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The Ripple Effect of Mentorship: The Supporters Behind Rossen Landscape’s Success

When you look in the mirror, do you see yourself or the others who made you who you are today? Jeff Rossen, CEO of Rossen Landscape, based in Great Falls, Virginia, recently reflected on some of the individuals who made a tangible impact in his life. Rossen’s Role Models As a kid, Rossen always had aquariums […]

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Protecting Your Business: Do You Have a Disaster Preparedness Plan?

It’s hard to anticipate what unforeseen circumstances may end up impacting your business. For instance, it’s unlikely you had a global pandemic on your bingo card for 2020, but having a disaster preparedness plan in place can help you think through various scenarios and how to address them. “When something unexpected happens, downtime can quickly […]

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Talking with Titans: Pat Covey

Pat Covey is the chairman, president and CEO of The Davey Tree Expert Company, based in Kent, Ohio. Covey joined Davey in 1991 and has held various roles throughout the company over the years. He became president and CEO in 2017 and was elected chairman of the board in 2020. Covey has a Bachelor of […]

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Sharpening Your Services: How Your Niche Drives Success

Oftentimes, when you started your lawn or landscape business you had to say yes to anything and everything because it helped keep the lights on. However, lacking a niche and purpose can stunt your organization’s ability to focus on the work that truly matters. “You’re looking for the intersection of what you like, where your […]

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Turf Masters Brands Scales Up While Honoring Local Legacies

Turf Masters Brands, based in Roswell, Georgia, has completed 19 acquisitions and 12 in the last year alone. Andy Kadrich, founder of Turf Masters Lawncare LLC, senior advisor and board member to Turf Masters Brands, says he formed Turf Masters Brands along with All Turf Holdings, LLC and Green Group Holdings in 2022 with the […]

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From Stressful to Successful: How to Make Performance Reviews Count

Performance reviews can easily be seen as a task that is ‘nice to have’ but not necessary for your business to function. However, reviews can help build stronger teams, better leaders, and higher client satisfaction, if you are executing them effectively. “Once you get to a certain size, the only way you can know if […]

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Landscape Professionals Define What Success Looks Like For Them

A successful business is often equated with how profitable it is, but this isn’t the only lens you can view your company through. When it comes to success, the measuring stick is whatever you choose it to be. If you haven’t taken the time to consider what makes you feel truly successful, below are some […]

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Inside Southern Botanical’s Strategic Branch Opening In Fort Worth’s Booming Market

Fort Worth, Texas, is the nation’s 11th-largest city, and of the 30 most populous cities, it has grown the fastest since 2020. Capitalizing on this booming market, Southern Botanical, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, recently opened a new branch to serve Fort Worth. “Fort Worth has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, both in residential […]

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Creating a Cohesive Marketing Strategy: Plan, Measure, Adapt

It can be easy to stick with the status quo when it comes to your marketing and advertising plans year in and year out, but you’re also missing out on significant ROI if you don’t have a cohesive strategy or aren’t regularly reviewing your marketing initiatives. Similar to only treating a customer’s property once a […]

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The Veteran Edge: Translating Military Efficiency Into Landscape Operations

Veterans are accustomed to leading without micromanaging, empowering without losing control and having a mission-first mindset. This makes them a powerful asset to your team. “They’re used to hard work, following structure, and adapting quickly,” says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. “Those qualities make them a perfect fit […]

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