Building a thriving landscaping company isn’t just about landscaping; it’s also about people. Our ownership team was recently working on the next level of our plan to continue to bring more employees into ownership when the time becomes right. The question is, “When is the time right, and what do we need to do to […]
Category Archives: Open Book Management
Insights, Leadership, Open Book Management, People, The Great Game of Business
OWNERSHIP RULE #2 of 14: A Company isn’t worth anything if nobody wants to own it.
13
Sep
Sep
Alright, let’s talk business, but not the boring, run-of-the-mill stuff. We’re diving into the landscape industry—where beauty meets business. Here’s the deal: your company’s worth isn’t just dollars and cents. Nope, it’s about being the kind of company that everyone wants a piece of. That’s where the Great Game of Business (GGOB) swoops in with […]
Insights, Leadership, Open Book Management, People, The Great Game of Business
OWNERSHIP RULE #1 of 14: “The Company is the Product.”
26
Aug
Aug
In the ever-evolving landscape industry, success hinges not only on the beauty of the environments we create but also on the innovative strategies we employ to run our businesses. One such transformative concept that has been making waves across various industries, including ours, is “The Company is the Product.” At its core, this concept encapsulates […]
Insights, Open Book Management, The Great Game of Business
Talking Business With the People You Are in Business With
11
Mar
Mar
It seems that every time I turn on the TV, log into Facebook or hear someone talk about what’s happening in their world, I ask myself, “What the hell is going on?” Uncertainty seems chronic, instability permanent, and disruption all too common. I often have to remind myself to focus on the opportunities just to […]
Insights, Leadership, Open Book Management, Strategic Planning
Begin with the Right Leadership: Stop Working IN Your Business and Start Working ON Your Business
10
Dec
Dec
The end of 2021 will mark my 27th year in the landscaping business. I’m not too sure if it is or isn’t funny how time flies! From the days of trying to keep the wolf away from the door while trying to figure out what I was going to do with my life, to the […]
Open Book Management, People
With every set of hands I get a free brain! – OBM from an employee’s perspective
14
Oct
Oct
Oh, boy…is it that time again? It feels like I just posted an article last month, and already I am a few months behind on delivering this one! A problem, right? Well, yes, I did break my own personal deadline and now that I’m on it I hope I can redeem myself! But to do […]