Man you inspire me, I'm 23 i was working with a electric motor company paying me $14 staring off i worked for about a year and barely last year I quit and started working full time with my dad because I just always wanted to have our own business and I love what I do now been doing it on the side with him since I was like 15 lol he had only about 18 accounts because of he English is not that good but when I joined him we're barely at 30 and I know we can grow slowly but surly, but your vids do help man thanks 👍🏽
@904lawnprosllc46 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story Ninja. I am definitely crawling and today was a rough one. On to the next one.
@jessevardaman62086 жыл бұрын
You have such a great attitude. Glad you made it through the tough times and are now able to enjoy building and growing your business for your's, Mama Ninja's and the little Ninja's future. I'm just starting out this year, it's kinda intimidating but you're videos and attitude help to inspire confidence. Future's so bright. Gotta wear shades....
@chadbowlin63717 жыл бұрын
Love the videos! just starting out myself. have 1 client for 10+ yrs I just started working nights and started buying equipment last year. Definitely crawling but I enjoy it and am hoping to get going soon. I would rather make the world more beautiful than destroying it and that's all part of lawn care and landscaping, you guys and others have inspired me!
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
good luck my friend, and thank you!
@rgrimm31737 жыл бұрын
great video Nick, it was nice to hear a little bit of your story ! I have a great full time with benefits & retirement and also starting my 3rd year of mowing....I'm picking up customers (my first commercial one too) but still teetering back n forth on the big plunge! thanks for everything Nick, have a very successful year my friend !!
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
RG Lawnscapes thanks brother and good luck!
@northflower4237 жыл бұрын
I'm 17 and I work for a landscaping company currently and I've been saving to purchase a walk-behind on craigslist to start my own company, I bought my own trailer and I already have a truck, '03 F250. Your video really helped me out thanks a lot!!!
@prestonjohnson46796 жыл бұрын
I started the same nothing like 3rd shift while starting a lawn care company. Took me 6 years to make the jump into the full time. Love the video keep it up man
@bc32127 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man! Always love seeing them
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
BC thanks bro :)
@andybridge55193 жыл бұрын
I'm proud of how far you have come way to go keep going nice work
@omnimous697 жыл бұрын
If you go to a scrap yard you should be able to find a GM Delco Radio for your truck that has FM and Cassette at least. probably charge you like 10 bucks for it. Great video! The crawl, walk, run metaphor is bang on.
@abetterlife447 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro you inspire me. I'm in the same situation now working graveyard shift cutting my yards in the daytime.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
i know the pain bro, just stick with it you will make it my friend.....
@F.Gonzalez7 жыл бұрын
Saving Green Lawn Care do you know how to drive stick
@sanquinlandscaping18647 жыл бұрын
Yooo. Nick ! You scared me bro had me worried when I didn't se the Sunday blog!😅😅😅 Good to see you didn't give KZfaq up! Love your vids bro ! Very inspirational! Keep up the good work! Eeyyyyy uuuuuuu tube 😂😂😂
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
San Quin hahaha thanks my ninja, eeyyyyyyy uuuuuu tubeeeeeee 😁😁🤣😉👍🏻
@crayonsvat1217 жыл бұрын
Great video sir glad you went what your heart wanted .life may push you down or break it but you get up matters and you did. Great video.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
thanks bro, and you are absolutely correct and thank you
@charlesbussey54267 жыл бұрын
thank you for the information. it is really helpful. I have started my own lawn care service and struggles are real. lol.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Charles Bussey the struggle is real for sure but you got this my ninja!
@rexhargrove51726 жыл бұрын
Such an inspiring story. I ran multiple crews a few years back and can’t figure out why I got out. You’re convincing me to get back out there! NINJAS!
@baileynott38367 жыл бұрын
Wow, you truly have come a long way. I agree with the walking you're probably running when you have four crews doing maintenance. Congrats on what you have accomplished.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Bailey Nott thank you my friend, appreciate the love
@skippy550087 жыл бұрын
Nick! My name Is Andy i am 25 years old and i live in Minnesota. I have been going solo for the past 3 years now ive been cutting grass since i was 6 years old and i am to that point where my equipment is holding me back from expanding. i am a one man band and i am still running a 1969 John Deere 112 with 46" deck and a 1973 John Deere 110 With 46" deck. straight shaft trimmer. last year i up graded to a Stihl BR600 Blower. what a time saver that has been. Right now i have around 45 clients that i cut for. my business name is 4 seasons Lawn care. I am working hard to be able to purchase a used commercial John deere zero turn. ive got to upgrade next year. thank you for your vids
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
skippy55008 thanks for sharing bro, and good luck with the business. Sounds like your a true go getter, keep me posted how things go. Thank you for watching as well!!!🙂👍🏻
@scottydogbigg29917 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing. I like to hear how people started thier Lawncare business...it gives me motivation to keep going.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@NHLjumpman237 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man! Keep them coming!
@joshuawokman12597 жыл бұрын
Keep doing the good work I feel like your business is definitely running
@Michael-rg7vq7 жыл бұрын
Man bro mad respect hope one day I'll have the heart of the hustle like you
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Michael Almeraz thanks bro and you will just never give up on your dream!!!!!!
@michaeltabors21936 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video brother!!
@Dontyahateit7 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick. glad you got a day to spend with the fam. great video as usual. glad steve got some protection. ha, tell him now no excuses, get after it. have a great week man.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
lol thanks bro and ill tell ol stev-o to go get it :) haha
@Dontyahateit7 жыл бұрын
funny how you were talking about working mids then cutting all day. thats what i am doing trying to get known. its tough man.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
it sure is brother, but never give up, you will get it just keep hustling
@riverboat89437 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos and your honest perspective on being an Entrepreneur. Nothing easy about it my friend...
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Riverboat yessir :)
@larrybarrera22027 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration. Just started my business part time and am still working full time. It's rough.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Larry Barrera congrats and good luck with it. Keep me posted how it goes!
@williamwhite57446 жыл бұрын
Great video, Nick. Starting a small company myself. It's tough.
@onemanshowlawncare66637 жыл бұрын
much respect to you brother. sounds a lot like my story. thanks for sharing.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
one man show lawn care thanks for watching bro and for showing mad love. Much appreciated.....
@QuietLawn7 жыл бұрын
Great story! Thank you for sharing
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Quiet Lawn LLC thanks for watching bro
@benjaminisrael43527 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch your videos I start missing East Tennessee more and more.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
lol
@ApolloTheory7 жыл бұрын
Aye sensei nick has a degree. Very well spoken and inspiring
@elimedina20006 жыл бұрын
The beginning is always rough, but good work gives great referrals...I had a very good full schedule, but got lucky and landed a GOV job. I had a good 4 year run...
@Novisk587 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing your journey. It took a lot of courage and hard work to walk away from the FT job but I'll bet your making more than 16 dollars an hour now. You deserve it. Geek to freak had a similar story and he is doing well. He doesn't shoot videos anymore but had a pretty good following.One thing that stuck with me was I believe it was him who made colored fliers with prices right on the flier. He would do a curbside estimate and hand the appropriate flier depending on price. I would think homeowners would respond pretty well to that tactic. Johnny mow has some useful info as well. It's great to hear all of your stories. thank you for making videos after a long day at work
@ericp.95887 жыл бұрын
Much success to you in all your endeavors.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Eric P. Thank you sir
@michaelmccullough17267 жыл бұрын
thanks for the inspiration awesome video
@jgclark457 жыл бұрын
I like the less douchey sunglasses, yep I'm still watching :-) Keep it safe
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
hahahaha well thank you :-)
@robsthoughts43117 жыл бұрын
Those are great trimmer face guards we use them at work over here in the United Kingdom
@chrisbalser76017 жыл бұрын
I totally understand what your sayin I have my own little business of cutting grass got about 15 clients it's me and my brother from day light to dark with just a weedeater and pushmower.....b&b lawncare is what we call ares but we are still in the small stage but we hustle everyday to make that money
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
just keep grinding brother, you will make it....
@chrisbalser76017 жыл бұрын
Saving Green Lawn Care thanks man means a lot love the vids tho
@kevinpoland5667 жыл бұрын
love the old 93 chevy.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Kevin Poland me and u both pal, such a classic!
@quantumfixits75745 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it through brother....
@1345mack5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@imperialservices98927 жыл бұрын
boy this sounds so familiar because i still take those yards but im charging $$ because last year i learned and i still make mistakes but those dam over grown yards i think i made a vidoe on youtube about one yard i just looked at another house 2 days ago 8''- 27'' tall it's getting better now with prices and more customers trying to get more weekly and the route density thing. i also do heating and cooling but thats only busy when hot or cold so these 2 business work out good for me but i like lawn care more and pushing it further good video also
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
good stuff bro, and thank you
@leadelementoutdoors3577 жыл бұрын
Love the videos and info you put out. How many mowing accounts can your two guys knock out in a week?
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Lead Element Outdoors 100-120 a week
@krazyberdthegamer36155 жыл бұрын
nick we need more video like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Santiago-iv7oi6 жыл бұрын
God Bless.. Good move
@renecrespo65486 жыл бұрын
Thank you my name is RC I go buy RC Yard Service and you're an inspiration to me I just broke my leg I'm going to be out of commission I'm still having the jobs done through my son(Austin) and his girlfriend and I want to thank you for calling us ninjas and making a smile and I'm cooped up in this 6 by 10 room ist's not driving me crazy cuz you drive me to tears and laughter ,na your man and you working together and making it happen I know how hard it is to work out there believe it or not I don't like to say AC I'm actually missing work I wish I can go tomorrow but I still got to pay my bills and every little bit helps so stay in touch thank you. p.s congratulations on your baby ninja wish him the best for all of you take a lot of pictures they grow up too fast ; )
@chrischamberlain81707 жыл бұрын
greAt guy great workers great bizz. all American. .
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
thanks so much bro!!!!!!
@cby1978able5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Did you apply for a buisness licence and have a company name right off the bat or were you free lance jobs. I have 4 clients right now but they are all bi weekley but it's going well. Need to do the flyer idea because the craigslist add is slow going.
@susangreen23027 жыл бұрын
thank u for the tip
@blackout_srt_18507 жыл бұрын
lookie lookie here comes cookie ol Steve never know what he gonna say next😂😂
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
LOL good ol stev-o :)
@tonyagrayson79807 жыл бұрын
Great video keep it up .
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Tonya Grayson Thanks Tonya ;-)
@Reybullycamp6 жыл бұрын
I'm starting with a push mower too, I'm struggling a lot, I wish I had the bumblebee.
@chevyphil39697 жыл бұрын
your teasing me with that beautiful chevy being your a ford guy i have a beautiful 1971 short bed green in color solid southern truck with a 302 4 speed stick shift with about 2500 on the restore
@tonyagrayson79807 жыл бұрын
I forgive you for yesterday . Hope that you had a good time with your family .
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
lol well thank you :)
@jrslawncare59335 жыл бұрын
What time of year was it when you started and what’d you do for a trailer and truck after the accident
@davidflippin71737 жыл бұрын
Good Help is hard to find. I know this feeling all to well
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
david flippin yes it is
@BrandonSmith-og1he7 жыл бұрын
great vids brother keep it up
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Brandon Smith thanks bro.
@BrandonSmith-og1he7 жыл бұрын
Saving Green Lawn Care no problem
@easterlingbrothers98747 жыл бұрын
Yea, Nick. The First Year is really rough. I'm going through it now. Customer pickup is like 1 a mo. But the Bills are Paid.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
it sure is i know all about it my friend but just keep grinding u will get there
@innoextlandscapesbahamas78647 жыл бұрын
You know your a ninja if your starting your lawn companywith this mower literally craftsman 190cc
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Innoextlandscapes Bahamas yessir lol
@innoextlandscapesbahamas78647 жыл бұрын
Do you have Instagram
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Innoextlandscapes Bahamas I do but I'm rarely ever on it because KZfaq takes all my time LOL 😂
@rastis56117 жыл бұрын
Maybe invest in a couple of go pros for the guys for additional footage and angled montages someday?
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Robert A. Yeah maybe someday for sure :)
@buckhornlawnservice49825 жыл бұрын
What is it with some mail carriers?! I had one run over my safety cone a few months back.
@davidthrash60962 жыл бұрын
When are you coming out with a new episode? I've been missing your channel with new episodes .
@troyvasquez13097 жыл бұрын
need a part 2
@fasteddyslawncare58267 жыл бұрын
Good video NINJA LOL
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Eddy Shafer my ninja, I appreciate that 😁😉
@fatsdulange7 жыл бұрын
You said biz exploded after you quit the factory, did you gain customers quickly afterwards? If so, what do you think caused the immediate growth? Lovin the vids as always.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
yes i did and i think it allowed me to invest more time in my business which in return customers gained thanks for watching my friend!!!!
@fatsdulange7 жыл бұрын
Saving Green Lawn Care Awesome! I'm going to be starting very soon and wondered about growth and your previous statement about taking 9 years almost put me on panic mode. lol But this vid and your reply helped lots. I've got tons of free time currently so hopefully will grow quickly! Thank you!!
@NavdeepSingh-xr8fs7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mate, are you able to make a video on which each mowers purpose is and what type of yard you would use it on.
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
i mean i can but i can tell you right now walk behinds are the best for hilly yards and v-rides are better for flat yards just like zero turns are best for flat yards as well :)
@NavdeepSingh-xr8fs7 жыл бұрын
Saving Green Lawn Care thanks for the reply
@Essays4College5 жыл бұрын
28:15 how long did it take for your biz to grow to the point that you could quit your F/T job?
@brandonalcus62415 жыл бұрын
hey Nick how did you name your business what thought process did you go through I'm at the point of naming my business right now
@richardbates97094 жыл бұрын
So u made your business legit while working at your regular job like u made it an llc.
@nealfeldpausch70197 жыл бұрын
31 ? not in a bad way... thought you were closer to My age... almost 40 myself. I missed having a video yesterday lol
@brettgunderson80405 жыл бұрын
How long after did u get insured and licensed
@BrianDoesStuff8737 жыл бұрын
Do I have to get a business name and license just to do this part time? can i get insurance without a business license?
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Sure can if its part time, and yes i would always recommend insurance even if you don't have a business name you can put it in your own name i believe.
@Monsiemage6 жыл бұрын
I understand where you are coming from, wherever you originally worked I'm sure it was a great job, might had paid good "Most 12 hour a day jobs do" I started my own lawn care businesses recently. However whenever I was 14 I was mowing lawns for people, my next door neighbors my dad would drive me other places during the week, I was actually making insane money for my age at the time. I remember getting my first part time Minimum wage job and wondering how anyone could think that it was worth the money they were getting paid "I was making a 40hr minimum wage check in a total of like 6 hours or less of push mowing peoples yards and I was in-experienced lol. The moral is if you're smart working for someone else sucks, because a majority of people running manufacturing plants a complete idiots that think they are highly educated. Spoiler, anyone who is highly educated has learned that working for someone else is a waste of time. I've started my long road to being independent, however the pay off is insane, people where I live are driving around new trucks every year that are doing lawn care and I can see how. I've been push mowing yards once again and making a killing off of people. I normally just ask what the last guy did their yard for and I feel bad for all the old lady's, people where I live here in Arkansas are charging pretty much 450$ a acre with no obstruction, just for the lawn. So these old lady's with little lot yards that I can pretty much weed eat were paying like 75$ a week for lawn care. Lol I knocked it down to 65$. Easy money, I get a nice wake up call when I clock back into work. Every single day I clock into work, I want to clock right back out and go grab more yards, however due to where I'm living and a couple of other things I need to stay with my company right now "No where to store 16-20ft trailer.
@joshuabrown48586 жыл бұрын
Nobody caught the spark plug joke
@landongaming4477 жыл бұрын
Is the best way to start getting customers by knocking on doors and handing out business cards and social media and I know a guy who only uses reel mowers
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Landon Gaming no, never knock on people's doors!!!! I'll mention it in one of my videos why not to do that
@landongaming4477 жыл бұрын
Saving Green Lawn Care okay
@ericp.95887 жыл бұрын
Nice face mask Steve!
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Eric P. 😁👍🏻
@DavidLopez-hd1tp7 жыл бұрын
Hi saving green
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
whats going on :)
@DavidLopez-hd1tp7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you replied
@oACE20o7 жыл бұрын
360p guess i am to early lol. will wait a few....
@holifieldlawnservices6297 жыл бұрын
Great story Nick... believe it or not it was like listening to my own story... many similarities. Kinda creepy actually. Are you stalking me? RoFL
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
haha right!!!!! thats awesome brother, we know the struggle for sure....
@holifieldlawnservices6297 жыл бұрын
Saving Green Lawn Care Yes sir... yes sir!!
@FranksTycoon7 жыл бұрын
yeah dude my family treated me like crap for leaving my cashier job at a grocery store $8.05 an hour, like who wants that for the rest of there life lol
@swayzocrazo43987 жыл бұрын
no disrespect. but do you not know how to do the basic maintenance on your own stuff. ylu can save a lot of money
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Swayze Merizalde this is so funny, lol check out this upcoming video that's uploading right now Should be uploaded in a few minutes 😁👍🏻
@thaintriguing17 жыл бұрын
More than half of you all don't know what he meant by the word "ninja".
@thatmanchan59997 жыл бұрын
By the way I like the Versace glasses way better
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
Chan lol
@johnathanlerma65397 жыл бұрын
who ever disliked this video will find a bug under ther sheets lol
@sgninjas7 жыл бұрын
LOL :-) its all good, idc for real...... i don't even pay attention and neither should u or anyone else :) thanks bro!
@lawnenforcement9995 жыл бұрын
Yeah they serious about mailboxes lol. We probably all know about that lmao