Nice to meet you!
My name is Jake Hartzell, I am the sole owner/operator of Hartzell Lawn Care, LLC. I have operated this business since I was 15 and have expanded from nothing to 100+ clients in my 10 years of running my business.
I am also a licensed Real Estate agent in the state of Minnesota, so if you are looking for a house to buy or to sell, reach out, I would love to help you!
It all started when I was 15 and my parents said it was time to get a job. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, so I started brainstorming. I grew up in Lake City, Minnesota, a small town about an hour south of the Twin Cities, so my options were limited being from a small town! Then came an opportunity. My Nana, who had just moved to Lake City, was cleaning houses for a few people around town, and she had a client who was looking for someone to mow their lawn. With the help of my Nana, I started mowing for her client, and it all took off from there.
Through word of mouth and putting an ad in the local paper, I found myself pursuing lawn care as a full time job in my high school years. As time went on, I bought a truck, trailer, new mowers and other equipment. As I got to college, I couldn't give up my business. Countless weekends in the spring and fall were spent finishing up the mowing season so I wouldn’t lose my clients. I thought to myself during these times what it would be like if I made this into my full time career.
Fast forward to May 2021, I graduated with a degree in Business-Entrepreneurship from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota and have turned my dream into a reality as I’ve always had a passion for helping others and a want to create my own path. I feel my purpose in life is to help others, even if it’s something as simple as mowing someone's lawn. Doing something you are so passionate about while being able to create a successful business is what the American Dream means to me. You won't find someone who is more determined, driven, and satisfaction oriented!
I look forward to connecting with you!
Contact me today for a free quote.