What benefits can landscape pros gain from being involved in associations, local or otherwise?

Landscape Professionals

Richard Bare
Arbor-Nomics Turf
Norcross, Ga.

“I’m a huge believer in associations, I helped start the one here 35 years ago in Atlanta. They are terrific for networking and learning new things from your like-minded competitors. It’s only good, though, if you get folks that are willing to give and take on company secrets. If you’re not willing to give and take, good luck!”

Paul Fraynd
Sun Valley Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.

“Joining industry associations has been the greatest driver of our company success and my development as a leader. By engaging with the best in the business and building relationships with others I admire, I’ve been able to continually learn and grow our company and myself. It’s also a great way to give back to an industry I am passionate about!”

Chris Joyce
Joyce Landscaping
Cape Cod, Mass.

“Being a member of an association allows you to look at the industry with a much larger and comprehensive lens.”

Industry Consultants

Marty Grunder
The Grow Group
Dayton, Ohio

“Associations give you what you put into them. “It’s always a great learning experience to be in the presence of other risk-taking peers; there’s comfort in knowing you aren’t alone and in discussing your business matters with others — solutions often present themselves. … Great minds think alike, right?”

Phil Harwood
Grow the Bench
Grand Rapids, Mich.

“Peer-to-peer learning and support.”

Kevin Kehoe
3PG Consulting
Laguna, Calif.

“Sharing ideas that can change your life and business and get out of your lonely tunnel.”

Jeffrey Scott
Jeffrey Scott Consulting
New Orleans, La.

“The pros of involvement are expanding your team’s knowledge base and network, raising your company profile and meeting high achievers. The cons are that you start believing ‘industry average’ pricing should be your standard.”