What I’ve learned

What I’ve learned

Not that the whole training isn't worth its weight in gold, but what really sealed the deal and made this attainable for me, was when I learned Crew Day Pricing from the Crew day pricing video.

I took action by implementing real numbers into my business.

As a result, I was able to see what I would have costs wise, vs income. I started out with napkin math with what I thought were realistic numbers. Then, to be solid and secure, I went out, got an actual quote on a machine with mulching head and forestry kit, I got numbers for a 20k trailer, figured my fuel costs, maintenance and wear, mobilization costs and got quotes on insurance from GL all the way up to Inland Marine and workman’s comp.

Moving forward, I will do more of real numbers talk. Napkin math is great, but it can be blind leading the blind and I will do less of worrying about what could be realistic and how to get there, rather than implementing real life scenarios and numbers. You get nowhere questioning everything. It’s good to be calculated, but when that calculation turns into procrastination, I found myself setting myself back. I started to be my biggest issue. Taking the small step to go out and actually get quotes to run real numbers changed a lot for me. I then ordered door hangers, business cards, and got my website in the process of being made. I advertised to friends and family, and tried to compromise with Facebook on advertising to strangers. When Facebook kept removing my posts, I pivoted and started going out, talking to people and hanging door hangers.

I listened to Austin’s comment of “If $1500 is going to sink your business, you’re not ready for Facebook ads.” Hearing that, I realized I am ready for Facebook ads, and it would probably be more beneficial with his videos on how to set all that up. I think doing that, I can reach who I want to reach, without jumping through all the different hoops and rules of various Facebook groups.

That’s what I’ve learned and it’s just the beginning. Thank you to @AustinGray and his team.

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