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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Typically, when a team member is flagged for unsafe driving practices, itās something you can only coach them on after the fact. However, Timberline Landscapingās fleet receives coaching in real-time, thanks to Motiveās AI cameras. This technology can detect unsafe behaviors in the vehicle and then provide immediate feedback to the driver. āThis software will […]
Franchising your brand can allow you to scale rapidly alongside highly motivated business owners who have a vested interest in the success of their location. However, you first need to find these individuals. There are over 4,000 franchise opportunities available in the U.S. currently. āSo, how do you become different in those 4,000 or one […]
Landscape design software is a major investment, but its true value varies depending on how well your team utilizes it. Becoming proficient with the software is only half the battle. It is equally important to have a strategy in place to stay aware of updates as they are released. āDesigners tend to develop a workflow […]
As your fleet grows, so does your accident frequency and claim severity if you do not take appropriate steps to address your fleet safety and defensibility. āInsurers evaluate fleet risk by looking at both historical losses and the company’s overall commitment to risk management,ā says Drew Garcia, vice president of Rancho Mesa Insurance Services and Landscape Group […]
Much like how transplanting a young tree without proper support and care can cause it to fail, identifying employees with leadership potential and then promoting them without adequate training can lead to frustration for everyone involved. Setting your high performers up for success calls for structured training, mentorship and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities […]
Last year, NALPās comprehensive online training became a free benefit for contractor members. SSC Services for Education, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, took advantage of this additional training almost immediately, incorporating it into their broader Grounds Management University. Brandon Haley, VP of grounds management for SSC, says since incorporating NALPās free training, it has helped with […]
One of the biggest concerns when it comes to franchising your business is losing control of your brand. Josh Malik, CEO of Joshua Tree Experts, headquartered in Stockertown, Pennsylvania, says when he shared his dream of franchising, his team was afraid of this exact thing.Ā āIt’s actually quite opposite of that,ā Malik says. āI’ve worked […]
If you want to break through different revenue ceilings, strategic planning is a critical tool, but it is only useful if you outline measurable, accountable action along with it. āThe definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result, and most of the time building a tactical plan […]
If you removed the name of your company from your website and replaced it with a competitorās, would the claims made still be true for that business? If so, chances are your organization isnāt leaning into your clear positioning statement. āMost companies don’t struggle because they aren’t good at what they do,ā says Katy Doss, […]
No landscape company will ever be completely perfect, but choosing to be proactive by looking for operational inefficiencies and making small improvements can provide massive competitive advantages. āIt’s far better off to be in the fire prevention department than the firefighting department,ā says Marty Grunder, founder and CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co. and The Grow […]
