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In the age of instant gratification, the longer it takes you to get a bid out to a client, the more likely it is theyāve already gone with someone who was faster. The problem is whether youāre a lawn care or a landscape company, the estimating portion of sales can be a time-consuming process where […]
Holiday lighting has come a long way from standard string lights along rooflines. While traditional lighting remains popular, utilizing programmable lighting technology allows contractors to stand out from the competition and offer something more dynamic for clients looking to take their displays to the next level. Kirk Brown, owner of Dynamic Celebration Lighting, based in […]
Wondering where you can find tools, technology and foster one-on-one relationships with suppliers all in one convenient space? Look no further than the ELEVATE Expo. āThe show can be especially valuable for someone starting a business or running a smaller company with several challenges to solve,ā says Steven Foster, senior account manager for Gachina Landscape […]
How often do you find yourself wishing for more time in the day? Mark Pyrah, president of Peak Landscape, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, argues that the true problem landscape company owners are facing is decision volume. āYou’re making hundreds of small calls a day that don’t need you, and that’s not leadership; it’s being a […]
Typically, when a team member is flagged for unsafe driving practices, itās something you can only coach them on after the fact. However, Timberline Landscapingās fleet receives coaching in real-time, thanks to Motiveās AI cameras. This technology can detect unsafe behaviors in the vehicle and then provide immediate feedback to the driver. āThis software will […]
Landscape design software is a major investment, but its true value varies depending on how well your team utilizes it. Becoming proficient with the software is only half the battle. It is equally important to have a strategy in place to stay aware of updates as they are released. āDesigners tend to develop a workflow […]
Landscape design software is an excellent tool for speeding up your overall creation process, but if youāve become comfortable in your routine with the system, chances are you are overlooking some key quality-of-life features that have been added over the years. āOnce you build out a workflow and you don’t have a necessary reason to […]
If youāve decided itās time for your team to go all in on AI, itās important to approach this technology with a clear understanding of its capabilities, where guardrails are needed and how to message your usage to customers. Avoid Creating AI Slop One of the major complaints against AI is the belief that all […]
In the field, almost everyone operates at the same speed. A solid crew will build the same size patio in the same amount of time, regardless of the company they work for. āThe real separation between struggling and thriving happens back at the office, in how well the work gets managed and how well knowledge […]
When you started your landscape business, chances are you didnāt create it because you loved working on spreadsheets at 9 p.m. Itās because you wanted to be outdoors, running equipment and creating beautiful spaces for customers while providing for your family and your employeesā families. Yet night after night youāre still creating estimates and responding […]
