We’ve come a long way since we first thought outside the box. Landscape businesses today are moving so fast that we blew through the box and into the cloud. The metaverse seems almost too big to think out of. But with practice, we can leverage speed, scale and connectivity as opportunities to find innovation where
Trying out new strategies, and spending the right amount of time on recruiting, can help you attract quality labor. By Kim Lux at Lawn & Landscape The labor struggles plaguing the green industry aren’t anything new. But with a little innovation and a persistent attitude, one can make their company stand out and recruit high-quality
Atlanta, GA – March 31, 2022 – CCG Advisors, LLC (“CCG”), an Atlanta-based investment banking firm, announced their latest successfully closed transaction in the commercial landscape industry. Audax Private Equity (“Audax”) has acquired Monarch Landscape Companies (“Monarch”), a Los Angeles-based commercial landscape management firm, from One Rock Capital Partners(“One Rock”). Monarch was jointly represented by
“I think therefore I am”, a 17th-century philosophy of belief in one’s self, was uttered by French mathematician René Descartes. But it could very well have been said by every entrepreneur who defied the obstacle of self-doubt. Doubt, it’s said, is the killer of entrepreneurial spirit. Today, we have several versions of this. “If you
Landscape CEOs, more than any other, know the importance of ecosystem health when it comes to the growth of their clients’ properties. What if we applied a similar principle as a growth strategy for leadership? I’ve built and led several companies: some I fell into accidentally and grew organically; others I approached with a vision
A handful of precious gems are just waiting to be mined within every 90-day period. Here are 4 powerful questions to uncover the diamonds in the rough, and ensure you smash your next 90 days out of the park. 1) What were your Top 3 Big Wins from the last 90 days? Why? In our
Recently I announced my support behind Sustainability which tied into SOP26 Conference in Glasgow: GREENVILLE, South Carolina – Robert Clinkenbeard, global entrepreneur and founder and CEO of The Radix Group, today announced Ten Percent, a program designed to support organizations and non-profits working towards a more sustainable future. “As a Scotsman and environmentalist, I’m proud that Scotland
Are your thoughts turning to next year? Thinking you need a new plan to grow your business in 2022? Maybe you’ve dusted off your 2021 spreadsheet and want to use it as a template. Stop right there! The biggest mistake we see our clients make is viewing planning through a 12 months lens. It’s natural
What makes the difference between a team that performs and one that doesn’t? by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith From the Magazine (July–August 2005) Early in the 1980s, Bill Greenwood and a small band of rebel railroaders took on most of the top management of Burlington Northern and created a multibillion-dollar business in “piggybacking” rail services despite
The tensions between individual and organizational values have been clearly identified in management research. A close alignment between individuals’ values and those of their organizations leads to many positive outcomes, including a reduction in staff turnover. To further explore the likely outcome of allowing employees the space to reflect on and connect with their personal
