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I'm not 100% sure how to use this platform yet, but I thought we'd introduce ourselves. We are Dillon and Sarah, husband and wife business owners. Dillon brings the vision, and Sarah locks in the steps. We own a lawn care business in Idaho and are expanding into offering landscaping services. We'd love to hear from other business owners! What do you do and where are you located?Bryant’s lawn Care services LLC
Hey everyone, I'm Jeremy, owner of Bryant's Lawn Care Services LLC in Eastern North Carolina. I started my business after losing my job during COVID and turned a setback into a growing full-service lawn and property maintenance company. Excited to connect and learn from other service professionals.
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Hello Jobber Community, My name is Mario Visin, Founder of Group7 Home Services LLC. We joined the Jobber community with a spirit of collaboration, learning, and service to the home services professionals who keep our homes, neighborhoods, and communities running. I believe the home services industry is entering one of the most important seasons in its history. Blue-collar workers are becoming entrepreneurs by the thousands. Handymen, roofers, painters, landscapers, installers, restoration experts, and specialty trade professionals are no longer just working jobs — they are building businesses, serving families, and creating the foundation for generational opportunity. The home services industry represents hundreds of billions of dollars in economic activity each year. Large suppliers, big-box retailers, and national construction brands have created tremendous wealth from this industry. Yet the heart of the industry has always been the person swinging the hammer, climbing the ladder, knocking the door, answering the emergency call, and doing the work that homeowners depend on. That person is you. That person is me. That person is the blue-collar professional who deserves better systems, better connection, better opportunity, and a clearer path toward building a meaningful life through the trades. One thing I have noticed across many industries is that people often struggle to connect with one another in ways that truly make a difference. We are entering a time where connection and community will matter more than ever. The future will not only belong to the biggest brands or the largest companies. It will belong to those who learn how to connect, serve, collaborate, and build trust with one another. At Group7 Home Services, we are designing a Live-Work-Play vision for the trades — a curriculum and platform strategy focused on helping home services professionals serve one another, grow together, and build wealth through shared relationships, better systems, referral opportunities, and a service-first mindset. This is not just about jobs. It is about lifestyle. It is about family. It is about creating a future so compelling that the next generation sees the trades as a path of pride, ownership, entrepreneurship, and purpose. Strategy matters. Systems matter. Technology matters. But the real transformation begins when good people come together with humility, discipline, and a desire to serve the need before serving the self. I believe larger technology companies serving the trades, including platforms like Jobber, play an important role in this new era. The right technology can help blue-collar entrepreneurs run smoother businesses, communicate better with customers, organize their teams, and create more professional experiences for the homeowners they serve. But technology alone is not the full answer. The real power comes when technology, community, service, craftsmanship, and vision meet at the same table. Group7’s broader mission is Building Thriving Cities by helping people connect around housing, entrepreneurship, education, and local economic opportunity. We believe the home services professional has a major role to play in that transformation because every strong city begins with strong homes, strong workers, strong families, and strong relationships. I am a visionary, and I understand that vision must be protected, refined, and shared with care. But I also believe the home services industry is ready for a new conversation — one centered on dignity, ownership, connection, and a higher conscious level of capitalism where the smaller parts come together to create something greater than any one person could build alone. The big brands we know today started with a dream, a strategy, and a willingness to work for decades. The next great wave of wealth creation may come from like-minded people linking their common threads together, weaving a much larger blanket of opportunity for families, workers, entrepreneurs, and communities. Being part of a community is just the beginning. How we connect matters. Relationships are everything. Work like your life depends on it. Best, Mario Visin Founder, Group7 Home Services LLC
How to quote materials accurately and avoid underbidding as a landscaping contractor?
Hey everyone, I’m a small landscaping contractor just starting out to use the jobber and the interface and one of the challenges. Me and my team are having is consistent quoting. Often times we find ourselves going back to clients because we underbid materials and I’m not pleased about it. What is the best way in jobber that you guys find to help quote out jobs? Do you just have a baseline markup on all your materials or do you go different each job?Has Anyone Tried Using AI for Mock Jobs Scenarios/Simulations?
As a new entrepreneur without clients yet, I've been using AI to run mock business scenarios and simulations to build experience and sharpen my processes. I've used it for logistics coordination, compliance reporting, project management, administrative support, client communications, scheduling challenges, and document management. It's been a useful way to practice decision-making, identify gaps in my systems, and gain confidence before working with actual clients. Just thought I'd share the idea. If you haven't tried using AI for business simulations yet, it may be a useful exercise while you're building your company and preparing for future opportunities.
What is the best used mower to buy when starting a lawn care business on a tight budget?
Hello, my name is Travis. I want to start my own lawncare business. What is the best used mower to start with? I'd love to be able to get new to start just for warranty, but I'm on a tight budget. I want something that will hold up for a while till we get going good. Thank you for your help!Selective Planting: A Natural Alternative to Insecticides
Not every customer wants insecticides applied to their property, and not everyone is interested in introducing beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, or praying mantises. Fortunately, there is another option that can help reduce pest pressure while adding beauty and functionality to the landscape: Selective Planting. Selective planting involves choosing plants that naturally deter certain pests, attract pollinators, or contribute to a healthier garden ecosystem. While no plant is completely pest-proof, strategic plant selection can help reduce common landscape problems and minimize the need for intervention. For example, peppermint is known for its strong aroma, which may help discourage certain insects and rodents. Lemongrass contains citronella, a natural compound often associated with repelling mosquitoes, Ticks and Fleas. Thyme is a hardy herb that attracts pollinators while helping diversify the landscape. Hostas provide texture, color, and shade tolerance, making them an excellent companion plant in many garden designs. The benefits of selective planting extend beyond pest management. Diverse landscapes are often more resilient to disease, drought, and environmental stress. They also provide habitat and food sources for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which are essential for healthy ecosystems. As landscapers and gardeners, we often focus on solving problems after they appear. Selective planting encourages us to think proactively by designing landscapes that naturally support plant health and reduce pest pressures before they become major issues. How do you overcome pest and landscape challenges in your region? Do you rely on beneficial insects, selective planting, traditional treatments, or a combination of methods? I'd love to hear what's working in your region.Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs: Not Every Insect in Your Landscape Is the Enemy
When most people see insects in their yard, their first thought is often, "How do I get rid of them?" But a healthy landscape depends on a balance of both plants and beneficial insects. Good Bugs (Beneficial Insects) These insects help control pests naturally and reduce the need for chemical treatments: Ladybugs – Feed on aphids, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied pests. Green Lacewings – Their larvae are voracious predators of aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, and mites. Praying Mantises – Generalist predators that feed on many garden pests. Parasitic Wasps – Tiny, harmless wasps that target whiteflies, caterpillars, and other destructive insects. Ground Beetles – Feed on slugs, caterpillars, and various soil pests. Bees and Butterflies – Essential pollinators that help flowers, fruits, and vegetables thrive. Bad Bugs (Common Landscape Pests) These insects can damage plants, turf, and ornamental landscapes: Aphids – Suck plant juices and weaken new growth. Whiteflies – Damage plants and leave behind sticky honeydew. Scale Insects – Attach to stems and leaves, draining plant health. Spider Mites – Tiny pests that cause leaf discoloration and stress. Japanese Beetles – Feed on leaves, flowers, and fruit. Termites – Damage wood structures and can cause costly repairs. Finding the Balance The goal isn't to eliminate every insect—it's to encourage the beneficial insects that naturally keep pest populations under control. A diverse landscape with healthy plants, proper maintenance, and limited pesticide use often creates the best environment for nature to do the work for us. My Question to all the professionals on here is: What Good Bugs do you introduce to help manage Bad Bugs, to keep the eco system healthy?What Is the Best Business Insurance for Small Companies with a Few Employees?
We’re currently insured through Simply Business for our landscaping and property maintenance company, and I wanted to open up a discussion with other contractors here. I’m curious how others are structuring their coverage and what the current market looks like for small crews. For those in landscaping, lawn care, pressure washing, or similar service industries: Who are you insured with (Simply Business, NEXT, Hiscox, State Farm, local agents, etc.) What coverage do you carry (General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers’ Comp, Tools & Equipment, Umbrella, etc.)? What are you roughly paying monthly or annually? How has your experience been with claims, renewals, or customer service? Any providers you’ve found especially good or worth avoiding? Just trying to benchmark where we’re at and see how other small crews (1–5 employees) are handling insurance as they grow. Appreciate any insight—this kind of real-world info is incredibly helpful for newer companies like ours. Sassenach Landscape & Maintenance LLC
