and how sweet it feels...
and how sweet it feels...
first million lawns???
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Specialising in small and Large area collection mowing with Walker Mowers.
hahaha, lol... I wish, I meant 1st millionth PITA. I have had over 60 calls this week qualifying each and every call and I assure you, the most frustrating season thus far. Cheap bastards wanting cheap work and the cowboy is under cutting the cow boy.
you sure know how to get peoples attention Nick!
Should be a nice little lesson for anyone new to the game looking to get noticed with their advertising.
Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
And if you don't like what Ian has to say use the ignore function if you don't know how ask i will gladly tell you
I'm sure someone could make millions if they developed a pita fliltering phone app..
Nick how did you qualify them? I've been getting a few (the cowboy situation is getting worse here too) and I've been asking three or four main things: 1. How big is the yard? 2. How long is the grass/When was it last cut? 3. How much do you expect it to cost?
Seems to sort them out pretty quickly then I know if it's actually worth doing a visual inspection so as not to waste my time.
Hey PaulG, very similar to you but I wont ask question 4. I tell them my minimum starting price for a REGULAR 2 weekly in growth season and garden clean ups start from x amount if its a half day, full day, plus rubbish etc etc. Most if not all calls have been unsuccesful but the ones I have received have paid off rather, lets say all family members will receice a xmas card this year, LOL...
A lot of them have been in areas to far from me, others give you a days notice for a rental clean up which has to be done by 5.30pm the next day, bloody PITA wanting a FREE quote, thats when I definatley dont bother, the moment they say FREE quote, or the classic "but the other gardener".
Anyway all is going great actually, just venting and letting off some steam..
Cheers Nick
Areas to far away ? do you want me to stop referring you to the one's that ring me from Pakenham and Frankston
Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
And if you don't like what Ian has to say use the ignore function if you don't know how ask i will gladly tell you
Yes, a mate of mine (who just sold his mowing business for $90 000 !! ......b@$t@rd) told me that he gives potential PITA's a minimum and a maximum amount then tells them to get back to him. Great Idea if you ask me. I have a 90 cc scooter that I use to go and do quotes on if it's not too far away from my house, and if I can be bothered, so it's not a big expense (fuel wise) if it's a total waste of time.
Everybody is entitled to MY opinion
[QUOTE=gcsmow;82298]Yes, a mate of mine (who just sold his mowing business for $90 000 !! ......b@$t@rd) told me that he gives potential PITA's a minimum and a maximum amount then tells them to get back to him. Great Idea if you ask me. I have a 90 cc scooter that I use to go and do quotes on if it's not too far away from my house, and if I can be bothered, so it's not a big expense (fuel wise) if it's a total waste of time.[/QUOTE\
Good on him! Must have been a pro!
Can u believe some ppl believe their business is worthless??????
Cheers Fred.
I've been qualifying my calls lately as well. Just had a couple today, wouldn't suprise me if its the same bloke.
Them- Do you mow lawns in xxxx suburb
Me- Sure do
Them- My regular guy can't do it any more and He was charging me $30 (I roll my eyes)
Me- My minimum is $40
Them- What size yard is that
Me- Nature strip on up,most places in your suburb are between $45 -$55 but I need to see it.
Them- I'm not paying that for 40 mins work
Me- If it takes you 40mins it will probably only take me 20mins then but thats still the starting point.Have a nice day.
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