I used to run to the mower shop every time something broke. Didn’t matter if I was mid-job, if the mower died, I was off like a shot. What else can you do? That is… until I noticed something. The first thing the shop would do? Pull out the spark plug, chuck a new one in, and half the time my “broken” mower roared back to life. Forty bucks later, I was out the door. That happened over and over. Eventually, the penny dropped. Now? I keep spark plugs in the wagon. If a machine stops, I swap it on the spot. No detour. No waiting. 90% of the time, that solves the problem. That’s one shortcut. But the truth is, not all breakdowns are that simple. Sometimes it’s not the plug. Sometimes it’s a busted part that needs ordering. And if you’re running a full round? That delay can wreck your week. So how do you pick the right gear setup to avoid this mess? Easy — you don’t just need a good mower. You need two. Not new ones. I’m not saying go blow your savings. But don’t sell your old gear either. When you buy a new mower, keep your old one as a backup. Clean it before you store it. Turn the engine over occasionally. Because when your main mower’s in pieces on a bench, that beat-up old backup might be the only thing standing between you and a day of cancellations. I even buy the same make and model every time, so I’ve got a stash of parts ready to swap. In this business, you can’t plan when things will break. But you can plan what happens next. Keep your old machines. Stock a few parts. And carry a bloody spark plug. Trust me — it’ll save your ass one day.

Hi everyone, I’m Duane from the Hibiscus Coast. I have started my own business from scratch just recently. Excited to be a part of this community and give things a good shot!

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