Is it just us or is it hard to believe we’re already halfway through Q1? Seems like just yesterday we were setting goals and intentions for 2023 and now we’re checking in to see the progress and achievements we’ve already made. Like most landscape business owners, the start of the year is full of ideas,…
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What goals did you set for 2023? Want to get more involved in your industry? Hoping to meet other like-minded business owners? If taking your landscape business to the next level is on your agenda for 2023, we have a few ideas that can help get you there. At McFarlin Stanford, we believe in the…
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Like any industry, who you bring onto the team can make a major impact on your company’s success–and the same is true for lawn care businesses. Despite having cutting-edge tools and a city full of customers, your landscape company can’t grow without reliable employees you can trust to get the job done. Whether you’re just…
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If you own a lawn care business, you’ve come to the right spot. Why? As a landscape professional, you’ve likely noticed there is a ton of work involved in the industry – and even more to learn. And, while owning your own business comes with many upsides, it can sometimes feel like you’re doing it…
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All too often, landscape business owners find themselves in a leadership role and start to wonder “now what?” You’re excited to be in this position, but you aren’t sure how to lead effectively. Well, remember this: A great boss isn’t accidental. An exceptional leader has done a lot of work to become someone worthy of…
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When it comes to growing your landscape company, finding ideal team members is the obvious first step, but what’s required to keep them is often overlooked. You were impressed by them during the hiring process, and now it’s time for you to make an equally great impression on your newest hire. You obviously hope they’ll…
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Will Haskins: Bookkeeping Will is from Dallas where he is currently enrolled as a student at Texas A&M University. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in Finance, he will be joining McFarlin Stanford full-time. Will grew up mowing lawns in his neighborhood and worked for a landscaping company during the summer of 2021….
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Running a successful landscape company requires more than just being great at taking care of properties. The reality is, most landscape owners are masters of the green industry, but aren’t well trained in the back office. In order to have a truly successful business, you need to focus on more than installing shrubs and mowing…
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Dauphin Ewart: Executive Coach As an experienced second-generation leader, Dauphin Ewart is forward-thinking and grounded in the day-to-day of a pest control office. Dauphin has led The Bug Master through multiple acquisitions and has established multiple new offices and market locations throughout the state of Texas. Throughout his tenure, Dauphin has maintained The Bug Master’s…
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Quality training is simply the best investment you can make for your landscape company. When you prioritize your team members’ growth and development, you’re guaranteed to get an ROI greater than any new mower or truck could ever give you. Here’s a simple truth—quality team members want to be trained. They want to learn how…
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