Feedback on The Blueprint
Feedback on The Blueprint
Thank you for taking the time to call by with your feedback.
I hope you got a lot out of The Blueprint.
Also I hope that you will NOW take massive action to move closer to your goal of owning and running your own Lawn and Garden Business.
Please let us know what you got out of The Blueprint by leaving a Comment in the Comment box at this link.
Also could you please pass on The Blueprint onto to your friends and colleagues.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks for calling by,
Gerry
Great read as I’m half thinking of leaving a secure job to start my own round gives some great ideas and a better understanding thanks.
By Brett Anderson on May 11, 2010
I’m glad you got a lot out of The Blueprint, and I’m pleased for you Brett! Let us know when you make the move to your own business!
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on May 12, 2010
Hi Gerry,
Thanks for the "Blueprint"…effectively what you have provided is a ready to go Business Plan.
Clearly your experience in the industry shows through and you should be commended for your willingness to share with others.
For those that are serious about being successful in the "Lawn and Garden" business then joining your ongoing support program should be a no brainer!
I will be introducing some of your proven tips into my operation and I will keep you posted on my progress.
Cheers
Kevin
By Kevin on May 13, 2010
Wow, Kevin, thanks for the endorsement!
The new Membership Club (the doors are now open!) is taking it’s first 10 members with the 1st month free, and you still get to activate the 100% Money Back Guarantee for the first 3 months. It’s a No Brainer! We will close the doors at the first 10 join-ups – later to be re-opened when our on-going support program is fully operational.
Thanks again Kevin for your feedback!
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on May 13, 2010
Thank you in advance on your reply. I am a painter and decorater sub-contractor for many years I have been thinking of going into the lawn care business. I have a burning desire, at this point in time I am doing a lot of research into the industry. Gerry I have a lot of questions to ask you, could I write it down on paper and send it to you, rather then e-mailing it to you. At e-mail I am slow at it. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank-you Mark Mlinaric.
By mark mlinaric on Jun 9, 2010
Mark, I know it’s a big decision change after a long time in one area, I suppose you get comfortable with what you know, and sometimes we have to step out of the comfort zone to move forward.
Mark, it is better for me and the office here if you could communicate by the FeedBack page or at worst email with any concerns you have. Thanks, Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Jun 9, 2010
Thanks for replying, I will send each day a bit of questions that I would like to be answered. I have been looking into jims/vip/marks and others mowing co. I have read on your Blueprint info and other people that I have met not to buy into this. To start with my questions -what would I need to start to get into this industry tools/vehicle, I at present have a LWB Toyota van on lease ? Is it a 5 or 6 days work?Lawnmowing vs garden makeover or both or do just one thing? Where do you get rid of the waste and how much would it cost to do so? To be continued – thank you
By mark mlinaric on Jun 10, 2010
Mark, thanks for your enquiry. I will keep this brief, and if I don’t answer some questions it maybe because it is going to be covered in future posts to this website.
Your questions are:
1. What would I need to start to get into this industry tools/vehicle, I at present have a LWB Toyota van on lease?
2. Is it a 5 or 6 day a week operation?
3. Lawnmowing vs garden makeover or both or do just one thing?
4. Where do you get rid of the waste and how much would it cost to do so?
My answers are:
1. The answer to this is at http://www.yourlawnandgarden.com/2010/06/14/how-to-start-a-lawn-mowing-business-with-almost-zero-risk-to-you/
2. Your lawn mowing and gardening business can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 days a week. The beauty of the Blueprint is I am trying to encourage contractors to Work less and Earn more! You do this by doing Garden Makeovers. The money is in Garden Makeovers. To answer your question, if it was me I would work as little as possible for maximum gain.
3. Garden Makeovers are the way to go, and on the way you will pick up the occasional Lawn Mowing customer, but only if they are worth doing.
4. In regard to waste removal, this is factored into your Garden Makeover quote. With lawn clippings, tell (not ask) your customers that you will dump their lawn clippings in their own Green Waste bin.
Mark, I hope this helps!
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Jun 22, 2010
hi
thanks for all the information you provided i am still in the early stages of thinking about a lawn and garden business, good information like yours is hard to find in any industry
thanks
david
By david on Aug 9, 2010
David, thanks for the positive comment, I hope you do well in your endeavours.
Stay with us for the 13 week Contractor Challenge – It’s a bit like a Contractor’s Bootcamp except online.
Thanks, Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Aug 10, 2010
An interesting read, certainly held my interest and wetted my apetite for more.
It's good to see someone with a professional approach to an industry that has some shonky operators.
I'm still waying up my options whether to leave my secure job at age 50 and take on the challenge to start my own business, so at this stage I'm just looking at all sources for information.
regards
By rick on Sep 12, 2010
I live in NZ so what good would it be to in contractor membership club
By Wayne Mcleod on Sep 14, 2010
Hi Gerry,
I'm in my 40's and have mainly worked in office environments. I had enough of growing a donut around my waist and working in office environments so i decided to a career change – my situation offers me to go do something I would really enjoy and your Blueprint gave me most of the info I needed to start.
I'm enrolling in a horticulture study and have started doing some lawn care jobs.
At present the only thing I haven't got is experience but I'm working on that.
Rest assured your website is an important part of my resources.
Thanks heaps!
By John on Sep 28, 2010
Some things are common sense in this to me, but at the same time other things I would never have thought of considering and after reading the blue print. I have adjusted some of my original idea's in my own buisness plan.
I do however have some other questions that I would prefer to ask on a one on one basis rather than a public forum such as this.
Thankyou for sharing the blueprint at no charge
By James on Dec 8, 2010
Just starting out I find your information realy helpful thanks Gerry.
By Adam on Jan 24, 2011
Thanks Adam for your comment of appreciation. Keep coming back! We will be adding more info that will help you a lot.
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Feb 15, 2011
@keljad It is good to hear that we have injected some fresh ideas into you view of things. Certainly if you want to know more about the gardening business – just email me or use the Blog for any questions.
Thanks, Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Feb 15, 2011
Thanks John for your kind words. Stay with us, we are going through some changes for the better. Stick around.
Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Feb 15, 2011
The Membership is undergoing changes at the moment Wayne.
Stay posted with us as we will be offering some real helpful information for our members and readers.
Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Feb 15, 2011
Rick, 50 is so young, seriously!!! I have seen blokes do this stuff at 70. Sure you might slow down a bit, but that is why you employ the young fellows to help you get through the jobs.
Thanks for your compliments. Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Feb 15, 2011
Gerry,
Thanks for your info i was wondering how to quote jobs and the pricing of jobs if i started, I just dont want to be out of pocket and my out lay would it be heaps of money.
Cheers
By Joel Kreeck on Feb 23, 2011
Joel, thanks for dropping by. Your concerns are valid ones.
Quoting jobs and pricing them are the same thing. If you have not had any experience, then it is going to be tricky getting the pricing right. I address this in the Blueprint…you need experience and getting this can be done by working for a contractor for a wage or for FREE…this is covered in the Blueprint.
Good luck,
Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Feb 23, 2011
Gerry
I am keen to start a business in lawn mowing and garden care like (pruning, weeding clean ups,spraying,etc)but I want to know do I need licences to be able to peform this type of work.I know I need some insurance but I am just a bit wary of what my start up costs will be
Cheers Joel
By Joel Kreeck on Feb 24, 2011
Joel, you can run your own lawn and garden business with NIL licences. However, if you were to do the Lawn Care like at http://www.LawnGreen.com.au/ then you must be certified with ChemCert or equivalent.
Insurances (workers comp & public liabilty) and OHS are a must if you want “to sleep at night”.
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Feb 24, 2011
Hi Gerry,
Thank you for the Blue Print. It has given me the confidence to move forward and "have a go" at a completely new way of life for me as it is a major change in direction in my life. I really appreciate your advice and the informative bulletins you are putting out
Kind Regards
Dean
By Dean on Mar 15, 2011
Thanks Dean for the Vote of Confidence. It was good talking with you the other day. I hope all goes well for you.
Keep your eyes open for more good stuff here.
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Mar 15, 2011
Hi Gerry.
Just a question re lawn renovation, tips on resowing bare patches on lawns, hydroseeding seems to work well for this, but if you don't have a unit, how do you do it, most other methods like putting down some seed over bare areas and covering with a bit of soil seem to have poor results?
By Don on Mar 21, 2011
Very informative, thanks for sharing your knowledge, as a newbie it was very useful information.
By kate d on Apr 5, 2011
Kate, thansk for your thanks.
The important step now is to take Action. Put together a flyer, say 200-300 A5 flyers and deliver them. This is a start, I will give away more soon.
Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Apr 6, 2011
Don, these sort of questions are answered at the Lawn Green website http://www.LawnGreen.com.au
Gerry
By Gerry @ YourLawnAndGarden on Apr 6, 2011