04/26/2026
COACHING SESSION đź’Ľ
I want you to win in this season
Let me say this for anybody bidding on large contracts — especially cemetery maintenance, city work, or long-term service agreements:
Stop trying to win the job just to say you got the job.
A big contract with bad structure will break a small business.
When you take on something like a cemetery contract, you’re not just cutting grass. You’re carrying:
• Insurance & bond (monthly whether you work or not)
• Fuel for an entire route
• Equipment wear, repairs, and upkeep
• Materials (line, blades, etc.)
• Payroll if you have help
Now here’s where people get trapped…
You start the month working.
You spend money all month.
But you don’t get paid until later.
So technically you’re already behind.
Then a month gets skipped…
But guess what doesn’t stop?
Your expenses.
Insurance still due.
Equipment still costs.
Your business still running.
Now you’re not just working — you’re financing the contract.
And if your bid was low just to “get it”…
You’ve positioned yourself to stay behind the 8 ball.
Let’s be clear:
BUSY ≠PROFITABLE
WORKING ≠WINNING
A professional move is not just securing the contract —
It’s structuring it so it pays you properly and consistently.
✔️ Price for the REAL cost of operation
✔️ Set clear payment terms
✔️ Protect your cash flow
✔️ Don’t underbid just to compete
If the structure doesn’t make sense the contract isn’t worth it.
Tighten it up.