Nathan runs a $4M lawn care company at 17 with no employees, handling everything himself. Mike Andes visits to discuss why hiring hasn't worked: theft, failed employees, and admin costs that eat into profit faster than revenue grows.
16 years old.
Above $300,000 in annual revenue.
About $5,000 ("I lost, like, 5,000").
Idaho.
December 24, 2024.
We're just trying to.
Get more profit from it rather than just run like dogs.
I just kept trying to expand, and each time I tried.
To get new guys, I had to go back. I just want to focus on what I'm good at.
If you want to cheat me, that's.
Fine, but, like, we're not gonna work together anymore. I lost, like, 5,000.
He takes the customer's check, and then he won't give it to me. So I'm like, you can keep it. Just, like, just leave.
This is why this business model is what everyone wants to have, but it's so difficult. So your $800,000 business is going to have $4 million worth of admin, because if you can't get a lead in and get a customer for the right price, this whole model breaks down.
Today we're in Idaho with Nathan from Eagle Lawn care services. He's 16 years old, but has already built his business above $300,000 in annual revenue. I know from my own experience that being a young business owner can be tough, especially dealing with new employees and lots of customers. Let's see if we can turn this business around and make sure that Nathan doesn't continue to get walked.
