Free Cash Job Ideas

Probably one of the best cash jobs you can perform for people is lawn mowing. It’s great for the customer, and even better for you because in this post, I am going to teach you how to not only find homeowners willing to pay you cash, but also show you how to maximize your average dollars per customer!

Equipment Needed
Well, first off, you need a lawn mower! Duh! If you don’t have one, then you have a decision to make:
You can rent one for about $40 per day
You can buy a cheap one for about $135
If you rent one, you will probably get a little better quality mower that is self propelled (meaning you don’t have to push it) If you decide to buy one, then you will need a place to store it, as well as you will need to work a little harder in order to make a profit… but I know you, and you are really motivated to make this cash job successful, so you are fine investing a little off the bat!
In addition, if you have an edger, weed whacker and blower, take those along too! If not, just stick with the lawn mower.

Get Some Customers
The best way to find customers is to load up your rented lawn mower and drive down the street! Look for the lawns that have not been cut in quite some time. It’s very easy to spot them because the weeds will be grown up taller than the grass. Tall grass is just screaming for a cash job from you!
HINT: These are the people who are tired of mowing their grass (or lazy) and will gladly pay you cash to save them the sweat and time!
I also recommend you make up some fliers to leave on doors if people are not home!
Here is what you say when you knock on the door:
“Hi there, I mow lawns for folks here in the neighborhood and was wondering if I could save you some time and cut yours today while I’m out here?”
Most times, you will get one of two replies from the prospective customer:
“Not interested,” … and the door slams in your face!
“How much do you charge?” This is called a ‘buying signal’

How Much to Charge for Cash Lawn Mowing
If you get the rude jerkweed who slams the door in your face, just shake it off and move on! Just know that you will get that buying signal in soon.
The amount you charge will depend on several things, but the main factor has to do with you. How much money do you NEED to make, and how much is the job worth to you?
For example, I personally enjoy mowing lawns! Call me crazy, but I love grass, so I mow lawns for $15 cash. (8,000 square foot lawn that takes 45 minutes to mow)
Another factor is the neighborhood you are in. If you are in a neighborhood of poor folks, then you may actually be able to get more money for the job! That’s right, because less fortunate people are always full of cash in their pockets! They just don’t have any in the bank.
The final factor lies in the condition of the grass. If that thing is way overgrown, they need to pay a little more. I’d charge $25 dollars for a really bad lawn. Keep in mind that many cities or towns will fine residents who don’t keep their lawns cut.
In addition, if you do have an edger or trimmer, I would add $5 onto the price if they’d like weed whacking done.

Upselling
The way to maximize your cash is to upsell the prospect. Sure, you can make $15 cutting their grass, but what if after you do a nice job there, you ask them if you can wash their windows for cash or clean their gutters as a side job? Blam! More cash for you!
You can also ask them for their phone number and see if you can make them a regular customer. Usually people will not let you cut every week, but they would be glad to have you come every 3 weeks or so to keep them trimmed up.

Bonus Advice: My Secret Location for Cash Lawn Mowing Jobs

You may not realize this, but trailer parks are great places to earn cash mowing grass. Why?… because most people in trailer parks do have a lawn, albeit a super small one, and secondly, they don’t have a lawn mower because they can’t store it anywhere and because they don’t see the need to buy one for such a small patch.
Blam! In comes you and you offer to cut that little piece of a lawn for $10. Mow, blow and get out! Easy and simple! Try it!