I received a question the other day that took me back to my early days:

"As a complete beginner in the lawn mowing business, I haven't had the chance to work on many lawns yet. I'm wondering how I can practice and improve my skills before taking on more clients. Is there a particular method or resource you recommend? Also, are there any ways I can get feedback on my work? I appreciate your help and guidance!"

I remember being like that, eager to grow but unsure where to start.

Here's the advice I wish someone had given me back then:

Start Mowing Lawns Eary Every Day

Yes, it’s as simple as that. Whether you have one client or 100, get out there and start mowing. Don't allow excuses not to get the work done. Be reliable, turn up on time, every time, and do a nice job. I guarantee that your business will start growing.

Here’s Why This Works:

1. You will get better.
   • The more lawns you mow, the better you get. Don't just mow the lawn; read it and cut it the way it needs to be cut. By doing the work, you will learn what a lawn likes and what it doesn't.
2. Ask questions
   • Are your customers happy? Talk to them and get an idea of what they want. If you are quoting and the customer says they were unhappy with the last contractor, ask what they were doing wrong so you can avoid doing the same thing.
3. Financial Stability
   • Regular mowing brings in a steady income, but that doesn't happen automatically. Have a way of getting paid fast. Text customers your bank account information the same day you mow their lawn. Chase them up if they don't pay in a few days. Run a tight ship
4. Increased Client Attraction
   • Ironically, the more you work, the more work that will come your way. Busy people always get the work because customers know that they will get the job done.

Here’s the Secret Sauce:

Don't sit around. If you're not working, be out there looking for jobs. The guys who are successful are out there mowing lawns in the rain. Not the guys who are waiting for the rain to stop.

Never Stop

If you find yourself delaying your start time, just get out there. The best time is now. Back in the days when I used to telemarket for lawn mowing jobs, I would dial the next number before I even thought about it. Sometimes, when I didn't feel like it, I would hope that no one would answer, but if they did, I would just get on with the job and ask for that quote.

Join a group of like-minded people.

No one is an island. We all work best when we surround ourselves with people who are doing the same thing. Join a group.

Here’s the link:

Lawnmowing101 membership

​https://www.skool.com/lawnmowing101​

Take the first step towards growing your lawn mowing business faster than you ever thought possible.

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Until we talk again, get out there, mow lawns and have fun

Stuart

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