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In college, Emilie Steinauer was undecided about her major until she took a landscape appreciation course to fulfill a core credit requirement. Before taking the class, she had no idea the landscape industry existed as a career path. āThat class opened my eyes to the world of horticulture, and I quickly realized my passion for […]
The lawn and landscape industry is built on relationships, which is why some companies prefer to see their customers more as partners. Choosing to have a collaborative connection with clients versus a transactional relationship has many benefits. Likewise, opting to view vendors as partners as well can provide critical support in times of need. Why […]
The importance of quality communication with your clients cannot be overstated. For many landscape companies, the level of communication they provide is one of their key differentiators. āEffective communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship,ā says Kaylie Gibbons, maintenance business manager with Landcrafters, based in Pinellas Park, Florida. āBy fostering transparency and professionalism across […]
In the war for talent, sometimes you can feel like David going up against Goliath. One piece of ammo you can consider for your slingshot is equity compensation plans for key employees. āIf you’re an owner-operator looking to maintain your viability in a market full of private equity-owned firms, then equity comp is an alternative […]
If you hadnāt heard of the company Ethoscapes five years ago, that would be understandable, as the business was created in 2023. However, since then, they have soared into the spotlight with their rapid M&A and organic growth. In 2024, the business was the second-fastest growing company out of Landscape Managementās Top 150, with 203% […]
How often are you going to get in a friendās car if you donāt even know where theyāre going? Similarly, itās going to be very hard to convince current employees and job candidates to stick with your organization if you donāt have concrete goals youāre aiming for. While youāll always have that handful who are […]
When a client contacted Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, Ohio, they wanted a residential landscape renovation that seamlessly integrated a contemporary design with a luxurious, functional outdoor environment. EMI delivered all this while preserving the homeownerās century-old oak tree. In addition to earning a Gold Award of Excellence for the overall […]
Bob Grover is the founder and chairman of Pacific Landscape Management, based in Hillsboro, Oregon. He has been working in the landscape industry since 1985 and has a bachelorās degree in horticulture from Oregon State University. Pacific Landscape Management was acquired by Southfield Capital in 2021. With 40 years of experience in the industry, what […]
When you think about hurricane preparedness, you may be going over a mental checklist of water bottles, batteries and how to handle power outages. However, your clients’ landscapes shouldnāt be overlooked as they can be severely damaged if proper precautions are not taken. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30. Even […]
How long does it take to finalize a company rebrand? For Monarch Landscape Companies, based in Los Angeles, California, their CMO Karen Schakarov jokes it takes as long as carrying a baby to term. Monarch has grown rapidly through mergers and acquisitions since the company’s founding in 2015. Yet they did not have a clear […]
