Every business leader wants a strong team, but too many fall into the trap of hiring for convenience rather than culture. In The Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs, I emphasize the importance of resilience, discipline, and a commitment to excellence—qualities that don’t just shape great athletes but high-performing teams. Without a strong cultural foundation, even the
The Future of Hiring & Retention in Landscaping The landscaping industry faces ongoing challenges with hiring, seasonal labor shortages, and employee retention. Finding skilled, reliable workers for specialized roles—such as hardscaping, irrigation, and landscape design—has never been easy. But hiring isn’t just about filling positions. Landscape leaders need smart, sustainable talent strategies to build high-performing
Campobello, South Carolina – February 11, 2025 – Wilson360 is proud to welcome Martin Schaefer, a recognized leader in the irrigation and landscape industry with over 40 years of experience, to its consulting team. Martin’s expertise spans business development, operations optimization, and workforce management, making him a powerful asset to Wilson360’s mission of driving innovation
Most entrepreneurs chase growth like a mirage in the desert: They fail not because of a lack of passion, but because of a misunderstanding of scaling. Your business isn’t a product. It’s a potential ecosystem. The Scaling Principle When I first understood the satellite model, it was like seeing through corporate fog. Most founders build
Campobello, South Carolina – Wilson360 is proud to announce the launch of its new monthly virtual series, Wilson360 People Sessions with Shelia, hosted by Shelia Matthews, the Chief People Officer at Wilson360. The 30-minute, people-focused conversations will take place online each month, offering business leaders, executives, and HR professionals actionable insights and strategies to improve their
As we step into 2025, we’re not just facing a new year; we’re facing a whole new set of opportunities. Yes, challenges will arise—there’s no avoiding that. But every challenge comes with the chance to adapt, innovate, and grow. What we do in the face of those obstacles will define our success. From the grind
Every January I include my goals for success. This year, I’m prioritizing real human connection and breaking up with the bot. A quick Google search pulls up the #1 key leadership topics for 2025, and it turns out I’m not alone. The “human factor” is trending. The hard truth is our workplace has changed and
Denver, CO – Steve Steele, Financial Services Practice Leader at Wilson360, has been honored with the prestigious John Garvey Person of the Year Award by the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) for his distinguished service during 2023. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the landscaping industry, his exceptional service to the ALCC,
I always wanted to be fair to employees who were struggling. Once I left a manager in place too long thinking I was being fair to him. The result was that the team underperformed and missed out on bonuses. When I finally changed the situation, the employees asked why I hadn’t acted sooner. I then
Sharing your company’s vision goes beyond words—it’s about cultivating a shared sense of purpose that resonates throughout your organization. When employees see how their work contributes to the bigger picture, they feel more engaged and connected to your company’s goals. These seven strategies offer business leaders a practical framework to transform their vision into an
