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.

Great to see so many people striving toward their goals and building thriving businesses in this space! I’d love to get to know more of you—drop a comment below with where you're from 🌍 I'll kick things off: tuning in from Australia 🇦🇺 — G'day from down under!

Curious to see where everyone’s at. Whether you’re just getting started or fully booked out, drop your number below 👇 And if you’re comfortable sharing — Are you happy with that number, or looking to grow / scale back / swap out some duds? Let’s get a snapshot of the crew 💪

Looking at getting some equipment to start up. Wondering what people's opinions are on multi tools, as opposed to buying the usual power tools as separate tools? Potentially looking at the ego multi tool. Any others worth looking into?

On our latest Zoom call, we covered dump runs, commercial mowing headaches, bad clients, and an exciting new software that could make life easier for lawn care pros. 🚛 Smarter Dump Runs One contractor times his dump run near a tricky job site, knocking out both in one trip. Efficient and time-saving! 🏢 Commercial Mowing Challenges Cars parked on lawns all day? Best solution: mow after hours or delegate. Tiny commercial lawns? Set a minimum charge—small jobs should still pay well. 🛑 When to Walk Away Some jobs aren’t worth the headache. A client wanted knee-high weeds sprayed but refused proper prep work. If they won’t do it right, don’t do it at all. 🛠️ The Game-Changing Lawn Care Software A new system is in the works that can: ✅ Automate bookings & invoicing 💰 ✅ Instantly text customers when you miss a call 📱 ✅ Manage jobs, social media & customer data—all in one place! Instead of spending evenings on admin, this system runs in the background while you focus on mowing & making money. Plans start around $97/month, making it a no-brainer for saving time. I’ll be testing it out—let me know if you’re interested! What’s your biggest admin headache in your business? Drop a comment below! ⬇️