Guys, we’re in trouble.
Getting investigated by the SEC.
We have crossed the line a bit and got in a pickle.
Here’s what was written about us:
SEC Launches Investigation Into Lawn Care Firm Accused of “Unbelievable” Profit Margins
Washington State – In a shocking revelation, federal regulators have turned their attention to a lawn care company accused of making an “outrageous” profit by charging customers $99 per month for biweekly service while paying employees just $23 per hour. The SEC has labeled the practice as ‘deeply concerning’ as the company rakes in what appears to be a staggering $200 per hour for just 15 minutes of work per visit.
“It’s a Classic Case of Exploitation,” Experts Say
Industry watchdogs are sounding the alarm over what they call an “exploitative business model.” According to their calculations, the company’s customers pay nearly $1,200 per year for lawn care services, yet the workers—who actually do the mowing—see only a fraction of that money.
“This is a textbook example of modern business greed,” said financial analyst Carl Dempsey. “For just a few minutes of work, they’re charging what seems like a completely arbitrary fee. And where does all that extra money go? Management, marketing, equipment maintenance, insurance, fuel, and advertising? Give me a break.”
The Math That Will Shock You
Investigators claim that if a single truck services multiple lawns in a day, the company could be generating well over $1,000 in daily revenue while only paying an employee around $184 for an 8-hour shift. That’s a profit of hundreds of dollars per day—a number that, according to the SEC, “defies logic.”
“They’re collecting these fees like clockwork, but the employees doing the actual labor? Just $23 an hour. And don’t get me started on the customers—paying nearly a hundred bucks a month just to have their lawn trimmed for a few minutes at a time. If that’s not a scam, I don’t know what is,” said Dempsey.
Despite “Shocking” Earnings, Owners Somehow Only Keep 30%
Perhaps most disturbingly, after rent, fuel, advertising, equipment costs, and other “mysterious” expenses, the company reports a net margin of just 30%. Critics argue that “corporate accounting tricks” could be to blame.
“If they’re making $200 an hour on these lawns, then where’s all the money?” one anonymous INSIDERS asked. “It’s almost as if running a business involves costs.”
SEC: “We’re Keeping a Close Eye on This”
A spokesperson for the SEC issued a statement saying, “While no official charges have been filed, we find it highly suspicious that a company can charge customers far more than it pays its employees and still claim they’re not making a killing. We will continue to monitor businesses like this that appear to operate under an eerily familiar system known as capitalism.”
Customers Weigh In: “Wait, That’s Just How Business Works?”
Some customers expressed initial shock at the allegations but quickly realized they were essentially being told that businesses charge more for services than they cost to provide.
“I thought this was some kind of Ponzi scheme,” said one local homeowner. “But then I remembered that my grocery store also doesn’t pay its cashiers 100% of what I spend on milk, so I guess this is just…normal?”
The company has not been formally charged with any wrongdoing, but if the SEC has taught Americans anything, it’s that making money while operating a legitimate business is definitely suspicious.
Getting investigated by the SEC.
We have crossed the line a bit and got in a pickle.
Here’s what was written about us:
SEC Launches Investigation Into Lawn Care Firm Accused of “Unbelievable” Profit Margins
Washington State – In a shocking revelation, federal regulators have turned their attention to a lawn care company accused of making an “outrageous” profit by charging customers $99 per month for biweekly service while paying employees just $23 per hour. The SEC has labeled the practice as ‘deeply concerning’ as the company rakes in what appears to be a staggering $200 per hour for just 15 minutes of work per visit.
“It’s a Classic Case of Exploitation,” Experts Say
Industry watchdogs are sounding the alarm over what they call an “exploitative business model.” According to their calculations, the company’s customers pay nearly $1,200 per year for lawn care services, yet the workers—who actually do the mowing—see only a fraction of that money.
“This is a textbook example of modern business greed,” said financial analyst Carl Dempsey. “For just a few minutes of work, they’re charging what seems like a completely arbitrary fee. And where does all that extra money go? Management, marketing, equipment maintenance, insurance, fuel, and advertising? Give me a break.”
The Math That Will Shock You
Investigators claim that if a single truck services multiple lawns in a day, the company could be generating well over $1,000 in daily revenue while only paying an employee around $184 for an 8-hour shift. That’s a profit of hundreds of dollars per day—a number that, according to the SEC, “defies logic.”
“They’re collecting these fees like clockwork, but the employees doing the actual labor? Just $23 an hour. And don’t get me started on the customers—paying nearly a hundred bucks a month just to have their lawn trimmed for a few minutes at a time. If that’s not a scam, I don’t know what is,” said Dempsey.
Despite “Shocking” Earnings, Owners Somehow Only Keep 30%
Perhaps most disturbingly, after rent, fuel, advertising, equipment costs, and other “mysterious” expenses, the company reports a net margin of just 30%. Critics argue that “corporate accounting tricks” could be to blame.
“If they’re making $200 an hour on these lawns, then where’s all the money?” one anonymous INSIDERS asked. “It’s almost as if running a business involves costs.”
SEC: “We’re Keeping a Close Eye on This”
A spokesperson for the SEC issued a statement saying, “While no official charges have been filed, we find it highly suspicious that a company can charge customers far more than it pays its employees and still claim they’re not making a killing. We will continue to monitor businesses like this that appear to operate under an eerily familiar system known as capitalism.”
Customers Weigh In: “Wait, That’s Just How Business Works?”
Some customers expressed initial shock at the allegations but quickly realized they were essentially being told that businesses charge more for services than they cost to provide.
“I thought this was some kind of Ponzi scheme,” said one local homeowner. “But then I remembered that my grocery store also doesn’t pay its cashiers 100% of what I spend on milk, so I guess this is just…normal?”
The company has not been formally charged with any wrongdoing, but if the SEC has taught Americans anything, it’s that making money while operating a legitimate business is definitely suspicious.
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