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casco73 · #31 03-25-2007, 12:46 AM

yeah I have 30 lawns right now working by my self takes me one to two days to do depending on weather or unexpected problems. do you get a good return with postcards ? I've been thinking of sending about 500 in a targeted area just not sure if its worth doing right now.

lawnman20 · #32 03-25-2007, 12:58 AM

850 acc and growing as of 3/22/2007 hope to have 1000 by apr 1

AbsoluteH&L · #33 03-30-2007, 07:29 PM

Had around 30-35 last year. Goal is 50 for this year. Biggest account might be 2 acres, but it's hilly and a PITA. Good money and customer though.

Loy's Home Services, LLC · #34 04-03-2007, 11:31 PM

5 large comm. 28 res. and still counting.

bigmudder77 · #35 04-04-2007, 02:58 PM

how do you get this many i have 2 as of 4-2-07

snowshreadr4ever · #36 04-04-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lawnman20

850 acc and growing as of 3/22/2007 hope to have 1000 by apr 1

how many crews do you have to take care of 850 lawns?
what part of michigan are you in?

casco73 · #37 04-04-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AbsoluteH&L

Had around 30-35 last year. Goal is 50 for this year. Biggest account might be 2 acres, but it's hilly and a PITA. Good money and customer though.

how much do you charge for your biggest lawn???

JayD · #38 04-04-2007, 04:27 PM

8 as of two weeks ago, still would like to have about 4 or 5 more. Only doing part time. Have full time job.

Poncho25 · #39 04-04-2007, 08:12 PM

At the end of last season i had 28 accounts. A few of them were home owners selling and the new owners wanted to tackle their lawn care themselfs...at least till summer hits and they see what they in for. A bunch were to much of a PITA so I got rid of them, as of today, 4/4/07 I have 14 yearly accounts, 2 bids as of now to do on friday. This July will start my 2nd year in the business so, I believe I am on target atm. I just got into a very wealthy gated sub-div and plan on grinding the pavement with door hangers this week. I would like to be at around 30+ by the end of this season. I am solo and do this FT, yes I have alot of free time, but that allows me to other things to help my company grow, besides I am not in this for the $$, I do this because I actually enjoy it. As long as they take care of their yards and are willing to invest in it, I will give it my all. In my past job I made enough $$ to do this PT if I choose to, and plan on retiring when I am in my mid 40's anyway

I will be 34 this June.

casco73 · #40 04-04-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Poncho25

At the end of last season i had 28 accounts. A few of them were home owners selling and the new owners wanted to tackle their lawn care themselfs...at least till summer hits and they see what they in for. A bunch were to much of a PITA so I got rid of them, as of today, 4/4/07 I have 14 yearly accounts, 2 bids as of now to do on friday. This July will start my 2nd year in the business so, I believe I am on target atm. I just got into a very wealthy gated sub-div and plan on grinding the pavement with door hangers this week. I would like to be at around 30+ by the end of this season. I am solo and do this FT, yes I have alot of free time, but that allows me to other things to help my company grow, besides I am not in this for the $$, I do this because I actually enjoy it. As long as they take care of their yards and are willing to invest in it, I will give it my all. In my past job I made enough $$ to do this PT if I choose to, and plan on retiring when I am in my mid 40's anyway

I will be 34 this June.

what would you say as of last season your gross income for your services??