Great points. As I think about this, people tend to balk at landscape prices that require heavy equipment that costs alot of overhead but at a wedding will have no problem paying a DJ a grand to click play on a computer for 5 hours.
@mx6roadster5 жыл бұрын
My favorite Kalfas line of all the videos . "Oh , you were calling around looking for the best price ? , that's funny ....I was calling all my leads back looking for the person who will pay me the most " friggin spot on
@jamesrahn83393 жыл бұрын
The hardest part of starting on my own is not having the experience of knowing how long a job should take....still learning that part.
@Nathan_IT Жыл бұрын
How have you progressed since? Overall.
@adrianridley1234 жыл бұрын
Your an inspiration, inspired me to start my own buisness and get off my ass one random night at 2am, threw an ad up not expecting much and my phone rang off the hook the next day, now im working hard and making money. Loving life
@kirkwesterveltoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
This is so SPOT ON......Why is it so hard for these business owners to understand this. They are out there thinking they should do work for ALL. Do work that makes money.
@RayWilliamJohansen5 жыл бұрын
I fucked up 2 jobs and am in $2,000 in debt...im fucking depressed and just overwhelmed, I thank you for making this video but i only wish I had seen this earlier. If anyone is reading this, pray for me.
@upfromthedeep66534 жыл бұрын
Wife said I should comment and ask if you want to be my bff 😂 Your vlog is great and makes me feel better that I’m not the only guy losing credit cards, changing hitches, giving estimates, haggling with shithead customers 🤣 thanks for all the pointers too! Straight up!
@RyGuy-xq8ug5 жыл бұрын
I make the customers qualify themselves on their voicemail 🤗😂 have them leave name number location and description of work needed 🤷🏻♂️
@Jasonteregeyo-ze3bj3 ай бұрын
So I've been thinking alot about opening a landscaping business, I was thinking of getting a truck and trailer than get equipments. After that i started thinking of course i gotta find a client to start with and start taking pictures of my days work and than start posting pictures and videos of what ive done and now im on here learning 3 do's and don't, learning of time deficiency or how ever they say it and i believe that i could start off small till im able to expand. I mean i use to make side hustles back in the island and watching your vlog is making me understand more. Thank you, oh yeah most importantly i gotta learn about that paying taxes and insurance coverage and business license
@wuddafuxupify5 жыл бұрын
I just made a life lesson mistake. I underbid a job. It's the first job of it's kind for me, but I thought, it's not so bad, I'll have it done in about a day and a half. Its day 2 and I'm only half way done. Removing shrubs and trimming some trees. Finishing off with hedge trimming and shaping. I lose sleep over this at night. Wish I had watched this video sooner. 😓😓
@oshgates12454 жыл бұрын
Most of us tradespeople have been there. Eat it only once, well done for being brave enough to get it wrong.
@mikepeterson47465 жыл бұрын
The first 17 minutes are pure gold I liked every single word. A thousand thumbs up.
@chirina55 жыл бұрын
Qualifying your leads can also sometimes lead to upset people, which is something I don't understand. I worked for a few waterproofing companies and I've seen bad reviews where customers talk about not being appreciated because you didn't came out to give a quote or they complaint that you shouldn't be charging a fee for quotes since they are going to give you thousands if you get the job, they don't understand that if people don't get the bid they lose time and losing time means you lose money.
@fds40074 жыл бұрын
Period like I'm in Colorado and would love to learn how to handle Colorado customers
@ThePeterDislikeShow3 жыл бұрын
I hate calling! Sometimes you just need to go there to get a vibe on what the job actually entails. I find when I negotiate the rate over the phone I always wind up unhappy.
@mattschmitt99245 жыл бұрын
I'm getting way better at 1 & 3, but the prequalifying is where I am currently struggling.
@tombranham96375 жыл бұрын
Keith another great video. I'm having the same problem with the qualifying part also. I am interested and hopeful after more views and comments maybe some other wise individuals like us will help share some of their Call qualification conversations or questions.
@jamesmichalek245111 ай бұрын
"This landscape shop has everything you need." Next minute: "Im going to rocks and roots, that shop didnt have any pins."
@ulissesurquidez75023 ай бұрын
Keith you been a great blessed I pray God continue blessing you and your family company I want to be like you when I grow up 😊
@keith-kalfas3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you. 🙏
@rubiconoutdoors34925 жыл бұрын
Lol "and there's bricks in the yard"
@djfunkycraig19 күн бұрын
New subscriber here mate, this is my second video I’ve watched of yours and need to support your channel, you make a lot of sense to me and so helpful learning all of this myself, I always had an idea but you are just laying it down solid in my brain and has given me so much confidence, thank you so much!! Binge watching your channel now ❤
@williamhull95964 жыл бұрын
A great reminder for the start of the season. I am getting ready for this season and my spring letters just got mailed out today.
@edgardomatos69235 ай бұрын
i agree , stay firm on the price . great video .
@ryantheentrepreneur40405 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I’m going to a 500 dollar minimum next spring.
@chrisstratton62935 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith, always great to hear your insights. I sometimes take on the scatter job that's outside my area 'rails', but most of the time the customer knows that they are outside my area, so when I tell them there will be an extra fee for travel they are usually alright with it.
@tylerhern90605 жыл бұрын
Good video! Hopefully alot of people really absorb this information. We find that if you find yourself trying to talk yourself down on the time, like your first instinct is that this area will take an hour to clean, but eeeegggh we can maybe get it done in 45minutes. DONT do that! Usually your first instinct is right. Also, Murphys law, what can go wrong will! Trust yourself and add buffer time for the unexpected. Drivetime is important to include as well! Trust yourself & know your numbers
@ClipCityDaily12 жыл бұрын
16:30-16-45 gonna need this 💯💯💯
@dsblawnservicellcmrboyer68045 жыл бұрын
Great video I hear you in my head as leads are coming to me through my phone
@mx6roadster5 жыл бұрын
You are too smart to not charge for the on and off ramps . Great Video
@kierynking-lloyd41045 жыл бұрын
Absolute truths that I am learning at the moment in my own business.
@JacobGodar5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video man. I’m about to release a video on how to figure out your price and not base it off your market. Knowing your numbers it’s king 👑. Great video.
@jkocaja15 жыл бұрын
Forrest would be upset with the look of that trailer!
@bigskyab4 жыл бұрын
my minimum is 1000000 bucks....im waiting to do my last job.....there are 11 million millionaires in the u.s.…..I just need one of em to gimme my last job
@jordanreynolds72973 жыл бұрын
The big dirty
@jakesmith78035 жыл бұрын
Im looking to start my own business in the near future, not sure if it will be targeted towards landscaping but regardless; great advice and thankyou!
@jeanalexandre11055 жыл бұрын
To make a long story short let's say you do Residential Lawns only. You cut lawns and trim, edging. A small lawn that is 1000 square feet $60. Perhaps $5 / hedges. Just an example
@gavinwaterman54564 жыл бұрын
I use a stopwatch and time per task, it works well
@jlstree Жыл бұрын
Hey Keith, great videos I really enjoy your KZfaq channel. Do you have any videos? Where are you go over the qualifying questions in detail when qualifying new clients over the phone specifically when it comes to cost? Thanks Keith.
@shagbaggins90044 жыл бұрын
Calk the little miss-cut square in the top left corner where your whiteboard cuts around the fur down...lol. It won’t be noticeable for ur videos. Love ya Kieth Kalfas you’re big inspiration. I’m a huge fan
@keith-kalfas4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Exactly. Haha. Yes I was telling my wife that I know for a fact that everyone is going to notice that little square. Haha.
@mattpoulin68933 жыл бұрын
Keith thank you for the great information! You’ve inspired me to start my own landscaping business I appreciate it
@entitycause1498 Жыл бұрын
Dude you rock! You just saved me a ton. 🎉
@keith-kalfas Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@duanemason78345 жыл бұрын
Keith, probably 1 of the best videos I've seen in awhile. I'm going through some growing pains this year and I really needed to hear this one right about now. Thanks again and hope to see ya at GIE
@yardenvyofvirginia87805 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
@princemartinez72725 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Steve!
@donmanzano963 жыл бұрын
Hi Keith,Thank you very much for posting these valuable lessons .
@ismaelsosa12595 жыл бұрын
I still cant believe you barely tried chic fil a
@Ajkendallmindsetmentor5 жыл бұрын
"Like an elephant standing on your chest" that's how the last 3 weeks have been like.
@patriotenterprises93054 жыл бұрын
You are so close to 100k subscribers! Cheers, brother.
@keith-kalfas4 жыл бұрын
Can't wait!
@rubiconoutdoors34925 жыл бұрын
When you say "Im only human" , you are limiting yourself.
@yardenvyofvirginia87805 жыл бұрын
Trailer graphics look nice.
@MrUsmcGrunt03115 жыл бұрын
Great content. Keep it up sir
@beauxbesseybesseysautowork22814 жыл бұрын
Hey Keith just subscribed! you brought some very valid points to starting a landscape business! I'm just getting started myself. Ive created a FB page and word travels very fast indeed. Being in northern maine houses are very spread out. Hoping for a great winter to start! Keep on keepin on
@landscaperescuewithstuartm61413 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!!! Love the Content
@bm15884 жыл бұрын
Congrats Steve
@benjeffra41115 жыл бұрын
Hey Keith, do you think this rebranding is working for your channel? I think alot of people liked the hustle and bustle of the old videos...
@michaelsblogwilkerson21355 жыл бұрын
Awesome advice thanks bud
@widemanthomas84015 жыл бұрын
Great advice! 💜
@CreativeV35 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@Liftedf15065 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man
@Matrixman10075 жыл бұрын
Hey Keith thank you for replying to comments I’ve made it means so much to me, I hope one day I’m half the man you are. I’m going through some really really tough times right now would it be possible to have a one on one and I’ll pay you for your time? Thank you brother hope to hear from you
@keith-kalfas5 жыл бұрын
keithkalfas.com/call
@Robert-ij9ih5 жыл бұрын
Tight shirt dude
@curbappeal33974 жыл бұрын
😂
@thelawncaregivers60345 жыл бұрын
Good video, dawwggg😁👍
@breaking_bear10 ай бұрын
I'd buy from rocks and roots even if it doesn't save me money, if it's locally owned. Charge the local economic battery, supporting my local community with my wallet.
@SkyHoustonCrypto2 жыл бұрын
The 🎽!
@yardenvyofvirginia87805 жыл бұрын
Shirt looks good bro!
@paulgreenleaf6005 жыл бұрын
Hey Keith make a video about that 20k job you were stuck on for a month. -Paul Greenleaf (I made Toe Rogan for a quick joke and now google wont let me change my name back, dont ever change your name on youtube for a laugh you will get stuck.)
@user-dq2ym1nn9k4 жыл бұрын
you got your name back man
@10thingscrypto.akarenincor143 жыл бұрын
how much should i charge to do sod ?
@justinskeans33422 күн бұрын
Well it's been 4 years Steve hope it's still congrats 😏