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
Crafting a Standout Resume
In today's competitive job market, a well-crafted resume is your ticket to landing your dream job. Your resume serves as your first impression on potential employers, and it's important to make it stand out. Here... Continue reading→
Why You Need A Detailed Job Description
If you thought job descriptions were exclusive to the hiring process, we’re here to convince you otherwise. A well-written, detailed job description can be a tool for both current and potential new team members. Keep... Continue reading→
6 Tips for Hiring and Maintaining the Best Team
When it comes to building a great team, hiring and maintaining talent are equally important. Without one, you wouldn’t have the other–and vice versa. So, how do you make sure your landscape company doesn’t end... Continue reading→
Holiday Glow: Increase Revenue and Ease the Pain of Seasonality
The summer season is hands-down the busiest (and most profitable) part of the year for lawn care businesses. From pool parties and picnics to backyard parties and barbecues, everyone is spending more time outside and... Continue reading→
Build an Effective Team With a Successful Recruitment Funnel
Sounds easy enough, right? If you have the right hiring parameters in place, it makes sense you’d end up with a great team–but how do you get from Point A to Point B? That’s what... Continue reading→
5 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Landscape Business
You (like most of us) are probably wondering whether we’re about to enter a recession. Or maybe, you’re asking if it’s already begun. While the jury’s still out on whether the U.S. is officially in... Continue reading→
The Best Exercise For Retaining & Rewarding Top Talent
What if we told you there was a no-fail method to hiring new employees, retaining talent, conducting annual reviews, and handling promotions? Well, there is–and it starts with the Red, Yellow & Green. Not only... Continue reading→
Top 3 Pain Points in Your Bookkeeping – And How We Can Help
In order to run a successful landscaping business, you know you’ve got to provide exceptional service that encourages clients to return time and time again. But what about everything on the back side to running... Continue reading→
How to Promote Teamwork Among Landscape Workers
As you know, the success of your landscape company really relies on the strength of your team. So, how do you create a great team? Well, we’re the first to say it isn’t always easy,... Continue reading→
How to Get Connected to Other Landscape Industry Leaders & Why it Matters
Whether you own a landscape business in a metropolitan city with several other lawn care companies or you service a smaller town with less competition, it’s nice to meet other landscape industry leaders for a... Continue reading→