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Beyond the Basics: Fresh Approaches to Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent

If you continually go to the same well for your workforce, eventually this recruiting method will dry up. This is why it’s essential to diversify your talent pipelines. ā€œAs an industry, we have failed to expand our opportunity reach,ā€ says Parke Kallenberg, managing partner with ADVANCE Consulting Group. ā€œWhat I mean by that is – […]

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Reducing the Risk of Premise Liability for Commercial Landscape Maintenance

You may think slip and fall incidents are only a concern if you provide snow and ice management services, but slip and falls, as well as trip and falls, are becoming an increasing issue for landscape maintenance companies. ā€œThere is a direct connection between the increasing advertising by personal injury law firms, the number of […]

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Building a Bulletproof Sales Plan: A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth

Your sales don’t have to be limited by seasonal or economic challenges. By creating a structured, repeatable and adaptable sales plan, you can build sustainable business growth. ā€œWithout structure, sales teams operate reactively,ā€ says Bill Benoit, VP of sales and marketing for The Integra Group. ā€œA repeatable process ensures consistency, and adaptability is critical in […]

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How to Support Team Members as They Become Managers

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. When’s the last time a highly-experienced individual walked in your door looking for a manager role? Even if this has happened at your company, it is definitely not the norm. If you want strong […]

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Uncovering Advanced Strategies for High-Performance Teams and Transformative Cultures

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. High-performance teams don’t just materialize; they are cultivated by purposeful actions. If you’re looking to improve the nature of your teams and your overall company culture, it’s important to first address the five common […]

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Scaling Your Success: Prioritization Strategies for Growing Landscape Businesses

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Growing your landscape business can sometimes feel like building a plane while flying it. This is why it’s important to think about what you want your company to look like in five to 10 […]

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Leading with Mindfulness: Key Tools for Success

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. As you lead your lawn care or landscape company, you will face both successes and failures. The good news is that it is up to you how you handle these times in your life. […]

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Empowering the Spanish-Speaking/Latino Workforce for Management Roles in the Landscape Industry

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Latinos make up more than 80% of the workforce in the landscape industry, but less than 10% of Hispanics are leaders in the industry. ā€œAs leaders, we are not doing enough to truly empower […]

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Unlocking the Power Within: Deciphering Performance Dynamics and Igniting Employee Motivation

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. When it comes to motivation, a lot of conversations revolve around carrots and sticks, but the animal in between these two objects is a donkey, not a human. ā€œCarrots and sticks don’t actually motivate […]

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Navigating Technology Integration: A Roadmap for Smooth Implementation

This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. With the rapid pace of new technology being introduced, it can be easy to get caught up in the desire to be at the cutting edge of everything. However, before you begin investing in […]

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