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TriCityLawnCareLLC · #1 11-16-2011, 07:39 AM

I've just ended my third year in business. I started my company when i was 22 shortly after returning from a 2 year mission in California. After two years of making my own schedule and being my own boss, i knew it would be difficult to come back to Ohio and work for someone else. I saw a lot of Latinos doing outdoor maintenance, so in our daily travels i would take time to talk to them and gather information. I decided, shortly before returning to Ohio, that I was going to just mow lawn when i got home and then take it from there. Needless to say, I've fell in love with this industry. I love business, and this has been a great fairly fail safe way of getting my feet wet in the business world. I have a vision for my lawn care company and am working diligently to accomplish it. Since 2009 I've met my beautiful wife, bought a house and am expecting our first (boy, heir to my throne

this January. That's me in a nutshell.

I got into fertilizing this year, and i really enjoy it. It's been a great addition to my company. I'm gearing my company towards maintenance only, with the exception of Mulch. I will also be getting into the snow removal arena this year as well. I bought two snow blowers, as I will start with what i can handle and go from there. Mainly:

Mowing
Fertilizing/Weed Control
Mulch
Aerating/Overseeding
Snow Removal

All of equipment is basically paid for, I got the truck new in 05' and when i returned form California i had zero equipment. I used my dads red Huskee riding mower and loaded into the back of my pickup with ramps. I shortly thereafter financed the Kubota. I've since made the decision to pay cash for my equipment, and it's made a big difference. The two lesco's, walk behind and leaf loader, i got for a GREAT price on Craigs List.

http://www.tricitylawnsllc.com

TriCityLawnCareLLC · #2 11-16-2011, 07:40 AM

And here are more photos...

TriCityLawnCareLLC · #3 11-16-2011, 07:42 AM

and more.......

TriCityLawnCareLLC · #4 11-16-2011, 07:46 AM

There's the riding mower i started with

Mikegyver · #5 11-16-2011, 07:49 AM

I've got to ask...what happened to the rear window on your truck? And what is that broken rod thing in the first set of pics?
Mike

TriCityLawnCareLLC · #6 11-16-2011, 07:49 AM

I bought the ariens deluxe 28 and used MTD from my dealer. All the grass was loaded in there with my leaf loader. It was from a job for the Army. There are closing a small reserve unit down and wanted me to clean it up. That's my dad unloading it.