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Business Advice & Stories

Business Smarts: Create Steady Cash Flow by Converting Customers to Long-Term Clients

When you review your sources of revenue, it’s important to take stock of how much is coming from one-off projects versus long-term contracts. Long-term maintenance contracts with clients are beneficial for several reasons. They help provide steady cash flow, allowing your company to continue to grow and forecast your staffing needs properly. ā€œWe are generally […]

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Level Up: Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc. Grows with Napa’s Evolving Luxury Market

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc., based in Napa, California, has served the Bay area since 1988 and has been growing as the market has evolved there. Ben Penning, president of Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc., is the second […]

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How to Tap Into The Revenue Generating Trio

Tired of how the traditional sales model commoditizes your lawn and landscape services? You can revolutionize your sales strategy by emphasizing service through your revenue-generating trio. This trio are your sales representatives, field technicians and customer service managers. ā€œAmericans want a positive experience, and they want to be catered to, and they want it all […]

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From the Field to the Office: Time Management Strategies for Landscape Companies

As more employees prioritize work/life balance, one way to help with this is implementing time management strategies that allow them to complete the work they need without having to work longer than necessary. While there will be times when team members will have to go above and beyond to get things done, this shouldn’t be […]

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Meet Brigitte Orrick, the 2024 Woman Leader of the Year

Brigitte Orrick, director of talent development for The Davey Tree Expert Company, based in Kent, Ohio, is an inspiration to women in the landscape, lawn care and tree care industries. She is passionate about promoting the wide range of careers in the industry offers to everyone. Her willingness to lead and create a field that […]

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Meet Nick Brummel, the 2024 Advocate of the Year

Nick Brummel, owner of Brummel Lawn & Landscape LLC, based in Blue Springs, Missouri, has been involved in advocacy for years after a local landscape company invited him to attend a fly-in they were doing with NALP. He says he went, enjoyed it and the rest has been history. Brummel has been so committed to […]

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Meet Jeff Buhler, 2024 Lifetime Leadership Award Winner

Jeff Buhler of Massey Services, based in Orlando, Florida, has been actively involved in NALP, serving on the board and as president, as well as the leader of a number of other non-profit organizations and associations throughout his career. For his selflessness as a leader, Buhler was named the 2024 Lifetime Leadership Award winner. ā€œI’m […]

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Meet Nate Farley, the 2024 Young Professional of the Year

Nate Farley is the founder and CEO of NationScapes. He took his company from three employees to more than 35 and has grown their annual revenue from $600,000 to $4 million in less than four years. His success in the industry and commitment to providing fulfilling careers for his team earned him the 2024 Young […]

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Grunder Landscaping Launches Second Location with Team in Mind

Recently, Grunder Landscaping Co.Ā based in Miamisburg, Ohio, announced their expansion into Cincinnati. After 40 years of business, Grunder is making this move because of their team. This location will start with 12 to 16 team members, but their goal is to have 80 team members based out of their Cincinnati location in five years. ā€œOur […]

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How I Do It: Executing Effective Direct Mailing Campaigns in the Lawn Care Industry

With marketing, there are many digital options available, but don’t forget the value of print pieces, specifically direct mailing campaigns. ā€œDespite the rise of digital marketing, homeowners still respond to physical mail, particularly in the lawn care industry,ā€ says Becca Presley, national director of marketing for Senske Family of Companies, based in Kennewick, Washington. ā€œDirect […]

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