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Want Bigger Jobs? Watch This $300K Job Step by Step

⏱️ 11:55 🎀 Mike Andes, Andrew, Matt Badela, Lucas
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Want Bigger Jobs? Watch This $300K Job Step by Step
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  • 0:00
    Project Overview
    Mike Andes introduces a $300,000 landscape project, highlighting its scale and duration.
  • 0:19
    Transforming Overgrown Areas
    Andrew and Matt describe the initial state of the property, which was completely overgrown with brambles and wild growth.
  • 1:16
    Labor Challenges
    The team discusses difficulties in managing labor, especially with employees leaving and needing to balance this project with other jobs.
  • 2:30
    Recurring Revenue
    They highlight how the extensive new gardens will generate significant recurring maintenance work, ensuring long-term income.
  • 3:24
    Overcoming Obstacles
    The team shares specific challenges faced, such as rebuilding improperly constructed walls and emergency irrigation issues.
  • 5:05
    The Edible Garden
    The team showcases a newly built edible garden area, complete with various berries and fruit trees, designed for the client's enjoyment.
  • 6:06
    Unforeseen Costs and Delays
    They discuss unexpected expenses like drainage work and delays caused by subcontractor issues, emphasizing the importance of contingency planning.
  • 7:07
    Advice for Big Projects
    The co-owners offer advice, including building up to large projects, having good client and subcontractor relationships, and knowing when to hire experts.
  • 8:10
    Future Simplification
    Despite the rewarding outcome, the team expresses their intention to simplify future projects and focus on their core competencies.

Speakers

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Mike Andes
Host
A
Andrew
GM and co-owner of Augusta Delta
M
Matt Badela
co-owner with Andrew of Augusta Delta
L
Lucas
future GM of Augusta Delta

Key Takeaways

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Build up to large projects gradually; don't jump into massive undertakings without prior experience on smaller scales.

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Always include a significant contingency in your budget for large projects, as unforeseen issues and expenses are almost guaranteed.

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Cultivate strong relationships with reliable subcontractors and don't hesitate to call experts for specialized tasks rather than attempting to learn them yourself, saving both time and money.

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Recognize your company's core competencies and focus on those, outsourcing work that falls outside your expertise to avoid costly mistakes and delays.

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Thoroughly plan and propose projects, as the initial planning phase can take dozens of hours and is crucial for success.

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Be prepared for labor challenges on extensive projects, as staffing fluctuations can cause significant delays and stress.

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Design projects that intentionally create recurring maintenance revenue, transforming one-time large installations into long-term income streams.

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