(02-01-2018, 11:55 AM)TrivialPursuit Wrote:

(02-01-2018, 11:52 AM)Jags Wrote: I’d say that depends on your definition of ‘average landscaper”.  If you’re talking about the employees at a major company, then you’re right.  If you’re talking about those guys running around with their truck and trailer with someone helping them doing 100+ lawns a week, I’d imagine you’d be more than likely wrong on both counts.

Nah, I've known plenty of independent landscapers. They ain't making much. And having to go after delinquent payments?

The ones who are doing it for HOAs and Business Parks, they are making the money.

As an owner of one for over 12 years, I’d say they aren’t doing things right.  Been there done that.  Once you figure it out there’s plenty to be made.  The other owners I’ve known and still know are doing really well or just couldn’t figure out how to run a business and got out.  There is no shortage of the old, rich, and lazy in my area.  

Not trying to get into a pissing match.  But oddly enough, this morning, I was thinking about the perception people have of those in this occupation.  I have to laugh at it because it certainly isn’t the experience I have had or the other owners I know. After thinking about that this morning and seeing that reply I had to chime in.  It truly doesn’t bother us though.  We secretly have our laugh watching our inbox grow with payment notifications.

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