When the subject of organizing a landscape crew is brought up to a landscaper, the first thing that may come to mind is tool storage. Mention increasing productivity and crew tracking ranks on the top of the list for the green industry. These are helpful, but the manner in which a licensee projects the overall…Read the Rest
Effective interviewing is the cornerstone of successful recruitment. Some hiring managers see the interview merely as a task to complete before moving forward. Some hiring managers view the interview as gladiatorial, where the victorious is awarded employment. Both extremes miss the three key goals of employment interviews. Explore what the candidate knows. Learn how…Read the Rest
Sales professionals in the LandOpt Network are trained time and again on the art of solution selling, which is effectively selling more and improving overall customer satisfaction. As leaders of the Green Industry we offer design and build services along with maintenance agreements. If someone wants a great yard we must listen to the…Read the Rest
The team at Burkholder Brothers, Inc. aligned their resources and provided a comprehensive plan of maintenance and planting solutions for a $30 Million home in Gladwyne, PA. The team of professionals responsible for securing the agreement is a testament to LandOpt’s defined organizational roles for partnered companies. Barry Burkholder, Co-Owner of Burkholder Brothers, Inc….Read the Rest
The Account Manager Boot Camp offered by LandOpt provides the processes and systems needed for profitable account control and customer retention, as a landscape service provider becomes Powered by LandOpt. Darren Morford, Co-Owner of Cut Above Landscaping in Westmont, IL partnered his company with LandOpt in February of 2007. Since that time a number…Read the Rest
LandOpt, the leader of on demand business operating systems for the landscaping industry, announces matured licensee partners have consistently increased GPM and NET profits from 2008 through 2010. This measurement clearly depicts the success of the proven business systems and processes LandOpt provides. The solutions have led to consistent growth and stability in the…Read the Rest
The Customer Relationship Management (CRM) training offered by LandOpt is one of the most important skill sets learned during the transformation of a landscape service provider, as they become Powered by LandOpt. Steve Corrigan, President of Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare, Inc. in Chicopee, MA partnered his company with LandOpt in October of 2009….Read the Rest
Operations Maintenance Tip. Written originally for Green Industry Pros. Tracking the performance of a crew is one of the most important aspects of managing operational costs in the landscaping industry. So often, businesses do not measure actual performance, even though it’s vital in building an annual financial plan. When tracking field teams be…Read the Rest
