THE HOLY MOLY YARD GUY

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TheHolyMoly

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

This is the current name of my business/operation.

It is a one man deal. I don't plan on adding on any workers anytime soon. The main focus is mowing, weed eating, edging and blowing with other services such as mulch, pinestraw, bush trimming and leaf clean up. I can carry on alot of workload seeing one of my biggest priorities in life is maintaining and intentionally doing good health.

Looking for positives to this chosen name? Then limitations? How do others perceive me?

Thank you.

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MowDaddy

· #2 · 3 mo ago

My opinion is it's to long for a company name. Also I'd hate to write out check to: The holy moly yard guy.
And yes it limits people's perception that your a 1 person op.
And not really sure what maintaining good health has to do with being a solo op. Good health needs to be a goal of everyone.
Or should be.

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JFGLN

· #3 · 3 mo ago

Why are you asking?

Turf Chopper

· #4 · 3 mo ago

the names comical but it might be too comical. people might not take you or your business seriously.

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TheHolyMoly

Discussion Starter · #5 · 3 mo ago

This is my current social media advertisement for Nextdoor and Facebook.

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■THE HOLY MOLY YARD GUY■

Contact # : 839-201-7777

Now accepting customers for 2023

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Grass cutting time is here.

Available is basic lawn maintenance. This includes mowing, weed eating places the mower can't get, edging along the driveway/sidewalks/walkways and then blowing off all debris from the hard surfaces.

There are no contracts involved. And work is done either weekly or biweekly.

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FULL LIST OF SERVICES :

• Lawn maintenance

• Bush trimming

• Mulch

• Pinestraw

• Leaf/pinestraw/yard clean up

• Brush removal

• Bush removal

• Gutter clean out (up to 15 feet high)

• Pressure washing

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Reach out to me at 839-201-7777 or message through Facebook to discuss things. I will have to come out to look at the job and determine a price.

Serving the Lexington, Red Bank and West Columbia areas. I may travel elsewhere if the opportunity is right.

Payments can be by cash, check, PayPal, Cash App, Venmo or Zelle.

Feel free to look at my Nextdoor business page and previous before and after pictures with both linked below.

Thanks much and God bless.

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LINK TO NEXTDOOR BUSINESS PAGE WITH REVIEWS:

nextdoor.com

The Holy Moly Yard Guy - Lexington, SC

35 Faves for The Holy Moly Yard Guy from neighbors in Lexington, SC. ■The Holy Moly Yard Guy■ Contact : (839) 201-7777 ***Now accepting customers for 2023*** _________________________________ Greetings everyone. "The Holy Moly Yard Guy" is a one man lawn care operation run by myself, Brian...

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LINK TO PAST BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES:

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THE HOLY MOLY YARD GUY

56 new items added to shared album

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-----------Brian "Holy Moly" Lovett-----------

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TheHolyMoly

Discussion Starter · #6 · 3 mo ago

JFGLN said:
Why are you asking?

To get outside thoughts.

JFGLN

· #7 · 3 mo ago

TheHolyMoly said:
To get outside thoughts.

I don't think your going to change it so I'm wondering why you are asking.

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Scott87

· #8 · 3 mo ago

I tell ya its been pretty hard to take you seriously here on Lawnsite, you figure out how that translates to your customers.

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TheHolyMoly

Discussion Starter · #9 · 3 mo ago

Scott87 said:
I tell ya its been pretty hard to take you seriously here on Lawnsite, you figure out how that translates to your customers.

People dont take the ad that I posted above in a serious way? Thanks.

TheHolyMoly

Discussion Starter · #10 · 3 mo ago

JFGLN said:
I don't think your going to change it so I'm wondering why you are asking.

and

Getting ideas and input to see if a change is good or if this present way would work out fine going forward. Thanks.

JFGLN

· #11 · 3 mo ago

TheHolyMoly said:
Getting ideas to see if a change is good or if this way would work out well going forward. Thanks.

I think your name is kind of odd, but if its working what do I know. Why don't you have a website?

Scott87

· #12 · 3 mo ago

After seeing your last name, you should be working some angle of Love It Lawncare

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TheHolyMoly

Discussion Starter · #13 · 3 mo ago (Edited)

JFGLN said:
I think your name is kind of odd, but if its working what do I know. Why don't you have a website?

It is a nick name I inherited like 10 years ago.

HOLY MOLY.

Decided to integrate it into a business.

It is silly sounding in a way and also I am thinking you can bring a serious side along with it.

I have no clue if the name would greatly effect any big time jobs say like in the 4 and 5 digits? I did land a $5,000 deal a few months ago which has been the biggest to date.

No reason for not having a website. It is my first full year coming up doing this stuff.

Cut n Strut

· #14 · 3 mo ago

Holy moly seems gimmicky. Imagine what kind if customers are drawn to gimmicky businesses. If you like flaky customers, keep the name. If you’re serious about this business, you might choose a different name and picture. Don’t be a gimmick.

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Derwood

· #15 · 3 mo ago

Put some sunscreen on the dome of yours, or a cap

I would have had that picture taken in front of a place I serviced and made look awesome.

I would get the phrase "HandyMan" in there somewhere since you're doing gutters and power washing. Looks like you're going to be kind of a "jack of all trades" so I wouldn't limit what I have to offer with the name.

What's the reason behind the "Holy Moly" part of it? Just curious. (edit: answered above while I was typing )

Are you an LLC or S Corp, or other? Do you have insurance and WC so you can take on some commercial accounts? I have several commercial accounts, and not one would hire me without proof of insurance.

Along those same lines, you say "no contracts." I'm wondering if you view that as a good thing or benefit to hiring you over someone else (perhaps it is). But do you have various contracts ready to go in case a customer wants things spelled out for them? I know that's a sore subject for some. I get it. I have contracts for most of my stuff. But not all. Never heard of a commercial gig with no contract.

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H&H

· #16 · 3 mo ago

Holy Moly is fine…from reading your posts you seem comfortable designing your rep around church/ god.
I think it’s best to pursue life and your work authentically and if Holy Moly represents the authentic you and if it creates a story that reads well with your clients- then go for it.

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TheHolyMoly

Discussion Starter · #17 · 3 mo ago

Derwood said:
Put some sunscreen on the dome of yours, or a cap

I would have had that picture taken in front of a place I serviced and made look awesome.

I would get the phrase "HandyMan" in there somewhere since you're doing gutters and power washing. Looks like you're going to be kind of a "jack of all trades" so I wouldn't limit what I have to offer with the name.

What's the reason behind the "Holy Moly" part of it? Just curious. (edit: answered above while I was typing )

Are you an LLC or S Corp, or other? Do you have insurance and WC so you can take on some commercial accounts? I have several commercial accounts, and not one would hire me without proof of insurance.

Along those same lines, you say "no contracts." I'm wondering if you view that as a good thing or benefit to hiring you over someone else (perhaps it is). But do you have various contracts ready to go in case a customer wants things spelled out for them? I know that's a sore subject for some. I get it. I have contracts for most of my stuff. But not all. Never heard of a commercial gig with no contract.

Yeah I'm big on protecting my head. Wasn't hot that day. I'm not necessarily against contracts. Just going the other route now. I have whipped up short contracts when requested, nothing of great detail, and understand some commercial may require this.

Mitty87

· #18 · 3 mo ago

Having an odd name will alienate a lot of people who just want a normal yard service. They don't want gimmicks or some crazy wacky company name, just pick something normal.

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Johnny Outside

· #19 · 3 mo ago

The name is unique but might be hard to get commercial accounts selling yourself as a one-man band.

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Toro44

· #20 · 3 mo ago

The one down side is your name doesn’t describe what you do that well. At a quick glance “yard guy” doesn’t mean as much as “lawn care” or something similar. As you move forward having keywords to the trade in your name may prove useful.

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