Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
The rookie star quarterback for the New York Jets, Sam Darnold, claims that daily meditation—morning and evening—has helped him greatly expand his performance. As a…
The economy is booming. And yet the economic forecasters I follow say that we may enter a small recession in late 2018 or in 2019.…
First, let's define what I mean by an "A player." An A player is someone you would grade as an A on job performance and…
When I meet with a group of business owners like I did recently in St. Louis, I kick off the meeting asking them where they…
Have you noticed how busy people are these days? There are many different kinds of "busy." Just like the Eskimos have many different definitions for…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Fall seems to be the season for strategic planning retreats in the green industry. These retreats are opportunities to discuss long-term and short-term priorities, plans…
Growing up as a typical teenager with curiosity and a streak of independence, I bought my first car the minute I got my driver's…
Phil HarwoodAug 15, 2023
Remember the Wendy’s commercial with the grandma staring down at her burger, shouting “Where’s the beef” at the attendant? She was obviously expecting to see…
A good No. 2 employee is like a good irrigation system. It covers all the ground you need covered, and keeps your business green…
What if you could add 5 percent net profit to your bottom line, increase your personal income by 5 percent of sales or…
This past week I was honored to have Trent Haston come speak to my Leader’s Edge peer group meeting in Charlotte, N.C. He is…
Did you know that many high-profit companies pay their top employees above industry norms? In spite of the upward trend in pay rates driven by…
There was a time in my contracting business where my company’s profitability needed a big improvement, and we discussed internally if we had…
As I travel the world talking with landscape contractors in Canada, the U.S., Bermuda and Europe, I find some common themes for both success…
Bill Gates once said, “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in 10 years.” I…
Have you ever lost 20-30 percent of your business in one fell swoop? A new Leader’s Edge peer group member of mine decided to not…
As I help my clients plan for a successful 2016, I'm reflecting on what separates the average contractor from the real winners (those in the…
The more production that each crew can bill out each week, the higher your profits will be by year end. Your overhead has already been…
Are you ready to transition your landscape business to the next generation? If so, heed the following advice. Transitioning your role—from company leader to parent…
A few weeks ago I interviewed green industry acquisition expert Ron Edmonds for 60 minutes on the topic of "What is your business worth?” We…
Imagine if you could respond twice as fast as your competitors to a client request or new lead inquiry. What advantage would it give you…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
One way to efficiently boost profits is to eliminate costly fees that detract from the bottom line. That’s what the team at Arbor-Nomics Turf in…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
How three LM150 firms are becoming more profitable by being more productive. "Doing more with less” has been a mantra among successful landscape company operators…
Ron EdmondsNov 3, 2023
This post is part five of LM's "5 ways to improve your cash flow" series. Read the first four tips here. Despite its importance, many…
