ELEVATE session Archives - Page 4 of 5 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

We recently updated our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that our revised Privacy Policy applies.

ELEVATE session

Growth and Scaling: The Metrics to Watch Out For

If you’re growing fast, you might be wondering how to scale your systems, including your metrics, your reporting and your transparency to support that. This is particularly critical as you spread beyond one geographic location. ā€œDon’t get bogged down in the outputs, the EBITDA, the retention,ā€ says Joe Socolof, COO of Landscape Workshop. ā€œThose are […]

Read More

Maximizing Revenue and Loyalty: Mastering Landscape Enhancement Upselling Strategies Ā 

Your account managers are incredibly valuable. They have the ability to boost sales and profitability with clients as well as increase their loyalty by selling enhancements. ā€œIt’s all about relationships in our business,ā€ says Ken Thomas, principal with Envisor Consulting. ā€œYour account management team is the face of your company, so it’s important for them […]

Read More

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Business Success

ChatGPT was first launched in November 2022, and it, along with other large language models, has evolved drastically since then. ā€œEven from a year ago, it’s a much bigger part, not just in the landscape industry, but it’s a much bigger part of our lives, generally speaking,ā€ says Skyler Westergard, learning & development specialist with […]

Read More

Simplifying Fleet Management and Maintenance

Guest Post Maintaining a fleet is a formidable undertaking with diverse and complex challenges. While the financial investment in maintaining these assets is significant, the advantages of preventive maintenance (PM) are clear. However, many organizations grapple with a seemingly simple task — maintaining a consistent maintenance routine. Fleet technologies, like fleet management software (FMS), can […]

Read More

When You Need a Five-Year Plan and How to Implement It

This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. When you set goals for your landscape company, are they truly ones that challenge your business or are they ones you can easily achieve? Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping, based in Watsonville, […]

Read More

Power Up Your Org Chart

This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. As you grow your landscape company, you might wonder when or why to make certain key hires, such as adding admin staff, an operations manager or a CFO. The good news is there’s […]

Read More

Providing Five-Star Service to Lawn Care Customers

This information came from a session during the 2023Ā ELEVATEĀ conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. Does your lawn care company offer unmatched customer service? At Ziehler Lawn Care, based in Centerville, Ohio, they have developed a culture of customer experience to create a clear vision for their team […]

Read More

Business Law Basics: Things All Landscape Company Leaders Should Know

This information came from a session during the 2023Ā ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. Legal matters typically aren’t top of mind when operating your lawn care or landscape business, but understanding the law can help you tremendously when implementing different policies. For instance, you may think […]

Read More

Team Building: How to Create a Recruitment Pipeline

This information came from a session during the 2023Ā ELEVATEĀ conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. As your company grows, so should your staff to take on the additional business. One way to help with this process is to develop a recruitment pipeline that takes a more proactive approach […]

Read More

Team Building: Offering Employee Incentives That Work

This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. Having the right employee incentives can drive your lawn or landscape company’s success by motivating your staff, improving employee satisfaction and engagement and retaining your top talent. A survey by the Incentive Research […]

Read More