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.
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 you can come in.
The Plan
Now that you have some trimming under your belt, plus a little cash, you are able to move into phase two of your business.
If you are smart, you should have been able to put aside a little cash.
$20 per tree * 400 trees = $8,000
Then, you can afford to buy a used truck, small trailer, and used mower to get into full on landscaping contracts.
Call up every person you did trimming for and offer your services taking care of their yard all summer. Give them a monthly price and sign them up for a 3 month commitment.
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 you can come in.
The Plan
- Pick your customer acquisition strategy. Personally, I think going door to door is ideal here. With some old fashioned pavement pounding you could find 3-5 clients in a good evening. Look for orchards like this one where you can knock out a bunch of trees at the same time.
- Buy a set of clippers. With $40 on amazon you 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 your Google Business Profile. This is not optional. It will help you so much in step 6.
- Using all your existing clients, stack another business on top.
Now that you have some trimming under your belt, plus a little cash, you are able to move into phase two of your business.
If you are smart, you should have been able to put aside a little cash.
$20 per tree * 400 trees = $8,000
Then, you can afford to buy a used truck, small trailer, and used mower to get into full on landscaping contracts.
Call up every person you did trimming for and offer your services taking care of their yard all summer. Give them a monthly price and sign them up for a 3 month commitment.