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Business Advice & Stories

Business Smarts: Finding Your Niche

When you work in your niche, it’s easier to sell work and the work is more profitable as well. You might think that selecting a niche for your company limits your ability to grow, but this focus can actually help you overall. ā€œEvery company needs to be able to differentiate themselves if they want to […]

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The Secret Weapon to Networking Success: Episode 16 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In the 16th episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, and Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape talk to Thom Singer, a growth leadership speaker. Singer is an advisor to executives, a speaker and content creator. After a […]

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Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape Utilizes Customer Service Team for Timely Communication

Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape was recently featured in an On Tour event. Don’t miss the next On Tour event with Rossen Landscape on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. ET. Register here. When dealing with 3,500 plus residential clients’ maintenance and design-build needs, top-notch customer service is key. Two years ago, Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, based […]

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Why a Swimming Champion Loves Landscaping: Episode 15 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In the 15th episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape talked to Ed Walsh, the business development representative for The Greathouse Company in Nashville, Tennessee. Walsh builds relationships with commercial and […]

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Creating a Top Workplace: Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions Shares Their Practices

Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions was recently named one of the Top Workplaces in St. Louis by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Focal Pointe is a full-service, high-end commercial and residential landscape company. They have been in business since 1998. They provide land care services to locations, such as Busch Stadium and the Edward Jones world headquarters. […]

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Balancing Employee Development and Business Needs with Chris Joyce: Episode 14 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In the 14th episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape, and Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape talked to Chris Joyce, president of the Joyce Companies. The Joyce Companies consist of […]

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Let Your Actions Speak: Communicating Sustainability to Customers

It makes sense for sustainability and/or environmental stewardship to be a high priority for lawn and landscape companies but sometimes implementing and messaging this value can be an obstacle. Many companies in various industries declare they are green but not all of them put much action behind it. Mariani Landscape says sustainability is not just […]

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Level Up: Sticking to a Strategic Plan Keeps ASI Landscape Management on Track as They Grow

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Started in 1993, ASI Landscape Management, based in Tampa, Florida, has a current annual revenue of $13 million with an additional $1.5 million generated by Ameri-Tree, Inc., ASI’s tree care company. The company currently employs 160 […]

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Takeaways from On Tour with Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape

Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape recently provided a peek under the hood as to how they operate during the virtual On Tour event. To view the whole On Tour video, click here. The company is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and has grown into an $8 million a year company. Krisjan Berzins, his wife and COO, Mayra, […]

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How Coaching Drives Success with Taylor Milliken: Episode 13 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In the 13th episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench and Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape talked to Taylor Milliken, owner and president of Milosi Landscape. Based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Milosi Landscape designs, builds and maintains […]

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