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Business Advice & Stories

First 5 Things Foreman Should Look at When Evaluating a Site

Damion Draeger, Landscape Horticulture Instructor at theĀ Milwaukee Area Technical College, provides pointers about the first things foreman should consider on a job site. He will cover a lot more ground in his two-part webinar series Summing Up Landscape Math, April 21 & 28, 2016. His tips for foremen include: Equipment Access- Think about your equipment […]

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6 Things Successful Account Managers Do

In NALP’s Become the Ultimate Account Manager virtual conference, Phil Harwood of Pro-Motion Consulting, Inc. shared some of the secrets of successful account managers. He says they should: Develop and expand relationships with prospective and current customers with their long-term value in mind – not just short term sales goes Set sales and renewal goals […]

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Teams have to work together to win games

As part ofĀ our #NALPKnows series, we talked to Scott Jamieson, Landscape Industry Certified, NALP president and vice president of Bartlett Tree Experts in Chicago, Illinois, about working together as a team, and leaving it on the field during LANDSCAPES 2015. When I hear the expression leaving it on the field, I immediately think of how […]

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One Company's Secrets to Winning Landscape Contracts

The story is written by guest bloggerĀ David Hupman, Landscape Industry Certified. Winning jobs, maintaining clients, and running a top-notch operation involves teamwork and commitment from inside and outside of the company’s real and virtual environments. Recently, our company won three contracts totaling $1 million. This did not just happen by chance or some luck-inspired ritual. […]

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You can't leave it on the field if you don't have a successful business

As part ofĀ our #NALPKnows series, we talked to Joy Diaz, Landscape Industry Certified, executive vice president of Land Care, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada, about working together as a team, and leaving it on the field during LANDSCAPES 2015. The truth is, you cannot leave it on the field if you don’t have a successful […]

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The ROI more than makes up for it

As part ofĀ our#NALPKnows series, we talked to Shayne Newman, Landscape Industry Certified, President of YardApes in New Milford, Connecticut, about working together as a team, and leaving it on the field during LANDSCAPES 2015. Sports analogies often hit home in the business world, and that’s how it is in our company. When someone mentions leaving […]

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How Lambert’s Won Two Coveted Judges’ Awards in One Year

Lambert Landscape Company won two Judges’ Awards last year in the National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program. One award was for renovating a plaza in time for a town’s 100th anniversary celebration; the other, for creating a garden that seamlessly integrated with a newly construction Normandy-style home. Winning two Judges’ Awards in […]

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Giving Back to Get Ahead

As part ofĀ  our#NALPStories series, we talked to Dan Foley, recipient of the 2015 Lifetime Leadership award about giving back to the landscape industry, and the importance of being involved in the association. Giving back and being involved in leadership have always been important to Dan Foley, Landscape Industry Certified, National Association of Landscape Professionals […]

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Weed Man Lawn Care Has a Powerful Father Daughter Team

For our Father’s Day #NALPstories series, we talked to Jennifer Lemcke COOĀ of Weed Man USA about working with her father CEOĀ Roger Mongeon. What has Jennifer learned about business from her dad? – Creating a win/win – Always trust but make sure you’re always measuring – Always give feedback – Be true to yourself and who […]

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