Ring Lawn Care

Snap Chat and New Home

It really is hard to believe sometimes how far I have come. Not just the years of dedication put in with Ring Lawn Care, but life! Often times I reflect on my past, revisiting the times I would wake up on a bus stop bench across the street from my job.

Many things have changed from my days of working that job in Downtown Minneapolis and other jobs I loathed. But, the experience and knowledge I gained were priceless. All leading to my beginnings of Ring Lawn Care.

With the ever growing buzz surrounding Snap Chat, I have become addicted. Consistently telling my story to an audience of my peers and many others. The lawn care industry has afforded my business and family a lifestyle I had not known as a kid growing up in Minneapolis, MN.

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What Kind of Impression Are You Leaving

What Kind Of Impression Are You Leaving?

There are many reasons why you need to leave your mark wherever you go. None greater than for the sake of word of mouth. Any and every opportunity you have, promote your business. If someone asked you what you do for a living, can you communicate that in thirty seconds or less?

So many of us worry about what others may think of us or pass judgement. This is your business we are talking about, walk straight and be you!

Be you since nobody can do that better, will serve you well in the long run. Many entrepreneurs miss opportunities everyday, because they have not figured out this key facet. People know when they see a fake, so don’t be that person.

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WordPress Guts

Lawn Care guy offers access inside WordPress

How to save Time and Money setting up your WordPress website

Take a tour inside WordPress and follow along with outline & videos!

Info about Hosting & Themes

Take Me To GUIDELINE!

WordPress will make your lawn care website look professional

WordPress Does Not Discriminate

If you listened to the video on this page, a little imagination is required. Understand WordPress does not care what type of business you own. WordPress is waiting for you to create content and will be the perfect platform to tell the world about your company.

No matter if you are selling a product or providing a service, WordPress allows you to showcase your talents and items. Finding and implementing WordPress for my business has been the greatest thing I have ever done for my company.

Take Me To GUIDELINE!

What Does WordPress offer?

Volunteers from around the world working on free software for you
Resources that can only point your business or niche in the right direction
Content management like no other platform out there
You the ability to create a professional website in an hour or less
Top of the line free software and free plugins

An introduction to “What WordPress is?” can be found here WordPress.org. Do not be discouraged If you are new to WordPress, I know it looks like something from outer space.

WordPress Guts Will Help Get You Found

My name is Bryan Ring, I am the owner of a landscape company called Ring Lawn Care. Established in 2002, the first eight years were a struggle getting our name on the map. Enter WordPress! Since finding WordPress in 2010, my company went from “How do we pay our bills” to a more than profitable business.

I have created something that will save you time and money setting your website up for success. With step by step videos and an written outline of resources and tips that will set you apart from your competition.

WordPress gives you the tools to take your WordPress site to a level that will leave you asking yourself, “Why didn’t I do this in the first place”? The fact is, it does not matter if you are a business owner or a self proclaimed blogger, WordPress will make you look great.

What Is Included In This Work Shop?

Now you are getting the idea that WordPress is not just a “One Hit Wonder”. Scouring the internet for countless hours and days to find the best for my website, I offer an outline that is packed with How To Videos & Resources. WordPress literally put Ring Lawn Care on the map in a very short time and I believe this will put you on the map too.

My checklist for best results include free WordPress Plugins that will make you look like an professional. Not to mention techniques that will catapult your website in the search rankings. Also included are great resources to help you with customizing your site, photos and much more.

As I have grown into my own businesses, I have learned. Always learning from my mistakes and failures. Truly wished there was someone in my ear that could have pointed me in the direction I am heading now. This workshop has been created for those looking to build their own WordPress website. A series of videos and checklist outline that will help you get your WordPress website set up and much more.

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Lawn Care Wall of Fame

Not long ago I was viewing a YouTube video created by Brian Shain of Top Notch Lawn Care in Kansas that got me pumped! His story of how he has come up in the lawn care business resonated with me, especially because he is a family man like myself.

At the time I had been following his channel for about a month or so. In the video he was asking other lawn care professionals to send him pictures or anything they have made representing their company.

Describing his wall as the “Lawn Care Wall of Fame”. Right away I had an idea to send him something hoping to fill the void on his walls. So I sent my idea via mail to him the very next day and waited and waited.

Finally, two weeks later he made THE video and opened some of his mail LIVE (recorded live). The first one he opens is MINE!!! You will have to watch the video to see his reaction, but this is not about Bryan Ring!

Lawn Care Wall of Fame Mail Call!

The second package he opened was from a high school baseball coach in Tennessee. In the video Brian speaks a little bit about his passion for baseball and how no kid should go without. Brian and the coach had spoke many times before about lawn care in the past.

So the coach sent Brian his wall cover. It was a poster of a baseball field with words from the coach written on it. What really choked me up were these words on this poster; “My job is to teach you what it takes to be successful”.

Brian mentions how some of these kids do not have enough money for baseball gloves, cleats & bats. He then states that he will leave a link in the description area if anyone can help out the coach and his team.

Writing a check before the video even finishes I email the coach, because I wanted to know exactly where my money was going and how it was going to be used. Keep in mind, at this point Brian and I have never spoken on the phone or even met each other.

The coach responded to my email and he pointed out that the zip code was wrong. So I changed it and through messaging relayed that to Brian so he can change it on his YouTube description.

After a few emails back and forth with the coach, the check was in the mail. Now I know my donation was not that big, but I knew it could help out a little bit. It was clear immediately that this meant a lot to Brian, so I did not hesitate.

Two weeks later after the coach and I had been playing email tag, he sends me an email. In the email he lets me know where my donation went and the impact it has made for two kids.

Near tears reading this email, I am humbled. The word “Passion” Runs through my veins about the lawn care industry. Coach Patrick Bunch loves baseball, kids and teaching; I am truly grateful that I could play a very small role in his “Passion”.

After Publishing This Article

The day I published this post, word clearly got back to the coach. I was calling customers when I noticed some messages (about 11 of them) come through on my Ring Lawn Care Business Page. To my amazement, they were from Coach Patrick Bunch! Here is the conversation:

“Hey this is Coach Patrick Bunch from The Top Notch video. Thanks again for your contribution. You are a Stand up guy. A town as small as ours, our field is one of the nicest around! You would never know about our struggles by looking at this! And it’s a city field on top of that.”

So at this point I am blown away! Blown away, because I only sent $50 and this is the gratitude coach has?! And tearing up at the same time. But, he does not stop there, no sir! He proceeds to let me know, well you read his words.

Coach Bunch: “I’m gonna send you some insight on our program and what I do as a coach. I’ve been here for 3 years now.” This link is an email between himself and his college coach. 2013-2014 BASEBALL INSIGHT

Just An Ordinary Guy

Now i am getting the urge to do my own research, so I did!! Here is my findings. This is an ordinary guy, doing extraordinary things that impact young people and a community! He is very proud, that is clear. Here is what I found! Humboldt Vikings Baseball Facebook Page

Coach Bunch: “This is definitely my calling to be here. It’s tough and I probably work harder here than I would any where else, but I don’t want anyone else doing less for these kids than I would!
I came up with our own “Ric Flare” chant that we do at the end of practices and games that we win. Here’s a video that the local news caught on camera and did a small piece on”

“Thank you sir for everything and then inspiring me to keep going brother” ~ Coach Patrick Bunch ~

Vikings Baseball Field Jackson Tennessee

It is an honor to be included in the Top Notch Lawn Care “Lawn Care Wall of Fame”! It is even more of an honor to give what I can to those that are in need!

Thank you Brian and Coach Patrick Bunch for bringing this in front of people, you are truly one of the good ones. Not just in the Lawn Care industry, but on the PLANET!

~Ringahding~

Project Evergreen

A few weeks back I met up with a few friends for lunch to discuss lawn care and the upcoming season. During the drive back home I get a call from the President of the Toro Foundation regarding Project Evergreen.

Project Evergreen is an organization that connects green industry contractors and troops that are serving in the armed services. Contractors will sign up to volunteer their lawn care, landscape & snow services for the families of these soldiers while they are away from home. The President (Judson) was inquiring about my experience with the program.

She said, “I see you have signed up to volunteer your services, How has your experience volunteering for Project Evergreen been?” I told her that I have not received one call from Project Evergreen, although I have helped a veteran. She asked, “Can you explain this to me?”. Clearly she had no idea that I CAN TALK, so I said, okay.

Explaining how I just recently wrote an article about this and posting it on my website, she asked, “What is the title of the article”. I tell her Craigslist Lawn Care Ad. I really could not tell if she was laughing or what. She must have been sitting in front of her computer, because she now tells me: “Bryan here is what I want to do for you; I want you to come to the Toro Headquarters on April 13th to share your experience helping veterans” I am sure there was more she said, but I think I blacked out from disbelief at that point.

Anyway, five days ago I get an email from her, and here is what she sent me:

Good morning Bryan, Many thanks for taking my call and agreeing to come to The Toro Company on Monday, April 13th to share your volunteer experience with Project Evergreen’s Green Care for the Troops program. It will be a special opportunity for our employees to be inspired by you and your commitment to our military.

The schedule for the day is as follow:

10:00am – 11:30 am – welcome, tour of the facility

11:30am – 12:30pm – lunch

12:30pm – 1:30pm – National Volunteer Week Recognition Reception

2:00pm – visit concludes

During the recognition reception you will be asked to come to the stage with several other contractors as a panel. The moderator will ask you questions such as: What made you decide to volunteer for Green Care for the Troops? What have you gotten out or the experience? Why is it important to give back in this way? You are welcome to add additional comments.

The main entrance of The Toro Company is on the corner of Lyndale and American Blvd. Please park in visitor parking and ask for me when you arrive. Finally – please acknowledge receipt of this email and give me your shirt size. You can’t come to Toro and leave without a Toro branded wearable!!

Look forward to meeting you and please contact me with any questions you may have.

Sincerely, Judson

Toro Headquarters Experience

Richard Hansen (right)

The experience of visiting the Toro Headquarters along with sharing my experience to Toro employees that volunteer their time in the community, was absolutely priceless.

To be able to share this with my oldest son Adam & my best buddy Richard, will be something I will always remember. Judson & staff were gracious enough to not only feed us, show us the behind the scenes of Toros operation, but really made us feel like we made a difference.

All this from simply owning a lawn care company. Personally I was so touched by this experience, I had to thank her & Toro. This is the email I sent her & she sent back.

My son Adam (right) & Me

“Hi Judson, I just wanted to take this brief moment to say thank you!! Thank you for inviting myself, my son Adam & Richard Hansen to the Toro facility!

Truly it was a great experience for us & an humbling one as well. I will not ramble on like I did during the “Contractor Time” on stage, but just wanted you to know how much we appreciated our time there.”

Toro Reps, Veterans & Lawn Care Pros

“Hello Bryan – great to hear from you and thank you for the very nice note. You were humbled??? Oh my our employees were overwhelmed by your generous spirit and your spontaneity carried the show.

You are such a delightful and sincere person – we are so fortunate you attended and gave us the opportunity to meet your son and Richard. Our thank you notes are delayed just a bit but you will hear from us soon. The cutting season is here – hoorah!!”

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