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Ep 16How to Start a Six-Figure Lawncare business as a Teenager Part 6 of 6 | Everything Else - 7 Random Things You Need to Know Before You Start Your Business
Hey guys! This is it, part 6 of 6 of the 'how to start a six-figure lawncare business in your teens' series! Don't worry, we are diving into a new 4 part series starting next week, so if you felt a little bit overwhelmed, the new series of mini-series' should help you more practically apply these concepts to your life (and get everything in a little more detail). In this espisode we talked about 7 other random things that you need to know and be conscious of before jumping into your lawncare business. It's definitely a solid episode, and I hope you guys enjoy. And if you do, be sure to follow and leave us a five-star review! My name is Caleb Nguyen and I'm the 17-year-old founder and owner of Yellow Hat Mowers, a six-figure-a-year lawncare business with 6 employees, 3 zero-turns, and a big future. And I want to see you guys be able to get out there and do the same. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. Email me -> [email protected] Check us out on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1_sCHVy5UYBvDXKe3PW1A/
Ep 18How to Start a Six-Figure Lawncare Business as a Teenager Part 4 of 6 | Legal, Tax, and Doing Stuff Legit
*This is not legal or tax advice. Please speak with your CPA or Attorney before applying any of the information from this podcast* Hey guys! Sorry about the hiccup last week, I accidentally scheduled the wrong episode on Wednesday. This is the one that should have gone up. But anyway, this one is killer and I touch on a bunch of topics that are going to come in handy on the 'doing business legit' side of things. Want to make adult money as a teenager? Want to build a business instead of going to school (and a truckload of debt)? Then welcome to your golden ticket- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. Check us out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1_sCHVy5UYBvDXKe3PW1A Email me -> [email protected]
Ep 11Zero-Turns vs Lawn Tractors | Why Lawncare Professionals Choose Zero Turn Every Time
Hey guys! This is definitely a good listen for the newbies who are considering going with a lawn tractor vs a zero turn. I discuss the differences between the two, and why zero turns are always the choice of professionals, and why spending a bit more to get a zero turn is way worth it. If you've been looking to start and scale your very own lawncare business as a teen or young person, than you've found a home-- welcome to The Mowtivated Lawncare Show! On the show, we go deep, talking about everything you are going to need to know to get your lawn mowing side hustle and turn it into a six-figure empire. Who am I and why the heck am I doing this? My name is Caleb Nguyen, and I am the 17 year old founder of Yellow Hat Mowers, and lawncare operation with six-figures in revenue, more than 6 employees, and, yes, lots of zero turns, and I want to help you avoid the stupid mistakes I made when I was building my business from me and a push mower at 14 to where it is today. Enjoy! Oh, and be sure to follow and leave us a five star review. All the cool kids are doing it. Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 14How to Start a Six-Figure Lawncare Business as a Teenager Part 5 of 6 | Everything Employees (who, when, how to train/hire/fire)
Hey guys! Welcome to part 5 of the series! Today we talk everything employees, from knowing when to hire, who to hire, how to hire, how to train and fire, and so much more! In this episode I'm gonna make those big and scary questions about getting employees (and especially doing it legally) seem not so bad. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. Do you want to start a six-figure-a-year lawncare business in your teens? Than welcome to your golden ticket-- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. My name is Caleb Nguyen, owner of Yellow Hat Mowers, a lawncare company based out of Syracuse, NY that does, you guessed it, six figures. And I'm super excited to take you guys on the journey of how I've done this myself and can't wait to see your businesses blow up. Cheers to the future. (Oh, and don't forget to leave us a five star review!) Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 15Exposing My Business, $1500 RC Cars, and Buying Property in the Adirondacks | Interviewing My Brother
Hey guys! Today is a bit of an odd interview-- one with my first employee and little brother. We touched on everything from his expensive hobbies to all the things I do wrong with my company, as well as some solid second-hand advice to others looking to build a six-figure lawncare company of their own. Want to do make some adult money, but don't want to wait? Feel like you can do more, but don't know what? Want to grab life by the horns, but don't want to rock the boat too hard? Than welcome to your golden ticket- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. On this podcast we talk everything you need to know to launch and scale your very own lawncare business to six-figures and beyond. Who am I? My name is Caleb Nguyen, owner of Yellow Hat Mowers, based out of Syracuse NY, and guess what? That six-figure dream with a team of solid employees and a name of your own? I've finally got it, and I want to teach you to do the same. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 10$1000 Per Year Mowing Accounts? Yep, Here’s How
Hey guys? Want to maximize your profit per client? How about $1000 a year easy? Than listen up, this one's for you. I also go through how you can figure out how much profit you are earning per client, so you can decide how much you should be paying in advertising per client, and how many sweet toys you can snag at the end of the season! If you want to build a six-figure lawncare business, than welcome to your golden ticket-- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. From solo episodes breaking down everything from equipment to taxes, to interviews with quite literally the most successful teenagers in the lawncare industry, we've got you covered. My name is Caleb Nguyen, and I am the 17 year old founder of Yellow Hat Mowers, a six-figure lawncare business. I want to walk you guys down the path I took to get here, without the stupid mistakes I made. So put the ear-buds in, and let the magic begin. Oh, and don't forget to follow an leave us a five star review. All the cool kids are doing it. Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 13How to Start a Six-Figure Lawncare Business as a Teenager Part 3 of 6 | Marketing and Advertising 101
Hey guys! In part 3 of the 'How to start a six-figure lawncare business as a teenager' series, we go all in talking about building that client base using simple and affordable marketing and advertising strategies. So hype. But how about you? Do YOU want to build a six-figure-a-year business mowing lawns? Do you want to skip college debt and starting making that adult money? Are you sick of sitting at home dreaming of a better future? Than welcome to your golden ticket-- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. My name is Caleb Nguyen, and I'm the 17 year-old owner of Yellow Hat Mowers. And guess what? We do six-figures. Also guess what? My parents were never in the business, my parents never ran a business, and all I started with 4 years ago was a push mower and a lofty dream. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. And leave us a five-star review. Cuz' that's what all the cool kids are doing. Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 12110 Accounts, Hiring His Dad Full-Time, and Building a $150,000 a Year Lawncare Business at age 16 | Confronting Jake Bierenga
Hey guys! What up, in today's episode we had a chance to speak with Jake Bierenga, the 16 year old owner of Jake's Quality Lawncare, LLC, based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This man is crushing it, maxing out with 110 weekly mowing accounts, and he's looking at doing $150,000 this year! We talked about his dad working for him full-time, his current (aka crazy!) equipment setup, breaking into wealthy neighborhoods, how successful Google Ads have been for him, and his journey to where he's at today. But how about you? Want to build a 5 or even 6-figure business as a student? Want to go do something with your life, but don't want to go into crazy debt going to college? Than welcome to your golden ticket-- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. On the show we talk equipment, marketing, clients, taxes, legal, and everything you need to know to build your very own six-figure lawncare business, so you can start living the life you want. Who am I? My name is Caleb Nguyen, and I'm the 17 year old owner of Yellow Hat Mowers. With over 120 clients, a crew of more than 6 guys, and zero-turns for days, I've been through quite the ringer to build the six-figure business you see today. But it didn't start that way. When I started, and was just a middle-class kid with upper class dreams. And I had a push mower. And with God's help, over the past 4 years (but mostly the last 2!) I've taken my business from a dream to a reality. Oh, and don't forget to follow and leave us a 5-star review, all the cool kids are doing it. Follow Jake on Instagram: @jakesqualitylawncare Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 93 Lawncare Client HORROR STORIES and What Kind of Lawncare Clients You Need to Be Dropping
Hey guys! This ones going to be a fun one. In this episode I talk about 3 types of clients that YOU NEED TO BE DROPPING as well as personal horror stories of each type of client. If you are looking to start a lawncare business, whether you want to buy a Porsche at 18 years old, build a multi-million dollar business, or just want to have a decent side-hustle, this one is going to be huge. Even if you already have a company up and running, this is going to be super helpful as I leave no mercy and just shoot it straight about dropping clients. My name is Caleb Nguyen and I run a six-figure lawncare business, complete with zero-turns galore and a crew of more than six guys, all at 17 years old, and I want to help you do the same or better than me. Trust me, if I can do it, so can you. Be sure to follow and leave us a five-star! Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 8How to Start a Six-Figure Lawncare Business as a Teenager Part 2 of 6 | Everything Equipment For Every Budget
Hey guys! This is part 2 of 6 in the 'how to start a six-figure lawncare business as a teen'. In this episode we talk everything equipment- mowers, whackers, blowers, and, depending on your budget, trucks and trailers. If you are ready to get your lawncare business off the ground, or scale your existing one, then equipment is huge, and can be pretty daunting as buying the wrong stuff can put you up a creek without a paddle. Fear not, we cover the equipment you should be buying, regardless of whether you have less than $700, $3,000, or $15,000. My name is Caleb Nguyen, and I want to see you crush this thing and make your dreams a reality. I started at 14 with a push mower and a dream and have built a six-figure business at age 17, and want to walk you through doing it for yourself, without all the stupid mistakes I made. So be sure to follow and drop us a five star, and enjoy the ride. Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 7$130,000 a Year, 85 Accounts, and a Brand New Fleet of Zero-Turns, all at 17 | Confronting Ethan Hammond
Hey guys! I'm so hyped for this episode, because in it I had a chance to speak with Ethan Hammond, owner of Hammond Landscape in Okemos, Michigan. The man is absolutely crushing it, and is on track to do between $130-150k this year, with 85 accounts, and 4-5 guys working with him. He also snagged a fleet of brand new Scag stand-on zero turns. We talked about his journey from 10 lawns at 12 years old to 85 at 17, touching on everything from his marketing tactics and his equipment journey, to what it takes for others to follow in his footsteps, as well as his his multi-millionaire dreams. Oh, and if you're a young gun looking to follow in Ethan's footsteps, or maybe just build a profitable side-hustle (or maybe you are on the journey already!), then welcome to your golden ticket-- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. We are going to walk through building a six-figure lawncare business for you, and talk to some incredible guests who are crushing it along the way. Who am I? My name is Caleb Nguyen, owner of Yellow Hat Mowers. We are a legit lawncare and landscaping operation complete with a crew of more than 6 guys, zero-turns for days, and six-figure revenue. Ready to get off the couch and make YOUR dreams a reality? Than put the ear-buds in and let's get this show on the road. And be sure to follow and leave a review. Because that's what all the cool kids are doing these days. Email me--> [email protected]
Ep 64 BIGGEST Mistakes Teens Make In Lawncare and How You Can Avoid Them
Hey guys! Whether you already have a lawncare business up and running, or are still thinking about how to make it happen, this episode is going to be really key- teenagers seem to make 4 main mistakes with there business and in today's show, we talk about each one and how you can avoid falling pray to them yourself. Oh, and if you wanna get off the couch and want to make the most out of this transitional period in life, than welcome to your golden ticket- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. My name is Caleb Nguyen and I run a six-figure a year lawncare company complete with zero-turns, 6 employees, and a six-figure valuation, all at 17, and I believe you can do what I do. I actually believe that you can do more than me. Don't believe me? Tune in, apply what you learn, and watch the wild results. Email me --> [email protected]
Ep 5How to Start a Six-Figure Lawncare Business as a Teenager Part 1 of 6 | Branding, Mindset, Expectations, and Parents
Hey guys! This right here is the first of a 6 episode series walking you through building your very own six-figure a year lawncare business. Hope you guys enjoy and subscribe. Because that's what the cool kids are doing these days. My name is Caleb Nguyen, and I run a six-figure a year lawncare business at 17, and I'm betting you can do the same. Don't believe me? Tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to see for yourself. Cheers to the future. Email me --> [email protected]
Ep 4All-Electric Mowing Business FAILED at age 16 | Gas vs EV Mowing Setup Throwdown
Gas or electric? What up guys. If you're thinking of starting a lawncare business, or already have one, you've probably asked yourself this question, as everyone in the mainstream lawncare community is flipping out about this. Should you hop on the trend early and go electric? Or do it the old fashioned way and go with the trusty gas? We go through it all in today's episode, from common arguments in favor of electric, my personal experience running an all-electric mowing business (and why I won't be doing it again for a LONG time), and another option besides gas and electric mowing setups that I use today. But really, want to build a six-figure lawncare business as a teen? Than welcome to your golden ticket- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. My name is Caleb Nguyen and I run a six-figure (annual revenue and valuation) business complete with zero-turns, 6 employees, and all that jazz, at age 17. Yeah, you read that right. If you want to get off the couch get your lawncare business off the ground, then smash the subscribe/follow button, and get ready for the future. YOUR future. Email me---> [email protected]
Ep 33 FREE Marketing Tricks to 3X Your Lawncare Business
What up guys! Today we go deep on three FREE marketing tactics, two of which I personally used to 3x my business, and one that a friend used to nearly 4x his. Whether you are just getting started as a teenager with your lawncare operation, are just thinking about it, or you've been running your business for a decade, these three tactics are going to be the secret sauce to exploding your client base without spending a dime. Let's get it! Want to build a six-figure lawncare business, regardless of your age? Than welcome to your golden ticket- The Mowtivated Lawncare Show. My name is Caleb Nguyen and I run a six-figure a year lawncare business complete with zero-turns, 6 employees, and dolla' dolla' bills, all at 17. If you want to get off the couch and get this show on the road, then smash that follow/subscribe button, and get ready for the ride. Email me --> [email protected]
Ep 2$75,000 Mowing Setup and 15+ Commercial Accounts at 18 | Confronting Danny Bova
A $75,000 mowing setup? More than 15 commercial accounts and over 50 total clients? All at 18? Yep. Today we had Danny Bova, 18 year-old owner of DB Lawn and Landscape, LLC, on the show, and let me tell you, I learned A TON. We walked through his story from age 13 to now, and delved into everything from investments in equipment, marketing tactics that he's used, and even talked a bit about what he plans on doing with his company in the coming years. So whether you are 14 and thinking about getting started or 30 and have been doing this for years, Danny shares some impactful advice that will help you make your business dreams into an attainable future. If you are ready to make the leap and make your six-figure dreams come true, than I got you. I'm dropping episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that will walk you through starting and scaling your very own business, with interviews from others who are killing it in the industry, and a few good ol' fashioned solo episodes as you do. Let's get you off mom and dad's couch and get that money rollin' in. Smash that follow/subscribe button, give me some love in the ratings section, and let's get this party started. -Caleb P.S. Email me! [email protected]
Ep 101. How I Built A Six-Figure Lawncare Business at Age 17 | My Story
Thought making six-figures at 17 was impossible? How about doing it mowing lawns? From a clueless 14-15 year old mowing 4 of his neighbors lawns a week, to a 17 year old doing over $100,000 a year with 120+ clients and a crew of 6 employees, I've been there and I am excited to share with you guys the story of how I made this thing possible. If you are ready to make the leap and make this happen for yourself, than I'm here to help you make this work for you. I'm dropping episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that will walk you through starting and scaling your very own business, plus interviews from others who are killing it in the industry and have tons of info to share. Let's get you off mom and dad's couch and get that money rolling in. Smash that beautiful subscribe button, give me some love in the ratings section, and let's get this party started. -Caleb