3 Hilarious Landscaping Bid Strategies to Rake In More Contracts [Expert Tips]
Landscaping buddies, gather ’round, because getting more clients and landscaping their worlds into Zen paradises is the game! And we’ve got some pro-tips from The Dirt Monkey himself – Stanley Genadek – to get your green thumbs itching for some action.
So buckle up, buttercup, and learn about client budgets, residential vs commercial jobs, and the magic of building relationships – all in Robin Williams style!
Our contributor: Stan “The Dirt Monkey” Genadek – a legend in the landscaping world with his $1.5 million company and a massive following on YouTube and Instagram. He’s also a co-founder of , which offers webinars, coaching, and mastermind groups. What a guy!
Plan Numero Uno: Crack the Client’s Budget Code
- Here’s the thing – knowing your client’s budget is a win-win. The last thing you want is to spend hours driving to a job only to have them bail because it’s too expensive.
- As Stan says, “I’ve spent hours on the road to look at a $5,000 job, and the customer walked away and said, ‘Oh, I thought that was going to cost me $500. Yeah, I’m not doing this again.”
- So the goal is to figure out the client’s budget before hitting the road. Even if the client doesn’t know their budget, Stan’s got a strategy:
- “Well, I can build you a job that’ll cost anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000. What I need to know is what they’re comfortable with so I can build something to match their comfort.”
- Boom! Now you’ve got a ballpark figure to work with, and you’ll score points for working within their limits.
Tip #2: Pick Your Landscaping Court – Are You Team Commercial or Team Residential?
- Here’s the big question: commercial or residential clients? The choice is yours, but Stan the Man is Team Residential, and he’s got a good reason.
- “Commercial work is a really fast way to go broke. The profit margins aren’t there. With residential work, our profit margins were 35-40%.”
- Commercial work can be tricky too – late payments and all that jazz. So think about your focus and weigh the pros and cons.
Last but not least: Build Relationships with Clients like a Star!
- Commercial clients might be all about the best quote, but residential clients need that personal touch. Spark up a connection, and you’ll have more chances to win bids and grow your landscaping kingdom.
- And that’s it, folks! These expert tips are your golden ticket to replenish your contracts, get your hands dirty – and have a blast while doing it! Now, go rock their landscaping worlds!
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