Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
When was the last time you networked in such a way that you had to reveal deep personal challenges you were facing in your business? We all like going to industry events: to mix it up, have a drink and…
Jeffrey Scott shares how learning to follow, not only just lead, will help you build trust among your employees and create a stronger operation.
Jeffrey ScottNov 10, 2023
Editor’s note: This year’s LM150 content centered around how a strong culture helped LM150 companies prosper. Catch all of our LM150 content here. Every company has a culture, but how do you make sure your culture is more than just…
There is an expression in the landscape industry that refers to the season as “100 days of hell.” While it is humorous, it also sets the wrong tone. I like the following upbeat expression better: 100 days to sell. Spring…
Jeffrey Scott explains why it’s important to tie company leaders and employees together with an accountability agreement.
LM columnist Jeffrey Scott explains how landscape companies can ensure that their leadership teams are structured for success.
There are five levels of financial management in the lawn and landscape industry. They range from terrible, poor, good, better to best. Where does your company operate financially? The following framework identifies where your company stands from a financial management…
Your performance in the final quarter of 2020 will have an oversized impact on how much net profit your company earns this year. Weekly throughput Weekly Throughput is the main driver of net profit in the final quarter, i.e., the…
Have you shared a vision that is so compelling that your team jumps out of bed every morning and runs in to work? Do you even know what a good vision looks like? Last week I was Zooming with a…
Columnist Jefrrey Scott lays out the steps of a sound exit strategy for landscape company owners looking to make the change.
Jeffrey ScottNov 7, 2023
This pandemic and recession has caught most lawn, irrigation and landscape firms by surprise. You are working as hard as you possibly can to make sure you don’t lose too much ground. Everyone has had to change up their leadership…
Kevin KehoeNov 3, 2023
Landcape Management columnist Kevin Kehoe explains how landscape companies can reach 12 percent net profit via the labor key performance indicator.
With the fast moving coronavirus, you need to change and adapt your plans now as a business. Those who act fast will have first mover advantage. Here are 10 responses to consider as a landscape business owner: 1. Do a…
Here is a short video to give you food for thought on how well you are leveraging technology to grow your landscape, lawn or irrigation business. It is not a question “if," nor a question of “when,” rather it is…
Staffing is a nagging issue that is slowing you down from fulfilling your true potential. This is frustrating, because you own or lead your business with the dream that it will become a profitable investment and perhaps a leading company…
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