YardNow founder deckDesigned slides for the dog-poop-cleanup wedge
Slide 01YardNow

YardNow

Fast, trusted dog poop cleanup for fenced residential yards

Slide 02YardNow

The chore nobody wants still has to get done

  • Dog poop cleanup is frequent, gross, and easy to procrastinate.
  • Customers want help fast, not a quote process.
  • Local operators are fragmented and inconsistent.
  • Broad labor marketplaces are too generic to trust for this job.
Slide 03YardNow

The wedge is narrow on purpose

YardNow starts with one ugly recurring job instead of trying to be a broad chores app on day one.
  • One service only: dog poop cleanup.
  • Fenced residential yards first.
  • Busy dog owners, landlords, and mobility-limited homeowners.
  • Standardized around yard size, dog count, ZIP, state, and access rules.
Slide 04YardNow

The product is the loop

Request -> Price -> Accept -> Complete -> Verify -> Pay

  • Customer uploads yard photos.
  • YardNow returns an upfront price.
  • Verified worker accepts a nearby job.
  • Worker uploads proof before payout.
Slide 05YardNow

Trust is the feature

  • Outdoor-only service.
  • Verified workers with background checks.
  • Mandatory intake, before, and after photos.
  • Photo-based completion proof before payout.
  • Support resolves disputes from evidence.
Slide 06YardNow

Launch narrow. Get dense.

  • Open U.S. market intake.
  • Build density market by market.
  • High dog-ownership neighborhoods first.
  • Short drive times and tight worker routes.
Slide 07YardNow

Pricing is fast because it is rule-based

  • Three flat launch prices: small, medium, and large yard.
  • Customers see one clear number before booking.
  • One-time cleanup first.
  • No quote chase.
Slide 08YardNow

Simple business model

  • Customer pays per job or recurring plan.
  • YardNow keeps a take rate plus platform fee.
  • Workers see payout before acceptance.
  • Route density and recurring usage improve margins.
Slide 09YardNow

Go to market with convenience plus trust

  • Start with pet owners who already feel the pain every week.
  • Lead with 'book yard cleanup in minutes.'
  • Use proof photos as the trust story.
  • Grow through local pilots, partnerships, and referrals.
Slide 10YardNow

Expand only if the model stays intact

  • Leaf cleanup.
  • Branch and yard debris pickup.
  • Trash can move-out and return.
  • Weed pull and light yard reset.
  • Move-out yard cleanup for landlords.
Slide 11YardNow

Why this can win

  • Recurring demand creates real local density.
  • The workflow is easy to standardize.
  • Photo proof makes completion verifiable.
  • Workers can accept quickly.
  • Support can resolve issues from evidence.
Slide 12YardNow

The ask

  • Support the MVP build and launch.
  • Validate the one-service wedge before expansion.
  • Prove booking speed, worker acceptance, and proof-backed completion.
  • Measure success by repeat bookings, not vanity marketplace volume.