Robbie Lynn @ Premier lawns
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"Done a few first cuts this week, my own lawn (or whart is left of it, last Sat.) Far too wet, even for the Stihl battery mower on one of the four lawns, for one client. Firm enough everywhere else. But the Moss....... everywhere I look there is…"
"Absolutely, we're the same for wet weather. Get the right tools and good waterproofs and just carry on. Have a great season "
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Hi everyone,Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I…
"Very true great machines but heavy and c. Easy damage lawns if the ground is on the soft side"
"Gonna make a start this week had a day off on Thursday check all is running and ready for action even the 30yr old honda started 2nd pull they don't make them like that anymore, picked the iseki up too so all set to go next week although forecast…"
"Ian, we have bought some utter crap over the last 40 years in the trade. The words " screened" and to " British Standard" are meaningless and appear to cover up screened demolition waste mixed with green waste or just green waste.
For the amount you…"
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"I forgot to add your premiums will go up as you have had a claim "
"Peter, thats how it works with them and its on your purchace price not the current RRP and will want purchace receipt. as a exsample a £600 machine in 4 years time will be valued at £190 but the new price could have gon up £100 in the 4 years since…"
"I tend to buy whatever top soil the local nursery has on offer usually in 25 litre bags , screened where possible and check it's not damp .
Store it in a dry place before use .
Have had the bulk bags where it's more viable to purchase in bulk but…"
Store it in a dry place before use .
Have had the bulk bags where it's more viable to purchase in bulk but…"
Hello, I have a approx 110 square meter shady lawn that I need to repair. It was turfed two years ago, I think fairly badly, and doesn't seem to have been watered through the summer.It is patchy with 70% green, 30% dead.The client is only renting,…
"Hiscox are market value but thanks. It seems to me that with insurers its heads they win and tails you lose"
"Have you tried Hiscox business insurance , not with them myself but they say rapid tool replacement to keep a business running in the event of a mishap .
Bit of a minefield though when it comes to machine brand choice replacement , right tool for…"
Bit of a minefield though when it comes to machine brand choice replacement , right tool for…"
"Yes I wholly appreciate that, but with a car there are price guides eg cap or glass's to gauge a value . Not aware of any such guide for grounds kit.
The issue I have is the insurer expects me to replicate our losses by sourcing used kit from…"
The issue I have is the insurer expects me to replicate our losses by sourcing used kit from…"
"On that basis anything 4yrs old is worthless so is not worth insuring which is clearly not correct."
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Hi everyone,Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I…
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Hello, I have a approx 110 square meter shady lawn that I need to repair. It was turfed two years ago, I think fairly badly, and doesn't seem to have been watered through the summer.It is patchy with 70% green, 30% dead.The client is only renting,…
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I have to say Robbie, I have *imense* respect for your superb video blogs covering Lawn Care, how you approach it and your business.
Many on LJN are learning from your up-front, openness and willingness to share.
Whenever you release one, for me it becomes a must watch at the earliest opportunity.
We've exchanged emails and spoken, so I know how focussed you are and how much effort you've put into your business.
We can all benefit from similar approaches.
Personally, well done 👍
Hi Gary
That's a huge compliment, thank you.
It started as a hobby (still is) that helps the business, it's a fun way to promote myself. I don't take myself to serious and try and keep the videos about the work and not about me.
Since the lockdown, it was far exceeded my expectations. On Christmas day I hit 1k subs - at the time I said to my wife Noeleen if I work really hard at it I might hit for 4k subs this year. As I type this it's now over 11k subs - 10k gathered in the last five months - Though it's starting to slow down again.
My wife is in a high-risk group and is sheltering and I made the personal choice to cut right back on work. I'm still maintaining long-standing clients with lawn treatments and grass cutting, my helper is on furlough. Coming into hedge cutting season there are some tough choices ahead.
Since lockdown, I have been spending around 2 days a week on YouTube. One day to film and another to edit, often it takes longer than a day to edit. Most of my videos are 6-10 hours to edit. I think most folks don't think about the work that goes into each video. I have to research everything I say as if you get something wrong people jump all over it.
To be honest, I know very little about photography and have just learnt as I go, i like to believe each one just gets that tiny little bit better
I'm now at what I believe to be a crossroads, I'm now one of the top 3 Pro gardeners on YouTube in UK/Ireland.
I think have the opportunity to grow it into a standalone business with a bit more effort.
I guess that leads into money - what money am I making now? Surprisingly, not that much, I make a bit (Though lots of people assume you make a fortune), it's around £1 for every 1000 views - not going to retire any time soon. Some videos make more, some make less.
I would be making much more if I was spending those 2 days a week out gardening...
I have spent more than I have made, by the time you buy cameras, mounts, mics, tripods, software, even the music I use costs me £10 a month - it all adds up and I just very recently a Drone - Mavic air 2 - that thing is so much fun.
I really enjoy doing it and have built up a nice community around me, I'm lucky as I genuinely enjoy my job and I always hope that comes across in the videos.
Thanks again, Gary.