Fall leaves are beautiful… until they’re everywhere. Piles on driveways, lawns buried, gutters stuffed. And here’s the thing: most people don’t have the time (or the back strength!) to rake them all up. That’s where you come in — with a rake in hand, a friendly smile, and a business that can rake in some serious cash.
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The Concept
This is as simple as it gets: you offer seasonal leaf raking and bagging services. Homeowners hire you to clear their yards, and you leave behind a clean lawn — plus maybe a few happy pumpkin-spice lattes’ worth of cash in your pocket.
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Why It Works
• High demand, low effort: Every fall, yards fill up, and homeowners need help.
• Quick turnaround: A single yard can take just an hour or two.
• Repeat customers: Leaves keep falling — meaning customers call you back weekly.
• Easy to stand out: Add friendly branding and make it easy to book, and you’ll beat every other “guy with a rake.”
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Earning Potential
• Charge $75–$150 per yard depending on size.
• A weekend with 6–8 yards = $600–$1,000+.
• Add upsells: gutter cleaning, bag haul-away, or holiday light prep.
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What You Need to Start
• Rake → Heavy-Duty Leaf Rake
• Leaf blower (optional) → Cordless Leaf Blower
• Yard bags → Durable Lawn & Leaf Bags
• Gloves → Work Gloves
• Basic flyer or website for bookings
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Weekend Launch Plan
Friday
• 10am–12pm: Choose your business name (“Rake It In,” “Leaf Relief,” or your own).
• 12pm–2pm: Build your quick site with Lovable + add booking/payment.
• 2pm–4pm: Print 50 flyers (FedEx/Kinkos) and prep posts for local Facebook groups & Nextdoor.
Saturday
• 9am–12pm: Do a free/demo job (friend, neighbor, or your own yard). Take photos/videos.
• 12pm–2pm: Post your “before/after” shots online and share in neighborhood groups.
• 2pm–6pm: Knock on doors in leaf-heavy areas, hand out flyers, and book first jobs.
Sunday
• 9am–5pm: Do your first paid jobs! Offer a small discount for referrals and repeat bookings.
• Evening: Upload more photos, schedule next week’s clients, and plan for upsells.
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Final Thought
This is one of those businesses that’s seasonal, simple, and surprisingly profitable. Plus, you get paid to spend time outdoors. 🍂
👉 Forward this to a friend who’s been looking for a quick way to earn extra cash this fall — they’ll thank you when they’re raking in money, too.