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Website based estimates for market data
I’ve been refining an idea and realized it might be more than just an estimator. A simple, easy-to-use online estimator on my website—enter acreage and location, then tap through visual options (current property status, project size, terrain, desired finish) to match their land and get a quick price range, with the option to request a free in-person quote (maybe more options?). What I’m thinking about building is something that: • Gives a fast ballpark without a traditional form • Uses visual selections instead of long inputs • Keeps it low friction (no name required) • Captures location (town or address) But on the backend, it gives me data on: • Where demand is coming from • What type of jobs people are looking for • Which areas are “hot” vs “cold” So even if someone doesn’t request a quote, I still walk away with useful info to guide ads and targeting. I want more data… Basically turning an estimator into a lead intelligence tool. Curious if anyone else has tried something like this, or sees any blind spots I’m missing.
Website based estimates for market data
Let’s talk apps!
What app are you guys using on a daily basis? One in particular I’m looking for is how to check property lines while mulching?
3 likes • 11d
I second OnX, I’ve also found that a lot of my customers use it as well. It makes sharing info easy especially if they already have boundaries marked out.
FOCUS
The hardest part of building a real business is not what you say “yes” to. It’s what you have to say “no” to. If you’re like me, “shiny objects” are real. New machines. New ideas. New services. New side business. The toughest part? You could probably do most of it pretty well. But that’s what makes it dangerous. Discipline for guys like us isn't about “waking up early” or “working hard” — that's in our DNA Discipline is this: Being able to look at all the fun, new ideas and say, “No. I’m going to fix the one hard problem in my business first.” In your business, the thing you NEED to do almost always feels harder than the thing you WANT to do. Why? Because you don’t know how to do it yet. Or maybe you kind of know what to do… but you know it will take longer than you want. So instead of addressing the "hard thing" head on, most operators: Buy a new machine or attachment Research "better" machine upgrades or HP options Start a new service (like excavation) Switch to a new service area Tinker with new software to “optimize” the backend But the truth is, we just need to be honest and ask: 1. What is actually holding my business back right now? 2. Am I spending my time fixing THAT thing? If cash is your bottleneck, you fix your prices until you make real profit If leads are your bottleneck, you learn how to market better until more leads come in If closing is your bottleneck, you call/text leads faster until you start winning more jobs Not “another project.” Not “build a house on the side.” Not “add a second business.” Not “research the latest high-flow technology” The question is not, “What else could I do?” The better questions are: “What's the bottleneck in my business right now?” “What am I not doing because I don't know how?” Step 1: Tell the truth about the single most important problem in your business that is: - taking way too long to fix, or - you really don’t know how to fix Step 2: Bite down on that problem like a log in the grapple and don’t let go until it’s in the pile.
2 likes • 18d
My biggest bottleneck has been cash flow, it’s created a compounding issue that prevents me from getting my company to a healthy level of operation. I’ve put my ego down, threw everything in the trash and started back from square one following the classroom steps and material. With my new day rate (almost a $600 increase) and a restructured approach to how I write my bids (also another bottleneck, I gave away a lot of time), I’ll be able to focus on drawing in quality leads and more ad spend. The last two months have been a massive humbling growth period.
0 likes • 14d
@Austin Gray I’m at $2000/ day currently.
Safest trailer to unload equipment from?
Tilt back, over fender drive over. So many options. This good for my 97 Kubuto? I’ve watched videos of people driving them off and it looks like they are gonna tip sometimes. Looking for something safe for a sister and not a monster on the road. Some of these roads are narrow 😂
Safest trailer to unload equipment from?
1 like • 18d
A gooseneck is easier to navigate tight areas and won’t toss you around the road, from my experience at least. I’m personally using a BigTex 22GN, it’s been a solid trailer so far.
1 like • 18d
@James Louros Probably only going to find 7k or 8k axles for a single wheel. It’s a $500 difference in maintenance that gives you twice the peace of mind when hauling $150k+ worth of equipment.
What Trucks & Trailers ?
Need some help choosing these, i was going to go with the F450 dually diesel and get a gooseneck i heard its easier to drive with the gooseneck. What are you guys currently driving + trailer? I am getting a kubuto 97-3 so it will be heavy, im trying to avoid the cdl route. Does that mean i have to regrade the trailer? I think ill be at about 15k lbs with the mulcher head and tractor.
1 like • 18d
My F350 and 25’ gooseneck puts me at a GVWR of 36K lbs. It’s very hard to stay under the CDL limit in this industry, it’s better to just get the CDL and run the proper equipment. A F450 turns way better! but has a higher insurance cost and usually higher interest rate if financed.
1 like • 18d
@Frank Steiner Exactly, it’s not worth it in the long run. Smaller machine and maxed out towing set up sounds like down time waiting to happen.
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Josh Wallace
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Owner of DirtForge Earthworks based out of Northeast Oklahoma, specializing in forestry mulching and land managment.

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Joined Jan 30, 2026
Grove, Oklahoma
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