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If you are frequently frustrated by having to constantly answer questions that your team members should be able to address on their own, you could be dealing with the pitfall of inadvertently teaching employees to be passive, rather than proactive. āTime is money, and employees who canāt or wonāt proceed because they are waiting for […]
There are numerous roadblocks that can slow down or cause headaches during the design/build process. Instead of merely tolerating them, taking the time to streamline these pain points can result in improved efficiency in your operations and a better overall experience for your clients. While the weather will remain out of your control, other common […]
When it comes to making an expensive equipment purchase, how often are you trusting your gut versus going by solid numbers that back your decision? Sometimes you may opt not to purchase a machine, assuming it will be underutilized and not make enough money to justify the monthly payments. However, itās impossible to know this […]
When youāre on the smaller side, many of the processes you create work when you only have five or 10 employees. Yet as your team grows, cracks can begin to appear as bottlenecks and inconsistencies cause issues. āStrong processes allow us to grow while maintaining quality, performance, and accountability across all branches,ā says Loren McIrvin, […]
Itās hard to make sound decisions when your financials are either structured in a way that buries the relevant information or certain aspects, such as your labor burden, are misinterpreted. āDonāt assume your data is accurate, reliable, relevant and comprehensive without a thorough investigation,ā says John Joestgen, principal of JJ Landscape Consulting. āIf you want […]
How often have you changed your mind about a belief youāve held? Sometimes, an outlook that may have gotten you to where you are today no longer serves you or could even be holding you back. Below are some of the thought processes that industry leaders admit theyāve had to outgrow as theyāve scaled their […]
Stressors often originate outside of work, but they can easily stick with employees on the job and have a direct impact on their overall well-being, safety and productivity. In an effort to combat stress and to make their team membersā lives a little bit better, Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc., based in Conyers, Georgia, added the […]
Jerry Schill is the president and CEO of Schill Grounds Management, based in Westlake, Ohio. Schill started the company with his brother, Joe, in 1993. They developed a reputation for high-end design/build landscape construction and maintenance services. In the 2010s, the company shifted its focus to commercial landscape maintenance. Then in 2020, Schill Grounds Management […]
Promoting employees from within can greatly strengthen your company, but this can only occur if you are building out your team membersā leadership skills. This is what prompted LandCare, headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, to launch their Accelerated Leadership Development Program in October 2024. āSustainable growth requires a strong bench of leaders who are ready to […]
While there isnāt one simple formula for growing a successful lawn or landscape business, there are some common pieces of advice that leaders in the industry have found to play a major factor in the growth of their companies. NALPās Titans share their guidance with others looking to scale their business up to the next […]
