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TELL us about YOUR week ⁉️
Tell us about some of the CHALLENGES you faced this week? And how did you solve it? 👀 Did you achieve any BIG WINS this week? Tell us more about it, we are curious to know ⁉️ 🔥
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Challenges - The customer asked me to transport a bunch of logs across a creek and got my track loader stuck in a major hole next to a creek. Customer asked me to rebuild the creekside at my expense, which I agreed to do. On a positive note, I learned how to shore up a creekside with 18" rip rap! Next time there is a creek crossing, I'll know that remediation must be discussed with the customer prior to accepting the job. Wins - Closed a 5 day mulching job from a social media lead that was done by Cedar Digital. @Gianna da Costa
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Chasing the dream
Don't know who needs to hear this or if I'm just talking to myself but don't get discouraged. When others in your industry are only talking down about it and trying to talk you out of your dreams, remember there must be something good to it or they wouldn't be doing it. We're in this together and we need to have each other's backs even if just as a cheerleader to keep one another going. It's a marathon not a sprint.
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New comment 21d ago
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I love this, great perspective @Shaun Belcher !
$10k Stump Grinder To Full Service Land Management Business
Happy Sunday! I recently interviewed Carl from ARE Land Management in Georgia on the podcast... this one was fun to interview someone in the same industry and wanted to give you guys a summary Carl started his business by purchasing a $10,000 stump grinder he sold stump grinding jobs to tree service companies He did this until he paid the stump grinder off Then, he made his next moves by stepping up in machines here's the rest of the summary... Business Evolution - Started with a $10,000 stump grinder purchased at auction - Expanded to brush clearing with a Kubota tractor - Progressed to forestry mulching with a CAT 299 skid steer - Added a CAT 306 excavator for land clearing and site prep - Acquired a CAT 953 track loader for larger land clearing projects Equipment Financing and Purchasing - Utilized CAT Financial for in-house financing options - Purchased both new and used equipment - Typical financing terms: 48-60 months, interest rates varying from 0-8% - Monthly payments ranged from $1,800 to $4,000 depending on the machine Marketing Strategies - Heavy investment in Facebook ads and campaigns ($25,000-$30,000 annually) - Utilized yard signs effectively for local marketing - Emphasized the importance of branding and online presence - Recently partnered with Land Service Marketers for lead generation Business Model - Offers forestry mulching, land clearing, grading, and site prep services - Pricing model: Day rate of $1,600-$2,000 for forestry mulching - Bids larger land clearing projects based on site plans Operational Insights - Initially operated solo, later hired an experienced operator - Currently back to solo operation due to staffing changes - Emphasizes the importance of building relationships with clients - Focuses on providing honest, cost-effective solutions Key Takeaways for New Business Owners 1. Invest in marketing and branding from the start 2. Be prepared for the challenges of business growth 3. Build strong relationships with equipment dealers 4. Stay adaptable and open to new opportunities 5. Prioritize customer relationships and honest communication 6. Don't get discouraged by setbacks; persistence is key to success
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New comment 21d ago
$10k Stump Grinder To Full Service Land Management Business
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This was a great interview, I really liked it.
Small Jobs and Discounts
Wanted to get opinions from others about a situation I'm encountering right now. There is a small 1/2 day job (5 small tree removal) that I quoted yesterday. This afternoon, the client asked if I can lower the price and, if I can't, would I do some other work (moving logs which will take 1-2 hours) across their property. My response was that the initial estimate is the best price and I can move the logs for additional cost. I've been in business for several months, things are going really well and I have several weeks of work scheduled so I don't feel like I need to be super flexible with this client. How would you handle this situation?
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It's Been A WHOLE Week! 💪
What Challenge did you face this week? And how did you solve it? Any New Big Wins this week? Tell us more about it!! 🔥
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New comment Oct 2
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@Austin Gray I'm hoping it's not too lengthy of a fix and they bring the right parts on the first service call because I only have one machine. Luckily the client is a retired airline pilot and understands that delays happen when equipment breaks. And, trying to wrestle a track on a slope is not joke...I had a nightmare last night of the track rolling down the hill and into the ravine below....LOL
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Just as we expected, the tensioner hydraulic cylinder stuck in the extended position. The tech fixed it in a single visit and my 870 is back up! He also gave the machine a quick inspection and it’s looking good which is shocking considering it’s from the Richie Bros auction.
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Trevor Fontaine
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I am in the Denver foothills. Me and my family are starting a residential wildfire mitigation business.

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