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2 Mowers FLIPPED IN THE STREET [Greg Fields]

⏱️ 1:35:30 🎀 Tony Rudolph, Greg Fields
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2 Mowers FLIPPED IN THE STREET [Greg Fields]
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  • 0:54
    Down East Property Services
    Greg Fields introduces his business, Down East Property Services, which has been operating for 11 years, offering commercial, residential, and municipal landscaping services in Eastern North Carolina.
  • 3:01
    Year-Round Lawn Care
    Greg discusses providing year-round lawn care, including ryegrass spraying and winter maintenance, which helps offset slow periods for his business.
  • 9:47
    Mechanical Skills Advantage
    Greg highlights how his background as a mechanic for a power line contractor helps him minimize downtime by fixing equipment on-site and carrying spare parts.
  • 18:53
    Mowers Flipped in Accident
    Greg recounts a severe accident where a distracted driver totaled his trailer and flipped two of his lawnmowers, leading him to update his insurance coverage.
  • 23:34
    Mower Brand Consolidation
    The discussion covers the consolidation of lawn mower brands, with major companies acquiring smaller ones, and how this impacts parts availability and product lines.
  • 33:46
    Benefits of Industry Events
    Greg and Tony discuss the value of attending trade shows like the Expo for networking and learning from peers without competitive concerns.
  • 36:27
    Greg's Equipment Setup
    Greg details his current equipment, including his Dodge truck with a utility body, enclosed trailer, Big Dog Diablo mowers, and Echo and Shindaiwa handheld equipment.

Speakers

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Tony Rudolph
Host
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Greg Fields
Owner of Down East Property Services

Key Takeaways

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Cross-train your team: Ensure your employees know how to use different types of equipment, like powerful blowers, to maximize efficiency even with varied skill levels.

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Prioritize comprehensive insurance coverage: Regularly review and update your insurance policies to ensure all equipment, trailers, and potential liabilities are fully covered, especially against uninsured drivers.

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Maintain a mobile repair kit: Keep essential spare parts (belts, pulleys, spark plugs, fuel filters) and tools readily available in your service vehicle to perform on-site repairs and minimize costly downtime.

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Diversify your service offerings: Providing year-round services like ryegrass spraying and winter maintenance can help stabilize income during off-peak seasons, ensuring consistent cash flow.

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Network at industry events: Attend trade shows and meetups in different cities to learn from non-competitive peers and gain insights into best practices and industry trends.

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Invest in versatile equipment: Consider mowers with customizable features, like interchangeable decks or attachments, to adapt to varied property sizes and client needs, especially with changing residential development trends.

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Choose trucks for durability and capacity: Select vehicles with proven reliability and appropriate towing/load capacities for your equipment, and consider adding features like a winch for challenging recovery situations.

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