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The AI Shift is Here – Are You Keeping Up?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 2, 2026 (Apr 2, 2026)

     

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CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER ON-BOARDING

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 31, 2026 (Mar 10, 2026)

CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER ON-BOARDING Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A very successful business owner from Florida called me the other day to talk about his new Client Services Manager.  Being new to […]

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The Hidden Levers Behind Lower Insurance Premiums

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 26, 2026 (Mar 26, 2026)

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HAVE THEIR BACK

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 24, 2026 (Mar 3, 2026)

HAVE THEIR BACK Steven Cesare, Ph.D. An aggressive business owner from Illinois called me the other day to talk about a situation she was having with one of her clients.  […]

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Before You Answer That Call

by Alison Hoffman On Mar 17, 2026 (Mar 17, 2026)

Before You Answer That Call I wouldn’t set out across open water without an experienced captain who understands the currents, the weather, and the charts. I wouldn’t attempt to sell […]

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What Students Want In A Landscaping Co – Dr. Phil Allen PhD

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 16, 2026 (Mar 20, 2026)

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EXECUTIVE PRIORITIES

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 16, 2026 (Mar 16, 2026)

EXECUTIVE PRIORITIES Steven Cesare, Ph.D. An enterprising business owner from Massachusetts called me the other day to express frustration with the volume of work he is doing.  Unfortunately, the topic […]

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Nothing Happens Without A Sale

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 12, 2026 (Mar 12, 2026)

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YOU’VE LOST YOUR EDGE

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 10, 2026 (Mar 3, 2026)

YOU’VE LOST YOUR EDGE Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from what’s left of the state of California called me the other day to talk about various human resources issues […]

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Built to Sell? What Buyers Are Really Looking For

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 5, 2026 (Mar 5, 2026)

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FACEBOOK

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 3, 2026 (Mar 3, 2026)

FACEBOOK Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Michigan called me the other day to talk about designing and implementing a legal termination process for one of his longtime management […]

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Harvesting Great Relationships

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 25, 2026 (Mar 5, 2026)

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SHORING

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 24, 2026 (Jan 25, 2026)

SHORING Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A frantic business owner from Washington state called me the other day to talk about a recent OSHA investigation conducted on one of her company job […]

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: 3 Efficiencies That Could Change Your Crew’s Productivity

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 19, 2026 (Feb 19, 2026)

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HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT:  WHAT BUYERS SEE IN YOUR P&L 

by Alison Hoffman On Feb 17, 2026 (Feb 17, 2026)

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT:  WHAT BUYERS SEE IN YOUR P&L  The under-the-surface details that explain how your business really works  Imagine two landscaping companies with the same revenue, similar crews, and […]

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LOOKING FORWARD

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 17, 2026 (Jan 25, 2026)

LOOKING FORWARD Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A very successful business owner from Maryland called me the other day to talk about his field operation. His field team is exemplary. He has […]

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Why the Best Landscape Owners Keep Showing Up

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 12, 2026 (Feb 12, 2026)

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FIELD PRIORITIES

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 9, 2026 (Feb 9, 2026)

FIELD PRIORITIES Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Illinois called me the other day to discuss the process for developing his company’s list of key initiatives for achieving identified […]

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Trinidad’s Cutting-Edge Landscaper

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 4, 2026 (Feb 6, 2026)

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WHAT’S ON THE MEETING AGENDA?

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 3, 2026 (Jan 25, 2026)

WHAT’S ON THE MEETING AGENDA? Steven Cesare, Ph.D. In response to last week’s Tuesdays with Steve posting, a business owner from the Lone Star State of Texas called me to […]

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From a Strong 2025 to a Bigger 2026!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 29, 2026

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WHEN IS THE MEETING?

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 27, 2026 (Jan 27, 2026)

WHEN IS THE MEETING? Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A deliberate business owner from Virginia called me the other day to share his thoughts about increasing the frequency, detail, and value of […]

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Contractors: Are You Using Chatbots? (Part 2)

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 22, 2026 (Jan 29, 2026)

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WHAT’S THE GOAL?

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 20, 2026 (Dec 23, 2025)

WHAT’S THE GOAL? Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Florida called me the other day to talk about his upcoming strategic planning meeting.  Riding the wave of several consecutive […]

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Chris Semko Joins The Harvest Group

by Cindy Code On Jan 16, 2026 (Jan 16, 2026)

The Harvest Group announced that landscape industry veteran Chris Semko has joined the organization as a Head Harvester, bringing more than 20 years of hands-on leadership, operational experience, and deep […]

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