Smoken Log’s Tree Removal LLC - QUOTE ​CUSTOMER: [Name] DATE: [Date] ​SERVICE OPTION SELECTED: [ ] Full Day Rate ($2,500): 8hrs on-site + full debris removal. [ ] Basic Day Rate ($2,000): 8hrs on-site; debris stays on-site. [ ] By-Tree Rate ($__________): Flat rate for specific project. ​DESCRIPTION OF WORK: [Briefly list trees/tasks here] ​TOTAL QUOTE: $[Amount] DEPOSIT DUE: $[Amount] ​THE FINE PRINT: • ​Cancellation: This is a binding contract. A 20% fee applies if canceled after booking. • ​Liability: Smoken Log's is not responsible for lawn/turf damage or unmarked underground lines. • ​Daily Workflow: We do not start new trees we cannot finish same-day. ​TO ACCEPT: Reply "APPROVED" to this text. An official PDF contract for signature will follow

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The best equipment in the world can't fix a bad crew. 🚫🚚 ​I see owners dropping $100k on a new lift but hesitating to invest time in training their ground guys. That is backward math. ​My strategy for growth has shifted entirely from "buying iron" to "building iron." ​If I can take a green groundie and guide them through a clear Ground-to-Air Promotion Checklist, I haven't just filled a position—I've created loyalty and safety. ​We don't just "hope" they learn. We verify. Here is a preview of the Phase 1 Standards we use before anyone leaves the ground: ​✅ The "Life-Line" Knots: Must tie a Running Bowline, Clove Hitch, and Sheet Bend blindfolded. ✅ Command & Response: 100% verbal confirmation on "Stand Clear," "Headache," and "All Clear" signals. ✅ Saw Discipline: Can demonstrate proper chain tensioning, filing, and the reactive forces of the bar before making a cut. ✅ The Drop Zone: proven ability to manage ropes and rig traffic control before the first branch falls. ​My challenge to other owners: Stop complaining that "nobody wants to work" and start asking if you've given them a clear ladder to climb. ​We share the full breakdown of these checklists in the Tree Jobs community. If you're tired of the revolving door, let's fix it. ​

When I bid I try to get 50% to 60% of all my bids. If im getting 100% I feel im to cheap if I'm getting below 50% im to high on price. Thoughts?

Here is the "Profit-First Bidding Blueprint" for 2026. Most new owners bid based on what they think the customer wants to pay. That is a fast track to bankruptcy. In 2026, with insurance rates and labor costs rising, you must bid based on what the business needs to earn. You can post this directly to your Skool community as a "Masterclass" resource. 📉 The "Guessing Game" vs. The Formula Stop looking at a tree and saying, "That looks like $500." Your eyes lie. The math doesn't. In 2026, the industry standard target for a 2-man crew (Climber + Groundie) is $2,200 - $2,800 per day. If you aren't hitting that, you aren't building a business; you're just a busy volunteer. 🧮 The 2026 Bidding Formula Price = (Labor Rate) + (Equipment Costs) + (Disposal) + (The "P.I.T.A." Tax) 1. The Labor Rate (Your Time) You need to know your "Daily Nut"—the amount of money you must make to keep the lights on. * Solo Operator Target: $125 - $150 per hour (on site). * 2-Man Crew Target: $225 - $300 per hour (on site). * Note: This isn't what you pay yourself. This covers insurance, taxes, fuel, wear-and-tear, and profit. 2. Equipment Costs (The "Rental" Rule) In the "No-Chipper" model, you don't amortize; you charge direct. * If you own it: Charge a daily "usage fee" (e.g., Chainsaw/Gear fee: $50/day). * If you rent it: The customer pays 100% of the rental cost + 20% markup. * Example: Mini-skid rental is $350. You charge the client $420. You make $70 just for making the phone call. 3. Disposal (The Hidden Killer) Never guess on dump fees. * Chip Dump: Know your local fee (e.g., $20/load). * Wood Dump: Know the weight. A trailer of oak is heavy. * The "Smoken Logs" Strategy: Discount the job by $200 if they keep the wood. It saves you $100 in dump fees and $100 in labor/fuel. You actually make more profit by charging less. 4. The "P.I.T.A." Tax (Pain In The...) Not all trees are equal. Add percentage multipliers for difficulty: * Hazard Tree (Rotten/Dead): +20% (High risk)