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 ⁉️ 🔥

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.

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

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?

What Challenge did you face this week? And how did you solve it? Any New Big Wins this week? Tell us more about it!! 🔥