One question that I have been receiving a lot lately is: do we charge for estimates when it comes to working with new lawn customers and clients. I thought this was a super practical question, especially for all of you guys just getting started in the business, and so I wanted to weigh in with my 2 cents.
I think it comes down to 2 different topics that sort've get lumped in together, but they're entirely different scenarios. The first one being, providing an estimate for lawn service. The other is providing a landscaping bid or proposal. Very different topics indeed, any very different ways of looking at both.
I feel that at the end of the day, we need to make sure that our time invested into a job is accounted for and has a dollar figure attached to it. Sure, we always say that estimates are "free", but the reality is, they're anything but. They may be free for the customer, but definitely not for the contractor providing the info.
Curious to hear how you guys have been tackling this ever evolving topic, and what you guys do in this day and age. Do you guys still offer "free estimates", or have you guys moved into charging for your time and investment into that quote, way before you move the first stone on the job, or mow the first stripe of grass. Let me know in the comments down below!
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I think it comes down to 2 different topics that sort've get lumped in together, but they're entirely different scenarios. The first one being, providing an estimate for lawn service. The other is providing a landscaping bid or proposal. Very different topics indeed, any very different ways of looking at both.
I feel that at the end of the day, we need to make sure that our time invested into a job is accounted for and has a dollar figure attached to it. Sure, we always say that estimates are "free", but the reality is, they're anything but. They may be free for the customer, but definitely not for the contractor providing the info.
Curious to hear how you guys have been tackling this ever evolving topic, and what you guys do in this day and age. Do you guys still offer "free estimates", or have you guys moved into charging for your time and investment into that quote, way before you move the first stone on the job, or mow the first stripe of grass. Let me know in the comments down below!
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► Subscribe To Our Channel: http://tinyurl.com/jjtlsb8
► Smash The Bell To Be Part Of Notification Squad!
► Follow Us on Instagram: http://tinyurl.com/jbf9y7p
Want To Send Us A Product Or Piece Of Equipment To Review?
Email Us: BriansLawnMaintenance2007@gmail.com
**Brian's Lawn Maintenance is powered by Yardbook.com**
Check out these other favorite videos from Brian’s Lawn Maintenance!
►Our 2019 Trailer Setup For Lawn Care!! Revealing The New Exmark Staris Mower
https://bit.ly/2DOI7yO
►Making Moves! ► Picking Up Brandon's New 7x14 Sure Trac Dump Trailer
https://bit.ly/2T5eHX5
►Blower Wars 3.0! Testing The New STIHL BR800 & ECHO PB-8010
https://youtu.be/M8tj_q285mA
► Check Out Our Second Channel! Our Daily-ish Behind The Scenes Vlog Channel! Fullerton Party Of Two!**
https://tinyurl.com/ybqwo4as
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Hope you guys are enjoying the videos and the channel. It’s awesome getting to create content for you guys. I truly hope our videos entertain and provide benefit to you guys with your businesses. If you’d like to support our channel, the best way to help us monetarily is by using our affiliates links and purchasing your gear online with us through our online partners. Don’t forget to save money with our promo codes down below as well! Thank you again in advance for the support.
***Visit the Lawntrepreneur Academy for Training Programs To Start A Lawn Care Business Of Your Own!***
https://bit.ly/2GAhAbM
***NEW MERCH!*** *Lawntrepreneur T-Shirt and More!*
https://teespring.com/stores/brians-l...
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www.KujoYardwear.com (Brians10 Save 10%+Free Shipping!)
www.ISOTunesaudio.com (Brians10 Save $10!)
www.ProvenLocks.com (Brians10 Save 10%)
www.Sprayers-Plus.com (BriansLawn3Ship) (Free Shipping)
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