The history of Brandenburg Brothers Lawn Services is a story about the determination and hard work of young boys and the continuous and miraculous favor of God.
It had all started when Chai and Cooper wanted extra cash and were inspired by their older brothers Cole and Cadin, who did small weeding jobs for their neighbors. So, they went around their block knocking on doors and asking neighbors if they needed any yard work done. Cooper, being a good salesman and hard worker, and Chai, being great at the manager role and also a hardworker were able to get a few customers that first time around. At ages 12 and 14, it really all started with The Brandenburg Brothers Lawn Services.
Chai, who was in 6th grade, was asked to mow a few lawns while neighbors were on vacation. Cooper especially had the desire to make money. Cooper is a true extrovert and salesman, and in 2017 he went door to door, trying to find someone who would hire him. Cooper was only in 4th grade, and small for his age. Very few neighbors believed that he could mow a lawn or do challenging work. However, a few people gave him a chance to prove himself through smaller weeding and raking jobs. Cooper’s big break into the mowing world came as an answer to prayer.
The next year the boys continued to find jobs here and there, but the real payday occurred in the winter of 2018 when a large amount of snow fell. Four Brandenburg brothers and their dad got every shovel they could find and spent the day shoveling properties close by. The boys earned enough money to purchase their young hearts’ desire; an x-box, controllers, and a TV. The flame of entrepreneurship had been lit!
In the spring of 2020, Chai really wanted extra cash, so he started looking for a job. His dad reminded him of the success of their shoveling efforts during the winter and pointed out that the hourly rate at McDonald’s or any other place was much less. Chai and Cooper then began their lawn mowing service in earnest with new business cards that their brother Cole had made for them. They included weed whacking and edging with each mow, giving better-looking results than many of the professional landscapers. They continued to add customers all summer with only the determination to push them all over the neighborhood. Many of the neighbors commented on the caliber of the boys. They were very impressed to see them pushing their tools up hills and for miles around the neighborhood every day, and being respectful and polite. Chai possessed the quiet, steadfast nature to keep track of customer information and create a schedule for each day. Cooper seemed to instantly develop a friendly and professional rapport with the neighbors, and they often called, requesting to speak with Cooper specifically. Their parents would marvel at the favor of God on the lives of their 12 and 14-year-old boys!
Customers began to give Chai and Cooper old mowers and equipment. Cooper would find a snowblower or other equipment out for the trash, and he would bring it home. They began to watch YouTube videos and learn how to fix the machines themselves. They developed relationships with local small engine mechanics that would fix their equipment and even instruct them how to do so. Their family garage turned into a collection of machines and parts. The boys developed a passion for lawn care and learned about the best brands and techniques. They began to sell equipment for a profit and then scour Facebook Marketplace until a good deal popped up. They were able to upgrade and expand to several mowers, weedwhackers, edgers, blowers, and even a riding mower.
This continued for two years as their lawn care techniques continued to improve and more customers were added. Chai and Cooper had saved enough money to buy a pickup truck shortly after Chai turned 16. They had so much favor with the owner of the Chevy Silverado, that the owner gave them a great deal plus returned some money to them after the sale and gave them a free 5th wheel hitch! They loved this truck.
A couple in our neighborhood had been charmed by Cooper’s outgoing personality. That led to a wonderful friendship between our two families. They gave Chai and Cooper a 5×8 open trailer. The 2022 season was an expansive one for Brandenburg Brothers as they could now drive to jobs with all their equipment in the trailer. Calvin, their younger brother, began to help when needed. In 2023 they continued to upgrade to an 6×12 enclosed trailer and a zero-turn mower.
In 2024 an opportunity came to the Brandenburg Brothers through a friend who knew of someone selling his lawn care business. There was great favor with this man as well, and the brothers decided to purchase his business. This acquisition doubled their customer base and upgraded equipment to commercial grade. The business exploded in 2024 as sister Areli joined by managing social media, emails, and branding. Younger Brothers, Calvin and Courage, began working for them when needed.
We are anticipating a very busy season for 2025-2026, requiring new team members.
We offer the typical lawn services like mowing, edging, weed whacking, trimming, and yard clean ups. Additionally, we can help lawns look greener and fuller by applying lime, fertilizer, and overseeding as well and aerating and dethatching. We can also provide hardscaping for patios and walkways. Although we love the great outdoors, sometimes being indoors is necessary. We can also do painting and smaller home improvement jobs in the winter. We are so grateful for our customers and the goodness of God that has made Brandenburg Brothers possible.
