by Tony Bass | Mar 25, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Are You Gonna Charge Like a Pro… or Work Like a Volunteer? Tony Bass here. Let me tell you a little springtime story. It happened this week… My phone rings. Landscape Contractor on the other end says,“Tony… I’m scared.” Now that ain’t a word tough business owners like...
by Tony Bass | Mar 19, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Fellas… gals… lawn warriors of America…Tony Bass here. Let’s have a straight conversation from one small-town business owner to another. Many landscapers measure success by gross sales. “Hey Tony, we did $1.5 million last year!”“Tony, we crossed $3 million!” Well...
by Perry Swanson | Mar 14, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Let me ask you a question… Have you ever watched a lawn crew burn two minutes looking for a simple tool? Somebody hollers, “Where’s the ½-inch wrench?” Another fella says, “I thought it was in the truck.” Then somebody climbs in the truck. Opens the toolbox…and…...
by Tony Bass | Mar 1, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Lawn and Landscape Truck Fleet Managers Update: Higher Safety Standards If you’ve spent any time on the road lately, you’ve probably noticed something troubling. Drivers aren’t just busy anymore…They’re distracted. Phones.Navigation screens.Text messages.Coffee...
by Tony Bass | Feb 14, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear American Hero, Yep… I said it. And I meant it. If you own a contracting business—lawn, landscape, tree, irrigation, lighting, roofing, HVAC, concrete, plumbing, pick-your-poison—and you had the courage to hire employees, I want you to hear this loud and clear:...
by Tony Bass | Feb 7, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Something special happened in Carlsbad, California on February 6 — and I don’t say that lightly, y’all. I had the honor of delivering the keynote session for the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP), and let me tell you… this group of contractors...
