by Tony Bass | Apr 11, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Let me shoot straight with you. If you’re a lawn or landscape business owner who’s wore out from the endless grind of finding, hiring, and keeping employees — welcome to the club nobody wants to join. It’s a frustrating, time-sucking, soul-draining experience. But...
by Tony Bass | Apr 4, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
The Lawn Truck Designed to Help You Grow (Without Breaking the Bank) *From the desk of Tony BassFounder of Super Lawn TechnologiesFor the Overlooked Hero: The Lawn Business Owner Who’s Ready to Grow Dear Lawn Pro, Let me ask you a simple question…...
by Tony Bass | Mar 29, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn Business Owner, We continue to learn just how far this industry has advanced. They gave away $144,000 in scholarships to future landscapers last week. That’s right! The formal awards breakfast was held on March 20, 2025 in Fort Collins, CO on the campus of...
by Tony Bass | Mar 21, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Here’s how you can LOWER your prices WITHOUT lowering profits. No kidding. The concept is easy to explain. Let’s go… To lower prices you must increase the amount of field workers generating billable services relevant to your company overhead. One example...
by Tony Bass | Mar 15, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Are YOU a Worried Landscaper ? Are we about to have a serious recession? Will prices rapidly rise as we move through 2025 due to tariffs? Are we going to lose our labor force due to changes in immigration policy? These are the questions we have been asked the past two...
by Tony Bass | Mar 8, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Hello Landscape Business Owner… Was your week a winner? We had an amazing week! I’d like to share how this week’s accomplishments will help landscapers win! First, there’s nothing as impactful on the way you think than reading a good book, attending a seminar or...
by Tony Bass | Feb 28, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn & Landscape Business Owner, What’s the first step to building a wildly successful lawn or landscape company? Hint… It’s not buying fancy new equipment, hiring more employees, or landing that dream commercial contract. No, my friend, the first key to...
by Tony Bass | Feb 22, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscaping business owners, let’s get one thing straight: Your past does NOT define your future. If you’re willing to get your tail out of bed and work ON your business—not just IN it—every single week, you can build an exceptionally profitable landscaping company....
by Tony Bass | Feb 15, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn & Landscape Business Owner, Many landscapers think their job is cutting grass, installing mulch, or planting trees. But let me tell you a secret… Your REAL job is to Create & Keep Clients while making a solid profit. Not just “customers” who shop for...
by Tony Bass | Feb 7, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn & Landscape Business Owner… let’s talk about something every lawn and landscape business owner struggles with—Time. You got into this business because you love working outside, making properties look great, and bringing in those big green dollars. But...
by Tony Bass | Feb 1, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Lawn and Landscape Business Owners: Let’s get real for a minute. Running a lawn and landscape company ain’t for the faint of heart. If you’ve ever felt like you’re mowing in circles—working hard, making sales, but somehow not seeing the profits pile up—you’re not...
by Tony Bass | Jan 24, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner:This might sound weird…But I LOVE landscapers…at least 95% of them!Yeah…there’s the occasional liberal minded, overly sensitive, know-it-all in our industry, but they are rare. If I failed to mention the facts about real life, we...
by Tony Bass | Jan 17, 2025 | News, News & Press, Press
Does Chat-GPT Know YOU?Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: We know that more and more landscapers are using AI to create content, improve business systems and organize data.But what have YOU done to make sure your favorite AI tool is working in your favor? Are...
by Tony Bass | Dec 27, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: The fastest way to destroy a perfectly good landscape business is failure to Price Right!Listen it’s not just about making the sale—it’s about making a desired profit. Too many landscapers fall into common pricing traps that lead...
by Tony Bass | Dec 20, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business owner,As we say goodbye to 2024, it’s time to take a good, hard look at where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Some of you are riding high on your best year yet, while others are scratching your heads, wondering how...
by Tony Bass | Dec 14, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Identify 5-Star Landscaping ClientsDear Landscape Contractor: Have you gotten frustrated by writing estimates for lawn and landscape projects that NEVER get built?You know it takes serious time, energy and effort to write estimates, create proposals and bid jobs. But...
by Tony Bass | Dec 7, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
A great percentage of people have been hit with snowstorms recently. This reminded me of the work I did with 75 snow contractors years ago… I was inspired to write this poem. “The Snow Contractor”by Tony Bass The snow comes downIn the dark of...
by Tony Bass | Nov 28, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
“Thanksgiving Traditions”by Tony Bass(Inspired during a quiet morning in the deer stand) On a misty morning hunting day,The dawn breaks soft, the clouds give way.Fields of frost and trees of gold,Nature’s splendor, a joy to behold. Pause for...
by Tony Bass | Nov 23, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
There’s just something magical about a good ol’ fashioned direct mail sales letter—it lands in your customer’s hands, not buried under a mountain of emails or lost in the digital void. And when you time it just right, like now, before the holidays hit and winter slows...
by Tony Bass | Nov 16, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
This is a true story.We invested November 1 – November 9, 2024 as travel days to attend The NALP Elevate Event and the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Expo. Nine consecutive days on the road has its challenges!It was an unusual time to be on the road...
by Tony Bass | Nov 9, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Did you attend the Elevate Conference with NALP last week? We were there.Here are a few highlights:1. The opening keynote speaker was Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at...
by Tony Bass | Nov 2, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
The 2024 year end tax reduction countdown has began. Day by day and hour by hour, we get closer to Dec 31.If your lawn or landscape business Is making a profit, you can expect to pay income taxes. The higher your profit, the higher your tax bill.But most business...
by Tony Bass | Oct 5, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
3 Important Landscaper Topics:The Federal Reserve sent me the quarterly email that invited me to answer questions about my business. They have been doing this for many years and I always answer their surveys. I think it’s the responsible thing to do…that...
by Tony Bass | Oct 3, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Four Seasons Groundworks of Luling, LA purchased the crew cab Super Contractor Truck in 2024 for their landscaping and landscape enhancement crews. Brennen and Sam Dauzet took delivery of their new truck from Tony Bass of Super Lawn Trucks in the summer of 2024. The...
by Tony Bass | Oct 3, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
RW Brown Landscaping of Egg Harbor City, New Jersey purchased the Super Contractor Trucks in 2024 for their landscaping and landscape enhancement crews. Robert Brown Sr and Robert Brown Jr stopped by the Super Lawn Truck manufacturing facility to inspect the Super...
by Tony Bass | Sep 5, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Are you looking for a simple yet powerful way to increase your sales? One of the most effective strategies to grow your lawn care business is to increase the frequency of your communications with both prospects and customers. But it’s not just about sending more...
by Tony Bass | Sep 3, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Are you looking for a simple yet powerful way to increase your sales? One of the most effective strategies to grow your lawn care business is to increase the frequency of your communications with both prospects and customers. But it’s not just about sending more...
by Tony Bass | Aug 27, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
If you own or operate a lawn or landscape company, you’re going to love what I have to share with you today. Imagine a powerful formula for increasing your personal productivity and boosting your company’s efficiency—sounds too good to be true, right? But...
by Tony Bass | Aug 9, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Skip the Stop – A Landscaper’s Dream… In the early morn, as lawn crews start their day, Gotta get fuel, time ticks away. In a cramped parking lot, where space is thin, Crews inside for snacks, a daily sin. Customers are waiting and needing a mow, But your crew...
by Tony Bass | Aug 3, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Are your lawn and landscape crews really well-organized?Can your team find their tools in a quick and efficient manner?How about the supplies needed to keep the crew moving throughout the day like gasoline, roundup and weedeater string?These are questions that need to...
by Tony Bass | Jul 19, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
My name is Tony Bass, founder and CEO of Super Lawn Trucks. Since 1998, we’ve been dedicated to designing, building, and delivering the world’s most efficiently designed lawn and landscape trucks. Today, I am thrilled to introduce our latest innovation...
by Tony Bass | Jul 12, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
For landscaping and lawn care businesses, operational efficiency is paramount. Traditional setups often involve using a separate truck and trailer, which can be cumbersome, inefficient, and time-consuming. Super Lawn Trucks offers a modern solution: integrated lawn...
by Tony Bass | Jun 26, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Lawn and landscape contractors are invited to visit Super Lawn Trucks during the 2024 trade show season. Get an up-close look at truck models that offer LOWER prices with big productivity features. Come see trucks such as the Solar Lawn Truck designed to charge...
by Tony Bass | Jun 22, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Background The H2B guest worker program helps contractors obtain the seasonal, temporary workforce needed to honor seasonal contracts and it is a wildly profitable government program for many established landscape contractors. In order for a company to obtain H2B...
by Tony Bass | Jun 15, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
The landscaper asked…“Should I start a new crew?”It’s a simple question.But it’s not always easy to answer.So I asked… “Why are you thinking about starting a new crew?”`“Well, we’re using a lot of overtime…my guys are working 50 to 60 hours a week right now. We...
by Tony Bass | Jun 8, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: Can landscapers avoid hair loss?I know this sounds weird. Let me explain.We received this urgent email (headline below) from one of my clients (an owner of a lawn and landscape company) with these words: Something must change!...
by Tony Bass | May 25, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: Last week’s article on the subject of Lowering Truck Cost really got under the skin of one landscaper.The landscaper replied and said “Just tell me how you lower the cost of a truck. Don’t beat around the bush! I...
by Tony Bass | May 18, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear lawn or landscape business owner: The idea of lowering truck costs grabbed the attention of a pile of landscapers last week. I can say this with confidence because my email inbox with requests for more details on this subject was going ding, ding, ding starting...
by Tony Bass | May 12, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner, I don’t know about you, but we are fed up with this inflation crap. We can’t even buy a cheap hamburger, fries and a drink for less than $10 these days. Every grocery store visit requires $100, $200 or $300 to walk...
by Tony Bass | May 4, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Graduating Landscapers?Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: The graduation season is kicking off. Kids are graduating…and with their graduation, new chapters in their book of life will start shortly.Our education system does a great job of setting expectations for...
by Tony Bass | Apr 27, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: Do you have a website? I’ll bet you do… But do you have a website that comes alive and engages with prospects?Or… do you have an old, dead, non-producing brochure website?Your website needs to come alive. Here’s how you step-up...
by Tony Bass | Apr 19, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
What do you need to start a landscape company?It depends on who you ask.Here’s this week’s story.We had the opportunity to speak with high school students at the local Achievement Academy this week. The staff and faculty thought these kids might be inspired by a...
by Tony Bass | Apr 13, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscaping Business Owner, Do you know someone who attracts bad luck? Yep…bad luck follows some landscapers…including ME! It’s a little embarrassing, but…Let me share two bad luck stories.Bad Luck Story #1I passed through an intersection on the way to...
by Tony Bass | Apr 6, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Is this happening to you?It’s now April and the busy spring season is staring us straight in the face.Spring fever is spreading like wildfire. Along with it, property owners are ready to make their lawns and landscapes look their very best.And in order for you...
by Tony Bass | Mar 29, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner:Bad news: The folks trying to sell you $40,000 websites and $3,000 per month social media management plans and $1,000 per month ad words campaigns are going to be pissed about this article. Here’s why.They make a fortune off you...
by Tony Bass | Mar 22, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn and Landscape Business Owners:Is your truck working for you 24/7? It should be!We don’t mean taking crews to jobs around the clock… but when your truck is on the job or driving around town, it should be advertising and marketing your company for...
by Tony Bass | Mar 15, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Will you grow your sales in the next twelve months? When you place a high priority on executing the fundamentals of business, growth is a natural by-product. And in most cases, growth creates opportunities for your entire team.So, let’s discuss what you can do right...
by Tony Bass | Mar 9, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Are you confident about your marketing plan?Good news…When you build a solid marketing foundation, business growth is almost certain. But one word of caution: if you price your lawn and landscaping jobs too low, accelerating your marketing could kill your...
by Tony Bass | Mar 2, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscaper Marketing Plan – Step 1We had a call this past week that got me thinking about the essential foundation of marketing your lawn and landscape company…without spending a ton of money.When you start a small business of any kind, not just a lawn service...
by Tony Bass | Feb 24, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Here’s a goofy little photo we took last night. That’s Doug Robbins – the guy with the white beard…and yours truly, Tony Bass. We had dinner last night with a small group of landscape business owners who are attending the Profit Builder...
by Tony Bass | Feb 13, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscapers Ask: What’s the Most Profitable Service? Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance or Hardscaping?Dear Landscape Business Owner, The answer might surprise you…If you aren’t totally happy with your profits today, here’s something you need to know, right quick.The...
by Tony Bass | Jan 19, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
What’s a landscaper going to do to boost profits in 2024?We shared the 2024 Lawn and Landscape Business Plan to boost profits a few days ago. You can read it in its entirety right here in case you missed it. We laid out a proactive plan that we’ve seen pay...
by Tony Bass | Jan 13, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
It’s not get rich quick, but it is get rich for sure… that is…if you own a landscape business… and you follow this plan.Step One of Five: You must boost profits. Our industry has a long history of creating puny and unpredictable profits. We...
by Tony Bass | Jan 5, 2024 | News, News & Press, Press
It’s now 2024. Here’s something for you to think about.Everything that happens in your company is subservient to how you price your work.There’s no faster way to improve profits than giving out price increases to the right customers.There’s rarely a situation where an...
by Tony Bass | Dec 23, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn and Landscape Business Owners,We are holding a very special webinar event titled, “The Wealthy Landscaper Road Map for 2024”. You can register by clicking here.On this live training event, you will learn:the super-easy 3-part profit boost...
by Tony Bass | Dec 16, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Contractor:Will YOU become wealthy from landscaping?I had another client of mine cash-out with a 7-figure payday last week. (He sold and exited his landscaping company.)Wealth accumulation is up to you. Becoming wealthy is a personal...
by Tony Bass | Dec 2, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner,If you ever hear yourself saying, “My accountant takes care of my taxes,” you are probably overpaying your taxes big time!Here’s why.No one…and I mean NO ONE, is going to be more concerned about YOUR money than YOU are! Lawn and...
by Tony Bass | Nov 10, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
What’s the single greatest challenge you face in your landscape company today? Seriously, if you could only pick ONE issue as the number one challenge, what would that be?It’s the one thing that keeps you up at night. It’s the one thing that seems to be holding you...
by Tony Bass | Nov 4, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
It’s true… a few contractors are skeptical when they learn about the Perfect Invitation Script. Could you really improve your hiring system by improving the words you use to introduce your company to a prospective employee? The answer is an emphatic YES!Words...
by Tony Bass | Oct 28, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Uncomfortable landscaper conversation…Saratoga Springs, NY I was seated at a round table with six landscape business owners discussing each company’s hiring processes. The goal of the conversation was to “improve” each company’s hiring process by sharing...
by Tony Bass | Oct 20, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Contractor: Could your mowing service be replaced with robot mowers in the future? We all know that new tech can be disruptive to old tech. Horse and buggies were largely replaced by the automobile. Typewriters were replaced by the personal...
by Tony Bass | Oct 14, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscaping Business Owner: Running a growing and profitable landscaping company is a dream come true. But the real challenge lies in building a dependable team. Yes…finding, hiring and keeping landscaping employees is a tough job…but...
by Tony Bass | Oct 6, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Landscapers: Can we meet face-to-face in October? We will be in Louisville, KY October 17-20 to participate in the Hardscape North America and Equip Expo event.We would love to see you there!Super Lawn Trucks will be providing walk around tours of the following...
by Tony Bass | Sep 23, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner,Do you think about your future company? How about your future employees? How about your future management team? How about your future profits and cash accounts?Thinking about your future is a smart use of your time. I encourage...
by Tony Bass | Sep 16, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
The room was packed full of landscapers. The group was energetic, professional and eager to learn how to get better. And boy oh boy…they really had the chance to learn how to get better last week! Reports from the National Association of Landscape Professionals...
by Tony Bass | Sep 9, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
IntroductionOnce upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a landscape business owner named Mark. Mark was passionate about transforming yards into lush green gardens. He had a thriving business, a dedicated team, and a vision for the future. But every few...
by Tony Bass | Sep 1, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
What’s the difference between working ON it versus working IN it? Allow me to explain how one keeps you busy and the other makes you wealthy.These are ideas introduced in the book The E-Myth: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What To Do About It, first...
by Tony Bass | Aug 26, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Are you still busy?Are you still getting calls about new work and quote requests?Are you booked up solid for the next 30, 60 or 90 days? I’m asking to get you thinking…We know the late summer months can be a challenge. First, the heat takes its toll on...
by Tony Bass | Aug 19, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
The very first category that we cover when building an overhead budget at Profit Builder seminar is advertising and marketing.These terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a distinct difference between advertising and marketing.According to the American...
by Tony Bass | Aug 12, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
My team has just attended the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada this past week.Technology is shifting how landscapers operate in a number of ways. We’ve outlined the top 3 techno trends heading towards your landscape company. TECHNO TREND...
by Tony Bass | Aug 4, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner:Have you lost any good lawn service customers this season? Unfortunately, it happens. Growing too fast often means you lose control over the field. Little details like getting grass clippings in the pool or forgetting to weed the...
by Tony Bass | Aug 2, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
The federal government provides a 30% tax credit for solar power systems built in years 2022 through 2033. This program was expanded via the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This summary is based on information found at...
by Tony Bass | Jul 29, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
We got under the skin of a few lawn and landscape business owners when we published the 5 Step Wealthy Landscaper Checklist.Turns out, two of the five steps we’ve used to build wealth had absolutely nothing to do with mowing lawns, planting trees or designing gardens....
by Tony Bass | Jul 8, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Every five years the US Census Bureau conducts a survey of USA Businesses. If you have been in the landscaping business a few years, you’ve probably completed one of their surveys. The data is organized into a series of reports that reveal financial productivity on an...
by Tony Bass | Jun 24, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
6-24-2023 For Immediate Release:Forward thinking lawn and landscape contractors are looking for ways to make the transition to battery powered lawn care.Since 2017, Super Lawn Trucks has been a driving force behind on-the-go lithium battery charging with the...
by Tony Bass | Jun 16, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn and Landscape Business Owner: Are you thinking about July and August?You really should be. Here’s why.Landscape business owners bust their rear ends to ramp up for the high demand of Spring: April, May and June.But just about every year…The mad...
by Tony Bass | Jun 3, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
The news reports continue to predict a recession. From recent bank failures to gridlock in Washington DC politics, you can find endless stories (and story writers) who predict a big slowdown in business in 2023.We had questions from clients and followers on the...
by Tony Bass | May 27, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
For Lawn and Landscape Business Owners: We’ve been hearing this question a lot from our clients and followers… “will there be a slow down in the economy in the coming months?” Because of this question, we decided to send out a survey this week...
by Tony Bass | May 20, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
A special message for owners of lawn and landscaping companies:It seems to be a really weird time when you look at the big-picture of the economy.The biggest news story of the past few weeks has focused on bank collapses.Every news broadcast tries to instill fear that...
by Tony Bass | May 12, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: Last week’s essay on THE 3-Part Automatic Landscaper Marketing Plan grabbed the attention of skeptics and supporters alike.For example, one techno-cool-cat claimed that “business cards are dead”. He simply shares his contact...
by Tony Bass | May 5, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Lawn and Landscape Business Owners: We had interesting feedback from our readers on the subject of running Facebook ads. In fact, Jeff R. quickly responded to the article we published on the subject and let us know that he invests a cool $100,000 each year on...
by Tony Bass | Apr 28, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Lawn and landscape business owners: We received this marketing question a few days ago. It’s a common question…However, it’s the wrong question. Let me explain.Marketing has three purposes. The most effective marketing will accomplish all three. Build awareness about...
by Tony Bass | Apr 21, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Spring season is here. Green grass is growing. Flowers are busting out and our customers are catching their annual infection of Spring Fever. That’s a good thing for our industry.But there’s another thing you can count on every single Spring. New landscaping and lawn...
by Tony Bass | Apr 7, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
We just returned from 3 weeks of travel. This included 2 weeks of private consulting meetings and one THINK WEEK. I’d thought you would like to learn about the trends I have confirmed.FIRST…did you hear the news revealed on the Employment Situation Report...
by Tony Bass | Mar 17, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Last week’s essay on the subject of lowering landscape prices in 2023 attracted a number of comments from our readers. This one from Mark Dubois at Quality Landscape and Lawn Care grabbed my attention:”You had to bring up a bank...
by Tony Bass | Mar 11, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Landscape Business Owner:Did you see the new report from the BLS released Friday morning (3-10-23): More Jobs – Jobs – Jobs – up 311,000 for the month of February 2023. The unemployment rate is now 3.6%, near a 54-year low.Wages…they keep...
by Tony Bass | Mar 4, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner, These two conversations were 180 degrees apart. We think there’s a valuable lesson in each. Read these two short case studies and then hit reply and let us know what you think.Case Study #1 – Results from the 3%...
by Tony Bass | Feb 4, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
We received a great question about pricing lawn and landscaping work in 2023. We thought it would be a good idea to share the question and our answer with our readers. Due to the sensitive nature surrounding pricing work, we chose to keep the company name...
by Tony Bass | Jan 28, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner:Did you see the latest employment situation report? In case you missed it, we will share the key points provided by our friends over at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Then we will share data we collected from landscape...
by Tony Bass | Jan 20, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Bad news – Good news. Here’s the bad news… The call came in on Friday morning from Kingstown Landscaping. The damn crooks cut catalytic converters off of 8 trucks. That’s a total of 16 catalytic converters. The cost estimate to replace them is...
by Tony Bass | Jan 13, 2023 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or landscape Business Owner:Have you fired any of your lawn or landscape employees lately? It’s a serious question to consider.Why in the world would we be talking about firing employees? After all, isn’t the hardest job in America finding,...
by Tony Bass | Dec 12, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Lawn and landscape business owners are always interested in learning more about reducing their tax bills. When you know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published tax code has over 17,000 pages of rules and regulations, plus countless pages of guidance from tax...
by Tony Bass | Dec 10, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
It’s December – Have You Spoken to Your Accountant Yet?Meeting with your CPA is a very smart use of your time…especially when the subject is TAX CREDITS and TAX REDUCTION.Tax credits are like cash in the bank. Unlike a tax deduction, a tax credit creates a...
by Tony Bass | Dec 5, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
There’s no guarantee of success when you go into the landscaping business for yourself. Most of us understand that right out of the gate. We tend to focus on the possibilities of high rewards with hard work plus creative thinking and ignore the risk of failure. You...
by Tony Bass | Nov 12, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
We’ve been working side-by-side with owners of landscaping companies since 1998. We’ve been an employer since 1987. We believe this data to be useful for our readers, listeners, followers, clients and friends. We want you to know that our opinions and recommendations...
by Tony Bass | Oct 29, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Will your lawn or landscaping company be easier to run if you are able to keep your best employees longer? Our experience working with over four hundred owners of companies clearly show this to be a common belief. After all, new employees create a ton of special work...
by Tony Bass | Oct 23, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Warning: Lesson #3 is going to hurt some feelings.Landscapers are always looking for a better way to operate their business. That’s a good thing… Because failure to improve your operation over time usually results in a slow death. If your company is going to sustain...
by Tony Bass | Oct 1, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Did you see what happened in Florida this week? Yes…hurricane Ian hit hard and fast.The storm damage is almost too great to look at. Lives have been lost. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. The interviews of residents who have been wiped out from the storm is...
by Tony Bass | Sep 12, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
From: Tony Bass, founder www.superlawntrucks.com As of 9-12-22 It’s Monday as we write this important update. I have good news and bad news. You or your company requested a quotation from Super Lawn Trucks in the past few months. So we thought you may appreciate...
by Tony Bass | Aug 27, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Your Employee Management SystemLawn and landscape business owners gain leverage by hiring employees. That is, with employees, you don’t have to do all the work yourself. Generally speaking, hire employees and your sales can grow as you serve more customers. This is a...
by Tony Bass | Aug 13, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner,At any moment in the life of your lawn or landscaping business, there’s ONE challenge that’s kicking your butt!There’s always ONE thing that’s the biggest challenge of all. We’d like to think that IF we could solve this ONE...
by Tony Bass | Aug 4, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner:The results have been pouring in over the last 3 days. The last count shows 377 responses. We read each and every comment.In case you missed it. We asked ONE question: What’s the single greatest challenge you face in your business...
by Tony Bass | Jul 16, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
“Cash is tight right now. I’ve gotta cut my expenses or I’ll have trouble meeting payroll.”That’s the message we’ve heard six times in less than 2 weeks. But wait…it’s the first time we’ve heard this in all of 2022 from our client base. Reckon why we are hearing this...
by Tony Bass | Jun 25, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Fedzilla is our name for the growing bureaucratic conglomerate of government agencies, politicians and operatives who attack capitalism, impede free enterprise and think the government is smarter than self-reliant citizens of the USA.We hang out with small business...
by Tony Bass | Jun 18, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
For Lawn and Landscape Business OwnersUrgent message: Wealthy landscapers have the courage to raise prices. The data has NEVER been more clear from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).This week, the Consumer Pain Index (CPI) – this is the backwards looking...
by Tony Bass | Jun 11, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
It happened again this week. The stress of finding and keeping lawn and landscape employees (while EVERY input cost is rising faster than any time in the past 40 years) is taking its toll. We had another business owner say they are ready to throw in the towel. Here’s...
by Tony Bass | Jun 3, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
The message began like this, “Wait just a minute Tony! Do you expect me to believe that by making people feel important and having a consistent stop time we can REALLY get our landscaping employees to stay longer? I’m not buying into this. Our employees are asking for...
by Tony Bass | May 28, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Finding, recruiting, hiring, training and retaining superstar landscaping employees is the toughest job in the USA today. At least…that’s the feedback we continue to receive from lawn and landscape business owners.With an unemployment rate nearing 53 year...
by Tony Bass | May 20, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner,Is the Spring season starting to feel more and more like a burden than a huge opportunity?Frankly…we are concerned about what’s going on.In three recent conversations, I’ve had to talk landscape business owners off the...
by Tony Bass | May 14, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Double Landscape Employees Wages? Really? Are You Kidding?5-14-22We were surprised by the questions and comments on the subject of doubling landscape employee’s wages this past week.It seems that a growing number of lawn and landscape business owners are...
by Tony Bass | May 7, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscaping Business Owner, It’s a frustrating conversation…we had another one on Wednesday. Sure…finding good help is a real challenge these days. No doubt about it. But complaining about how hard it is to find help…well…that’s not helping the situation!...
by Tony Bass | Apr 28, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscape Business Owner, It’s 100% true that the unemployment rate for teenagers in the USA is now at 10%. That’s double digit unemployment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released this week (April 26, 2022) on teenage employment in the USA,...
by Tony Bass | Apr 22, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscape Business Owner,There’s a troubling trend growing inside landscape companies. A few owners are giving up and shutting their doors! Why?Finding employees is tougher than ever! In fact, some think it is impossible to find affordable, dependable help these days....
by Tony Bass | Mar 18, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Two Important Topics – First – Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was released on Thursday.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report that prices have risen 7.9% over the past 12 months. It’s the highest inflation rate our country has expereinced since...
by Tony Bass | Mar 11, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
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by Tony Bass | Feb 26, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Grow in 2022? Get big? Should YOU add more lawn and landscape crews? Should YOU, the owner of your lawn or landscape business, get out of the field? There are entire landscape conferences dedicated to the idea that if you don’t GROW your landscape company, you’re not...
by Tony Bass | Feb 17, 2022 | News, Press
From – Tony Bass Urgent MessageThere’s a storm coming. Not a snow storm or a hurricane, but an economic storm. One that you and I have NEVER had to deal with in business.As I write this message, inflation is growing rapidly and infecting our country. Prices are...
by Tony Bass | Feb 12, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
The landscaper at the gas station told me he was charging $45 per hour for lawn maintenance services. So I decided to use his price! After all, he had a nice truck and he’s been in business longer than I have…Let me get this off my chest right here: $45 per hour...
by Tony Bass | Jan 27, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press
Do you have 2022 pricing questions? Watch the video to get the answers to the most commonly asked lawn & landscape pricing questions! Click the images to download the handouts! 0:00:00 Introduction & Opening Question 0:12:30 Agenda 0:22:20 How much should I...
by Tony Bass | Jan 1, 2022 | News, News & Press, Press, Video Posts
Are you equipped to keep your company competitive AND profitable in the New Year? Watch the video to find out! Click the image to download the handout! 0:00:00 Introduction & Opening Question 0:12:30 Agenda 0:22:20 How much should I increase employee pay?...
by Tony Bass | Dec 18, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
The conversation with the landscaping business owners began like this… “Tony, we have just completed our budget process and it looks like we are going to have to increase prices 12.5% in 2022. But that feels really high. And…after last year’s price increase, we had a...
by Tony Bass | Dec 16, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Have you been featured in a news article this year? Like your city’s newspaper or one of the landscape contractor magazines?If you have, I’d be willing to bet $1,000,000 that YOU read the article. After all…you care about what people say about you...
by Tony Bass | Nov 14, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Warning Issued for All Lawn and Landscape Business Owners…Did you see the report released this week?Inflation is growing at a much faster rate than the economists have predicted. October inflation hit .9% and 6.2% over the past 12 months according to the Bureau...
by Tony Bass | Nov 6, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
My client asked me on Tuesday, “What should I be doing NOW to make this a great year?” Here’s the plan. The accumulation of wealth from landscaping is almost certain when you follow the Wealthy Landscaper formula. Yes…there is a proven formula to build a...
by Tony Bass | Oct 29, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
There is a good reason that accounting firms are the most profitable businesses in America. Accountants have the courage to charge high prices for their services. According to data released by the IRS, the average net profit of accounting firms in the United States is...
by Tony Bass | Oct 15, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
It came as a surprise to my clients when I made this bold recommendation in 2018. In case you missed The Wealthy Landscaper 5-part plan, you can read my original publication of this report right here. As I reflect on these five powerful guiding principles of wealth...
by Tony Bass | Oct 2, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Stupid stuff? Just to see what it’s like, I went onto ZIP RECRUITER and posted a profile… like I was looking for a job. ? I did this on Sept 7, 2021. As I write this message, I have received 41 emails from Zip Recruiter inviting me to click a link that allows me...
by Tony Bass | Oct 1, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn and Landscape Business Owner, This message could be offensive to you. On the other hand, this could be the biggest wake-up call you’ve ever read. It’s October 1, 2021 as I write this message. Hunting season is opening all across our country. Able bodied...
by Tony Bass | Sep 17, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
It is a frustrating time to be shopping for new employees. Competition for people is fierce!You can find a “help wanted” sign or a “now hiring” sign in front of almost every business in town.If you turn on the local FM radio, you’ll hear help-wanted ads from...
by Tony Bass | Sep 11, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
9-11-21 (Update For Owners of Lawn and Landscaping Companies) Is it price increase time for you and your company? It’s a hot topic… And for many landscape business owners, the idea of raising prices is a tough decision. I’ll share a conversation...
by Tony Bass | Sep 4, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Bonaire, GA – 59 degrees and clear this morning at my home. I’m quietly giving thanks for my family’s blessings.Thank God there’s no hurricane blowing in this weekend. Our friends and clients in the path of Ida continue to suffer. Jeff Roberts, a client of mine...
by Tony Bass | Aug 28, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press, Uncategorized
It’s true! August is a tough month for landscaping business owners. Here’s why.Costs are higher than ever. Even your Best People are tired.Retention of employees is harder than ever.Finding replacement people is darn near impossible.Face it…It’s hot.It’s been...
by Tony Bass | Jul 28, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Landscape Business Owners, We heard you loud and clear! That is… We heard from 197 lawn and landscape business owners over the past few days. In case you missed it… We asked one powerful survey question: What’s the single greatest challenge you face in your lawn...
by Tony Bass | Jul 17, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
7-17-21 To: Lawn and Landscape Business Owners Are you following the formula for maximum profits? OR…are you missing out on the massive money-shift that’s all around you? We are sharing the results from two reports published the past week: Inflation...
by Tony Bass | Jun 19, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
The USA inflation rate came in at 5% ending May 2021.We hadn’t seen inflation jump that high since the period June-August of 2008. For you 50+ old dudes like me…Can you remember what happened in our economy in the fall of 2008?That’s when the GREAT...
by Tony Bass | May 3, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
The Super Lawn Technologies Teen Work Challenge Project is designed in the spirit of a final exam for our work based learning and internship students. Our goal was to determine if we could develop high school or technical college students (under 20 years of age) to...
by Tony Bass | Apr 19, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
This proclamation by business leaders is delivered to the citizens of the USA in order to build awareness of the urgent need for able-bodied workers to contribute to our economy.Whereas: The USA and capitalism is founded on, preserved by and made stronger when every...
by Tony Bass | Apr 3, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
What frustrates landscape business owners more, the spring rush or the winter slow-down?After 34 years in landscaping, I know first-hand how demanding the Spring season is.Personally, I’ve NEVER been able to keep up with EVERY OPPORTUNITY the Spring season offers.It...
by Tony Bass | Mar 28, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
What happens when you start talking politics and religion in business? Typically, you offend half the people you are talking to…however…It appears that my comments and analysis of the Fedzilla takeover of our workforce in 2020 wasn’t very offensive to...
by Tony Bass | Mar 18, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Let me warn you.Some of the views and opinions expressed in this article will be offensive to some.But in my opinion…someone needs to tell it like it is.As an employer for more than three decades, I’ve operated my companies, hired employees, fired employees,...
by Tony Bass | Mar 18, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
DescriptionSuper Lawn Trucks encourages team members to invest in their education. To help make paying for advanced education more affordable, we created the Super Lawn Truck scholarship program.Scholarship funds must be used to pay tuition for education at an...
by Tony Bass | Mar 2, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
We locked a small group of landscape business owners in a hotel room for 2 1/2 days…The goal was to help each company build a financial plan for 2021. One that helps improve profits.We’ve been holding these Profit Builder events since 2010. Over 400...
by Tony Bass | Feb 16, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Many landscapers are afraid to raise prices. Fear can be crippling!Here’s something you need to know…You are not alone!Many lawn and landscape business owners are in the same boat as you.They believe that if they raise prices, they will lose customers…I get...
by Tony Bass | Feb 16, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Growing your landscape company can be very rewarding.There’s nothing as personally satisfying as looking at a completed landscape job…or a well-groomed lawn…after a hard day of work that makes you feel gooood.The personal satisfaction of seeing your...
by Tony Bass | Jan 29, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscapers need all four kinds of money. The problem is, they often ignore the “invisible money”. I’ll explain why this “invisible money” is so important and how you’ll find more of it in your future.And…if you read to the...
by Tony Bass | Jan 2, 2021 | News, News & Press, Press
Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Hits Middle Georgia Businesses – $5000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Successful Arrest of Criminals Dateline January 1, 2021: Fort Valley, Macon, and Griffin, GA: Super Lawn Trucks located in Fort Valley, Georgia...
by Tony Bass | Dec 24, 2020 | Internships
Maxx Bass Mrs. Long Senior Capstone 4 December 2020 Welding Career Essay Graduation comes with decisions that will have to be made. One of the biggest decisions we all have to make as we transition into the real world is what career path we have to work towards...
by Tony Bass | Nov 12, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
This article has been written for owners of lawn and landscape companies who are considering making the switch from pickup trucks with trailers to the all-in-one Super Lawn Truck.Many of our first-time buyers are skeptical about the durability and the possible...
by Tony Bass | Oct 10, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
I’ll admit it. I’m frustrated.I expect that by sharing my frustration, one of two things could happen today.1) You will agree with me and admit some of your own frustrations. Or…2) You will disagree with me and reply with a strongly worded rebuttal...
by Tony Bass | Sep 21, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
If YOU had one million in cash…What would you do tomorrow?Would your plans change?Or…are you already spending your time doing what you enjoy doing the most?These questions are not easy to answer. They may make you feel uncomfortable.But I thought I should share these...
by Tony Bass | Aug 30, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
This message may be offensive to owners of lawn and landscape companies because it reveals the truth about money, profits, and landscapers’ misunderstandings about money and profits.I’ve discovered three big lies about landscaper’s profits. I’ll reveal the components...
by Tony Bass | Aug 17, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
Do you fear losing customers?…or not winning enough NEW work if you raise prices?You’re not alone. Many lawn business owners worry about the same thing as you.Hear this…Raising Prices is a serious matter. It requires careful consideration. The...
by Tony Bass | Aug 3, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
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by Tony Bass | Jul 31, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
At Super Lawn Trucks, we get the chance to talk to lawn and landscape contractors on a daily basis who have questions about Isuzu Diesel Powered Trucks and Isuzu Gas Powered Trucks.One of the most popular questions we hear goes like this: “I’d like to see the cost...
by Tony Bass | Jul 26, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
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by Tony Bass | Jul 20, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
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by Tony Bass | May 30, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
Super Lawn Truck (urgent) Update 5-30-20The news came as a surprise this week. Fuso trucks of North America have announced they will no longer sell their medium duty lineup of cab forward trucks in the USA and Canada. Dealers will begin immediate discounting of...
by Tony Bass | Mar 15, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscape Business Owner’s Response to Covid-193-14-20 By Tony BassIf you believe the news media… our entire population has one foot in the grave. The highly-contagious and deadly corona virus will soon destroy us and our way of living…Personally,...
by Tony Bass | Feb 29, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
Publish Date 2-29-20Dear Landscape Business Owner, It’s scary to think about it. It’s embarrassing to discuss it in public…. But lawn & landscape business owners who have it can’t ignore it. I’m talking about DIRTY DEBT.DIRTY DEBT is...
by Tony Bass | Jan 8, 2020 | News, News & Press, Press
Building a multi-million dollar landscape company is a challenge. To accomplish this feat once in a lifetime is reason to feel successful. For Chuck Richardson of Landscape Resources in Florida, he has, “been there and done that” two times in his two plus decades in...
by Tony Bass | Oct 29, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
3 steps to maximize the value of your landscape company Is money the key to happiness? That depends on who you ask. It also depends on how much money you’re talking about. An organization called the PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) publishes...
by Tony Bass | Oct 5, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
The Biggest Threats Facing Landscape Companies We at Super Lawn Technologies have made it our mission to provide forward-thinking insights on trends affecting the landscape industry. Lately we’ve been talking about a changing marketplace that makes it increasingly...
by Tony Bass | Sep 30, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
Top 5 Reasons to Attend GIE+EXPO GIE+EXPO, held every October in Louisville, Kentucky, is the landscape industry’s premier event. Super Lawn Technologies talked with several landscape company owners to find out why they always find the time to attend GIE+EXPO. The Top...
by Tony Bass | Sep 4, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
Why lawn care contractors should consider selling and scheduling services onlineThe last thing lawn care contractors want is more competition.Guess what? They got it.This new type of competitor is coming from a place most lawn care contractors aren’t even paying...
by Tony Bass | Aug 27, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
There are a variety of circumstances in which landscape contractors find themselves in sudden need of an additional truck: Had an accident Major repair needed, i.e. engine or transmission Landed a “temporary” new contract Circumstances such as those don’t necessarily...
by Tony Bass | Aug 23, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
For Immediate Release Solar Lawn Truck Earns Landscape Industry Award for InnovationThe Solar Lawn Truck from Super Lawn Technologies has received a 2019 Editor’s Choice Award from Green Industry Pros magazine, a landscaping industry publication with...
by Tony Bass | Jul 29, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
Consider this… We’ve been in an expanding economy for 10 solid years. The acquisition of customers has come pretty easy for contractors with a solid reputation. Unfortunately, many lawn and landscape contractors have gotten plain lazy with marketing their business....
by Tony Bass | May 24, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
Keep Your Lawn & Landscape Employees Longer: Improve Retention by Preventing BurnoutIt happens in the Spring and Summer more than any time of the year. No-shows, no-notice quits and competitor poaching of key employees can leave a business owner feeling like a...
by Tony Bass | Apr 30, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
Ask any super-successful entrepreneur what it takes to be a success and they’ll mention hard work, determination, clear goals and team-work. But what they may not mention is the frequent, almost certain; never fun, but very real experience of burned-out emotional,...
by Tony Bass | Apr 19, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
A game-changing development is underway in the medium-duty truck category, giving landscape contractors a more affordable cab-forward, gas option that can still handle heavy payloads. For many years, a cab-forward truck with a GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of...
by Tony Bass | Apr 15, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscaping and lawn care crews can save considerable time and money with innovative truck storage systems that make it easier to store, find and retrieve a long list of equipment, tools and everyday landscaping supplies.Super Lawn Trucks has been providing innovative...
by Tony Bass | Jan 11, 2019 | News, News & Press, Press
When it comes to side door access dedicated to the lawn and landscape industry-Super Lawn Technologies gives you options, options and more options! Super Lawn Truck bodies offer 6 different side door options. (Watch the full video here) The flagship of the side door...
by Tony Bass | Dec 28, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
Of all the equipment, tools and other gear a landscaping professional needs, nothing is more important than their truck. That’s why it is so important for landscapers to understand the following commercial truck trends that are impacting their ability to operate...
by Tony Bass | Dec 28, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
Whether you’re in the lawn maintenance, landscape installation or tree care business, getting rid of landscape debris is a necessary evil. Regardless of how much green waste your crew generates, Super Lawn Trucks has options to help you get rid of it faster, safer and...
by Tony Bass | Oct 2, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
5 Ways Landscape Business Owners Build a 7-Figure Future Will YOU become wealthy from landscaping? It’s up to you. But being BUSY does not necessarily create wealth. It’s important you understand the wealth formula. You see…Wealth from landscaping is...
by Tony Bass | Sep 12, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
by Tony Bass Everybody knows that storms can be deadly and there’s nothing funny about the loss of life or property damage. But lawn or landscape contractors who prepare for the big storms can ethically profit from the post storm clean-up and property repairs...
by Tony Bass | Aug 23, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
Hord Landscaping & Lawn Care is seeing several advantages to operating battery-powered lawn equipment thanks to the efficient on-board charging capabilities of the new Solar Lawn Truck. Scott Hord officially started his company, Hord Landscaping & Lawn Care in...
by Tony Bass | Aug 2, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
How Much Does a Super Lawn Truck Cost? A Super Lawn Truck is carefully designed to help landscape contractors maximize productivity and minimize hourly operating cost. A variety of options, prices, financing and leasing options are available to meet every budget....
by Tony Bass | Jul 23, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
If you have ever been frustrated with employees, you’re going to love this story. This story started way back in 1934. I first heard this story in 2004 and it’s been stuck in my mind ever since. It’s better to build boys than mend men. That’s the advice I...
by Tony Bass | Jun 27, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
Should Landscape Business Owners Buy the Stock? Lawn and landscape business owners across the USA will soon have the option to look deep inside the financial results of the industry revenue leader…and in some cases… their biggest competitor. It doesn’t matter if you...
by Tony Bass | May 27, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
Hord Landscape in Campbellsville, KY has taken a bold step in how it provides lawn and landscape services. Scott Hord, founder, made a significant investment in cutting edge technology well ahead of others. He has removed gas powered tools from his high-end lawn...
by Tony Bass | May 22, 2018 | News, News & Press, Press
By Tony Bass The rules are (quietly) changing once again. Only a handful of lawn and landscape contractors are profiting from this new strategy as I write this article. I hope you will have the courage to read, listen, watch and learn. This could be HUGE for...
by Tony Bass | Dec 11, 2017 | News, News & Press, Press
His highly-paid accountant was a little embarrassed they were “unaware of the tax credit.” We published this original article on December 12, 2016. Then in early 2017, the refund checks totaled almost $20,000 for one of our great customers, owner of a successful...
by Tony Bass | Nov 17, 2017 | News, News & Press, Press
If you make a living landscaping, mowing lawns, caring for gardens, laying pavers, installing irrigation, or just making the world a cleaner and greener place, then you need to read this story. This could become the most important story for your future! From human...
by Tony Bass | Oct 12, 2017 | News, News & Press, Press
Super Lawn Technologies is very pleased to announce the unveiling of Super Lawn Technologies’ greenest addition to the Super Lawn Trucks™ family-a solar powered charging system for battery powered lawn care tools, the Super Mobile Solar Powered Charging System. The...
by Tony Bass | Aug 24, 2017 | News, News & Press, Press
Tony & Jason Batallan are co-owners of Property Works, Inc of West Palm Beach. They had a very frustrating employee problem. Their company had grown consistently as they added commercial and government lawn maintenance contracts. But with more work, their company...
by Tony Bass | Aug 24, 2017 | News, News & Press, Press
If you own a contracting company, finding reliable and affordable employees has become the number one challenge to business growth. There’s significant reasons why it’s a challenge today. There’s also an emerging technology that makes finding employees much easier...
by Tony Bass | May 19, 2017 | News, News & Press, Press
Some lawn & landscape business owners think the Internet is TOO BIG or TOO COMPLEX to get local business. But that’s simply not true. There’s a really simple way to find commercial landscape prospects 24 hours a day 7 days per week for FREE. That’s right!...
by Tony Bass | Dec 16, 2016 | News, News & Press, Press
Avoid These 4 Costly Mistakes Landscape Business Owners Make! Fellow business owner, There’s a number of highly educated people who do not want me to share this information with you. They’d rather keep you in the dark or charge you $250 per hour to get this...
by Tony Bass | Sep 11, 2016 | News, News & Press, Press
I was a 25-year old business owner with almost no money. I was seated in my ridiculously small office, a 10 foot by 12 foot portable building, located in Dad’s back yard. I was talking to a recent college graduate about coming to work in my little landscaping company....
by Tony Bass | Jun 27, 2016 | News, News & Press, Press
Are YOU A Good Sales Person? (Take this simple test to find out) It’s really not hard to win bids (and get the client) when you’re selling against local lawn and landscape competitors. Why? They are just like you. Busy – busy – busy. The problem is, rarely are you...
by Tony Bass | Mar 3, 2016 | News, News & Press, Press
Super Lawn Trucks launching its new, high tech website this week giving customers a completely refined, responsive tool to purchase any of SLT’s broad range of products. Serving the Lawn and Landscape Industry since 1998, SLT now offers a completely hassle free design...
by Tony Bass | Nov 4, 2015 | News, News & Press, Press
Avoid These 4 Costly Mistakes Landscape Business Owners Make Fellow business owner, Theres a number of highly educated people who do not want me to share this information with you. Thats why its critical that you read every word that follows. Im about to give...
by Tony Bass | Oct 28, 2015 | News, News & Press, Press
Super Lawn Trucks is pleased to announce the release of the new free Truck Buyers Guide Webinar. This link will take you to the most informative lawn and landscape industry truck buyers guide available today. Tony Bass personally guides buyers through each step of...
by Tony Bass | Aug 1, 2015 | News, News & Press, Press
You might not like to hear about what I found. Frankly, nobody likes to make mistakes…especially when it costs big money…but that’s exactly what my team & I discovered. We looked at over 200 lawn and landscape company websites. We carefully...
by Tony Bass | Jul 31, 2015 | News, News & Press, Press
If you go onto Google and search for “robots in landscaping” here’s what you find: 399,000 results – and many of these results are focused on one thing – robotic lawn mowers. It’s 100% true. Today, hundreds of thousands of robotic...
by Tony Bass | Jul 30, 2015 | News, News & Press, Press
In the last article I provided access to the recent 60 Minutes news story on how Robots are coming. Not sure if you had a chance to watch… But just to show you another way that ROBOTS ARE COMING…. take a look at this recent article in Landscape Management...
by Tony Bass | Jul 29, 2015 | News, News & Press, Press
Whether you like it or not, companies that use new technologies like robots will create a competitive advantage. Yes, this applies to landscape companies, just like yours. It’s true, very few landscapers even realize robot technology can be affordable and easy...
by Tony Bass | Jul 28, 2015 | News, News & Press, Press
When Will You Hire A Robot? I have. And I’ll bet you’ll hire one soon. I need to tell you a story. This can help further explain why. Maxx & I went to a seminar on robotics a few days ago. Maxx is my 10-year-old son. He was out of school. I received...
