🧠 Job Overview: Client needed a rough bushy yard area cleared up — light regrowth, a dead tree, and general overgrowth. This is a typical clean-up job that comes up often and can look worse than it is. 🔧 Work Done (Actual Time: 40 mins, 2 men) - 🔄 Full site brushcut and rake-up (2x FS240s) - 🌳 Dead tree removed (MS180 chainsaw) - 🌿 Light regrowth cut back - 🗑️ 1 Bulka bag of green waste + tree taken off-site - 💦 Knapsack of Roundup 📏 Quoted: $420 (Fixed Price) Client: Very happy Result: Site looked sharp, fast turnaround, professional finish Time Spent: 2 men × 40 mins = 1.33 hours total crew time 📉 Where the Over-Quote Happened: I priced this as if it would take closer to 2–2.5 hours with disposal, regrowth, and tree removal. But once boots hit the ground, it was a breeze. ✅ Lessons for the Lawn Bosses: Not All Jungles Are Created Equal - Photos can look gnarly, but some sites whip up faster than expected. - Consider: regrowth vs thick scrub, size of the area, tree removal complexity. Know Your Team Speed - Two experienced operators with sharp gear can absolutely punch through work. - If you’re fast and efficient, adjust quoting margins accordingly (or switch to hourly for unknowns). Include a Disposal Buffer - Green waste removal always takes time and vehicle space — even one bag + a tree can be a 20–30 min job including load-up and dump time. Fixed Quotes vs Hourly - Fixed quoting works when you're confident in the scope. - Hourly rates give more protection when you’re unsure — or charge “up to $X” and specify inclusions. Sometimes You Win on Time, Not Margin - You might not hit a big profit, but turning over fast jobs keeps momentum and builds trust with the client. ⚖️ Final Thoughts: A slight miss on margin — but a solid win on speed, outcome, and customer satisfaction. Every job is a lesson. Keep refining, keep quoting smarter. Mow, Compete, Succeed!