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Six Top Industry Leaders Offer Great Advice

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 21, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as The Harvesters ask six top landscape leaders the question, “What advice do you have for your fellow landscapers?” We think you will find this revealing and […]

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Consider Doing Customer Focus Groups

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 14, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as the Harvesters talk about the merits of holding customer focus groups. In this brief clip you are going to learn how to hold your own focus […]

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Why Employees Leave Your Company

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 7, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as the Harvesters review why employees may leave your company. Some of the reasons are not in your control, but many are. What a shame if they […]

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Training Programs Are Essential

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 1, 2015 (Jan 2, 2020)

It’s Harvester Bill and Jay Murray talking about the LS Training System this week. They just finished an awesome round of golf in San Diego. Hey, where’s Harvester Ed? Hmm, […]

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Understanding Gross Margin

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 25, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are always talking about the importance of gross margin. Watch this week as they explain exactly what it is, and why it’s so hugely important. If you want […]

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Why People Quit Companies

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 19, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

The fact is, good people don’t quit their company, they quit their boss! Look on this week as the Harvesters offer some great tips on how to “keep the keepers”. […]

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What’s Your Elevator Speech?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 10, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are having fun with this one! Harvester Bill is sharing the importance of having a great “elevator speech”, and Harvester Ed is wondering if he can say it […]

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How and Where To Find Good People

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 5, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as the Harvesters offer tips on how to find good people, and where to advertise for them. Also, at the end of the video they have a […]

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What Are Your “HAWS”?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 24, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week watch as the Harvesters explain a very important part of understanding your direct cost. It is your “HAWS”. Don’t know what that means? Watch this brief clip and […]

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What OSHA Records Are Required?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 18, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Is your company required to fill out OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) forms? Many owners are unaware of the requirements and reporting for OSHA. They think that they are […]

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E-Newsletters Are Cost Effective (cheap!) And Work!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 13, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week the Harvesters feature Head Harvester Cindy Code (from the Midwest) as she explains how E-Newsletters can reduce the amount of money you are spending on marketing. It’s an […]

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Always Be Recruiting

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 3, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

It’s all about people, so always be recruiting! Watch this week as the Harvesters give some reminders to “always be recruiting”. They are going to offer some helpful hints on […]

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Should You Use Consultants?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 27, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as the Harvesters ask seven landscape industry leaders the question, “Do you use consultants in your company?” Listen carefully to each, as you may find their answers […]

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Required OSHA Records

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 22, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Join the Harvesters as Harvester Steve Cesare reviews the records required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). We’re not talking about CD’s here! Now seriously, listen up – this […]

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Want To Grow Your Company?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 7, 2015 (Jul 24, 2019)

Grow your company with a written marketing plan. Watch this short video as the Harvesters talk about the basics of creating a marketing plan for the upcoming season. Of course […]

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Safety is Not An Accident

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 17, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

Look in on a discussion the Harvesters are having at the GIC in Louisville, KY in October 2014. They will give us reminders about the key elements of a safety […]

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Landscape Leaders Offer Their Best Practices

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 4, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week watch as the Harvesters ask seven landscape leaders the question, “What are your three best practices?”. Listen carefully and see if they match yours. We are here to […]

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Do You Have a People Plan?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 3, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

A people plan is really an organization chart (Org Chart), or reporting structure. It shows who reports to whom, what hats they are wearing, and more. Watch this week as […]

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How To Do Performance Evaluations

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 26, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

Performance evaluations are critical. Most owners and managers don’t do performance evaluations because they simply don’t know how, they don’t understand their importance, or both. These one-on-one evaluations, if done […]

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How Much Do You Value Knowledge?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 19, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

Knowledge is Power! This week The Harvesters have a special treat. They are interviewing clients and Harvest Academy Members that traveled from Pune, India to attend the GIC in Louisville, […]

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It’s Time To Plan!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 11, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

As the winter approaches most companies throughout the country are “catching their breath” after a busy season. We’re sure that’s true with you as well. There is so much to […]

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Are Your Contracts Valid?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 6, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

Has a contract attorney reviewed your contracts? In many states, without certain legal clauses in your contract, they may be invalid. Have you checked? This week the Harvesters talk about […]

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What Keeps You Awake at Night?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 28, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch as the Harvesters garner answers from leaders in the industry about what keeps them awake at night. Are they the same things you worry about? Watch and see. Comment […]

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Are Your WC Classifications Correct?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 22, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

Watch this week as the Harvesters speak with David Bloodgood from LCIS. He’s the VP of sales and knows a thing or two about Workers Compensation classifications. In this short […]

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Learn From Others Mistakes

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 14, 2014 (Jul 24, 2019)

What’s the biggest mistake you have ever made? Watch as Harvester Bill introduces part of our leadership series. This week, watch as seven prominent industry leaders admit some of the […]

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