Keep doing what you're doing Rob, anyone with half a brain can tell that you are one of the most honest, conscientious gardeners out there. KZitem is full of keyboard warriors and it is easy to let these comments get to you, but keep at it. I love your channel and your infectious personality. There are some sad people in this world, rise above it mate - All the best 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and support. 👍🏻
@Bacrenfencing
2 жыл бұрын
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices No problem Rob, keep em videos coming mate !
@Grow_Up_Man55
Ай бұрын
Speaking as someone with a modest number of subscribers, I think we all go through this stage as KZitemrs. I used to get really upset by it but now I use two tactics. The first one is the easiest. Delete the comment and block them. Very satisfying. The second one is to do a ‘James Blunt’ and if you get a nasty comment, you double down on what they said but back on yourself. Cos nobody can bully you as well as you can bully yourself. Works a treat!
@simoncaine
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob , I’m a gardener in stoke on Trent been doing it for 9 years everything you say is spot on , you work on similar basis of most gardeners i know , keep up the good work 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon, good luck with your business.
@soccerskillz7911
7 ай бұрын
Rob. Ignore the shit comments. I am only 16 and have been running a small lawncare and gardening business for just over a year, part time while doing school. And even I have had my fair share of bad clients. As you said, as soon as they breach that agreement I politely release the customer and move on. Keep making great videos Rob and I wish you all the best 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
7 ай бұрын
Thank you and congratulations, not many 16 year olds are able to do that what you’re doing.
@carhunteruk
2 жыл бұрын
Mate don’t worry about the keyboard warriors haters will hate….. I keep saying it your a nice down to earth guy…keep doing what you do best 👍🏻 ps I’m the first comment yay 😀
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. All the best.
@karlitobergkamp8082
2 жыл бұрын
Rob it’s your business, you know what your worth you know what standard of work you give. My advice stay doing what you do, being who you are and producing these videos you’ve created a business off your own back that’s clearly doing well so you know your doing it right mate and those who want to get abusive over it all as it doesn’t suit how their minds are wired can literally be stay ignored and forgotten 👍🏻 keep the videos coming Rob and chin up pal 💪🏻
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karlito, your so right. All the best.
@christianpetty704
Жыл бұрын
I came across you on youtube within the last few days. I have 👍 a number of your vids. Your thinking and vids have confirmed my experiences over the years since starting my gardening business in 2016. My client base is very good now, but each year you will get new ones. Some will be crap awkward clients to deal with for a season. Some will be superb. I do the same as you. Endure a season and if any client is continually asking “can you just” or swapping booked work from grass to hedges etc, anything which begins to affect my working schedules- which in truth - reality affects the following clients bookings on a regular basis, at the end of the season they are dropped of the client base. Because trying to keep that one client happy is at the expense of numerous other clients after that booking. If i am constantly late or ending up rushing the next clients work, then its forcing me to complete substandard work or work longer unnecessary hours. 2018 was a shocker down her in south west wales too. Luckily when the grass stopped growing hedges and brambles were growing like crazy because of deeper routes. So i switched to light hedge cut trims, and clearance work. But getting back to the subject. It takes at least 5 years to sort a good client base. When starting off you just have to take everything you can on. Awkward demanding clients. Travelling distances a bit to far but a £5 profit is better than no profit, so you keep chasing them until you are in a fully loaded position with constant new client calls, and get the confidence to weed out the chaff. Dropping some distance work, dropping some awkward clients, dropping anyone that wants to haggle or barter over work all the time. Dropping clients that moan if you cut faster than previous weeks, etc. Any client that considers a quote too expensive or my rates too high - I point out - I have loyal client base currently. In fact I have removed the sign writing from my van because I have enough new work trickling in from referrals. One thing I have moved away from is weeding. I refuse to do it. Im not getting any younger. The kneed and hands cant take it. Why do I want to be kneeling in the mud for such pittance? Nope I am mainly grass cuts, hedge cuts, clearance and some odd path pressure washing work for existing clients. I just want a decent steady income, after paying for the van, replenishing worn machinery, maintaining existing machinery, fuelling my van and machines. Too many people think we expect us to just charge £10 an hour or £5 a cut. One client I luckily dodged compared my costs against a plumber who charged £8 an hour. Worst client to have had too - running around after multiple holiday homes on a Friday morning or Saturday morning. A plumber does not carry £5000 to £10000 worth of kit in his van to fit or fix heating systems. People have an incorrect understanding of the gardening business. So let the nasty comments go over your head. Dont let it eat in to you. I agree with your way of thinking. You are fair. You are straight and even if you end up with a difficult client you still have the compassion and grace to endure them until the end of the season so you cause minimum inconvenience to the client. That in itself is a great human quality. Consideration for others even when other are difficult. 👍 Keep up the great work, keep on mowing, keep on publishing these vids 😊👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris . Enjoyed reading your comment. Regards. Rob.
@darattaqwa
10 күн бұрын
You are 100% CORRECT, just keep doing what you are doing and ignore the haters, this is your living, you can't earn a living if you don't value yourself, value your time, you'll burn yourself out, you have to have strong boundaries and you work to an agreement, you have to be the boss because it's going to be you doing the work and gardening can be hard graft, you can't be too nice and keep doing the odd job here and there, you lose money and it disrupts your work schedule so you feel more stressed playing catchup with other jobs
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
9 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment.
@adrianjones5492
2 жыл бұрын
Well said mate! I have to say I agree with all you said. I worked in garden centres for over twenty years and customers do look down on you and expect you to bow down to them, with them swearing and abusing you. The advantage of working for yourself, you can choose to be surrounded by customers you want to work for. As for the cowards and abusers online, stuff them mate. You crack on what you are doing. Good on you!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adrian for a wonderful comment. All the best from Newcastle.👍🏻
@dagtailgroundmaintenance
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I was more direct like you sometimes Rob. Customers have definelty took advantage of my good nature in the past. I'm getting wiser though after 15 years 🤣
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carl, appreciate your comment. Love your channel.👍🏻
@Jordan.E
2 жыл бұрын
Keep up what you're doing Rob, your videos and advice have helped me a lot with my gardening business in the past few months... You're running a business, not a charity! Everyone's got those awkward customers, I know I have (which some I'll be dropping end of season)
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
You and me both Jordan. Thanks.👍🏻
@andrewliddell8912
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, sorry to hear you have received some abuse from anonymous cowards. We know that you are a man of integrity. You couldn’t be more honest or authentic. My wife and I love your videos. Please keep them coming. Best wishes, Andrew Liddell
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew. appreciate your comment and support. Say hello to your wife from me.👍🏻
@philipmcmaster9723
2 жыл бұрын
Rob I have been gardening 30years in Northern Ireland There's always a few difficult customers every year I really enjoy and have learnt from listening to you I think your genuine fella There's always a few sad people wanting to upset others My idea is if nothing good to say then say nothing Keep up good work mate👍👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Philip, appreciate your comment and support. Good luck with your business.
@jimmybroom
2 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you’re doing Rob. I find your videos really useful. I cut for about 5 customers on a regular basis and it started from cutting a neighbours lawn as a favour. I do it as a side line to my full time office job and really love it and find it very satisfying. Thanks for doing the videos and hints and tips. You’re doing a great job.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, good luck with your business.
@markharvey6749
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, I'm looking at setting up my own gardening business next year and I look forward to your videos. You're clearly genuine and what you post is very informative. Ignore the haters and keep doing what you're doing. All the best.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, good luck with your new business, let me know how you get on.
@scottdavis5355
2 жыл бұрын
Watched your video and glad for you that you got it off your chest. I am a gardener in surrey and I am my own boss and do what you do. A lot of these silly people would not take it in their Jobs so why as owners of our own company should we be mucked about when time is precious. You keep smiling mate and carry on. It's the downside of social media and don't let them stop you. Good luck.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, appreciate your support. All the best for the season.
@richardlamberth8553
4 ай бұрын
Rob, I have been doing this sort of work for over 40 years so have a lot of experience and there is nothing in your videos that isn't true. Unfortunately social media is full of toxicity and pain in the ass keyboard warriors whose sole purpose in life seems to be making others miserable, so rise above it mate and keep going. Rich
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Rich, appreciate your support.
@PT-os
2 жыл бұрын
Don't change a thing Rob, your video's are great. As a fellow self employed gardener that's only been going 3 years, a lot of the things you've mentioned/covered have made me think.If anything more video's please! As for the haters, there's always one where ever or what ever you do.Don't let them spoil the party.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching and your comment. Appreciated.
@starman1969
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know how anyone could think you were anything other than a straight up fella Rob. I have had quite a few hate comments on my main channel, and it's just something we KZitemrs have to put up with. Comments can be very nasty on this platform and we need to be thick skinned not to get upset by them.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment, appreciated 👍🏻
@algarvegarden77
2 жыл бұрын
Understand your frustration. Letting clients run your business is a recipe for demotivation, ending up hating your what you do and financial problems. I thought Emeral Bren was more or less agreeing with you and adding to the discussion rather than being critical.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
It’s all good , we all do things differently. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@colliegardenmaintenance729
2 жыл бұрын
Well said Rob Agreed, about the the CYJ customers. "Could you just" is unfortunately in many cases people just wanting free jobs done. Likewise the WYH. "While your here............" Been there and been a good chap and helped out and been out all day and never stopped and earned £35.00. Deadly for your solvency man. Anyhow. Love the channel.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment. Good luck with your business.
@tonyhodgkinson4586
2 жыл бұрын
Lawns are still growing here in the Midlands Rob, most customers are happy to carrying on especially if there are leaves falling too. You’re dammed if you do and damned if you don’t.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. Appreciate your comment.
@brianconnor1810
2 жыл бұрын
That's what happens with social media these days, people hide behind keyboards saying cruel things with no comeback to them. That's why I don't do KZitem vids so I appreciate people like you who do these videos for other people's enjoyment and for learning and tips. You keep doing your great honest videos. I personally leave the last cuts to the customers discretion or they keep getting cut until the end of October.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brain, the end of October is a good time. All the best.
@ksansbury
2 жыл бұрын
I have said this before I am a professional photographer and you speak so much sense. Keep at it and don’t let them get you down!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin , appreciate your comment.
@thetreeoflifegardeningserv9590
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Max, I really appreciate what are you doing. I am just an after work gardener. But I'll tell you a secret what I learned through years " If you are not critised you are not exist " keep up the good work.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Very true. Thanks for watching and your comment. 👍🏻
@frankholehouse1393
2 жыл бұрын
I'm still mowing lawns in December so long has their is no frost my customers like to see the stripes .I'm in the Manchester area 50% of my customers are weekly visits ,every year I get rid of 5% of my penny pinching customers for better ones ,I have no time for cheeky customers who take advantage of your good nature I only have customers who respect what you do for them gardening is hard manual work when you go from garden to garden .Keep mowing those lawns Rob .
@frankholehouse1393
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I've always cut Astro Turf all year round ,I only charge £60.00 per half hour fully booked all year round .
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank, appreciate your comment.
@colinbrimicombe
2 жыл бұрын
Don't rise to it Rob.... if they don't leave their details not worth losing sleep over. If you bite it will get worse. Just be honest as always and keep them coming. Good to seen someone giving their honest opinion 👍 I'll have a pint with you anytime
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Colin, appreciate your support.
@graemejohnson2388
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Gateshead and cut my grass today. Had to lift blades up as grass was that long. Waited for a few hrs then cut it again to correct height. Keep doing what your doing 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graeme. The green gold is still growing in Gateshead. All the best.
@RJLgardens
2 жыл бұрын
Head up mate. Dealing with negative, dumb, non constructive comments is hard when you are not use to it, best thing to do is try not to feel like you need to justify your actions and simply ignore the haters, they aren't going anywhere unfortunately mate. 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, I enjoy your videos too. Good luck.
@stendecstretcher5678
2 жыл бұрын
Good on you Rob for speaking out. You are a good honest decent bloke. I love watching your videos. All the best from an expat in Australia.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Enjoy the beautiful weather.
@Dan-ty8rv
6 күн бұрын
I never comment on you tube. But I have just watched 6 of your video's love the dumpy bag business venture 😂. Top bloke keep the video's coming 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
5 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@paulrowles9448
2 жыл бұрын
You are bang on Rob its up to you what you do with customers that's the beauty of being a self employed gardener.I have been gardening for over 30 years if I don't like the customer for what ever reason I move on.You talk alot of sense Good luck to you👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, great advice.
@douglasjones41
2 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you are doing rob I learned so much from your video and I have the qualifications and spray licence and I spent 10 year working for someone else because I don't have the confidence to go self employ but watching your video and 2 other have given me the confidence and now doing it part time and build my customers relationship an now wish I did it 10 year ago so big thumbs up from me and thank you and good luck for the future and hopefully see more videos from you
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Douglas, good luck with your business.
@davidprice6994
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't let it get to you mate, never met you , only stumbled upon you by accident but as I'm thinking of doing my own little gardening business i am glad i did find you. These haters are just trolls, they think there big hiding behind a keyboard , what cowards or are they jealous etc. Life is too short mate, you keep growing and learning mate. Question for you, do you take your holidays in he winter when the work slacks off a bit ? cheers matey David
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
I normally take one week off in early August and go away with the family. I put all fortnightly work back by one week. Then we go away in March before it all kicks off again. 👍
@tonycritcher3419
2 жыл бұрын
Not only straight as a dye, your videos help with many tips or pitfalls that you have encountered and willing to pass onto others which could save many, time money and heartache!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. All the best.👍🏻
@gudgengrebe
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Rob. I’m a self employed gardener. Have been for 20 years and I can totally relate to your side of the story here. When I first started, I was strapped for cash and had to put up with some horrible people who treated me like dirt. I had to put up with this treatment or not eat. However, as time went on and I established a good reputation, I didn’t need to endure any nonsense from people like that. I won’t work for ********’s any more. These folks turn up in all walks of life. I admire the fact that you said that you do a good/honest job no matter what. You do come across as an honourable man. As for u the haters out there … these people will always exist. They are obviously not gardeners and don’t know what they are talking about … and they are the types we don’t want to work for. A bunch of ‘’can you just … ‘’ types! Anyway, I like your channel. I find it encouraging to hear your stories and I learn things too. So keep it up, Rob. Most of us appreciate you!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great comment.
@jasonhewlett1283
2 жыл бұрын
Well said Rob, you certainly got people talking . There's no need for nasty emails or messages . hope this hasn't dented your confidence mate.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
I am all good Jason, thanks for your support.
@adrianhoward7253
2 жыл бұрын
Haup rob well said mate, iv the same problem with customers; so now I tell them it’s x amount for cutting the lawns and a bit of weeding and putting a nice edge on it , if they don’t want the lawns doing but want something else doing then it’s a hourly rate £20 minimum charge.. Or the best ones are( fortunately cut) don’t cut it this week leave till next week ( no ) it’s going to be in a month you’ve mist your spot:::: I’ve been self employed nearly 30 odd years, not just in gardening: but it’s the same process I’ve got a scheduled of when customers and work are done. I’m the boss I’m offering a service and that’s it. I pick and choose who I work and when for. I’m not long in this game but I already drop customers when they start becoming pains, when they think you only work for them. And that’s why we become self employed. So f##k the haters and the spineless twats that don’t put their name to emails or text, keep doing what your doing you’ve help me a lot cheers Rob 👍 ( when the green gold’s growing keep mowing ) :::::::::
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adrian, great comment. Good luck with your business.
@ringsidejudge4302
2 жыл бұрын
Having listened to this video I feel you have let some people get to you . I was self employed for over 40 years and have found I can relate to your problems . Whenever you put your heart and soul into something you take it really personally whenever customers try and use your good nature to their advantage . You need to let the comments by the haters run off you like water off a ducks back . The green eyed monster is always going to be there . Jealousy destroys . Whenever you retire and start to see things from a different perspective , you will look back and really feel foolish for stressing yourself out about customer problems . I would advise you to pick the customers you want to do work for . Bin the rest . Most of the public are OK, but there is an element who thrive on the something for nothing syndrome . It all boils down to pounds shillings and pence , you look after number one and you will not go far wrong . Those that are against you for nothing , give them some thing to be against you for . Good luck , just subscribed .
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great comment and super advice. I will be have a bit of a clear out of poor customers at the end of the season. I will try and replace them with better ones. Always trying to keep moving forward. Many thanks. Rob.
@keithhill3027
2 жыл бұрын
With you 100% Rob when I was in business the customer like you talk would have been treated in the same way as you have done,also don’t let the keyboard warriors get you down,life is to short.Onwards and upwards as they say as one closes the door another one will open.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith. Appreciate your comment.
@adrianbrewer1708
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. I enjoy them and your honesty. Have a great day. Adrian
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adrian, all the best.
@keo8863
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell you're a 100% genuine guy rob. If its getting too much maybe have a break from social media. This profession is stressy enough without adding to that. We're the same as you re difficult customers. Don't need them and won't put up with them now. And fact....nice customers get more out of us for no more cost. Simples. 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
I am fine, sometimes it’s good to vent. All the best and good luck with your channel.
@Chris-1912
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, ignore the haters, my full working season is March - October if my regular customers need me to call again in November then they contact me. I've dropped customers before if they are not a right fit for my business, and they are easily replaced with more suitable ones. People have to realise we are a business and have got to cover our costs, like you said we don't get holiday pay, sick pay, new equipment etc. I'd love to go on holiday for two weeks in August but have to wait until November, because I have to make the money through the peak season. Keep up the good work
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, good luck with your business.
@Raven-qj8xk
2 жыл бұрын
You and your channel are excellent. I agree with your methods and sensible pricing strategy. Your advice can save new business gardeners and those in their first couple of years s lot of headaches. I'm always interested in your new kit reviews especially petrol strimmers and mowers, it's great to see a nicely tidy lawn don't listen to the wallys, keep your chin up👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raven.
@onmas59
2 жыл бұрын
Good effort Royal. From one green lid (and gardener) to another. UNITED WE CONQUER!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
All the best. Royal. Good luck with your business.
@sylviacheve7837
2 жыл бұрын
Yes Rob, you made things clear, that's good, I totally agree with you that nasty people must go away either customers either youtubers
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment, it’s appreciated.
@Henveymick
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone who suggests you are ripping someone off because you want to stand over an agreement definitely has no clue about running a gardening business. The most difficult part is dealing with people and keeping them to agreed terms... Even if the agreement is written funnily enough. Also nothing wrong with lawn mowing. It's tough work too. Don't let snobbery get to you. I'm a qualified horticulturist and business owner but I'd rather be mowing all day than weeding all day 😉 keep on keeping on. You provide a service which is valued.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael appreciate your comment.
@alexfarnell3275
Жыл бұрын
Ik this is a old video but some customers don’t deserve us quality gardens a lot of people use us for other jobs and some people who comment on the work saying charged to much and judging the job knowing they couldn’t do half a good job all the best keep it up we love you rob
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex. Appreciate your comment.👍🏻
@dalydetailz2120
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob Your experience with KZitem gobshiters is part of the reason why I don't do KZitem videos. I'm glad you didn't stop with the videos.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev, your right there are lots of cowards about. Still get emails from false accounts giving me abuse. I smile and delete. All the best.
@ianlaccohee7180
Жыл бұрын
The beauty of social media for all these gobshites is that they can act in that manner with no consequences. I’m your age Rob, & when we were younger you had to be able to back it up if you chose to speak to somebody like that. I’m enjoying all your useful info you put out. I’m starting my own gardening business soon. I hope I can get to your level. Cheers.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Жыл бұрын
Good luck with your new business. Let me know how you get on. All the best.
@davidmiller6504
2 жыл бұрын
Love the sound advice in your videos. You appear more tolerant than me with clients! Lawn maintenance is a skilled job. I am a qualified gardener and I admire your work. Skilled 'lawnboys' deliver a fantastic service. Keep going !
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, really appreciate your comment.
@thomasmccullagh8282
2 жыл бұрын
Rob I'm a fellow Gardner and I really enjoy yr channel. Keep up the great work, I can see yr a hard working honest man who strives to do top quality landscaping. Looking forward to see you on the video many regards tom.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas, appreciate your comment. Good luck with your business.👍🏻
@davidhair517
2 жыл бұрын
It’s clear to me how honest and genuine you are Rob…I love watching your videos so please dont give up just because of a few keyboard warriors. Good luck mate
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David appreciate your comment and support.
@strangerElmax
Жыл бұрын
Ye Rob they are a pain . Any customers carry on like that I offer them a daily rate or an hourly rate . Any ones that are fussy . I say goodbye to them when I'm half finished . If ya ring the door bell your making your self vulnerable to ya would n mind ... ..
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Жыл бұрын
During the winter , when doing tidy ups, it’s half day or full day rate only. Thing’s always take longer than you initially anticipated. All the best.
@tsid5870
Жыл бұрын
Found your channel a couple of weeks ago Rob. Love your videos and wanted to wish you all the best. I hope you and your family are well. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. (even if I'm a year late to them) 🙂
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Жыл бұрын
Welcome . Thank you for watching and joining my journey.👍🏻
@paudielyons3918
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob. Stay positive, your doing a great job. Always enjoy your videos. Ignore the haters. Their lives are filled with negative thoughts. I've got it in the past while doing charity club work. I learnt to rise above it. As you say when you stick your head above the parapet your going to get slated by a few. Keep up the great work. 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment, appreciated.👍🏻
@darrensullivan6173
2 жыл бұрын
There will always be fools wanting to take the piss. Wasters. I had it once with a customer in a similar industry a family member threatened to do what they called a sting with the daily mirror on me lol! I never went back. The beauty with your business is you choose who you work with. Your a Gardner not a debt collector! Keep going mate. Great channel. 👍👍👍👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darren. All the best.
@funkyduckproductions.8844
2 жыл бұрын
Rob. Firstly mate. You don't have to justify yourself or what you do to anyone. It's a sad fact that the more popular you become you will enevitabily attract a few key board warriors (haters) it's one of the reasons I've not gone down that route. Showing there getting to you is opening the door to them. Try just deleting any comments and forgetting about them. If ever things are getting on top and you need a chat. You've got my number
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, top man. All the best.
@andyawol5716
2 жыл бұрын
You’re what I want to see on my you tube Rob, good honest hard working Northern lad, love ya, keep doing what your doing mate.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy, all the best.
@alan4golf
2 жыл бұрын
Rob , there are so many people who hide behind they're keyboard and wont even give a name , I totally agree with what you say , you are in charge , they have employed you for the season to cut the grass , if they want the hedge cutting that should be an extra , the grass will be twice as long the next time and harder to cut and take longer , if you don't stick to what has been agreed then they will expect you to start only cutting the lawn once a month and doing other gardening tasks on the other week
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, thanks for watching and your comment. All the best.
@tonybush1115
2 жыл бұрын
Rob....keep going .i agree ...putting your head above the parapet is a big ask....been in this game nearly 20 years ..still love it..still doing it and above all still learning...its great to be in charge..Tony...Tellford. Anthony`s garden services..
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony, good luck with your business.
@jamesmcdermott7465
2 жыл бұрын
hi bud I'm a painter from Glasgow, really enjoy your videos, taken me till now ,in my sixties to learn to avoid nasty customers, because its not good for your mental health. don't let the idiot comments stop you ,their not worth bothering about. you seem like a good guy, 👍.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, appreciate your comment. Good luck with your business.
@garyshepherd8999
2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and your honesty Rob, Keep up the good work, would love to know if you had many that unsubsribed after watching this one. From Gary the gardener in Leicester and who is definitely the boss 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
I did lose a few subscribers, mainly you tubers who I used to watch and hold in high regard. Not Bren, I like him. There is a great deal of jealousy in the you tube world from so called professional college qualified gardeners. They don’t like it when someone like me comes along, starts with a lawn mower and strimmer , then makes a go of things. Thanks for watching and your comment. All the best and good luck with your business.
@johnsweeney1712
Жыл бұрын
Rob, well said… hopefully the negative commenters have unsubscribed, anyone reasonable would know you’re sound and look after your customers. Keep up the good work.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. All the best.
@chrish9164
2 жыл бұрын
Left my previous comment before I'd finished watching the video.... so I didn't get to the bit where you said about your previous career (Royal Marines)... Respect. You've paid your dues down in Lympstone.... and now your getting a 'beasting' on the Gardening KZitem channels! 😂😂😂 Come on mate, chin up and crack on. These keyboard warriors havnt got the foggiest idea what it's like to tab 30 miles with the weight of a lawnmower on your back. You've earned the right to pick and choose what you do and when you do it.... you took orders long enough... and been a human robot.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Your right, thanks. 👍🏻
@jimbandit1250sa
2 жыл бұрын
Rob, I applaud your honesty and entertaining mind and customers most are decent and the rest can sling it👏 I only keep those customers that appreciate my hard work and don’t do me bloody head in, I never keep the ones you can’t please it ain’t worth the stress. Keep it up Rob your doing a cracking Job your a decent grafting honest guy ignore the negative and respond to positive and life is great. Jimbo from Birmingham✊👍🏻
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim, appreciate your comment. All the best.
@treecutter1806
2 жыл бұрын
I think your a good honest chap, we should stick together not slate each other, it takes time to get to a position in this game to able to pick and choose jobs especially if your starting out and you need to put food on the table ect we have all done jobs we hate but when you get to that point it’s a great feeling and you feel like you have made it!! Keep it up fella any chance we could see you’re garden some time ps the tree cutting business is just as savage mate
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment. Good luck with your business.
@mattycooper316
2 жыл бұрын
Keep your head up Rob, always look forward to your videos. Its your business and you can do whatever you want mate... still mowing that green gold up here in Grimsby
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matty. Good luck with your business.
@mwmacp
2 жыл бұрын
You never have to explain yourself. Ignore the trolls, they are sad individuals with no life. Enjoy the vids! You've converted me from someone who looks out at my garden to getting out and starting to have a go
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you. All the best.
@ianwhite7393
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob,monty Don presents gardeners world and he’s got no qualifications I’m a fellow professional gardener and I tell my customers lawns need mowing all year round,maybe only once a month in winter but all gardens look better when the grass is cut
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds got. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@sarahdienel7822
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of the nice comments here, you come across such a nice guy but also one who doesn't just lay down and let people take the mick. Others making videos to slate you is low and if that is what they do to try and get views, that makes them not a nice person at all. Keep up your great videos Rob. I enjoy watching your usually cheery videos!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sarah. Appreciate your support.
@stephengreen6338
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus, Rob for someone just doing you tube for fun, it sure stressed you out lol, the one thing i have to say is , if your ganna do it, you got to be prepared for criticism, i agree there is no room for nasty comments, but you have to expect a difference of opinions, other wise your always ganna feel annoyed, and upset with folk, you surely don t want sycophantic people, always agreeing with ya, all the best, and you do wag your finger at the camera a bit, just saying.....don t be annoyed lol
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Stephen, I am what I am and you get me. Nothing more nothing less.
@outservewindowcleaninggras511
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, keep doing what you do! Both on KZitem and with your Gardening services. People envy what you have, and to be the great bloke you are! As for the 17 cuts. I charge unless they give me 14 days notice to skip. I see it as the time they are paying for rather than the grass cutting. I've a lawn survey form for accessing the lawns prior to putting down treatment, just let me know if you want an editable file sending across. I love your videos mate, thankyou for your service in the Marines & hopefully we can catch a pint sometime.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jordan, email that over if you cannot. All the best.
@outservewindowcleaninggras511
2 жыл бұрын
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices emailed that accross mate
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you .
@patrickwalsh7178
2 жыл бұрын
Well Rob can I just say-- well said. I worked in the service industry for 34 years, and the customer is not always right, I want to make that point because when you have been doing a job for some time your experience and the knowledge you gain can work for both parties. You come across as a good bloke trying to run a small business and trying to be fair, keep doing what you are doing. With your permission I intend to tune in whenever the mood takes me.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Any time Patrick, all the best.
@xfx09
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob I was sorry to learn that have received poor and even offensive comments. Funny how these people (I use the word kindly) hide behind anonymous “addies”. I watch your channel and I think you are a stand up guy and honest. It does make me smile sometimes, as I see you on your journey doing the same things I did 12 years ago. Your take no notice of the keyboard warriors and crack on Regards Michael The Really Useful Gardening Co Based in Essex
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Michael. Appreciate your kind words. All the best.
@leemcgowan7986
2 жыл бұрын
Hi it’s a pleasure watching you , now. You seem to me to be a nice guy. You do a great service. There’s people out there who just can’t keep there mouths shut ie the haters. ! These people are sickos. Rob. I love watching you. Every trade has customers who take advantage of there good nature. I’ve had it , I’m a roofer. And I’ve met them all , trust me. I’ve been accused of ripping people off , and you know there’s customers from hell as there is trademan from hell it’s part of the job , I’ve got many happy customers as you have. But you could be Thomas chippendale makeing furniture , of the highest quality, people will allways pick holes in it , people don’t relise where not a charity where in business, we pay bills like they do. Rob don’t get annoyed just get on with the great service your providing , people who try it on when your trying to earn a living we call them BOGEYS they should be named and shamed , your a inspiration to all the gardeners in great Briton. Love watching you , lee😊🙏
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Lee, thank you for a wonderful comment. It means a great deal. All the very best. 👍🏻
@jopoyner8875
2 жыл бұрын
Rob you're a top guy. All your vids are so helpful and you can tell youre no rip of merchant! You come across very down to earth and I think the vast majority recognise the fact that you're running a business and sometimes shit things happen and u have to move forwards how YOU want to. Why else would you be your own boss! Sometimes there are difficult customers. Take away point is keep doing what you're doing: providing top vids full of helpful tips and hints. Don't worry about the haters. There's alot of them! You're doing a great job! Xxx
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jo for you kind words. 👍🏻
@christophergray1977
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your site and it’s great to hear your shared experiences. I work with my partner so we can let off steam together so I feel for you mate having to put up with awkwardness on your own. Much respect Chris.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment Chris. All the best.
@richarddalton7085
2 жыл бұрын
I knew there was an ex forces in there somewhere! I’m also ex marines, carpenter now though as I was before the marines. I think your vids are great Rob and your content doesn’t just apply to gardening. Keep them coming mate
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Royal, all the best and good luck with your business.
@richarddalton7085
2 жыл бұрын
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices thanks mate, enjoying watching your journey. Long may it continue to grow! What unit did you serve at last?
@MOPARdave999
2 жыл бұрын
Rob........you're bang on mate. I've learned so much from you.......because you're obviously a genuine kind of guy. The world is full of keyboard warriors.......I'd like to see them spout off in front of you in a boxing ring! Keep posting bruv!👍👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave, all the best.
@johncollier2581
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, don't let the turkeys get you down mate. Seems to me that you're running and moving 'YOUR' business forward in a good and honest way , I've had a Lawn Enhancement business down here in the Westcountry for nearly 11 years now, so I like to think I can tell if someone knows what they're talking about or if they're just blagging, keep up the good work chap and please don't let a few turkeys stop you making these videos that so many of us enjoy! Cheers John
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, appreciate your comment. All the best.
@CmwSpeedrunUk
2 жыл бұрын
One of the nicest guys on KZitem , if you can’t tell his genuine maybe you should keep your mouth shut . To many tools on the keyboard Keep cutting that gold son 💪🏽
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. All the best.
@ady3114
2 жыл бұрын
Rob do not listen to the haters. I am not a gardener I don't even have a garden. I love you videos because you are honest and passionate about what you do. Your story how you started out and have grown your business is inspiring. Keep up the great work.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ady, appreciate your comment. 👍🏻
@craig877471
2 жыл бұрын
Just watched your video. It's my first year running my wee gardening business. A complete change of career for me after years in the oil and gas industry and your videos have been a great help to me. Keep up the good work, try not let people get to you to much and I'm looking forward to your next video.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig, appreciate your comment. Good luck with your business. Let me know how you get on. All the very best.👍🏻
@stuarttingey8336
2 жыл бұрын
Top man Rob, you've been a great asset to me just starting out 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you Stuart, good luck with your business.👍🏻
@Jamesovthetoon
2 жыл бұрын
You seem honest and down to earth keep em comming well done
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Appreciate your comment.👍🏻
@robertdavies850
2 жыл бұрын
Rise above it, easier said than done though, especially when you're a genuine guy as well. Too many keyboard warriors around who have either no idea about your job or about this particular customer either! Love the videos, they're helping me no end setting up my business, ignore the haters, you're better than that, head up!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, appreciate your kind words. Good luck with your business.
@gavinwaterman5456
5 ай бұрын
Im almost into my 7th year of being a gardener. And the amount of haters since trading has been emence. The longer you trade it seems, the more people tend to hate you. I had this done to me on bitchute in November and got a real slagging off months after meeting them. None of them had the guts to say it to my face, in fact the person who backstabbed me even allowed me to sleep on the floor of his hotel apartment. It goes to show that even if you are all matey on the day, having a laugh that you will fall fowl to backstabbers further down the line. Same with customers who talk about others to you behind their back. Most likely they are doing it to you. The flakes out there is just astonishing
@johntyler74
2 жыл бұрын
Rise above the "keyboard warriors", Rob, they're not worth losing sleep over. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming. 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching John. All the best.
@diesel_man99
2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you have to be blunt. Good man
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, some you win, some you lose.
@robertpaterson5720
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert hear from Fife. I have had the same problem with one or two of my customers. Don't listen to them clowns given you them emails. They are not gardener's. Keep up the good work mate. 👍
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, appreciate your comment.
@neilhatton6018
2 жыл бұрын
I thought you explained the situation perfectly in the original video Rob, no need to apologise for anything. Your videos are a tonic for me, I think their great, intelligent but funny, thought provoking and educational and often relaxing 😂 But maybe that's just me, I find some of them somewhat relaxing! Like the leaf grabber one!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil. All the best.
@jameswyeth8223
2 жыл бұрын
Rob your videos are great, and you can tell your a honest stand up guy and like you have said many times you are telling your gardening business journey through your channel. Don't worry about the tossers who post bad comments. we have all had chancer customers i had an old lady ask if instead of a £20 grass strim and mow could i do a 2 metre hedge reduction instead ! oh and for the same price ! Keep the vids coming mate,
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Pleased it not just me, all the best.
@uniteallaction
2 жыл бұрын
In fact there’s no reason for you to justify what you’re doing I really enjoy the channel so keep up the good work.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@Tuscan2
2 жыл бұрын
Hi your quite right once you put yourself in the public arena your always going to get the few that want to knock you down , I know it's upsetting to read some of the comments but I think one of the worst things you can do is take the bait as it just shows the haters that they've hit a nerve and your rattled , like your customers you can decide which subscribers to keep and which to block , Alan, all the best
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan, appreciate your comment.
@cosworthization
2 жыл бұрын
Good lad getting all those subscribers. Well done having your own gardening business. I am proud of you. Take care and stay safe.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words.
@Gary-um1ph
2 жыл бұрын
Rob keep up the great work. I'm still new to the garden work ,your videos inspire me and I learn a lot from your great tips .All the best to you.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary, all the best to you .
@streamsgardening115
2 жыл бұрын
Keep your head up maxwell. Some people are just born haters. You've given me loads of reliable advice that makes sense in the real world. Keep it up. your one of the best gardening channels on KZitem
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much , that’s a great comment.
@50coolcat
10 ай бұрын
Rob. Your an articulate level headed genuine bloke. Plenty of keyboard warriors out there trying to get a rise out of you. All you say is why we who have the gumption to be self employed and run our own businesses. And there are plenty of niggly young and old peeps out there.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
10 ай бұрын
Your so right. Thanks.
@nickdavis8467
2 жыл бұрын
Well said, and like many others have already said, take no notice of keyboard warriors, they must have such boring lives to spend their time sending hate messages, keep up the great work both gardening and youtubing. `thumbs up`
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick, appreciate your comment. All the best.
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