Author Topic: New Business off and running (Read 662 times)

NUKE · « **on:** May 23, 2005, 10:54:58 PM »

As some of you know, I quit my job awhile ago and started my own business with a friend. We sell and install synthetic grass and golf turf in Arizona. Since we are all friends here, let's just call it fake grass.

It's been a lot of work to get everything going, but it's been very exciting.

We have just secured our first three jobs for a gross of $26000.00. I will post some pics of the before and after if anyone cares.

We have radio and print adds starting tomorrow. I'm going to die working in the 110 + heat, but hey......it's my arse on the line, so I might as well die trying.

Mickey1992 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:18:17 PM »

Commercial or residential? Never been to AZ, I have no idea.

midnight Target · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:19:31 PM »

I hate doing yardwork.. this sounds interesting.

Hangtime · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:28:55 PM »

My neighbor just paved his yard and painted it green. A nice bright flourescent green.

Cracks me up.. but some of the other neighbors are pissed. "mumble mumble EYSORE.. mumble mumble, oughta be a law..."

That cracks me up even more. I love NY.

I must be damaged.. but gawdamn, every time I see it I start laughing. One guy even stopped his car.. got out and TOUCHED it!

Lordy.. but I'm easily entertained.

NUKE · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:31:00 PM »

LOL Hangtime!

Our stuff looks just like real grass though, so I hope not to be getting too many complaints.

culero · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:37:24 PM »

How well does it resist damage from UV?

Any other maintenance concerns?

What's a reasonable ballpark /sq.ft. cost to the end user?

culero

Hangtime · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:42:37 PM »

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Originally posted by NUKE
LOL Hangtime!

Our stuff looks just like real grass though, so I hope not to be getting too many complaints.

I'm hoping he mows it. I'll be sure to ask him what fertilizer he uses to 'bring out the color' next time I see him. Ain't seen his wife in awile.. maybe he used her.

NUKE · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:45:48 PM »

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Originally posted by culero
How well does it resist damage from UV?

Any other maintenance concerns?

What's a reasonable ballpark /sq.ft. cost to the end user?

culero

15 years gauranteed not to fade. The only maintenance is really just to blow it off with a leaf blower when leaves or dirt pile up.

We have 35 different types of grass and golf turfs, but I'd say a really good looking grass is between 5 and 10 dollars a square foot installed, with the range allowing for what needs to be done to remove and prep the old lawn.

It's not cheap, but in the long run it can work out to be a good deal. It really does look good and is almost no maintenace.

beet1e · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:10:49 AM »

Fake grass? Is that what we call "astroturf"? That's what some of our football pitches are made of.

All the best NUKE!

NUKE · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:12:28 AM »

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Originally posted by beet1e
Fake grass? Is that what we call "astroturf"? That's what some of our football pitches are made of.

All the best NUKE!

Thanks Beetle!

The stuff we sell isn't your father's astroturf though!

rpm · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:58:26 AM »

More like EnronTurf.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2005, 02:15:20 AM »

Last I remember you were trying to come up with a name.
what did you end up naming it?

Nilsen · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2005, 02:38:52 AM »

congrats NUKE

Silat · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2005, 02:38:53 AM »

WTG Nuke. Live the dream bud. Much success to you.

Question:
Does Bush grow through the turf? hehe political Joke.

Seriously what happens to rain on the turf? Do you make drainage fields?

Steve · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2005, 05:46:33 AM »

Best of luck.... we're gonna make more money in Real estate.