$125K/Month Mowing Lawns?!

I’m proud to have Bizee sponsor this video. Their platform makes launching and managing an LLC straightforward, and it’s a service I genuinely believe in and recommend to anyone ready to start their business. https://bizee.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=content_sponsorship&utm_campaign=upflip From high school graduate to $650K landscaping business owner at just 24, Marcus's story proves that age is just a number in the entrepreneurial world. After moving from Montana to Washington in search of opportunity, he started as a lawn care worker and climbed his way up to owning his own landscaping business in Redmond, WA. What's fascinating about Marcus's journey is how he turned a job at Augusta Lawn Care into his own franchise without paying the typical $24,000 fee. Starting with just $55,000 in savings and creative marketing strategies like door hangers, he built a thriving landscaping business that now serves hundreds of clients. But success didn't come easy. The first six months tested every ounce of his determination as he watched his savings dwindle while building his client base from zero. Today, his business is projected to hit $650K in revenue for 2025, and he's created a work culture that keeps both employees and customers coming back. In this episode, discover how Marcus navigated the challenges of starting a landscaping business at 20, his proven marketing tactics that brought in 200+ recurring clients, and his unique approach to building a team-first company culture. Whether you're thinking about how to start a landscaping business or looking to scale your existing operation, Marcus's practical insights will show you the way. Resources: 🎓 Your step-by-step guide to mastering Google Ads - https://links.upflip.com/google-ads-for-beginners-yt 🎓 Start or scale your business with the UpFlip Academy - https://links.upflip.com/academy-yt 📕 FREE access to ‘137 most profitable businesses’ - https://links.upflip.com/137-business-ideas-yt 🎙️ Follow the UpFlip Podcast - https://links.upflip.com/podcast-yt 📩 Join the UpFlip Newsletter - https://links.upflip.com/newsletter-yt 👉 Check out Marcus’ Business - https://www.augustalawncareservices.com/redmond Timestamps: 00:00 - Start 00:37 - Not the original plan 01:05 - What it REALLY takes to start 01:59 - Profit margins 02:35 - Pricing the job right 03:09 - Recurring vs. One-off jobs 04:00 - Revenue breakdown 04:38 - Can this actually work as a side hustle? 05:04 - Take-home $$$ from residential gigs 05:43 - Residential vs. Commercial 08:03 - The “Augusta Buffet” 09:21 - It all started with door hangers?! 10:04 - Fan blitz 11:05 - Metrics will save your hustle (and your sanity!) 12:08 - Average ticket pricing 12:48 - Client acquisition cost 13:38 - The “5% commercial” project 14:27 - Offering extras? Only if you can deliver! 14:45 - $500 well spent 15:46 - Beating the slow season 16:24 - Passion = Skill 17:11 - Some thrive in a franchise, others fly solo 17:43 - Seriously, just ask! 18:43 - Failing is part of the blueprint 19:24 - Want a new spot? Let’s talk dollars and grit 20:18 - Overcoming the “horror stories” 21:03 - Cash flow is the BIGGEST deal 21:51 - The profit cycle that drives actual growth 22:38 - Incentivize the right way 23:33 - Rookie mistakes that’ll cost you big 24:46 - KPIs you can’t afford to ignore 25:23 - Quickest way to your first $100K. Ready? 25:44 - All it takes is an A-player 26:34 - Outro #landscaping #landscapingbusiness #howtostartalandscapingbusiness