friendship Archives - Jeffrey Scott

The Surprising Truth About “Retiring In Place”

Aug 8, 2023 | Exit Planning, friendship, Growth Tips, Leadership, Management, Peer Groups, Planning

Last year I ran a webinar on the topic of Retiring In Place. We covered why owners are going this route, and what it takes to put in place.You can watch the webinar recording on YouTube. Here are some surprising truths about this goal. The future is now. All entrepreneurs are dreamers and doers.We love building businesses and having big goals. A common dream is building a business to run day-to-day without the owner. Often these are the ten-year or someday goals. (I know this to be the case, because when I take on a new peer group client or coaching client, I inquire about their short and long term goals). Here is what I have discovered, after working with close to 350 companies:

Independence Requires Teamwork

Jul 4, 2023 | Employee Retention, Employees, friendship, Growth Tips, Leadership, Peer Groups

I am proud to present my latest interview with two movers and shakers in the landscape world: Loriena Harrington and Shanna Scordo.This interview is valuable whether you are a woman or a man! Women will gather ideas, motivation and empowerment. Men will broaden their perspective, and increase their chances of attracting and retaining women in their company.

Strong Women in Lawn & Landscaping, with Loriena Harrington and Shanna Scordo

Jun 22, 2023 | friendship, Growth Tips, Podcast Series: The Ultimate Landscape CEO, Productivity, Strategy, Time Management

Jeffrey talks with Loriena Harrington (Beautiful Blooms Landscapes, WI) and Shanna Scordo (Earthcraft Landscaping, PA), about the future of women in the landscape industry. We cover 3 topics. Turning points in Loriena's and Shanna’s careers, sharing negative and...

We All Need Heroes To Empower Us

Jun 20, 2023 | Employees, friendship, Growth Tips, Peer Groups

We all need heroes to inspire and empower us. To show us the way. Life would be difficult without them. I am writing this on Father’s Day, thinking about my Dad, who eventually became my hero.

Eye-Opening Experiences From My Trip To Scotland

Jun 13, 2023 | Employees, friendship, Growth Tips, Peer Groups

After Memorial Day my wife and I flew to Edinburgh (joined by her girlfriend) for a week long drive up into the Highlands.

We had many eye-opening experiences, here a couple that you may find interesting and insightful:

Two Quick Tips On Providing Undeniable “Value”

May 23, 2023 | client, Competition, Employees, friendship, Growth Tips, Income, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Peer Groups, Planning, Pricing, Productivity, Strategy, Training

In March, I wrote that the common industry expression “100 days of hell” should be changed to “100 days to sell.”

It’s more upbeat and helps your team stay optimistic in tough times.

Here are two quick tips to keep you sane and selling in the 100 days of sales.

A Powerful Lesson From “The Steve Miller Band”

May 2, 2023 | client, friendship, Growth Tips, Leadership, Peer Groups, Planning

Every year I am blessed to go to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a 13 stage celebration of food and music.

I look forward to seeing the big names and the up-and-coming acts.

This year I was excited to see The Steve Miller Band. I have loved them ever since 6th grade.

I was lucky to catch a Q&A with Steve Miller right before he went onstage.

7 Years of Growth, a Client’s Personal Story

Feb 28, 2023 | client, Financial, friendship, Growth Tips, Incentives, Leadership, Management, Peer Groups

Last week I traveled to Ontario for a snowmobiling & skiing weekend with my clients Mark and Ken Hutten, owners of Hutten & Co.We were joined by spouses and Corine my business partner. (fun photos below). The entire trip was Mark and Ken’s treat. I Bet He Would Make More Money A few years back we made a bet with them “If you re-invest in coaching with us, we bet you will do even better financially within 12 months. If you don’t, we will take you and your spouses on a resort snowmobiling trip. But if you do better, you will treat us.” We won that bet. 😉 This Trip Had Many Firsts…