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What’s your best advice to help industry pros survive — and thrive — during landscaping’s ‘100 Days of Hell?’
Landscape Professionals
Paul Fraynd
Sun Valley Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
“Keep things in perspective, see problems as opportunities to improve next time, slow down when needed so you can go fast later, and most importantly, take care of your mental and physical health!”
Noe Loarca
Avanza Landscape & Maintenance
Arlington, Va.
“Our way to survive the ‘100 Days of Hell’ is to start planning in November and December. We look at who needs training, what responsibilities need to be delegated and whether our systems actually work. It’s much better to work out the kinks before the busy season rather than in the middle of it.”
Justin White
K&D Landscaping
Watsonville, Calif.
“Make sure your legal, HR, contract, proposal templates, invoicing and backend systems are dialed in before the rush hits. Most people are focused on sales and production, but if the back office isn’t ready, those are the issues that will stop you in your tracks.”
Industry Consultants
Marty Grunder
The Grow Group
Dayton, Ohio
“We used to call it the ‘100 Days of Hell,’ but a successful Grow Group client of ours, Jeffrey Johns in Coastal Georgia, reframed it as the ‘100 Days of Victory’ — and he’s right. This is the season landscape professionals prepare for all year. The busiest time of the year isn’t something to complain about. It’s our moment to execute, serve clients and win.”
Jeffrey Scott
Jeffrey Scott Consulting
New Orleans, La.
“Out of the box idea: Invite one or two comprehensive clients to speak at your all-company kick off, so everyone hears in the clients’ own words what they value most about your company. Then use that as your call to action throughout the 100 days.”
Phil Harwood
Tamarisk Business Advisors
Grand Rapids, Mich.
“A successful spring begins with advanced preparations, starting Jan. 2. Being 110 percent ready is a powerful motivator that gives your team momentum and confidence to thrive throughout the spring season.”
