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8 Steps to Help Leaders Foster Change

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 22, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

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 […]

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Can’t Find Great Employees?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 16, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

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 […]

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Landscapers – Do You Feel Overwhelmed?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 2, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

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 […]

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4 Harvester Leadership Tips

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 26, 2017 (Jan 2, 2020)

This week the Harvesters are going to talk to you about 4 tips that will help you as a leader. These are personal traits that when practiced will not only […]

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Landscapers – Some Great Data Base Ideas

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 20, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as Harvester Kelly Haskett has some great ideas for data bases you can use for your business in sales and client management. She also brings out what […]

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LANDSCAPES-2017 Louisville Convention

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 6, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Have you ever attended the national landscape convention held in Louisville, KY put on by NALP, the National Association of Landscape Professionals? If not, The Harvesters urge you to make […]

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Career Ladders Build Loyalty

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 27, 2017 (Dec 24, 2021)

One of the top 5 recruiting tools a company can have is a career ladder. Not only does it help recruit good people, but it keeps them loyal as well. […]

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What Does Your Phone Message Sound Like?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 22, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters have some really practical advice for you today. It’s about your voice mail messages. Do you have a message? Great if you do, but what does it say […]

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Recruiting Tips for Landscapers

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 15, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters talk on the floor at LANDSCAPES-16 in Louisville, KY with Clay Martin. Clay is the owner of Martin Recruiting & Consulting. His focus is finding and placing workers […]

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Harvesters 3rd Turn Around Tour Company

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 5, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters want you to meet Heather & Jeremy, owners of Freedom Lawns from Oklahoma City, OK. They are the 3rd Turn Around Tour Winners. In this weeks clip they’re […]

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Landscapers – How Do You Recruit?

by Bill Arman On Jun 1, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Last week the Harvesters introduced you to the Wades from Wades Landscaping in Tennessee.  This week, the second company they’re helping on their, “Turn Around Tour” is Vineland Landscaping, from Vineland, […]

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Why Did You Go Into the Landscaping Business?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 25, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Have you heard about the Harvesters “Turn Around Tour”? The Harvesters volunteered to help three landscape companies during the 2017 season that couldn’t afford consultants. Wades Landscaping in Tennessee is […]

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Landscape Owners – Can You Be Trusted?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 17, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Is there real trust in your organization? Can your people trust you as the owner? Can the managers trust one another? Trust is the foundational quality for your company culture. […]

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Leaders – Do Your People Have Goals?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 10, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as the Harvesters offer some great advice for all of you owners and leaders. They ask if you have helped your people set goals? Do you know […]

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The Harvest “8 Buckets”?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 2, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week the Harvesters are taking you back to Louisville at the LANDSCAPES- 16 Convention. Watch as Harvester Bill interviews his long time friend, Dr. Phil. No, not the psychiatrist. […]

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The 6 Questions Every Landscape Employee Needs to Know

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 26, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as the Harvester talk about the 6 questions every landscape employee needs to know. For example: 1. What am I supposed to be doing? 2. How well […]

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Landscapers – Thinking of Buying a Company?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 19, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch as Head Harvester Alison Hoffman from Harvest the Green Partners offers a great tip if you’re thinking of buying a company. Alison was Senior Vice President for Mergers and […]

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Great Advice for Landscape Owners

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 11, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

If you started over – what would you do differently? This week in the Landscape Series The Harvesters interview Andy Blanchford, owner of Blanchford Landscape Group in Bozeman, Montana. They […]

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Landscaper Shares Greatest Concern & Hopes

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 5, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are interviewing Andy Davis from Davis Landscaping, headquartered in Augusta, GA. Andy is one of Harvester Ed’s “one to one” clients. They are on the trade show floor […]

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Landscapers Share Common Problems

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 21, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week The Harvester’s are interviewing Brad McCully, owner of Sportsman Lawn & Landscape from Tupelo, MS. They’re on the trade show floor at LANDSCAPES16 in Louisville, KY. Brad describes […]

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Communication is the Key to a Strong Organization

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 15, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

To build loyalty within an organization and to foster a strong caring culture, positive communication is the key. The Harvesters are going to share a simple way to foster this […]

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Students Answer Why They Are Studying Landscaping

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 8, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

At the latest LANDSCAPES-16 convention in Louisville, the Harvesters asked two students why they are studying landscaping. They also were asked what they were looking for in a company once […]

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Leadership Advice for Landscape Contractors

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 3, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

Success or failure of most companies depend on the owner or leader, this is a truism. This week Harvesters Bill and Ed offer some awesome advice for all leaders to […]

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Marketing Tips for Your Landscape Business

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 21, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week the Harvesters continue with their interview with Jeff Korhan, author of “Built-in Social: Essential Social Marketing Practices for Every Small Business”. Jeff owned his own landscape company for […]

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Great Harvester On-Boarding Tip

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 15, 2017 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week Harvester Bill is going to offer a simple but powerful on boarding tip. Many companies are doing this and it works! Talking about on-boarding, come join us in […]

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