. I am not very big in landscaping but would like to find some more contacts as to get better quality. I am only doing flowers beds currently but would like to find some nurseries in our area to start planting trees and shrubs. I figure it is a very slow time for me now and by going I can only gain information to make better decisions and profit.

[Qdriver]

Florida Nurserymen & Growers Association.

http://www.fnga.org/

They will be at the Jax Hort. Show 2/13-14/04.