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Editorial Advisory Board: Pros share their most impactful tools

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Editorial Advisory Board graphic (Graphic: LM Staff)
Graphic: LM Staff


What new tools or technologies have had the most meaningful impact on your business in the past few years?

Landscape Professionals

Paul Fraynd
Paul Fraynd

Paul Fraynd
Sun Valley Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.


“One product we use daily is PropertyIntel. The time savings and speed it provides for takeoffs, designs, client recommendations and crew mapping have improved our efficiency, clarity and ability to deliver a more streamlined experience for both clients and team members.”

(Photo: Mike Giese)
Mike Giese

Mike Giese
Perfecturf Lawncare
Mt. Pleasant, Wis.


“GPS tracking and routing software have been huge for efficiency. It helps us keep our crews tight and reduces fuel/labor costs significantly.”

Justin White
Justin White

Justin White
K&D Landscaping
Watsonville, Calif.


“Artificial intelligence (AI) has completely changed how we do things at K&D. The largest shift has come at the leadership team level, where we have helped each leader create an AI assistant to analyze data, organize decision-making and streamline communication. As more of our team becomes optimized with AI coworkers, I am confident our average employee income will grow quickly.”

Industry Consultants

Marty Grunder
Marty Grunder

Marty Grunder
The Grow Group
Dayton, Ohio


“The biggest impact has come from fully leveraging Aspire as our operating system and integrating AI-driven automation across marketing, sales and operations. That’s given us clearer data for better decisions and driven company-wide efficiency.”

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Tito Caceres

Tito Caceres
Bloom Talent Solutions
Coral Gables, Fla.


“We’re leveraging AI-driven tools to improve candidate vetting, automate pre-screening and model five-year organizational plans for landscape companies. The measurable gain has been faster hiring cycles, stronger leadership retention and fewer costly hiring missteps.”

Headshot: Phil Harwood
Phil Harwood

Phil Harwood
Tamarisk Business Advisors
Grand Rapids, Mich.


“My team is discovering new opportunities every day to integrate artificial intelligence into our business processes.”

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