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$400K Lawn Care Business CAN’T PAY the BILLS!
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Күн бұрынThis lawn care business is struggling getting new leads, high amounts of debt and inefficient labor. Carter owns Rough Cut Lawn Care in Yuba City, California. I traveled down on my own dime to help turn his business around.
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@VictoryOutdoorServices 6 ай бұрын
These are good videos and well produced. Mike is a smart guy. I just hope I never end up in this series! 😅
@xbebe 6 ай бұрын
I love you Ryan 👌
@dg5476 6 ай бұрын
Come oooooooooon 😂
@nick-yk8jn 6 ай бұрын
The borrower is a slave to the lender. God bless you
@dasker209w5 6 ай бұрын
Wow i never thought id end up seeing ryan in mikes comment section i just how i never do end up seeing you on here talking about how lazy eric is and justifing your new yard purchase
@elcatrin999 5 ай бұрын
You won’t we believe in you Ryan easy money
@TheNathanLarsen 6 ай бұрын
Carter is a legend to be so humble. Lots of guys his age won't listen to advice from people as well as he does. You can tell how honest he is being about everything he has done wrong rather than fluffing things up to make himself sound better. Excited to see him progress and continue to grow himself and his business.
@xbebe 6 ай бұрын
I just raised my prices yesterday and so far lost only 2 clients out of 150. I suggest this guy raises is prices asap
@jarrod1687 6 ай бұрын
Nice
@tennesseesawmillguy1590 6 ай бұрын
Good work. Right now, people expect that prices will be higher. 👍
@startingtech3900 6 ай бұрын
Mike telling him sell everything and quit and go work for McDonald’s must have been a gut punch
@G4ThatsTough 6 ай бұрын
Ngl this one of the best you tubers I have ever found this year and this guy is very underrated
@williamspropertymaintenanc5570 6 ай бұрын
As a small landscape company owner We focus on 6 services only Do those services quickly and top notch caliber of work and you will make more money with that focus on those services when you are all over the place you are sucking profits
@csuiteunfiltered 6 ай бұрын
Carter is a beast and will make it through this! It's not about the amount of set backs, but it's about how quickly you can recover. You got this, Carter! Great episode!
@startingtech3900 6 ай бұрын
Hope so do you know him?
@csuiteunfiltered 6 ай бұрын
@@startingtech3900 Yes I do. Carter has attended multiple of Mike's Landscape Summit conferences, and I have done some consulting calls with him. Awesome guy.
@poooolsinctv 6 ай бұрын
The owner, doing everything himself, was the best way to fix this business!
@ParkersParksAndGardens 6 ай бұрын
These turn around videos are becoming one of my favourite series!
@landmarkcreations1183 6 ай бұрын
A lot of these guys who look at Tigran and try to emulate him don’t realize he actually has the jobs and workflow to support it. He also has a grip financially on all his numbers. The work and reputation came first and the equipment and trucks followed, not the other way around
@marioa.garcia8222 6 ай бұрын
I actually don’t think he makes that much on his Landscaping, his real $ comes from Goat Gang and courses.
@arellanolawnandlandscape4378 6 ай бұрын
@@marioa.garcia8222his program costs $100 and a while back he mentioned he has more than 100 subscribers so that’s more than $10k coming in a month. So I think this is where his personal salary comes from as well as well as things you see on his video like his luxury vehicles. And I believe someone (maybe Andes) looked at Tigran numbers and his profit margins were hideous. This is around that time Tigran bought an overpriced dump truck he never used and was selling it for way less than what he bought. So as Andes said, not everything you see on social media is true.
@chadjelliston5652 6 ай бұрын
Being in San Jose CA definitely helps also. That area is so wealthy. They have F$&@ you money for days.
@daltonnewman1094 6 ай бұрын
He’s successful because he’s intelligent and in a great market.
@TravisAMitchell 6 ай бұрын
These videos are just an invaluable resource for us trying to get started. Thanks so much for everyone involved.
@jmm1of6 6 ай бұрын
Carter really appreciate you opening up your business in a hard place. Definitely looking forward to seeing you crush it! This is the hard stuff people need to see. And this video is an amazing document for you to look back on when you’re crushing it! Really respect your hard work even when you can’t see the rewards!
@natas1603 6 ай бұрын
80k in bank n 1000$ work truck everyone assumes your broke 80k truck and 1000$ in bank everyone assumes your rich
@gervaldofrancisco7794 6 ай бұрын
All facts!
@angelellis7690 6 ай бұрын
Exactly . Clean in the outside dirty in the inside
@Noel-Perez 6 ай бұрын
You can do both, 80k truck and more than 80k in bank
@tennesseesawmillguy1590 6 ай бұрын
Noel… not without work for three weeks.
@Pantera972 6 ай бұрын
Society is upside down sadly.
@LawnFlip 6 ай бұрын
I sometimes think about how I would be sad if you were to stop making videos today, but then I remember the plethora of great content you have created. I’d have plenty to go back to. Thank you!
@whitman221 6 ай бұрын
Mike , we need to see a “hand over the keys” style turn around video. Hearing what should be done is great. But how much more compelling of a story would this be to see a business actually turned around in a week or two? So much more value to see the actual process changes that are needed.
@jonwalker914 4 ай бұрын
That would a great ideal.
@bob-nl4uk 6 ай бұрын
Great episode. Thanks Cater for being so candid!
@RussellD11 6 ай бұрын
$4k a month payroll? thats not even enough for ONE PERSON lol... I call BS
@sergiorodriguez8759 6 ай бұрын
Just got thru that part and came down to the comments to see who else caught that. I also call this B.S especially here in Cali. I work down here in southern cali with my bro, we make anywhere between 18-20k a month with less debt than this guy so he definitely should/is making more with two guys.
@BoZo-lh4oo 5 ай бұрын
Probably paying under the table or sum shii
@tingleslawnservice 6 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing this guy turn it around and win. Never a failure always a lesson. 👍🏾
@kevindibiase2105 6 ай бұрын
Amazing story here. There are more people that have this exxxxact story than you think!
@dg5476 6 ай бұрын
I blame Tigran 😂😂😂
@amossnowdaharleyman9179 6 ай бұрын
I sold out and retired well after decades of factory ownership.Reason was EMPLOYEE B.S. Had my fill. Never again will I have an employee.
@Bdigital9482 6 ай бұрын
Buy equipment not employees. Guys wanna hire hire hire. Labor is your biggest expense.
@gervaldofrancisco7794 6 ай бұрын
Absolute banger of a vid
@g-force2745 6 ай бұрын
Did I just see a WhistlinDiesel clip in a turnaround video!?!?
@HustleWithWilson 6 ай бұрын
Mike keep up the good work This year we are going to implement a lot your ideas in my business
@FranksTycoon 6 ай бұрын
I have having the hardest time finding a general manager or lead technician. Plenty of work expected just not a good leader around.
@paulnicholson8524 6 ай бұрын
Leaders charge more than general labors.
@cristobaldelacruz142 6 ай бұрын
Great video those leads could of been life changing.
@giovannigiorgio8962 6 ай бұрын
Tigran is a white collar landscaper. 👁️
@SuperMooshrooms 6 ай бұрын
Pay for performance is good not because employees want to make more money. But rather they can make a normal amount of money doing a half days work. Start at 7 clock off at 11 and have a good little day in with enough time and energy to enjoy ten hours free time. Though it depends on the employee and their goals.
@edgonzalez186 6 ай бұрын
Then, those are not employees. When you have no projects for them, they'll have to find jobs them themselves, as professional services workers, to live. That's the issue when solo-preneuing, the dry-spells and how handle them while keeping the job force at ease, resting their livelihood on you as the boss.
@themowerguys 5 ай бұрын
5:13 this actually reminds me of when peter griffin sings "I have 30,000 dollars in credit card debt" its sad though.
@d.blaze901 6 ай бұрын
You go into business for yourself to get rid of that kinda stress..he needs to go back to the drawing board and build with the knowledge that he has from his mistakes and move forward differently!
@user-yd7xq4wt8i 6 ай бұрын
Hey Mike I think it’s great you’re helping people this way. It may seem like a stretch but I am a solo roofing operation and if t would interest you I would be open to some advice! On Top Roofing in St Mary’s Ohio
@warrenlowe676 6 ай бұрын
Running a business without literally no branding on any vehicle? Lost opportunity. He can't raise his prices because his brand identity is terrible. Poor financial choices, have him call into Dave Ramsey so he can rip him a new one about credit card debt lmao.
@underdogspraying 6 ай бұрын
200 leads not followed up on? I went from feeling sorry to man stop being lazy!! You have to follow up man!!!!! Great attitude and very humble attitude from him and the wife. You guys will be fine!! Follow up on ALLLLLL THOSE LEADS when they come in.
@busybeelawnservice4492 6 ай бұрын
What does Carter do all week?
@justmikayel 6 ай бұрын
The debate is between debt vs no debt, brand new equipment vs used, but I think this is the wrong angle. I think its about timing and ratios. The big mistake here was getting equipment anticipating growth, instead of through the growth. Maximizing capacity, getting creative about pushing capacity, then adding the equipment to right away fill the excess demand. And ratios. A mix of new equipment, old equipment, and rented equipment. As you scale larger you maintain that ratio of paid vs new equipment. You grew 100%, great job keep going!
@USDOTATF 6 ай бұрын
How don’t these business owners understand how to grow a company. Say you have just 1 truck for all your jobs but can’t make it to all of your clients within a 1-2 week time period, that’s when you bring on more people and buy another truck. Don’t just start buying trucks because you see income but you don’t need it in terms of clients.
@gradywray5391 6 ай бұрын
Damn I wish i knew you guys were in town. We are based out of Lincoln about 30 minutes away.
@jacobgraven4741 6 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, I want to ask where you guys get your truck bed rack system at? For the weeders, gas cans and back pack blowers etc.
@quickflick9242 6 ай бұрын
i love these videos
@cleanclippingslawnservice7128 6 ай бұрын
Amazing job Mike Very important stuff
@georgetownlawncare 6 ай бұрын
Haha, poor Tigrant... everyone making look bad.
@MoLegendTv 6 ай бұрын
communication is the biggest thing f other feelings I need to talk lol
@Kushert 6 ай бұрын
Him -7 employees 400k Me - 1 employee and a bunch of equipment 275k Smh
@G4ThatsTough 6 ай бұрын
How did you get started
@Kushert 6 ай бұрын
@G4ThatsTough Growing and grafting trees at my dad's nursery and working with him. Started my own business at 25. I'm 42 now. My dad still has his business, too, going on 30 years plus.
@MRosati5000 6 ай бұрын
Right. It's not how much you make. It's how much you keep. Our lawn's are big outside of Philly. Although you can do a lot of small ones' if you wanted.
@Offroaddisturbance 5 ай бұрын
What is the best way to get more leads
@jonwalker914 4 ай бұрын
All people Mike gose out and helps they not know thier numbers. Number one thing in business is to know your numbers! second have a product or services most people are looking for are not even know they need untill you show up.
@chadjelliston5652 6 ай бұрын
Come help me I’d love to meet you and get some business help. I’m west of where you were in Yuba City in Lake County. A rural area. Make a video on how to run a business in a rural area. I’ve been in business for 6 years. Monthly landscaping, lots of weed earring and brush removal for schools, handyman services for realtors, and dump runs for county and other customers.
@thisoldrelic 6 ай бұрын
People see fast growth and think they can emulate it. Just for a moment stop, breathe and enjoy were you are before taking the next step forward.
@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 6 ай бұрын
Go back solo until he figures it out. No way I’d cash in the chips if I were him.
@jonwalker914 4 ай бұрын
Amen
@angelellis7690 6 ай бұрын
No disrespect to the owner of rough cut but it’s very interested how you or just people in general follow guys like tegrin and then call Mike Andes to get you out of this. Where is tegrin? I thought he had his peoples backs? Sure idk the back story but there was a video where you guys where smiling and hugging ? I’m not trying to disrespect anybody just laying out my observations. Mike is pretty awesome to be doing this completely for free. This is your ministry bro how amazing! God bless bro
@yodabomb2018 5 ай бұрын
I’m a General contractor and struggling with getting leads, what should I do ?
@Ink30 20 күн бұрын
Door to door and word of mouth
@matthewferguson2515 6 ай бұрын
I went to the link and did not see the free postcard template.
@MikeAndes 6 ай бұрын
lawncaremedia.com/postcard just add to cart
@Dt-wo6gu 6 ай бұрын
There is no chance his payroll is 4k a month with 7 employees. That is around $570 a month per employee not counting for the extra paid in taxes by the employer. Meaning each employee would be making around $6000 a year. Something is not adding up. Say he pays all 7 employees a 20k salary (even that is not enough to live on) his payroll would be well over 11k a month.
@satcheradams153 6 ай бұрын
They may be collecting some type of compensation or p4p.
@MUSCLEMATRIX-tu1uw 6 ай бұрын
nice
@Turfscaper 6 ай бұрын
Looks like the goat gang couldn’t help this goat.
@ephraimavram7254 6 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, I'm a junior in high school and I was handed down 30 mowing customers from my older brothers when they were in high school. I want to grow it into a massive business, but I don't know whether to wait until I finish high school. What would you recommend?
@Ink30 20 күн бұрын
Stay small until you finish high school then expand 👍
@ephraimavram7254 19 күн бұрын
@@Ink30 yeah, but what is small
@Ink30 19 күн бұрын
@@ephraimavram7254 maybe 20 lawns tops
@Walshslandscaping 6 ай бұрын
True legend
@jaretproulx1394 6 ай бұрын
free post card right after i buy one lmao
@user-uv6oe1ns6r 6 ай бұрын
Welcome to cali
@tennesseesawmillguy1590 6 ай бұрын
Cmon. Respond to leads. Respond to everything in some form. No response is the worst ever. Don’t be afraid to say no or that you are too busy…but for Pete’s sake, respond.
@G4ThatsTough 6 ай бұрын
I live near Atlanta Georgia if you see this mike pls hire me I wanna learn and earn
@abclawnworks9127 6 ай бұрын
Apply at the local Augusta.
@colbydonnelly6515 4 ай бұрын
Why does his wife’s opinion matter. I wouldn’t even let my family know times were tough. Man up.
@Bdigital9482 6 ай бұрын
The more I see is that most of these guys, are guys in business, not business men, not even close. Don’t have a financial clue in the world.
@RaspingPompano2 6 ай бұрын
He needs to go back to working himself.
@misterctoon11 6 ай бұрын
🫡👏
@wanabyastick 6 ай бұрын
New trucks are probably the worst idea in lawn care!! they sit to high you don't want to use it like a work truck, you will have the same maintenance problems if you use it like you need to use it as a WORK truck. Don't get caught up being pretty boy lawn care. Toro and Echo are also a mistake. Moving from top worker /boss to manager /boss and growing the business has been the death of many good businesses.