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Becoming a True Lawn Care Professional
Three strategies to cultivating your reputation as a true lawn care professional. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about what it takes to be a lawn care pro. And I don’t just mean being a pro at mowing lawns. I want to share my thoughts on what it means to be a...
What to do about poo? A guide to lawn care cleanup.
A brief lawn care cleanup guide to the unpleasant reality of canine poo. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about who’s going to clean up after the dog. More specifically, we will talk about what to do when your customers don’t clean up after the dog. Nearly forty...
Making the Smart Decision about Big Lawn Care Jobs
Taking on a big law care job is not a simple decision. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about really big bids. When you own a lawn care business, you’re bound to encounter the occasional huge job. 500 acres, 1000 acres, huge properties. And I absolutely...
Do you want Lawn Care Help that Works Hard or Works Smart?
It takes all kinds of workers to run a successful lawn care business. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to get a little philosophical. We’re going to talk about different types of lawn care workers—and which type you really want. We’ve all heard that age-old expression:...
The CLIP Guide to Mass Mailer Marketing for Lawn Care Businesses
Mass mailers are an effective, inexpensive, and highly targeted strategy to win new lawn care customers. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about the power of the mailbox. And I don’t mean email: I mean actual mailboxes, where you get your snail mail. More...
Should you be Using One-Man Lawn Care Crews?
Hear from real lawn care business owners on the pros and cons of the one-man crew. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about another controversial topic: The one-man crew. There are mixed opinions among lawn care business owners about one-man crews. Some folks love...
Market Creatively with Lawn Care Company Signage
A sign is a cheap and effective way to advertise your lawn care business and attract new customers. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about using signs to market your lawn care business. I know what you’re thinking: Isn’t a sign just, well, a sign? Do they really...
Should you Buy or Lease your Lawn Care Trucks?
Free advice on truck buying and leasing from real lawn care business owners. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about an important question in the lawn care world: Should you buy or lease your trucks? Most growing lawn care businesses are going to need a truck...
The CLIP Guide to End-of-Year Lawn Care Proposals
Want to say goodbye to the stress, the hassle, and the waiting game of lawn care proposals? Here’s how. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about the annual torture of proposals. You know the drill. You spent all winter writing the perfect letter and fine-tuning...
Guide To Lawn Care End Of Year Proposals
Ready to play the waiting game on proposals again this year? Guide To Lawn Care End Of Year Proposals Most lawn and landscape companies send out proposals early in the Spring. Then they get hit by late-season snow once the bids are in the mail and no one calls them...