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12- Month Clients for Lawn Care?

📅 December 24, 2025 ⏱️ 43:30 🎤 Antonio, Evan Lindman, Greg

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  • 0:00
    Evan Lynman's Introduction
    Evan introduces himself as a veteran lawn and landscape business owner, running a solo operation for 16 years with about 100 lawns a week.
  • 1:47
    Starting a Lawn Care Business
    Evan shares the humorous beginnings of his business, starting as a joke with a friend after high school and evolving into a solo venture.
  • 8:20
    Solo 100-Yard Management
    Evan explains how he manages 100 lawns by himself, emphasizing the importance of route density and customer relationships.
  • 17:56
    12-Month Client Strategy
    Evan discusses the concept of 12-month payment plans for clients to ensure recurring income throughout the year, even during off-seasons.
  • 25:04
    Dog Poop Service Insights
    Evan and Antonio share experiences and potential business opportunities related to dog waste removal, including specialized services.
  • 26:50
    Optimizing Work Schedule
    Evan stresses the importance of working four days a week to allow for breakdowns, ancillary services, and weather issues, highlighting efficiency over sheer volume of clients.
  • 40:25
    Diversifying Services
    The hosts discuss various additional services like firewood sales, Christmas light installation, and mulch installs to boost profit margins and extend the business beyond mowing.
  • 42:10
    Toro Multi Force Benefits
    Evan elaborates on the versatility of the Toro Multi Force mower, detailing its various attachments and year-round utility for a solo operator.
  • 1:00:50
    Handheld Equipment Choices
    Evan shares his preferred handheld equipment, including Echo, Shindaiwa, and Steel brands, discussing their performance and industry reputation.
  • 1:07:30
    Off-Season Business Planning
    The hosts emphasize the critical importance of utilizing the off-season to plan, retool, and recalibrate the business for the upcoming year to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency.

Speakers

A
Antonio
Host
E
Evan Lindman
Turf Nerds podcast
G
Greg
Host — Turf Nerds podcast

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize route density to maximize efficiency and manage a high volume of clients as a solo operator.

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Cultivate strong customer relationships and show personality; this will lead to organic growth and referrals.

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Consider offering 12-month payment plans to clients for consistent income flow, especially during off-seasons.

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Diversify your services with higher-profit margin jobs like mulch installs, firewood sales, or Christmas light installation to supplement mowing income.

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Optimize your weekly schedule to four days of mowing, allowing for dedicated time for equipment maintenance, ancillary services, and unforeseen weather issues.

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Invest in versatile equipment like the Toro Multi Force that can be used year-round with various attachments to increase efficiency and reduce the need for additional labor.

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Use the off-season to plan and refine your business strategy, focusing on efficiency and profitability for the upcoming year, rather than just waiting for the next season to start.

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