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Maxwells Grass Cutting Services
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In the video I talk about losing a client and turning it into a positive situation.
How to be more efficient.
Clovering, taking on customers close to one another and near to your home address.
Charging what you deserve, not what you think the customer wants to pay.
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
Please like and subscribe.👍🏻
Remember. When the green gold is growing, keep mowing!!!
Below is an example of one of my quotes. Feel free to copy and paste, if it helps one person I will be over the moon.......
Quote ..............
Thank you for allowing me to provide you with a free no obligation quote today.
Regarding the two lawned areas to the front and rear of your property.
I will strim where necessary, ie the edges, around the border lines then mow and leaf blow the immediate area to give a tidy finish.
All grass waste is to be placed into bags and then into your bins.
All work is carried out by myself and is done to an extremely high standard. I work alone.
I use petrol rotary lawn mowers and professional equipment.
The price per cut is £.....
However the initial cut will be £..... as it will need strimming and cut three times at different heights, reducing the height as I go.
I mow fortnightly from mid March until late October/ first week in November, weather permitting. Approximately 17 cuts per year.
Payment is required on completion of the job , cash or bank transfer.
Please let me know if this meets your needs.
The first available space is next Friday, then every two weeks thereafter, weather permitting.
I always message the day before I mow.
Kind regards.
Rob.
Maxwells grass cutting services.

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@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Please like and subscribe.👍🏻
@charlieshwan5574
@charlieshwan5574 3 года назад
What do you do on the off season?
@carter83419
@carter83419 3 года назад
It still amazes me how many people can’t see the value in manual skilled labour. Well said fella!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for the comment and supporting the channel.👍🏻
@moonshinepz
@moonshinepz 3 года назад
when you get into your 60s and your body is broken and worn out you remember why they call it manual labour. I'd never swap one minute of it for sitting behind a desk playing office politics. So what if my knee hurts. 🤷‍♂️
@jjs3287
@jjs3287 3 года назад
I used to be a labourer and a hod carrier and honestly felt like people just looked down at me all the time which was a shame as i was working really hard.
@GameolioDan
@GameolioDan 2 года назад
This is quickly becoming my favourite Channel on RU-vid and I don't even have that deep an interest in mowing grass. Love hearing the stories and you have a great personality. Wholesome Channel. Cheers Rob!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
Thanks Dan, appreciate your comment. All the best.
@SuperFrep
@SuperFrep 3 года назад
Have been exploited myself at certain points In my life, was a general builder for 20 years. The money got less and less, the job became A struggle frankly. 2 tons of tools in the back Of the van. Up to 6 hours a day in traffic. Bought a ruin of a place in Wales, rebuilt it. Am now a handyman, gardener in powys, Ceredigion. Should have done it years ago. Nice video mate. 👍
@daddo1600
@daddo1600 2 месяца назад
Thanks for sharing your experience, history, and adaptiveness for your business to maximize your coin whilst minimising your graft.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 месяца назад
My pleasure!
@sebastianbaragwanath1035
@sebastianbaragwanath1035 3 года назад
I was a self employed builder for nearly 5 decades and i quickly learned the difference between a Quote and an Estimate and when to use either one....respect to all the self employed...a way of working Everybody should experience for at least 5yrs.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
I agree mate, thanks for the comment.👍
@VCanisMajorisY
@VCanisMajorisY 3 года назад
Especially politicians
@oblong3039
@oblong3039 3 года назад
@The flying Handbag a quote is a price that is agreed for work specified and if a contractor tried charging more after job then customer would have legal grounds for a dispute and would win if went to court. An estimate can change depending on any hidden issues discovered when job is undertaken and gives room for contractor to charge more into the job. As a customer you would want a quote.
@ChrisPorter1000
@ChrisPorter1000 Месяц назад
This is great. Thinking about starting up next year for the spring. One thing I’m concerned about is quoting.
@COLLECTORSCORNER1979ANT
@COLLECTORSCORNER1979ANT 3 года назад
Word of mouth recommendations from customers who see you are good at what you do & also being helpful will always have you getting more & more work. ;-)
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
I agree , all the best.
@boreilly82
@boreilly82 2 месяца назад
First video I've seen from this guy. He seems nice!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 месяца назад
Welcome aboard and thank you 🙏
@jjs3287
@jjs3287 3 года назад
It is a complete myth that the amount of hard work you do in life will equal the pay you receive. I cant believe I was so naive to have believed that when i was younger.
@stevejaynewalsh-jones7971
@stevejaynewalsh-jones7971 3 года назад
I’m not a gardener but you talk a lot of sense and for what’s its worth are thinking about this right. Best wishes for the future.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Steve, appreciate your comment. 👍🏻
@JSsm987
@JSsm987 3 года назад
I have no idea why I was recommended a gardening video but I was enthralled from start to finish! Go get that clover round Sir!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Jack, all the best.
@strongteee
@strongteee Месяц назад
As long as it's done in the right way on both sides it's really not a problem, you dealt with it well and so did he. Like you say, sometimes it just doesn't work for both parties but it's how you deal with it.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Месяц назад
Thank you
@johnsweeney1712
@johnsweeney1712 Год назад
Rob, really enjoyed your chat… all makes a lot of sense. “Keep on the Grass”
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Thanks John.
@mjlly1
@mjlly1 3 года назад
As a gardener in Australia for 30 years, I agree with all you have said. Some good lessons for newbies. Your sweat and graft is worth a fair reward.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Leon, appreciate your comment.👍🏻
@M576-
@M576- 3 года назад
👍👍👍☺️ keep doing what is best for you 🙂
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thank you.
@ivor1957
@ivor1957 3 года назад
An old boy once told me “don’t be frightened to charge - customer is not forced to accept it”
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Great comment.👍🏻
@sugarfree1894
@sugarfree1894 3 года назад
It's true, certain customers don't fit. Work is a transaction. Also true that sometimes in life, knowing is not enough! Spot on.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for your comment and supporting the channel.👍🏻
@gavinhawkins705
@gavinhawkins705 3 года назад
Came up on my feed, I'm a gas engineer and I feel this way about jobs and customers, Great video👍
@mrsm4405
@mrsm4405 3 года назад
Well said. Yes, you are worth more. All the best.
@hotchill11
@hotchill11 3 года назад
Beautiful video wise man will do well
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for your kind words.👍🏻
@acutabovegardeningservices1957
@acutabovegardeningservices1957 3 года назад
spot on regarding the pricing ....
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thank you .
@ewenhutchison5019
@ewenhutchison5019 3 года назад
If customers aren't willing to pay you what your worth, do you really want to work for them?
@brianjacobs2343
@brianjacobs2343 Год назад
You are so right.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Thanks.
@artisan998
@artisan998 3 года назад
Work smarter not Harder Rob. Been trying to get the balance right doing plastering for years. Finally down to a regular 4 day week earning the same as doing 5 days. Charge what your worth, if others wanna work for pennies then let them. Good vid marra. Keep ahad 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
@slwilliams75
@slwilliams75 2 года назад
Flippin brilliant 👌🏻👏🏻
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
Thanks Simon.
@peterreed5391
@peterreed5391 2 года назад
Thank you
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
All the best Pater.
@CreateMyOwnOpportunities
@CreateMyOwnOpportunities 3 года назад
Totally 👍🏽. I done it before. Sometimes you need to cut ✂️ lose. Nah don't be annoyed with yourself. You have to get along with yourself bro👌😆
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Cheers Peter , great comment.👍🏻
@honeyyeti5292
@honeyyeti5292 3 года назад
Great video… everything came across really well…
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
@1960jammy
@1960jammy 3 года назад
Good luck 🤞🥰
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thank you . 👍🏻
@gazzagold
@gazzagold 3 года назад
Well said good vid.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Gary . All the best.
@mikewood4378
@mikewood4378 Год назад
Enjoying your videos from Birmingham Alabama USA
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Awesome! Thank you! All the best from Newcastle Upon Tyne.👍🏻
@shoshoshwan
@shoshoshwan 3 года назад
Really interesting video and thoroughly enjoyed. 👌
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks.👍🏻
@adamlittlewood1453
@adamlittlewood1453 2 года назад
Thanks for another great video informative and funny keep them coming.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
Thanks Adam. I try my best. Enjoy the sunshine ☀️.
@powernab8457
@powernab8457 3 года назад
An eye 👀 opener!! Thanks for your video Maxwells Grass Cutting Services, keep smiling great video!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for the comment, appreciated.👍🏻
@powernab8457
@powernab8457 3 года назад
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices No problem Rob you gave very good pointers
@stue2485
@stue2485 3 года назад
I'm also a self employed gardener 7 years now, what I've learnt like you said in this video some clients don't fit with the way you work and its always tough to loose a client but there's others waiting for you.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Cheers Stu, pleased it’s not just me.👍🏻
@thisisadebrown
@thisisadebrown 3 года назад
Good advice for anyone
@treewisemonkey2077
@treewisemonkey2077 3 года назад
Brilliant ! Absolutely agree. Terry from S & T Gardening Services. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your videos. 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Terry. Great to have you on my journey. 👍🏻
@Eraserhead....
@Eraserhead.... 4 месяца назад
I pick small lawns 20 quid a pop . customers love it.easy money
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 4 месяца назад
Sounds great 👍🏻
@daddo1600
@daddo1600 2 месяца назад
How does it work with uinloading and loading, VAT and travel?
@leemcgrady254
@leemcgrady254 3 года назад
Nice honest video..
@romac9516
@romac9516 3 года назад
Far better off without customers like that. Never feels good I'm sure but you know your stuff and he ignored you so cheerio :D Onwards and upwards
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
@Sarah-Collen
@Sarah-Collen 3 года назад
This is brilliant, I’m a cleaner and handy woman and I get jobs that are 20 miles away, take an hour and only charge the same rate. I’m going to get smart and see what happens next. Thank you
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Sarah, good for you, work smarter not harder. Take care.👍🏻
@desyinglish9145
@desyinglish9145 3 года назад
Good video Rob .... I m asked to do lawns and usually by older people because I talk to them . Starts off with the lawn then soon becomes " could you just do this bush " quick while ur here , then a stake here , then fix that broken slab then cut whatever . Always won't take you a minute !! They love their add ons for a cup of tea , never more cash . I m proof we're tooooo soft . They're crafty manipulative and know how to play the " poor me card !"
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching Desy, your so right about the older generation. I tend to avoid them. We are a business not a charity.👍🏻
@fettlerjohn3419
@fettlerjohn3419 3 года назад
Lovely 👍🏼 ✨
@thecolliman7674
@thecolliman7674 3 года назад
Good for you
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Cheers
@jhou34
@jhou34 Год назад
Same thing here in Oklahoma, she wants it to the dirt wet and tall crazy.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Thanks for watching John. All the best from Newcastle.
@evilgrin123
@evilgrin123 3 года назад
Good luck
@allansr100
@allansr100 3 года назад
Great video. Perfect common sense 👍.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Allan, appreciate your comment and watching the videos.👍🏻
@paulinegeldart3823
@paulinegeldart3823 3 года назад
I stumbled upon your channel and liked what you said. I'm not a gardener but I did have a cleaning business for 7 years and I used to do exactly what your planning. Keep customers close maximize your time efficiently and charge what your worth....it works ...go for it xxxx
@mikesmith8187
@mikesmith8187 Год назад
I hear ya fella. I’ve been in this game for nearly 40 years, and sometimes you just can’t help some people.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Thanks Mike. Appreciate your comment. All the best.
@steviewassell9752
@steviewassell9752 3 года назад
Hi, I’ve just subscribed to your channel and I thoroughly enjoy your vids, I must say you talk a load of sense,
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Stevie, appreciate that.👍🏻
@acreslawncare
@acreslawncare 2 года назад
I can relate to this. I got a new job and it was a large garden. It started with a big lawn cut and 2 beds weeding and trimming all that. Anyway fine I got the quote in and all was going fine for a couple month , then the customer wanted 2 new beds put in both about 4 meters by 2 meters, I told the customer that it’s going to ad an extra hour onto the time we already agreed weekly. Well that’s when it went down hill. She didn’t think she had to pay for the extra maintenance on the weeding and trimming, time is money and like you said not all customers fit sometimes you just don’t click with each other,
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
Your so right, there are times we need to walk away and replace. A valuable lesson.👍🏻
@alandoran5428
@alandoran5428 3 года назад
I don’t need my grass cut and I live in Aberdeen but just wanted to say……. ‘ you are a gentleman’
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Appreciated Alan👍🏻
@ralphwinter6421
@ralphwinter6421 2 года назад
Thanks Rob, just found your channel today -started watching from the beginning -great content !
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
Thanks Ralph, welcome to the channel.
@mandyinabudhabi
@mandyinabudhabi 3 года назад
This is a great video, and applicable to all one-man bands, not just gardeners. Like it or not, you are a business, so treat it like a business. It's not a hobby, nor charity. If you're doing a great job, turn up when you say you will customers will be loyal to you. Good luck for the future 👏
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Mandy.
@alanhillier1033
@alanhillier1033 3 года назад
I find that most of my customers are people that used to do their own gardens.Due to old age they can’t do the graft anymore so are willing to pay for a good job.I get really close to my customers,ringing if they’re not feeling to well etc,keeping up the rapport.The weather this year has been shit but I don’t beat myself up anymore,they understand the weather issue.Also,during the winter I do jobs inside their houses,changed my business card to offer this service and have already got a few jobs booked for winter,cleaning,bit of painting,shelf fixing etc etc.Good luck Max,wish you all the best,Andy
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Andy, good luck with your business and thanks for watching.👍🏻
@janejohnson7120
@janejohnson7120 3 года назад
You are a natural on camera. Good luck with the future. You would not want to cut my lawn. Takes 4 hours on a sit on!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for that Jane, a four hour job using a ride on sounds amazing. Take care.👍🏻
@David-uf8ex
@David-uf8ex 3 года назад
well said i run a cleaning service and so many times i have under quoted or gone miles out of my way . worrying about losing jobs if i don't . not any more i charge what i think i am worth now and keep it as local as i can . Good luck with your business mate
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks David , wise words. All the best.👍🏻
@Watchugoton
@Watchugoton 3 года назад
They always know better 🤯🤷🏻‍♂️🤫😂👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@starman1969
@starman1969 3 года назад
Good video sir. I was a self employed gardener for 20 years and I kind of made it up as I went along lol. Almost every job I did came from word of mouth. I never advertised, except for a few one off leaflet drops in winter if I was a bit too quiet. The best paid jobs were always the most stressful, especially retirement homes, where certain residents would have nothing better to do all day than moan about that tree branch taking their light or the bushes are too big. Anyhow, I got bored and gave it all up in the end, bar a few local customers who I just couldn't leave. Best part of the job is being out & about and moving all day, and that means you don't have to go to the gym ever.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Great comment, thanks for watching and supporting the channel.👍🏻
@barrybaker5502
@barrybaker5502 2 года назад
Great video, great advice , iv not prized to much work but find it difficult . Dont wont loss the job get it so wrong , but like i said i dont do it that much . Sure it will come better in time . New to the channal enjoying it , it a real great source of ideas ,inspiration and great attiude to life and bussiness. Thank you
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
Thanks Barry appreciate your comment. All the best.
@kevg4571
@kevg4571 3 года назад
I stumbled on this video by chance …. I am not a gardener, I am not self employed and I certainly don’t live close enough for you to cut my grass (Devon) but I really liked this video. You are an honest hard working gentleman an you would be first on my list to call if I was in the market for a cut!!,
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Kev, appreciate your comment and supporting the channel.👍🏻
@heebygeeby62
@heebygeeby62 3 года назад
Great video, I’m a self-employed gardener and everything you said rang true for me. I’m sure everyone doing our sort of work faces the same issues but, by definition, we’re working on our own and doubting oneself is all too easy.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Geoff, appreciate your comment. Good luck with your business.👍🏻
@Aviationgeek1632
@Aviationgeek1632 3 года назад
What a lovely man. Very well explained and I wish you the very best of luck. Subscribed as well.
@spartacus72
@spartacus72 3 года назад
Top Video Your 100% right in what you are saying if your good they will pay your prices..Dont give your time out for peanuts.
@1701Starfish
@1701Starfish 3 года назад
Great message. I think the same applies to anyone self employed, it's taken me 3 years to start thinking like this.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Me and you both.👍🏻
@brucepaterson6731
@brucepaterson6731 3 года назад
Busy fools is a clever way to put it, nice video Rob 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Cheers Bruce, thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
@alexb2612
@alexb2612 3 года назад
Customer is always right. Apparently 😂
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
So they say. Thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
@JamesGettingFit
@JamesGettingFit 3 года назад
tough market, you don’t want to price your self out market but make still make a decent living.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
It is tough James, thanks for watching and your comment.
@seanosullivan6965
@seanosullivan6965 2 года назад
That's is really good advice, I think that can be taken in to a lot of defrent trades, good one Rob Work smarter not harder 😉
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
Thanks again Sean.
@ZacandOllie
@ZacandOllie 3 года назад
This is a fab video. And can be used within many different businesses. Sounds like a good plan. Have a good week.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks zac, you too mate , all the best.👍🏻
@ivanstevens
@ivanstevens 3 года назад
Not sure why I watched this but it resonated with me. I am in my fifties and my grandad who worked as a general tradesman was exactly like you, who worked his fingers to the bone for essentially scraps and the relatively wealthy clients profited on his lack of business acumen. No one wants to be ripped off and that is on both sides of the fence. Good for you for not over charging but for taking a fair enough amount for you to live on for the graft you do. I am down south so too far for you lol.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for the comment and watching. All the best.👍🏻
@All-rc804
@All-rc804 2 года назад
Just subed. We share so many of the same probs. I only do about 10 gardens a week but still seems we have the same issues
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад
People sometimes equal problems. Thanks for watching and your comment. All the best.
@Leeroy6572
@Leeroy6572 3 года назад
Honest sweat n hard work is fulfilling and if people don't wanna pay a going rate to make your living worthwhile then are those customers worth having, it's guys like you who keep this country going, great job
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Lee, appreciate your comment and supporting the channel.👍🏻
@keithhill3027
@keithhill3027 3 года назад
Just found your channel,I was self employed until I retired and did mainly grass cutting and hedge cutting I stopped doing domestic gardens years ago it was just not worth the hassle. I made far more money working for commercial companies and local authority work than I ever did working for the private sector. I only worked within a ten mile radius of my base and all my contracts were for minimum of 12 months and I priced my work for the year and use to invoice my clients a 12th of the annual charge each month obviously I did more work throught the summer than winter but my income was the same each month. I worked this system for 9 years and only lost 2 clients in all that time and kept the same clients until I retired I use to increase my charges every April in line with RPI. Sorry to go on a bit but just how I worked and made a very good living from grass cutting and hedge trimming only.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
A great comment, thanks for taking the time to reach out. All the best.👍🏻
@clinthighton5969
@clinthighton5969 3 года назад
Very true feller I am a busy fool I do lots of one offs and I have a very small round but seen to do ok but thanks for the heads up!! It does make me think 🤔 .. keep up the good content I’ll keep an eye on you cheers Clint.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Cheers Clint, all the best.
@peterhodge570
@peterhodge570 3 года назад
Nice bloke 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching Peter.👍🏻
@markb1487
@markb1487 3 года назад
Landscape gardener here, 21 years.. Great video, great content.. 💯👌💯
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Cheers Mark, appreciate your support.👍🏻
@beebowsher1089
@beebowsher1089 3 года назад
Brilliant video 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks appreciate your comment.👍🏻
@cmac7562
@cmac7562 3 года назад
Dead right with everything you said Rob. Best of luck 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Mac, appreciate your comment and support. All the best.👍🏻
@andynotdave
@andynotdave 3 года назад
I ran a small cleaning business. You're right, some people don't fit and money isn’t worth it. Some people started adding tasks after the quote and after a few weeks. One wanted to interchange cleaning rooms with cleaning her fridges and checking food sell-by dates. One wanted us to maintain her flowers (change water and re-arrange the vases as a favour). They filled house bins with rotten fruit but wanted a fortnightly clean (bins overflowing and stinking after 2 weeks). Toilets with logs down them. Our staff walked into rooms with people still in bed (the house owner wanted us to wake up her Sons. She was downstairs). The worst was dog mess and spattered bides. All of these people were well off. Big houses but no shame
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching and your comment, you deserve a medal. I agree get rid of bad customers.👍🏻
@jimmybroom
@jimmybroom 3 года назад
New subscriber here from South Wales. Great helpful video. Thanks for sharing.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching James, welcome. All the best.
@davidmorris4142
@davidmorris4142 3 года назад
Premium customers will always pay Premium prices mate. Excellent vid Rob.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks David, appreciate your comment.👍🏻
@abodeless
@abodeless 3 года назад
Good video, not even interested in gardening but some great advise 👍
@tonycritcher3419
@tonycritcher3419 3 года назад
You are spot on!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Tony. All the best.👍🏻
@jdraver
@jdraver 3 года назад
I got the same as a programmer a client wanted three months worth of work done for the price of a week lol
@moonshinepz
@moonshinepz 3 года назад
When I had my old business I often outsourced programming on upwork and sites like that. I much preferred the fixed price for a job, and rarely went for the cheapest quote. I was often surprised at getting a $200 dollar php job back within a couple of hours from A US programmer, but still good value because it could be out on the website live the same day and earning money a week early. I learned a long time ago that if you can't do something yourself you can't under-value the work of someone who can just get on with it with no fuss. I am handy with PHP and Zend as a layman, but what would take me a month takes a pro programmer half an hour. Charge more, work smart. Programmers who give bang for the bucks are in short supply and we clients do recommend.
@adliberate
@adliberate 3 года назад
So British. A shining example of an Englishman. Hope you get to your daily rate boss. If I lived in Gateshead and I had a garden I pay you just to come round for a chat.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thank you 🙏
@adliberate
@adliberate 3 года назад
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Ah man you still up! Get to bed dude it's 12.30. What a gem you are. Much blessing.
@tomreviews9668
@tomreviews9668 3 года назад
I'm in my third year as a self-employed gardener and pricing is always a tight balancing act. Small gardens should always have a minimum charge although these customers tend to pay proportionally higher than big gardens. Otherwise its just not worth your time. My latest epiphany is that customers on my cheaper jobs tend to be more fussy/critical than my higher priced ones! Any customers that ask you to change/adapt your working routine or duties, or don't follow instructions- leave. These relationships only deteriorate, and never have a happy ending.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Great comment Tom, thanks for watching and your support.👍🏻
@fastfocus20
@fastfocus20 3 года назад
Good video mate. I’ve always said the same I would rather do 10 gardens in one street at £15 a shot then £20-£25 all over the place.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching your and your comment, yes I agree with you, anything to make life easier.👍🏻
@carlatkins9096
@carlatkins9096 3 года назад
Brilliant, you might make more money as a psychic because you’ve totally read my mind before l go out this morning, it’s certainly giving me something to think about over winter 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Cheers Carl, all the best. 👍🏻
@wayneambrose579
@wayneambrose579 3 года назад
I'm not a gardener mate but watched a few of your videos and wanted to say I hope I find someone like you to help me get my lawns sorted and look after them. Keep up the good work.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Wayne, appreciate your comment.👍🏻
@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv
@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv 3 года назад
YES try to think what PRICE would you want to pay if a lawn man was going to do the job.
@ChrisSmith-me9kx
@ChrisSmith-me9kx 8 месяцев назад
Good advice,I’m currently setting up after being unhappy in my job,I already have a couple of good customers and will be canvassing in the same area after your advice👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 8 месяцев назад
Good luck with your new business.👍🏻
@neilhatton6018
@neilhatton6018 3 года назад
Some customers are just golden, good as gold and others are a complete nightmare. It isn't the garden it's the customer. We should all strive for a better quality of customer 😂
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Your so right.👍🏻
@neilhatton6018
@neilhatton6018 3 года назад
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices customer over garden any day. I've had some beautiful technically gardens with God awful clock watching non paying customers and some postage stamp gardens where it's cups of tea, friendly smiles and biscuits and tips. Incredible.
@pinball3034
@pinball3034 3 года назад
It winds me up when corporate types defend high wages and bonuses because "the best people need to be paid the best to motivate them", and then don't apply this to working class people - either shafting them or complaining if they want a decent wage - be it tradespeople, factories, nursing, care, railways, fire or police or whatever.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Great comment, thanks for watching.👍🏻
@kennymacm3031
@kennymacm3031 3 года назад
Very good point
@thegremlin3194
@thegremlin3194 3 года назад
Damn I have had customers just like this .One kept weed and feeding it but never listened ,.So glad we parted company this was half na cre. Never easy as its always raining or super hot .
@sadieals
@sadieals 3 года назад
Always best to view the garden first......otherwise you could be in for a few shocks.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
I agree, cheers.
@eddieington6243
@eddieington6243 3 года назад
Not sure why your video was presented to me. However I watched it & I must say you have a great personality & presence Rob. It makes this video very watchable. I also noticed you did it in one take which is very skillful. You are a natural for RU-vid.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks Eddie, your very kind.👍🏻
@markdearlove8634
@markdearlove8634 3 года назад
Very good vid. I've got a round with the furthest customer being a quarter mile away from my house✔. The trouble I've got is that some customers I've had for years are still on a cheap rate because I'm too afraid of losing them if I put the price up. Half loyalty and half confrontation avoidance 😂
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
I know what your saying , small steps, £2 per year increments until you get to where you want to be. Any new customers, charge them the correct price.All the best.
@mjlly1
@mjlly1 3 года назад
Tell them, at the end of the season you will be having a slight increase. Gives it time to sink in.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
I like that 👍🏻
@thetruthk5138
@thetruthk5138 3 года назад
Always difficult to put prices up because I procrastinate on these things as a Window Cleaner for thirty years if you put them up every year slightly each year your customers will expect you too The only barrier is in your own head and that's the problem just rectify it . And some of your customers will tell you about time you put your prices up !!!
@wirralgardenwork8920
@wirralgardenwork8920 2 года назад
Explain price increase due to fuel prices for machinery and van and inflation
@stormyabraham
@stormyabraham 3 года назад
You are such a lovely honest man Rob. Wishing you well from Sheffield.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 3 года назад
Thanks for watching and your kind comments.👍🏻
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