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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 […]
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 […]
If growth is your goal, there comes a time when you have to consider if youād like to expand with branch locations. This form of growth can be an exciting time for your team, but it also should be executed with care. This process takes time, and rushing can be detrimental to your overall brand […]
Want to build stronger relationships with your clients and team members? Discover how McHale Landscape Design, Inc., empowers people and has crafted a company culture rooted in success at NALPās Field Trip in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on Sept. 23-24, 2025. McHale is a high-end residential landscape design, build and estate gardening firm. With an annual revenue […]
Ever wished you had a collection of subject matter experts to consult for various business concerns related to safety, legal issues, lawn care regulations or government affairs? As an NALP member, you have access to our specialty advisors, free of charge. āNALP advisors are an invaluable resource and membersā benefit,ā says Sam Steel, NALPās safety […]
Small business owners demonstrate hard work, ingenuity and dedication daily. Often, they are striving to become industry leaders while facing failures and wins along the way. āI believe itās important to celebrate the wins,ā says Patrick Wells, president of Piedmont Landscape Management, based in Augusta, Georgia. āToo often, we focus on the setbacks.ā As part […]
Like many other landscape companies starting out, Bret Achtenhagenās Seasonal Services, based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, initially worked with anyone and everyone. Bret Achtenhagen, president and CEO of the company, says in the beginning, they served middle-class clients and starter homes. Now their reputation has taken them to higher-end clientele. āIt’s very referral-based, but I think […]
Burnout can be a real threat to both your team and yourself if you are not taking care of your mental health. āMental health is such a wide sweeping topic with a million and a half definitions ā one for about every individual talking about it,ā says Brandon Sheppard, a Weed Man franchisor in the Mid-Atlantic. āAt […]
