A Competitor Is Targeting My Clients/Area. What Would You Do?
So what would you do if you competitor in the town placed a big 3x3ft sign for their painting company in between the two houses that I’ve painted on my office road? I feel disrespected. I’ve done all my due diligence and I’ve paid all my dues to this town in my community. He’s not from here. What do I need to do to ignore it or mediate this situation? I am just beginning my business and he has been in business for a few years. I feel like he is trying to commit espionage… he also hired an old friend from my past Self, that could potentially harm the repetition of who I am now..
Angi
Hi there! I know some folks have seen me here, so I pose a question. Does anyone utilize Angi for leads? Is it worth it? Or is the percentage they ask for to much? I have heard a lot of good about the service, but also, I've heard a lot of bad as well. Truth be told, I cant help but turn it down because I want my clients to pay me. Not be looped in to a service that charges me, after charging the client to find my services. It makes no sense to me.. anyone else feel the same?🔥 THE MARKETING STRATEGY THAT DOUBLED OUR BUSINESS 🔥
What’s up, Lawn Care Fam! One marketing tactic completely changed the game for us this season. We’ve been in business for over 6 years, and let me tell you—it has been one heck of a learning curve. Many of you know my story, but today isn’t about where I came from. It’s about what helped us grow. This year, we decided to stop overcomplicating things. We laced up our boots, hit the ground running, knocked on doors, talked to homeowners, and focused on what we do best. And it worked. We doubled our business compared to last season. We’ve tried EDDM, direct mail, social media, truck branding, and other marketing methods. They all have their place. But the #1 thing that brought us new customers this year was simple: Door-to-door marketing and yard signs. When I started this business, I was completely clueless. I had never owned a business. Nobody in my family had ever owned a business. I didn’t know my numbers, didn’t know marketing, and honestly didn’t know where to begin. What helped me was investing in myself, learning from others, attending industry events, and taking action. The Blue Collar Summit was one of those investments that helped change my mindset. I know going door-to-door can feel uncomfortable. In today’s world, it can even feel intimidating. But growth happens outside your comfort zone. Every door you knock on is an opportunity. Every conversation builds confidence. Every “no” gets you closer to a “yes.” Too many people are looking for a magic marketing secret. The truth is, sometimes the most effective strategy is the one nobody wants to do. If you’re trying to grow your lawn care business, don’t be afraid to get out there and introduce yourself to your community. Shake hands. Build relationships. Let people know who you are and how you can help. We’re still growing. We’re still learning. We’re still chasing bigger goals. But one thing I’ve learned is this, Success doesn’t come to those who wait. It comes to those willing to knock on one more door. Keep grinding, stay hungry, and never stop believing in what’s possible. 👊🌱
How to grow a business on the side until you can go full-time?
Hey everyone, Aaron here with Latiolais’ Lawn Co. out of Lafayette, Louisiana 👋 I started my lawn and property maintenance business while working a full-time job during the week, and have been growing it through hard work, referrals, and trying to provide dependable service every time. Jobber has honestly helped take my business to another level with estimates, invoicing, scheduling, and keeping customers updated professionally. It’s helped me run smoother operations and build stronger relationships with customers. Excited to keep learning from everyone in this community and continue growing the business 👍 For those that started owner-operated, what helped y’all the most when making the jump toward full-time?How I Create a Landscape Design, 2D Plan, and 3D Rendering Before Leaving the Client's Driveway
To close premium landscape deals on the spot, I use a fast, mobile-and-AI workflow that visualizes the final project before leaving the client's yard. Here's my method, and links to the programs I click on. Map I walk the property with Cam to Plan to instantly generate an accurate 2D layout using augmented reality. Sketch I drop that map into Procreate on my iPad with my Apple Pencil and start listening and observing. As the client shares their vision and seatbacks, I sketch design layers and notes directly over the map layout to build instant trust. This part is where you really design. You're listening to the client and creating solutions based on your breadth of knowlege and your uncanny talent to see the past, present, and future by looking at a plot of dirt. That part is 100% you. It’s about this point that I go sit in the client's driveway for 10 minutes and hash out my design, and when I’m getting close, I turn to AI. Polish I run that rough sketch through my own app that I spent months developing (not a developer) called PlotTwist: GrowingShade, created with Opal. It instantly transforms hand-drawn sketch into a clean 2D landscape plan with legible text, improved symbols, and architectural shading. It’s my design, but presentation ready. I use these glow ups in website and social media posts. Close PlotTwist 3D, another of my Opal apps overlays that finished 2D plan directly onto the original photos of the client's yard. Seeing a realistic 3D concept of their future space layered onto their actual home creates an immediate emotional connection that closes the deal. You do want to emphasize that it is conceptual, because this app isn't as accurate at the previous. Now you know all my secrets! Comment below on the programs and apps that you use! -La MadrinaHow much free advice is too much before you ask for a paid visit?
Got a call today from someone on an acreage outside of town. They accidentally Roundup'd two acres of grass. All of it. We talked through it on the phone. I was honest — there's no cheap fix for this, free seed isn't going to cut it, this is a full restoration. I suggested a paid site visit as the next step. But after I hung up I started wondering — did I give too much away for free? Enough that they'll try to handle it themselves and never call back? Or was being upfront the right move to build trust and set realistic expectations? As a solo operator my time is valuable. I don't drive around to do free estimates anymore, but I also don't want to be the guy who won't answer a basic question without charging for it. Where do you draw the line between being helpful on the phone and protecting your time with a paid visit?
How do you get fencing and deck jobs when you're just starting out with no marketing budget?
Hello everyone my name is chance I work with frontier fencing llc out of Olympia wa. We specialize in fences and decks but do a variety of things with over 20 years experience including water features, artificial turf, pavers, retaining walls and all home restorations. We are having a hard time getting jobs at the moment because well it takes money to make money right lol I was superintendent for a couple company’s over the years and no how to manage all of it bug getting going had been hard any suggestions on how to get some work without breaking the bank
