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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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, “Nothing happens until someone sells something.” We all know this is true, but there are still so many people who…
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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 as a listening ear, an accountability partner, or a best friend who cheers you on. That couldn’t be further from…
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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 member just to do it all over again only a few months later, know that you’re not alone. Learning how…
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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 supply chain issues, some equipment is nearly impossible to find. Rising fuel prices make operating machinery more expensive than ever,…
Continue ReadingDavid Marlow: Executive Coach David brings thirty-five years of executive leadership experience with small to midsize private businesses in manufacturing and service industries. David’s experience includes working with and handling the eventual sale of a family-owned manufacturing business that grew from 25 to 1,000 employees over 25 years. As a result, he has hands-on experience…
Continue ReadingMichael Bosco: Executive Coach A lifelong entrepreneur, Michael Bosco has founded, sold, purchased and merged a handful of businesses. This journey has provided him with fifteen years in the green industry, and over twenty years of pest control experience. Having built high growth service companies, Michael has learned that delivering excellent customer service is best…
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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 will impact business in the future, many landscape business owners are being prudent about planning. Shawn Ryan, president of Environmental…
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