Winter Driving Job. What Happened? UK Gardener. #gardening #gardening

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✂️ Rob Maxwell runs a grass cutting service in the Northeast and he's experiencing extremely cold weather, halting his work for the day.

🌡 The local weather has been fluctuating, displaying characteristics of all four seasons in a single day, impacting work schedules.

📅 Rob hints at delays in his work, mentioning a hedge installation that was pushed back due to the weather conditions.

🚫 He has chosen not to do a winter driving job this year, preferring to stand on his own feet and find his own winter work to stay disciplined.

💼 Rob is utilizing his unexpected downtime to get organized with his business, examining finances to see profitable days and planning for efficiency improvements.

💡 The cold weather and downtime are allowing Rob to think creatively about business decisions, such as keeping certain customers despite the cost of a new clean air tax.

⛽ Discovering a cheaper fuel option at Costco, Rob plans to save on expenses by filling up his van there every 10 days.

🚜 Despite the business being seasonal, Rob is actively researching new services, like pressure washing and gutter cleaning, to potentially offer in the future.

💬 He brings up a discussion point about whether lawn care should be a year-round service, as most of his customers only require it from mid-March to early November.

📊 The video ends with Rob encouraging viewers to subscribe to his channel, noting that a significant portion of his views come from non-subscribers.

Timestamped Summary

02:08 Explains why he's not taking a winter driving job and focuses on self-discipline and growing his own business.

03:01 Discusses financial organization and how he manages to give himself fixed monthly wages from his business account, helping him during slower business periods.

05:07 Shares an insight about the upcoming clean air tax in Newcastle, and his plan to keep customers by changing his driving route to avoid the charge.

06:01 Talks about the realization that Costco offers cheaper fuel and how it opens up the possibility to keep a customer he was considering dropping.

07:25 Mentions utilizing downtime for research and planning to improve efficiency and possibly add new services like pressure washing and gutter cleaning.

08:55 Discusses the concept of a 34-week gardening season and seeks feedback on whether his approach is common or if he's missing an opportunity for year-round business.

09:13 Wraps up the video by thanking subscribers and encouraging non-subscribers to subscribe for more content.

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Q&A

Who is Rob Maxwell?

Rob Maxwell runs a grass cutting service based in the Northeast.

What is the current weather condition mentioned in the video?

The current weather condition is freezing with temperatures at minus two degrees and a wind chill factor.

Is Rob currently doing the winter driving job he did last year?

No, Rob decided against doing the winter driving job this year for several reasons.

How does Rob manage his business finances during the off-season?

Rob pays himself a set fee from his business account on the last day of each month, which covers his monthly expenses and leaves a pot of money for business-related expenses like equipment and van servicing.

Why has Rob decided against working in the current weather?

He feels that the cold weather would prevent him from providing quality service and doesn't find it enjoyable or fun to work in such conditions.

What is Rob's approach to planning and improving his business during downtime?

During his downtime, Rob engages in activities like doing his books, reviewing his routes, researching new equipment and services, and joining Facebook groups to learn from others, all to come up with ideas to be more efficient next year.

What is Rob Maxwell's take on the gardening season and customer expectations?

Rob believes that the main gardening season lasts about 34 weeks, from mid-March to the end of October or beginning of November. He suggests that about 75% of the population does not want gardening services 12 months of the year.