A long time ago, I mowed a lawn for an accountant. He had a nice little office on a beautiful property. I mowed his lawn for a while, and we’d chat occasionally. One day, he came out to say how much he appreciated my service. Then he told me about the last guy who mowed his lawn. That guy was always frowning. Then my customer dropped a bombshell. He said: “You know, Stuart, a couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. It’s terminal. I figure I’ve got about a year left to live. I haven’t got time for people who complain.” And he was right—he passed away within the year. On the surface, everything looked great. But you never really know what someone’s going through. Be kind to your customers—no matter what kind of day you’re having.​ A smile and a wave cost you nothing.​ Until next time, get out there, mow lawns and have fun Stuart P.S. A good attitude goes further than you think. Here are 3 ways I can help you grow your lawn care business: 🌱 Join the Facebook Group (15,000+ members)Connect with lawn care pros from around the world. Ask questions, swap tips, and support others on the same path. 👉 Join the group​ ​ 🎥 Get Free Training in the Skool CommunityAccess practical videos, step-by-step tutorials, and a supportive crew to help you level up. 👉 Check it out​ ​ 🚀 Start or Grow Your Lawn Business with Our Builder ToolkitGet a free website, Google Business profile, domain name, email setup — and that’s just the beginning. Perfect if you’re just starting out or ready to scale. 👉 Join the Lawn Business Builders​ ​ ​ |
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