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When clients are counting on your team to clear snow so they can continue to operate without disruptions, it can be easy to assume those equipped with a plow won’t be affected by the snow themselves. However, it’s critical to prepare and protect your crews from these scenarios where they may become stranded or stuck […]
For some lawn and landscape companies, mergers and acquisitions are only considered once private equity is involved. Senske Services, based in Kennewick, Washington, completed between 17 and 20 lawn care and plant health acquisitions well before partnering with private equity firm GTCR. “Many of these acquisitions were smaller companies that approached us because their owners […]
Lee Edwards is the president and CEO of The Greenery, Inc., based on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Greenery was founded in 1973 by Edwards’ parents, Ruthie and Berry Edwards. Edwards graduated from Tulane University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in English. He returned to the family business […]
Skilled labor is hard to find, which is why many lawn and landscape companies opt to start from the ground up with their employees. Even when they do hire an employee with prior industry experience, it is still important to train them so they’re on the same page. “Training is a key ingredient in developing […]
In a span of six months, this landscape in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was transformed into a stunning outdoor living area. The space had been underutilized and largely empty for years, prompting the homeowners to make a change. They called Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals, based in Sioux Falls, to make improvements, leading to a 2024 […]
Objections are something your sales team will face on a regular basis as landscape projects call for a significant investment. However, these can turn into lost sales if your sales staff doesn’t know how to address these common objections from customers properly. “According to data, 44% of salespeople give up after a single rejection, and […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Since 2008, GreenWeaver Landscapes, based in Media, Pennsylvania, has had the mission of creating and maintaining beautiful, useful, and healthy landscapes for people and the planet. Jennifer Nichols, president of GreenWeaver Landscapes, says she grew up […]
Social media is one of the main pillars of marketing, but it can also be one of the most poorly executed prongs if you don’t have a good idea of what your goals are with it. “Without a strong social strategy, you’re working to capture existing search demand rather than also working to increase the […]
Rossen Landscape, based in Great Falls, Virginia, was tasked with creating a space for major entertaining. The end result was a sleek, modern outdoor living space. On top of winning a Silver Award of Excellence for the overall project, Rossen Landscape also received an Exceptional Feature Award for the outdoor lighting complimenting the stonework. Previously, […]
Debt is a term that typically has a negative connotation. It can bring to mind collection companies and possibly even bankruptcy if it is allowed to get out of hand. However, debt can be a useful tool for growing your business when utilized properly. “‘All debt is bad debt’ is a common misconception among people […]
