They Stole EVERYTHING from This Lawn Care Business

Dalton's Lawn Care, a $500k business out of St. Louis, is now grappling with $240k of debt after a devastating $32k theft, including a brand new truck and all of their power equipment. On top of these setbacks, the company had to let go of their office manager and project manager due to dishonesty and poor performance. Join Mike as he implements strategic changes and systems to help this struggling business.

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[MikeAndes]

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[Nick-thkx]

Sucks to have employees and not being sure if one of them broke in and robbed your stuff - also sucks to be an employee and have your boss thinking one of you broke in and robbed him

[chrishayes]

The owner needs to setup security cameras with night vision, motion detection and SMS alerts so it will wake him up. Also setup an air siren that can activated remotely. Put air tags in all your vehicles and most expensive tools. Personally I would set up some bait they couldn't resist and then camp out close by for a few nights.

[derrickforeal]

MIKE ANDES, the Gordon Ramsey of lawn servive Rescues. Love this show keep it up good sir you are needed and appreciated

[urbanrootslandscaping]

I feel a very valuable video would be a deep dive into how different businesses have structured their admin staff and delegated tasks to them.

[anncromarty]

I do admin for a 2M landscaping business. I work 55 hours a week. I also run materials in and out of jobs, can drive a truck and trailer, can chain a tractor on a trailer and deliver it to a jobsite, etc, I do payroll, pay vendors, bill customers, make bank deposits, manage all inspections, registrations, and schedule repairs and maintenance on a fleet of 11 trucks and 8 trailers, and a lot of other tasks. If a mower goes down I deliver a back up mower to the crew so they can keepnworking. If they forgot a piece of equipment I run it to the job site. If your admin can do more than computer work, it frees the boss up to do sales and estimates, and keeps the guys on the job site working, instead of driving materials around wasting time.

[GlowBulls]

I wonder where the old friend was at the time of the break-ins... No reason jc

[tomshoodcleaning]

You need to do us next I think your followers would get a lot out of seeing the hood cleaning business

[angelellis]

You need GPS trackers on all your stuff, sir.

[petrus]

Sounds like an inside job with the robbery

[cwalker]

I see a business turnaround, and I like the video instantly cause I know it’s going to be good! 🙌🏻

[carloscruz-xljf]

Mike thank your everything you do whenever I feel at my lowest I watch your videos and get put back on track reminding myself why I started cutting grass 4 years ago and never looked back

[Kushert]

Customers owe me about 25k per month but nothing ever past 30 days

[hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

NO SEATBELT these boys are living on the edge

[matt]

Crime pays when the consequences are low. Here in Colorado we have rampant auto theft because even if they get caught, they are out the same day.

[AW-yvsq]

This guy could make a lot renting out space on his lot. There is tons of space and the extra activity would help with security. Also the revenue could up security as well. It seams a common theme in these is that hiring or buying is the way people think will solve all problems. Developing employees and motivating them is where effort should be spent and will produce more benefits.

[steveandstevenslawncare]

Jills office can put data into your CRM. You just send out the estimate. It’s faster and worth it vs an admin.

[PremiumFuelOnly]

A truck and a tow chain can take almost anything if theres enough time. Short of a security guard, the best thing to do is get some RING stickup cameras to alert you and GPS trackers.

[alvinmendaros]

There’s so many thief’s across the country stealing catalytic converter’s. We had to park our trucks in an off site location away from our office. ☹️🤦‍♂️

[godisgood]

In California because of Proposition 47 there is nothing you can do about theft. The police won't go after them because of the way the state law is written. My Van was stolen twice. They basically took the van and ripped everything out as needed including steering column. Every time I get my van back it cost me 1500 dollars to get it back plus repairs. Ofcourse I am former Master Auto Tech and safe money repairing it but it costs me time and money so the only other choice is to park my vans inside the building which ofcourse takes up more space and lease rent. It's not easy to run a small busy! You have to be solution interested and Never Give Up! Keep going!