What’s your best advice to help landscape pros get through spring preparations? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Take things one day at a time. Have a plan and a budget and stick to it. Also, delegate, delegate and then delegate some more!” Troy Clogg Troy Clogg Landscape Associates Wixom, Mich. “Plan for the spring in the fall.... read more
What are the best strategies for recruiting through social media? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I don’t think we’ve recruited much through Facebook or LinkedIn. We use Indeed quite heavily and have had great results with it.” Troy Clogg Troy Clogg Landscape Associates Wixom, Mich. “We all work with people we know and trust. Therefore, the best... read more
What can landscape pros do to follow through on their 2019 growth plan? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I would read and apply everything in the book ‘Traction’ by Gino Wickman. It will get you to all your goals, I guarantee.” Troy Clogg Troy Clogg Landscape Associates Wixom, Mich. Paul Fraynd Sun Valley Landscaping Omaha, Neb. “Put... read more
What’s your outlook for the landscape industry in 2019? Landscape professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. Full speed ahead. As long as this president is around, we should see unparalleled prosperity; however, some headwinds may develop in his second term as the U.S. treasury debt may bring us down after the 2020 elections. The interest on the national debt... read more
What popular business authors, speakers or influencers do you recommend landscape professionals follow and why? Landscape professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “No. 1 would be ‘The E-Myth Revisited’ by Michael Gerber—a great business bible for new entrepreneurs and a necessary read for people just getting into our industry. Even better, Tony Bass co-authored a book with Gerber that... read more
What’s the best way for the average company to improve competitiveness against low-ballers and large, national companies? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Be better than anyone else in the industry, and the word will spread!” Jerry McKay McKay Landscape Lighting Omaha, Neb. “Know your competition and differentiate yourself to stand out as the high-quality provider.” Industry Consultants... read more
