Minneapolis, MN

[Personaltouch]

just starting out here.

[Up North]

Hope you have a rainsuit Personaltouch. Just got done scraping my deck from all the muck & crud that last week brought us. Still wet & cold up this way, but it looks like it may get better by tomorrow. You actually in Mpls. or a suburb? I just moved here from Champlin/Brooklyn Park. 15 years in the cities was enough for me, now got 15 acres to roam around and nobody could care less about what I do in my yard. Good luck this season!

Buck

[Personaltouch]

in western burbs. I still work full time because I want to do quality not quantity at first, any good connections for me I am using a snapper rider, a push, trimmer and back pack blower, I also bought an inclosed trailer because of our wonderful weather.

[Up North]

I see you're in Minnetonka, I would think you should be able to do a good business there, quality is without doubt more important then quantity. I'm doing the same thing as this is my first year. As for connections, I'd start with your neighborhood then go around and find some places that need mowing. Commercial seemed to be my best avenue up here due to the fact people up here think it's a luxury to have someone else mow their yard. Maybe go to some business parks like the Opus area and check out the lawns there, and etc. Drop off some flyers, or business cards, but also ask if you can look at the lawn and leave them a price before leaving. Otherwise, they will likely just stick with who they currently have or find another LCO. Realtors are another good source I found, they typically own rental property and need someone to mow. Good luck!

[jccordes2]

what do you do Fulltime?
I am in the same boat as you!
Started partime LCO and am planning on fulltime next spring.
now that I'm in this business, I notice all the competition we have!!
I swear I passed 3 trailers this morning, one after another!
where are you getting your commercial stuff?
I have met a few good reps

Jeff

[lawncare3]

Hey personal touch, what part exactly in Minnetonka are you from. I just moved from there a little over a year ago. I was off of plymouth road and MTKA BLVD. Stanton Dr to be exact.

[jccordes2]

Hey Lawncare3,
Funny you mentioned you just moved from MN to Co. I just moved from Castle Rock, CO about a year and a half ago to MN. I think you made a good choice. I sure miss the mountain riding!!!! Deep powder, Extreme hill climbing sled junky hear. Now my Co buddy's call me a flatlander!!

"In Envy"

[VanceTrendov]

I am new in the business about 2 Months, and i am looking for people to network with. I get some business that i cant take becaues of location. Anyone in Minneapolis suburbs leave your contact information for me.

Vance Trendov
LV Lawn & Landscaping
763-458-7412

Changing my name to > Trendov Property Services

[CGLC]

Just wondering if anyone is selling a used lawn trailer 6x12 or larger.
If i find a replacement i will be selling a 5x8 "04
David 651-206-8456

[brookside property]

hey guys i am selling one of my mowers i have a 52" lesco hydro for $1000 obo its in really good shape i need to sell it so make me an offer, pm me or call 612-987-2900 thanks

-brian

[CGLC]

Hi Brian, is it a walk behind?. How many hours are on the mower and what year is it.

[brookside property]

Hi Brian, is it a walk behind?. How many hours are on the mower and what year is it.

yep its a walk behind and i will have to check on the hours i beleive they are right around a 1000 but i am not forsure, and i am not sure on the year is there a tag on it that will tell me?

-brian

[jccordes2]

What year is your Lesco?? how many hours on it? what kind of shape is it in?
Have a Sulky??

[brookside property]

What year is your Lesco?? how many hours on it? what kind of shape is it in?
Have a Sulky??
its in good shape, has around 1000 hours and i do not have a sulky, not sure on the year where do i find out??

-brian

[CGLC]

Just wondering if anyone is selling a used lawn trailer 6x12 or larger.
If i find a replacement i will be selling a 5x8 "04
David 651-206-8456
Never mind I just bought a new trailer yesterday 6.5x14 so I might be selling the smaller trailer 5x8

[brookside property]

my mower is on ebay now:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4341625817

[gonefishing56310]

I am new in the business about 2 Months, and i am looking for people to network with. I get some business that i cant take becaues of location. Anyone in Minneapolis suburbs leave your contact information for me.

Vance Trendov
LV Lawn & Landscaping
763-458-7412

Changing my name to > Trendov Property Services
Vance, I am starting a business this spring in the st cloud area. Can you give me some idea what to charge for mowing, thatching, thanks

[westwind]

western metro. minnetonka etc.... full time. soon to be Superior Lawn and Landscape. St. Bonifacius. looking for chemical accounts around the lake area.

[theturfsurfer]

in reply to westwind, I think there is already a Superior Lawn and l Landscape.

[Up North]

Hey guys,
Looking to add a 32"-36" walk behind this year. Don't want to spend a ton of cash on it as I only have a few accounts it'll be used on. Anyone looking to get rid of a decent used one? Or if you know someone that is let me know. Thanks!

Buck

[jccordes2]

Hey Westwind, check out Secretary of State, to see if that names taken?
da.sos.state.mn.us/minnesota/corp_inquiry-find.asp?:Norder_item_type_id=9&sm=6

[westwind]

Westwind Outdoor Services, have owned this company for 4 years. filed to the state jan.01. this is the fourth service i have owned in the last 15 years. did i sound like a newbie? lol, i see your just starting out, good luck!! :waving: :waving:

[Crystal Brook Landscape]

Hey guys,
I am looking for a good Landscape Supply House up in the Lake Vermillion area. Its a little bit out of my area, like 200 miles. Its for my folks, they just finished a cabin up there.
Thanks,
Paul

[westwind]

sorry for the misunderstanding. Superior Lawn and Landscape hired me.
This is not my business, they have been operating in the western metro, for about 15 years. thanks for your patience.