I used to think you needed a big setup to run a real business. Ride-on. Trailers. The works. But I’ve made more money with less stress using a van and a push mower. No trailer. No parking hassles. No tools out in the open asking to be stolen. Everything I need fits in the back of my van. I can park anywhere. And when I’m done, I lock it up and head to the next job. If you’re working in high-density areas, this setup is perfect for doing small lawns and lots of them. You don’t waste time messing around with a trailer. You just show up, mow, and go. It’s cheaper too. Push mowers cost less, use less fuel, and need hardly any maintenance. Great if you’re just starting out or want to keep overheads low. I stack the clippings neatly in bales inside the van and empty them into a box trailer when I get home. I only need to do dump runs every couple of weeks. It’s simple. It works. And it's saved me a fortune. Honestly, if I were starting over tomorrow, I wouldn’t even look at a trailer. I’d get a decent push mower and a van and start knocking on doors. You don’t need all the gear. You just need a setup that works hard without breaking the bank. That’s how you grow one smart choice at a time. What kind of setup are you using right now?​ Until next time, get out there, mow lawns, and have fun. Stuart ​ P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways we can help you grow your lawn care business 🌍 Connect with Lawn Care Pros from Around the World in the "Start & Grow a Lawn Care Business" Facebook group. Gain inspiration, solve problems faster, and grow smarter by learning from others on the same path So you can ask questions, help and stay motivated in your lawn care journey. 👉 Join the group​ 🎥 Free Training in our Skool Community Watch hands-on tutorials and get real-time advice and the occasional workshop. so you can sharpen your skills and skip the trial-and-error and build your business faster. 👉 Join our Skool Community​ 🚀 Lawn Business Builder Toolkit Get everything you need to launch or grow your lawn business—website, domain, Google profile, and more— so you can build a credible brand and start attracting customers from day one. 👉 Check out the Lawn Business Builders​ ​ ​ ​ |
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