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Chapter 7:

How to make more money and win more business with a professional profile page

The image shows a cartoon of a hand interacting with a laptop screen, which displays a webpage for a lawn care service. The webpage is for Tyson's Lawn Care in Nashville, listed on the GreenPal platform. The screen shows various details such as the business's years in operation, the number of times hired through GreenPal, customer ratings, and their rank on GreenPal. The background behind the laptop is a lush, well-maintained garden, indicating the quality of lawn care services offered.

Want to know how the highest earning lawn care pros win more bids on GreenPal?

The image shows a cartoon of a hand interacting with a laptop screen, which displays a webpage for a lawn care service. The webpage is for Tyson's Lawn Care in Nashville, listed on the GreenPal platform. The screen shows various details such as the business's years in operation, the number of times hired through GreenPal, customer ratings, and their rank on GreenPal. The background behind the laptop is a lush, well-maintained garden, indicating the quality of lawn care services offered.
A cartoon illustration of a smiling man wearing a cap, giving a thumbs-up, potentially representing a service provider or worker.

Their secret is a professional looking profile with a bio about their business and profile picture of their face.

Why does this matter?

Think about it... Homeowners are leery about hiring people who they have never met to work at their home off of the internet.

On the other hand... Below... is an example of a good bio and profile that reassures your potential customers that they are dealing with a legit, professional local lawn business.

A flat design emoji depicting a scared face with wide eyes and a small mouth, used to represent fear or surprise.

As it turns out people have a lot of anxiety hiring someone they have never met to work at their house.

Check it out...

Black and white line drawing of a hand pointing to the right. A profile page from the GreenPal app showing a lawn care provider with a full star rating and various statistics about their service history.

Now the best part... Check out his bio... This guy makes over 2 grand a week on GreenPal...

A hand-drawn pointer finger directing towards an item or option, commonly used in interfaces to guide user attention. A screenshot of a mobile app text field containing 'Sean's Lawn Care's Story,' detailing the owner's background
An icon representing user biography or profile information, typically used in apps or websites to indicate personal details.

But that's just part of the story… If you have not uploaded your best pics and created a bio about your business, here is what your profile looks like:

To make a point... Would you hire this person to come work at your home?

A tablet screen showing a profile for 'Turf Proz' in the GreenPal app with a callout noting the absence of a personal profile picture. A tablet screen showing a profile for 'Turf Proz' in the GreenPal app with a callout noting the absence of a personal profile picture. A tablet screen showing a profile for 'Turf Proz' in the GreenPal app with a callout noting the absence of a personal profile picture.

What's the bottom line? Take 15 mins and tell your potential customers about your lawn business to reassure them that they are hiring a professional.

These are just a few questions you can answer and talk about to create a killer bio about your lawn company...

Then... upload that bio to your profile... Here's how... Also while you are at it, make sure you have your best pictures uploaded.

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Simply stated if your pictures look like crap... It's costing you money!

A screenshot of a mobile app interface showing a service provider's company story with tips for winning more lawns and a detailed personal and company bio. A screenshot of a mobile app interface showing a service provider's company story with tips for winning more lawns and a detailed personal and company bio.

Bottom line... Because this is what your potential customers will see along with your bid... You need to own this real estate and make it look as good as possible.

In summary here is how a professional profile can make you more money:

  • 1

    Make sure you have a profile picture of your smiling face. Why does this matter? Because it reassures your potential clients they are dealing with a real person when comparing your bid with others.

  • 2

    Add your best pictures of past jobs, and what's more using the filter settings on your phone to make them look even better is a good idea.

  • 3

    Invest 15 mins and write a solid bio about your company and what sets yourself apart from your competition.

  • 4

    Keep an eye on your ratings and do your best to improve them, as this is one of the most decision making factors when homeowners are comparing bids.

The good news is... Improving your GreenPal profile is the easiest way to help you win more lawns, get more reviews and grow your lawn care business using your GreenPal account.