curiousponderer
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The concept is really simple. During the year a tree will sprout branches out the top that are long and thin. They are too weak to hold fruit during the year, so they just waste the tree’s resources without bringing any results. These are called watershoots.
Each spring, the watershoots need to be cut off and the tree is generally cut back in order to make it easier to take care of.
It’s one of those things homeowners know they should do, but it’s generally a pain to take care of and gets put off.
That’s where I can come in.
The Plan
Once I have some trimming under my belt, plus a little cash, I would be able to move into phase two of your business.
If I'm careful, I can stack up some cash.
$20 per tree * 400 trees = $8,000
Then, I can afford to buy a used truck, small trailer, and used mower to get into full on landscaping contracts.
Call up every person I did trimming for and offer my services taking care of their yard all summer. Give them a monthly price and sign them up for a 3 month commitment.
Any thoughts, feedback, or ideas?
Each spring, the watershoots need to be cut off and the tree is generally cut back in order to make it easier to take care of.
It’s one of those things homeowners know they should do, but it’s generally a pain to take care of and gets put off.
That’s where I can come in.
The Plan
- Personally, I think going door to door for customer acquisition is ideal here. With some old fashioned pavement pounding I could find 3-5 clients in a good evening. Look for smallish orchards where I can knock out a bunch of trees at the same time.
- Buy a set of clippers. With $40 on amazon I'm are all set.
- Start trimming. It’s really not rocket science. If you don’t believe me, just look up a Youtube video on how to trim a tree. Easiest R&D ever.
- Charge $20 per tree, give the add on option of $10 to haul away all the sticks.
- Collect reviews on my Google Business Profile.
- Using all existing clients, stack another business on top.
Once I have some trimming under my belt, plus a little cash, I would be able to move into phase two of your business.
If I'm careful, I can stack up some cash.
$20 per tree * 400 trees = $8,000
Then, I can afford to buy a used truck, small trailer, and used mower to get into full on landscaping contracts.
Call up every person I did trimming for and offer my services taking care of their yard all summer. Give them a monthly price and sign them up for a 3 month commitment.
Any thoughts, feedback, or ideas?