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"I guess this is the last time you will be mowing that lawn." This is what the guy with the orange overalls came over and told me while I was working. I knew it wasn't his lawn, so I was understandably confused. So I asked him to explain. The guy in the orange overalls went on to tell me that he had just bought a lawn mowing franchise... And I was working in his territory. This meant that I would no longer be able to mow the lawn I was working on. I was dumbfounded. Seriously?? I couldn't believe it. Now I had to explain that his territory was an agreement between him and his franchise. It had nothing to do with me or my business. It solely meant that there would be nobody else from his franchise working in that area. (Assuming the master franchise could even enforce it.) I suggested that he go home and read his franchise agreement... carefully. I saw him a few times after that. Working away in his orange overalls. He always looked a bit grumpy when he saw me and never waved back. He disappeared within 6 months. One of the first rules of business is this: Never sign any sort of agreement that you have not read and understood. Especially in business. A lot of new lawn care guys think buying a franchise is the "safe" route... They assume the franchise has it all figured out. But they don't read the fine print before signing.
Six months later they're broke and bitter... Wondering why it didn't work. Meanwhile, independent guys are thriving without the franchise fees. So if you're thinking about buying a lawn mowing franchise... or any lawn care business... Join my free Skool group. I've got a free step-by-step video guide that covers everything you need to know... Including the pros and cons of franchises. Before you run out and buy a pair of orange overalls. You can join here: [Join the free Lawn Business Builders Pro group.]Until next time, Get out there, mow lawns, and have fun. Stuart |
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