We formed McFarlin Stanford to be the go-to resource for landscape companies who are very good at everything on the outside, but struggling with the back office. Basically, we are the resource we wished we'd had when we were building a successful landscape business.
We hope you enjoy the insights and resources below and hope they help you strengthen your team and grow your business!
News & Resources
How to Build a Successful Team Training Program for Your Landscape Company
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... Continue reading→
The 2 Types of Sales Personalities Every Landscape Team Needs
Anyone can learn to become a great salesperson. All it takes is a little training, a desire to serve your customers, and a whole lot of self awareness. The most successful salespeople know who they... Continue reading→
3 Ways to Become a Better Salesperson and Grow Your Landscape Company
When you own a landscape company, you’re in the sales industry whether you see it that way or not. Because without customers, there is no business. As our friend and strategic partner Marty Grunder says,... Continue reading→
The Value of Hiring a Business Coach for Your Landscape Company
Hiring the right business coach is the best money you can invest in your landscaping company. But what is a coach and what do they really do? Most people assume that a business coach acts... Continue reading→
The Top Hiring Mistakes Landscape Companies Make (And What To Do Instead)
Even the best landscape companies have made some pretty terrible hiring mistakes. It’s easy to do when there’s a position that needs to be filled fast. If you’ve ever found yourself onboarding a new team... Continue reading→
Do You Need to Raise Your Landscaping Prices to Keep Up with Inflation?
Inflation is taking a huge hit on businesses all across the country, but landscaping companies are really feeling the pinch. Tools and supplies are 5-10% more expensive than they’ve been in recent years; and with... Continue reading→
Benefits of ACE Peer Groups
Landscape company owners experience unique pressures on a day to day basis. You need to keep your clients happy, your equipment maintained, your pricing up to date, and your team on track. There’s a lot... Continue reading→
How to Build the Best Landscaping Team in the Business
Are you hiring? You should be. Even if your landscaping business is fully staffed this season, it’s important to always be looking for new team members. The best landscape companies are always hiring, even when... Continue reading→
Budgeting and Forecasting for 2021
As we look ahead to another year, many folks are continuing to plan both from a budgeting and a forecasting perspective for their business in 2021. With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing ripple effects that... Continue reading→
Compete by Measuring your Team’s Stability
BY JAMES CALI & JASON NEW Every week we hear the same issue from our clients: “We can’t find team members.” Some questions come to mind when we hear this comment. Why can’t you... Continue reading→