You can prevent employee burnout, but only if you are aware of the causes. Given our current go-go economy, I see an early trend of burnout already happening. When teams get super busy, unresolved issues become major disruptors. With no solution in sight, workers, and...
There is a catchy phrase in business: Revenue is vanity, profits are sanity, and cash is king. In other words, bigger is not better. I agree with this in theory BUT did you know that there are companies in the landscape industry that have become much more...
Announcing The Summer Growth Summit, With "Super" Early-Bird Pricing You are invited to our 2022 Summer Growth Summit on August 30-31st. As part of this Summit, you will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Drost Landscape, one of Michigan's top landscape firms, located...
In the non-profit world of hospital care, the phrase "No Margin, No Mission" is used to remind those in charge that it is ok for a hospital to be fiscally responsible and make decent margins. I feel the same message needs to be embraced by our industry, the world of...
As the owner you have to decide if your feedback to your team is a personal preference (a mere suggestion) or an actual priority that you want them to focus on. Let me explain… Last week I held my inaugural event for my clients. It was an exclusive “retreat” for my...
Three big names made announcements this past week. I am sharing my thoughts on them, and then tying it back to what it means for you as a business owner. Last Week Sean Peyton (Saints Coach) Announced That He Was Retiring. Very bittersweet. He was the hero along with...
Do your direct reports make you (their boss) happier and more productive? If owning your business is not as fun as you want it to be, or if you are not as productive as you want to be...look around you. Have you assembled the right team, those that report directly to...
Return on Equity (ROE) is the one metric that you can use to compare your business to any other business or investment you might own. It measures the profit you make as a percentage of the investment (equity) you leave in your business. All other business metrics...
Happy New Year Everyone, At this time of the year I like to do a quick look back: What did I learn and what did my clients learn from 2021….? Here are seven lessons that you can take advantage of if you have not already. 1. PPP Doesn’t Fix Your Mistakes The government...
As entrepreneurs and leaders, we all change people’s lives in profound ways, even though we are not always aware. Let me explain... During the holiday season I take time with my coaching clients (landscape business owners) to ask them some deep questions, so they...
