long before you ever step foot on the grass. Here is my step-by-step playbook for closing new leads on the spot: 📞 Answer fast: Pick up within 3 rings using a headset. Smile before you say hello—they can literally hear the warmth in your voice. 🚫 Never put anyone on hold: If another call comes in, let it ring through. Finish up, call them back, and say, "Sorry, I was on the other line." ❓ Qualify immediately: Ask if it’s a regular cut or a one-off. If you're fully booked, pass on one-offs. If taking them, state your minimum price right away. 😄 Build instant rapport: Break the ice early. Tell them you’re a terrible speller but a great lawnmower—getting a quick laugh makes you instantly relatable. 🗺️ Collect details on the fly: Get their name, phone number, and address (pull it up on Google Maps while chatting), and ask if they have dogs. 📊 Track your marketing: Always ask, "Where did you find my number?" This is the single most important question: to know where your money is coming from. 🚩 Spot the red flags: Politely pass on two types of callers—those fishing for free advice and those ranting about their last lawn guy. 💳 Charge one-offs upfront: Text your payment details immediately. Genuine clients won't mind; the ones who argue were going to dodge the bill anyway. 🚨 Think like a tow truck driver: Lock in a firm arrival time so they stop calling competitors. Get there fast, quote it, mow it on the spot, and lock in the next cut before you drive away.

Spring just kicked off for us in our little part of the world 🌸, so I decided to jump on a quick SEO opportunity! 📈 I put together a Spring Lawn Care Guide 🌱📖, shared it on my Google Business Profile, and made it downloadable directly on my website 💻. Here is how fast it worked: - ⏰ 10:30 AM: Posted the guide - 🎯 2:00 PM: Scored a new lead on the exact same day! Crazy stuff! 🤯 If anyone using one of my websites wants to create your own local guide, I’d be happy to set it up so your visitors can download it, too! 📥💬

Last month, Emma-Jane won our Premium Plan draw—scoring a free custom website build hosted for the life of her membership. All she had to do was send over her business name, coverage areas, services, and a few job photos. 🌐 Take a look: https://bloomingfantastic.co.nz/ 📍 Targeted for local SEO: Every page is written specifically for her area and services, making her the top result when locals in the Bay of Plenty Google lawn mowing. 💼 Built for real business: It’s hosted on her own domain, looks professional, and sends lead forms directly to her inbox. That means actual booked jobs, not just social media likes. Here are a few details worth knowing: 🎟️ Crazy good odds: Only four people were in last month's draw, giving Emma-Jane a 1-in-4 shot for just $9. Join the next draw here: https://www.skool.com/lawnmowing101/plans 🗓️ Next draw coming up: This month's winner gets drawn at the end of September. Sign up for the $9 premium plan before then to get your name in the hat. 🏆 Two chances to win every month: One draw for the top 30-day leaderboard contributors (posting, commenting, and helping out) and one for premium members. Win either to get a free website build or a complete SEO package if you already have a site. 🛠️ Zero tech skills required: Simply send me your business name, area, services, and a handful of photos—I handle the entire build for you. 🙌 Drop a comment and let us know what you think of the final result!

Right now, only @Michael Dantone and @Ken Dalman are the only ones eligible for this month’s website giveaway on the $9/month plan—giving them a massive 50% chance of winning. Want to get in on the draw before the odds change? All new members who sign up within the next 8 days are automatically entered to win a custom, lead-generating website for their business. 👉 [Join the $9/month plan here.] See what you could win: Check out the site we built for last month's winner: https://bloomingfantastic.co.nz/

What do everyone think to "instant quote" flyers or door hangers? Do you use them or not?