Seth JonesNov 3, 2023
Mike Morin, president of Morin Turf, sits down with LM's Seth Jones to discuss the history of the business started by his father.
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Phil Harwood takes a look at family-owned businesses and how the family behind the business deserves as much attention as the business itself.
Seth JonesMay 26, 2021
LM's Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones catches up with John Jr. & Bill Caramanico of C. Caramanico & Sons. The company will be celebrating 75 years in business later this year. The brothers speak about first breaking into the family company, the…
Clara RichterNov 3, 2023
Adam Schlutt of MAAC Property Services discusses his reluctance to join the family business, his company’s challenges and his approach to the labor issue.
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
As children, the White siblings—Justin, Shane and Kelsie—weren’t sure they wanted to take over K&D Landscaping. Their parents, Kendall and Dawn, started the company in 1986, expecting it to be little more than a side venture. “We all had different…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
After 40 years and in its second generation, Fort Worth Lawn Sprinkler Co. evolves with the times. Alan Garcia doesn’t like the term “upselling.” Instead, the president and owner of Fort Worth Lawn Sprinkler Co. says “added value” better describes…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
Are you ready to transition your landscape business to the next generation? If so, heed the following advice. Transitioning your role—from company leader to parent of the leader—requires a significant amount of self awareness (more than you've ever had in…
https://youtu.be/Qb6z1NNLj-I From Jeffrey Scott, here are five straightforward family-business strategies to help you avoid common pitfalls between generations and ensure the success and continued growth of your family enterprise.
Running and growing your family business requires you to master the three circles: ownership, family and management. Watch this video to learn how to separate the boundaries and create a win-win-win environment.
Sarah PfleddererMar 13, 2014
My brain has been wrapped around exit strategies this week, specifically the aspect of leaving a legacy and choosing your successors, thanks to some reporting I’ve been doing for the April issue of Landscape Management. I side with the notion…
Lois Lang, Psy.D.Aug 23, 2018
When it comes to family business succession planning, one thing is certain: Most family business leaders don’t do it, they don’t do it well, or they wait to do it until it’s too late. While the CEO longevity in non-family…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Exclusive survey results and practical advice from experts and executives in the Green Industry When everything’s running right, there’s nothing better than a family business,” says Paul Sessions, director of the University of New Haven’s Center for Family Business in…
Bruce WilsonNov 3, 2023
If you’ve ever been involved in a family enterprise, you know it can be a bumpy ride. When it comes to leadership transitions, the process can be particularly difficult if internal conflicts, feuding and personal rivalries obstruct a seamless transition.…
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