I’ve never bought a lawn care business in my life but I’ve sold over 1,000 lawns. And let me tell you, I’ve seen many people walk straight into avoidable mistakes. This wasn't because they did anything wrong. It’s because they didn’t know what to look for. When someone who’s never sold lawn accounts deals with someone who’s never bought them... How do you think that’s going to go? In the early days, I sold some rounds to people I shouldn’t have. They were technically “fine”… but not really a great fit. I didn’t know better at the time. That changed pretty quickly. After some rough takeovers, a court case (which I won), and a few lessons I’d rather not repeat... I figured out what makes a lawn care business actually worth buying. And it’s not always what you think. The biggest mistake I see? People not doing their due diligence on the list. They look at the numbers, ask a few questions, and maybe even drive past a few properties... And think they’ve done their homework. But paper never tells you how the business feels. If you’re serious about buying, here’s what I suggest: 👉 Pick a random day and offer to work for free with the seller. 👉 You choose the day, not them. If you let them pick, they’ll stack it with easy lawns and good clients. You want the truth. – How long do the lawns actually take? – How close are they to each other? – What’s the gear like? – Does it look serviced or barely holding on? One day in the field will tell you more than 100 hours of research behind a screen. Watch how the seller interacts with clients. Listen to what they say between jobs. Check if the workday feels smooth… or stitched together in an ad hoc way. By the end of the day, you’ll feel if this is a good buy or something to walk away from. You don’t need to be an expert to spot a badly run business. You just need to show up and pay attention. This course was in my paid group, but it's now free to join that group and access the course here. 👉 "How to buy a lawn care business"

After helping hundreds of lawn care pros grow inside this group, we’re making a big move… 👉 This group will be closing on January 10th, 2026. Why? We’re going all-in on ONE community, one place where we can help you win, grow, and scale your business without distractions. The best part? 🎁 You can join the new paid Skool group for FREE right now. 🚀 Grow a Lawn Care Business That Actually Pays You Back Want more leads, better clients, and a business that doesn’t drain your life? 💬 Inside the new group, you’ll learn how to: 🌱 Start or grow a highly profitable lawn care business 🎯 Get free leads coming in consistently 💸 Buy or sell a lawn care business the smart way 🔧 Fix underpriced jobs and finally earn what you're worth I've done it: ✅ Built and sold multiple lawn care businesses ✅ Scaled one to 5 vans and 450+ clients ✅ Now work ~20 hours/week and bring in $4K/week If I can do it, so can you with the right systems, support, and strategy. 💥 Final Reminder: This group closes January 10th, 2026. Don’t miss the move. Join the new group while it’s still free. 👉 [Click here to join now] Let’s go all in and grow something amazing, together. 👊

The latest Local Search Ranking Factors Report reveals what’s driving local SEO success in 2026, based on insights from 47 local search experts across 187 ranking factors. Here’s What Stood Out: 1. AI Search Visibility Is One to Watch Want to boost your chances of showing up in AI-powered results? The top 3 ranking factors are ✅ Presence of business on expert-curated best-of and similar lists ✅ Having a dedicated page for each service ✅ Prominence on key industry-relevant domains 2. Reviews and Behavioral Signals on the Rise ✅ Reviews are the second most important factor for both Local Pack and AI-driven search visibility. ✅ Quantity of behavior signals on your Google Business Profile (GBP), like clicks, calls, and interactions, jumped 14 places in importance this year. 3. Local SEO Fundamentals Are Still Going Strong The biggest ranking jumps this year came from tried-and-true local SEO basics. ✅ Keywords in GBP services rose 75 places in importance ✅ Setting proper business hours climbed 64 spots ✅ 3 of the top 5 AI search visibility factors are citation-related ✅ The top Local Pack ranking factors are your primary GBP category, proximity to the searcher, and keywords in your GBP business title You can find out more here Local Search Ranking Factors Report

Hey guys I'm Nick. I currently do marketing and data science and have never actually cut lawns for clients before but I'm really interested in building a service business. I thought this might be a great place to start!

Can I build a lawn care business with out ever cutting grass?