LM StaffNov 9, 2023
What’s the No. 1 reason a lawn care or landscape pro should consider attending GIE+EXPO? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “A pro…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
What’s your advice for developing solid owner/general manager relationships? Landscape professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I promised my general manager a nice stock…
What’s your best advice for working with residential customers? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I’d rather have 1,000 homeowners than two big…
How can companies ensure they remain profitable while growing fast? Landscape pros Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. Bill Bemus Bemus Landscape San Clemente, Calif.…
In what one area could most landscape companies be more efficient? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Have someone look into the back…
“In your experience, an effective company drug policy ______________.” Industry Consultants Phil Harwood Pro-Motion Consulting Grand Rapids, Mich. “…takes a restorative justice approach versus…
What advice do you have for landscape business owners resistant to change? What advice do you have for landscape business owners resistant to change?…
The pulse of the landscape industry is ______________. Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “…the GIE+EXPO. It was the strongest ever with lots…
What’s one “fundamental” all landscape company owners should focus on—no matter how long they’ve been in business? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga.…
What’s your advice when it comes to implementing employee handbooks? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “We got the handbook provided by Paychex,…
“An effective incentive program must ______________.” Landscape Pros Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “… be fair and equitable causing neither envy or pride." Chris…
Small and midsize landscape companies can outcompete larger firms by________. Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Outsmart, outorganize, outstrategize, outservice. If you can't…
What’s your advice for landscape and lawn care companies when it comes to taking on debt? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Some…
"The landscape laborer shortage is…" Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “…is an opportunity for innovative, ingenious businessmen to recruit and hire the…
What’s the biggest barrier for companies when it comes to adopting new technology? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Getting your human beings…
Any advice for those looking to maximize their participation in home services review sites? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “We are fanatics…
What's one New Year's resolution you recommend landscape professionals make for their businesses in 2017? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Resolve to…
What one thing can landscape companies do now to prepare for a business disaster? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “The CEO should…
What operating cost metric is most important to track to ensure a landscape company's success? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Cost of…
What local political issue has the biggest impact on the landscape industry? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Watering restrictions in our case.”…
Landscape Professionals Bill Bemus Bemus Landscape San Clemente, Calif. “My wife.” Jerry McKay McKay Landscape Lighting Omaha, Neb. “Bill Locklin of Nightscaping was mine until…
Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. Most small landscapers think that the longer and harder they work, it will lead them to become very…
Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I don't think there’s any way to change your company culture except to get involved yourself and…
What’s one system you encourage all landscape industry companies to take a hard look at within their businesses? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross,…
