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Well......my name's Aaron and I started Lovejoy's Lawn Care back in April of 2024. Not really knowing anything about running a business or how to run a business I decide to jump in.......all the way in.......feet first........into working for myself / by myself. The solo doing it all myself thing isn't easy as I now have right around 15 or so customers (between the weekly's, bi-weekly's, and once monthly's) that I mow for. So far I love doing what I do and getting out there meeting new people and transforming lawns. I'm from Southern Maine, USA. My goal for 2025: To make more money and to add some more customers to my client list. With what I currently have for customers I don't even make $500 a week and I feel like I should at least be making a liveable wage. Maybe I'm wrong?? Long term goal: To get a 4x4 truck with a plow for snow removal when the time comes. To be able to move into more profitable areas with a team of 2 to 4 employees. I would start small with the whole having employees because I really do enjoy doing it solo. I look forward to getting to know y'all. Feel free to drop your tips, tricks, advice, whatever you think might be helpful to me going into my second season. I've just been doing trial and error. Also just to add....... I'm searching for a way to market my business without having to spend money (I have no funds for marketing).

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