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Yenni Rivas was working as a janitor for a tech company when she first saw a woman taking care of the plants in the building. Curious, she asked if there were open positions for a similar role. The plant technician told her yes, and so Rivas applied. She landed the job with Ambius, a company […]
Technology is frequently implemented to boost speed and efficiency, but it can also impact your teamās overall safety. Some of these tools are becoming more commonplace, while others are more recent introductions. As you consider ways to strengthen your safety measures, donāt forget to look at different ways technology can be integrated as well. AI […]
The NALP Foundation named Jason Walker, associate professor and undergraduate coordinator for landscape architecture at Mississippi State University, this yearās Outstanding Educator of the Year. Walker earned his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State and attended Virginia Tech for graduate school. He has been teaching at Mississippi State since 2003. As the co-leader of Mississippi State […]
When Ben Gassib entered the construction business more than two decades ago, his motivation was one that a young person of any era could easily relate to. āI was a big skier,ā he laughs, āAnd back then, you could take winters off.ā Twenty-some years later, Gassib has long abandoned thoughts of open-ended winter skiing vacations. […]
Francisco Garcia, a senior at the College of DuPage majoring in business management with an emphasis in horticulture, was named this yearās Kevin Kehoe Leader of the Year Award recipient at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. This award recognizes aĀ student who has demonstrated strong leadership within their academic community, has a passion for helping others, […]
When you work with residential clients, much of their decision-making is based on emotions. Obviously, logical aspects still play a factor in their decision, but connecting with homeowners through design narratives can be crucial for getting a sale across the finish line. Forging An Early Bond Finding common ground early on can help you quickly […]
When youāre on the smaller side or when your business is simply mowing lawns, you may think contracts arenāt necessary unless youāre working for a large commercial customer or general contractor. However, failing to utilize contracts for your jobs can leave your company wide open to lawsuits and leave you with no legal recourse if […]
In college, Emilie Steinauer was undecided about her major until she took a landscape appreciation course to fulfill a core credit requirement. Before taking the class, she had no idea the landscape industry existed as a career path. āThat class opened my eyes to the world of horticulture, and I quickly realized my passion for […]
The lawn and landscape industry is built on relationships, which is why some companies prefer to see their customers more as partners. Choosing to have a collaborative connection with clients versus a transactional relationship has many benefits. Likewise, opting to view vendors as partners as well can provide critical support in times of need. Why […]
The importance of quality communication with your clients cannot be overstated. For many landscape companies, the level of communication they provide is one of their key differentiators. āEffective communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship,ā says Kaylie Gibbons, maintenance business manager with Landcrafters, based in Pinellas Park, Florida. āBy fostering transparency and professionalism across […]
