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...
