December 2024 - Page 3 of 4 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Month: December 2024

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Why You Need To Start Exit Planning Today

The consequences of being too late for various things in life will vary. Miss the bus? That’s okay; you can wait for the next one. However, when it comes to exit planning, being too late to build your business into something buyers are interested in can result in the destruction of the value of your […]

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2024 Wrapped: Landscape Professionals Share Their Successes and New Processes

It’s that time of the year when people are excited to see the past 12 months summarized in stats and graphics. Even if you don’t share your landscape company’s accomplishments with a wider audience, it is a good idea to take stock of your successes and positive changes you’ve made. Josh Wise, CEO of GrassRoots Tree […]

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Team Building: Strengthening Your Leadership Team and Fostering Feedback Loops

With growth comes the essential need for delegation. You simply cannot do everything by yourself, which is why it is critical to have a set of leaders who can nurture your company culture. If you don’t have strong leaders in place, they can drive away other good employees with their poor management and stifle feedback […]

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Navigating Technology Integration: A Roadmap for Smooth Implementation

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. With the rapid pace of new technology being introduced, it can be easy to get caught up in the desire to be at the cutting edge of everything. However, before you begin investing in […]

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How I Do It: Increasing Fleet Safety with AI-Powered Dashcams

As adding GPS tracking to landscape fleets becomes more commonplace, an additional piece of hardware that is rising in popularity are dashcams. These cameras can have road-facing and/or in-cab lenses to capture what your crews are encountering as they drive between job sites. Seth Kehne, president of Lawn Butler, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, says they started putting […]

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Technically Speaking: Tips for Calibrating Salt Spreaders

As winter arrives, remember to calibrate your salt spreaders to reduce the cost of over or under-applying. This dialed-in approach helps your bottom line while protecting your clients and the environment. Timing and Other Factors Spreaders should be calibrated at various times, especially when these events occur: Each piece of equipment has slight differences, so […]

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The Art of Forging Future Leaders from Within Your Landscape Company

Promoting your team members into leadership roles has multiple benefits, including a continuation of your company culture and providing a rewarding career path for your high-performers. ā€œThe culture is the biggest piece,ā€ says Curtis Atkinson, founder and CEO ofĀ Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah. ā€œSometimes bringing somebody in at a higher level takes a little […]

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Reflections on the Year: 2024 In Review

As you lead your business, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s next and never pause to reflect on how far your organization has come. ā€œI do believe one should take some time to sit back and reflect on the accomplishments of a full year,ā€ says Andrew Ziehler, owner and CEO of Ziehler Lawn […]

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2024 Judges’ Award: Developing A Sustainable Oasis for Office Workers

Metropolitan Park, Amazon’s second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, features two 22-story office buildings, including 65,000 square feet of street-level retail and almost four acres of new and renovated public spaces. Amazon sought to provide a superior experience for both employees working inside the building and community members who enjoy the park and local small business […]

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Company Checkup: Owners Reflect on Their Company Culture

During this season of gratitude, many landscape company owners are thankful for their company culture. This element of the business is essential for long-term success and crucial for recruiting and retaining your employees. Gilly Artigues, president of Pleasant Places, Inc., based in Charleston, South Carolina, says you can’t have long-term retention at companies where it’s […]

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