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 […]
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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.”
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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
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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, The Great Game of Business
Sharing the “Why Before the “How” is Critical to Your Growth, Success and Retaining Good Employees
13
Jan
Jan
At the end of what has been another crazy year, with all the services to schedule, SOP’s to improve, planning, organizing, the downtime you should be taking, and so on, does the thought of taking time to talk about how IMPORTANT getting clear on and “Sharing your Why Before the How” seem to be a […]