The Harvesters are going to talk about change and innovation, their slogan is “Change or Be Changed”. If we stand still we will be left behind, like typewriters, beepers, dial […]
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In our last post, the Harvesters featured a relatively new product that many believe will sweep the country. Let’s look as another one of these products that may just whip many companies into […]
It pays to go to landscape conventions because you get to see the latest and greatest in equipment, software, and meet new people. This week the Harvesters are going to […]
How important is trust in your organization? Trust is everything! Trust allows us to rely on others and is the bedrock of our lives, our families and our company’s. This […]
I know I know you’ve heard a thousand times the importance of having a written vision… but have you done it? Watch as Harvesters Bill and Ed talk about WHY […]
Harvester Bill talks with Tito with ND Landscape, Inc. from Georgetown, MA after his “Breakfast of Champion’s” session titled, “Keep Your Keepers” this past October in Louisville. Listen in as […]
Harvester Fred will explain a new concept he has introduced, the virtual peer group. More than three quarters of the companies in the U.S. are under $1 million dollars in […]
On the trade show floor at LANDSCAPES-17 in Louisville, KY this year, The Harvesters interview Dr. Phil Allen. In this brief clip Dr. Phil offers some great suggestions on how to […]
Wow, watch this week as the Harvesters interview Commander, Mary C. Kelly, PhD (RET) US Navy, at LANDSCAPES-17 in Louisville. Mary presented at this years CEO Forum and talked about […]
This week the Harvesters talk with Dan Joiner owner of Countryside Landscaping in Lanark, Illinois. This is Dan’s first time at the NALP LANDSCAPES-17. Let’s see what Dan has to […]
A major part of the success of any conference is the sponsors. One generous sponsor at the National Association of Landscape Professionals LANDSCAPES 2017 conference is Bayer Crop Science. Watch […]
The Harvesters are going to talk about innovation and one way you can be more innovative is to learn about all the new products that are on the market… hmm, […]
Every landscape company owner and manager wants better trained workers. Why? Because they realize they will perform their work safer and more efficiently. Although they all realize this, very few […]
One of the biggest problems in many companies is the lack of accountability. Owners don’t hold their managers accountable so the managers don’t hold their people accountable… and when this […]
This week the Harvesters are going to talk about a “sticky” subject – conflict. Do you have conflict in your organization? Of course you do, every company does, the question […]
The Harvester’s this week are going to talk about a subject near and dear to their heart, appreciating employees. When Harvester Ed writes articles, gives talks or counsels his clients […]
Are you too busy to get the important things done? This week the Harvesters are going to talk about making your time count. We all get the same amount of […]
The Harvesters hear every day that the biggest problem in the “Green Industry” is finding and keeping good people. Is this your problem? You have two choices, complain or do something […]
NALP’S Landscapes 2017 October 18-20, 2017 in Louisville, KY It’s hard to believe the annual convention will be held in less than 4 weeks! If you’ve never attended it will, […]
The Harvesters this week are going to talk about two crazy HR stories that could have gotten their clients in BIG trouble. That’s just a few of the stories you’ll […]
Finding good people are most landscapers biggest problem. No sense in hiring new people if the old ones are leaving as fast as you hire them. If this is happening […]
This week the Harvesters are going to share an interview they did with Will & Mike of Vineland Landscaping in NJ. Their company was chosen as part of the Lawn […]
People don’t usually like change, so as leaders we need to understand how best to effect change in our organizations when it’s needed. This week the Harvesters are going to […]
This week The Harvesters are talking about how difficult it is to find, recruit, on-board and keep good people. They have a solution that may help you! Watch their quick […]
At various times of the year many landscape owners and managers get so busy, with the pace so fast, they feel totally overwhelmed. Sometimes this just can’t be helped, but […]