Jeffrey Scott will host a one-day workshop, “Effective CEO/COO Partnerships: The Power of Collaborative Leadership,” in Chicago on Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owners who attend will learn how to hand off responsibilities and grow into the role of visionary and hyper-effective CEO, while key leaders who attend will learn where to improve themselves and how to master... read more
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) named its 2016-2017 Foundation Board of Directors. The NALP Foundation works to advance professional careers in the landscape industry through public education and other efforts, such as scholarship programs. The NALP Board of Directors also took office last week. The following members were chosen: Officers President—Mark Meister of John Deere in Cary, N.C.; President-Elect—Jerry Grossi of ArborLawn... read more
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) partnered with Marty Grunder, industry consultant and president/CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co., for a new educational event called the NALP Field Trip with Marty Grunder. The two-day event will take place in Chicago on Aug. 23-24. Attendees will tour Mariani Landscape, and CEO Frank Mariani will provide an insider’s look at the company. “I am honored... read more
Retain ’em with tech Austin, Texas, is known as a tech hub—and that fact isn’t lost on Ben Collinsworth, CEO of Native Land Design, based there. When it comes to foremen, account managers and other management roles, Collinsworth focuses on not hiring just anyone but hiring the best. He has an excellent pool of candidates for manager positions, thanks to... read more
Marisa Palmieri discusses meeting Frank Mariani, CEO of Mariani Landscape, and learning about his motivational story in the landscape industry. read more
After spending three days with Frank Mariani and his team, Jeffrey Scott discusses what makes Mariani Landscape one of the largest and most successful in the industry. Learn how Mariani’s tactics and traits could help you with your business. read more
