Lawn Aeration: Turn Hard Soil into Cold Cash [Paperback]

Robin M. Pedrotti (Author), Robin Pedrotti (Editor, Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0962992852 | ISBN-13: 978-0962992858 | Publication Date: July 2, 1992 | Edition: First

Learn how to make great money part-time or full time. This is a great way to make money in a poor economy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

" PEDROTTI HAS PRODUCED A PRACTICAL HANDS-ON GUIDE ON HOW ANY MODERATELY AMBITIOUS INDIVIDUAL CAN OFFER A VALUABLE SERVICE, AND MAKE HEALTHY PROFITS DOING IT.AERATION IS A PROVEN BENEFIT TO ALL TURF AREAS" -- RON HALL, EDITOR, LAWN CARE INDUSTRY

"AFTER FIVE YEARS IN THE TURF INDUSTRY, READING EVERY TRADE JOURNAL AND NUMEROUS INDUSTRY BOOKS, I FIND THIS ONE TO BE THE MOST COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE HANDBOOK I'VE SEEN FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DESIRING TO ENTER THIS INDUSTRY. THERE'S SOMETHING HERE FOR EVERYONE- INCLUDING THOSE AREADY IN THE BUSINESS OR THOSE JUST WANTING TO LEARN ABOUT LAWN CARE. --TOM GARVEY, SERVICEMASTER LAWNCARE FRANCHISOR

From the Author

SINCE MY BOOK WAS SELF-PUBLISHED IN 1992 IT HAS SOLD OVER 2500 COPIES. I HAVE RECEIVED MANY LETTERS FROM FOLKS (MANY WOMEN IN FACT!) THAT HAVE USED THE INFORMATION IN MY BOOK AND HAD BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL. MANY HAD TRIED OTHER BUSENESS'S AND FINALLY WERE SUCCESSFUL AT LAWN AERATION. THE BOOK IS VERY DETAILED WITH OVER 200 PAGES IT IS 81/2X11 FORMAT AND IS ILLUSTRATED.ABOUT 45% OF THE BOOK IS SPENT IN TEACHING YOU MARKETING AND SELLING OF THIS BUSINESS (CHAPTERS 7 AND 8). I HAVE RECEIVED MANY LETTERS COMMENTING ON HOW DETAILED THE INFORMATION IS AND HOW EASY AND ENJOYABLE THE BOOK WAS TO READ. I AM PROUD THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE BECOME SUCCESSFUL AT THIS BUSINESS.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Prego Pr; First edition (July 2, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962992852
• ISBN-13: 978-0962992858
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide for a succesful lawn aeration bussiness, October 25, 1999

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Ancizar Marin ([e-mail]) (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lawn Aeration: Turn Hard Soil into Cold Cash (Paperback)

I started a lawn aeration service 6 months ago, i just got this book four days ago, i followed the sales instructions given here and my sales percentage changed right away, i wish i have bought the book prior to starting my company, i could have saved lots of time and money. Ancizar Marin Owner Sunshine Lawn Aeration Pembroke Pines, Florida [phone]

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK HELP ME MAKE MONEY, October 17, 1998

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This review is from: Lawn Aeration: Turn Hard Soil into Cold Cash (Paperback)

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A GOOD PART TIME BUSINESS TO START AND CAME ACROSS A YOUNG MAN THAT KNOCKED ON MY DOOR OFFERING LAWN AERATION TO ME. I HIRED HIM AND 20 MINS LATER WAS WRITING A CHECK FOR $60.00. MY LAWN THREE WEEKS LATER HAD NEVER LOOKED SO GREEN!! AFTER FINDING THIS BOOK I WAS ABLE TO PUT TOGETHER A NICE LITTLE BUSINESS. LAST YEAR I MADE OVER $15,000 ON THE SIDE OF BEING A FIREMAN. IT WAS ALL IN CASH TOO. PEDROTTI'S BOOK WAS GREAT. IT SPELLED OUT EVERYTHING ON MARKETING AND PRICING. HIS PLAN IS VERY WELL LAYED OUT AND EASY TO READ. WITHOUT THIS BOOK I WOULD HAVE MADE ALOT OF MISTAKES AND NOT HAD SUCH AN EASY TIME GETTING STARTED.

3.0 out of 5 stars Lawn Aeration Book a Bit Dated, March 13, 2009

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MBH "Lawn Guy" (Redlands, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lawn Aeration: Turn Hard Soil into Cold Cash (Paperback)

The technical information, while helpful, is a bit incomplete. The marketing ideas are good, but principally focus on limited approaches. The cost figures are out of date, as is much of the book. If you need basic information on the aeration business, and you are both aware of and accept the limitations of this old book, it is definitely worthwhile. I would love to see a new and updated edition of this book.