{"id":135776,"date":"2025-08-06T10:33:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T13:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=135776"},"modified":"2025-08-06T10:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T13:34:00","slug":"pro-profile-wiliie-carmichael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-pros\/pro-profile-wiliie-carmichael\/","title":{"rendered":"Willie Carmichael: Lawn Care is a Family Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Willie Carmichael and his family have been mowing lawns in and around Apopka, Florida, for 25 years. Willie has been on the LawnStarter platform for more than 5 years, and he\u2019s earned nearly $5,000 in tips in that time. <\/p>

Willie Lawn Care & More LLC<\/a> is in LawnStarter\u2019s top 20 when it comes to getting tips. Willie\u2019s average tip amount is about $9, but that adds up with each mow. <\/p>

What\u2019s Willie\u2019s secret to success? \u201cWe cut grass, and we do a little extra,\u201d he says. \u201cBasically, we do it all. We arrive on time. We cut grass. We weed-eat, blow away the debris, and edge lawns. We get it all done fast.\u201d<\/p>

From Willie\u2019s website: \u201cWillie Lawn Care & More LLC finishes each project on schedule and with the highest level of quality. With a focus on personalized service, competitive rates and customer satisfaction, we\u2019re always striving to meet and exceed expectations.\u201d<\/p>

Another secret to Willie\u2019s success? Family. \u201cWe mow more when we work together. We run 2 to 3 trucks \u2013 3 people per truck,\u201d he says. \u201cMe and my family \u2013 my 2 sons, my wife, and my nephews.\u201d<\/p>

Together, as a family, \u201cwe cut grass, weed-eat, edge, blow grass clippings and other debris,\u201d he says. \u201cWe do it all fast. We get it done well, and we make sure we close the gate when we leave.\u201d<\/p>

Willie\u2019s tip for lawn care pros just starting out? \u201cGet more help. Don\u2019t get greedy,\u201d he says. Willie\u2019s family helps him cover more ground and mow more lawns \u2013 and earn more tips. <\/p>

Main Photo Credit:<\/strong> Willie Carmichael Photo<\/p>

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