RAISE THE BAR: It’s Lonely At The Top: Leadership Skills From Warren Buffett
Although we may not be the CEO of a multi-billion dollar empire, like Warren Buffett, we are still leaders in our own right and I’m sure many can relate to the idea of “it’s lonely at the top.”
RAISE THE BAR: The Communication Playbook: Enhance Team Success This Year
Effective communication is more than just exchanging information; it’s about understanding the person or people you are talking with and their intentions.
RAISE THE BAR: The State of Water Management
Water management and irrigation service businesses are gaining momentum across the country, especially in the western regions. Landscape professionals are increasing their focus on sustainable practices, driven by both environmental concerns and client demand.
RAISE THE BAR: Three Ways to Double Your Backlog
Enhancing your sales efforts can transform your growth journey from a stressful endeavor into a rewarding experience. The tradewinds of our industry are shifting and it will be harder to achieve your sales goals in 2024 than it was in 2023.
RAISE THE BAR: A Gourmet Marketing Recipe
Let’s get right to the point: Marketing is an area that does not get enough love from us business owners. In this article, I am going to break down the top marketing tactics I used to 10x our family landscape company.
RAISE THE BAR: Make 2024 Your Year — Empowering Your Team to Succeed
Effective team dynamics in a landscape company can significantly enhance growth, profitability and client experience. If you’re aiming to boost your growth in 2024 and empower your team, this article is for you.
Designing and Installing Tips for Petite Properties
As smaller lots become more common in various parts of the country, you may be wondering if these projects are worth taking on with the challenges they provide.
Justin White, owner of K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in Watsonville, California, encourages not turning away a potential client just because they have a small yard or are in a certain neighborhood. He says you should give them the opportunity to go through the process and see if they’re a good fit for your team.
“We’ve been pleasantly surprised on some of these projects that our team has done in small areas that we would have never imagined a project would come to us,” White says.
Shrinking Footprints: Making the Most of Small Backyards
When narrowing down what genuinely matters, features like pools, spas, putting greens and outdoor kitchens are the most common for clients to do without. Rossen says they let the client make the call on what landscape elements to leave out.
Liz Ryan, a landscape designer with K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in Watsonville, California, says she strives to think outside of the box and ensure the features are multifunctional to make the most use of the space.
RAISE THE BAR: How EOS Supercharged Our Business
Picture this: I’m at a conference last month, talking shop about sales strategies, and I drop a mention of EOS, or the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Next thing I know, I’m swamped with stories of EOS-driven success and a flurry of other folks asking, “What the heck is EOS?” This got me thinking — why not share how EOS transformed K&D Landscaping?
Seascape Beach Resort and K&D Landscaping: Pioneers in Water Conservation Featured on National Magazine Cover
APTOS, CA — JUNE 20, 2023 — Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, in collaboration with K&D Landscaping of Watsonville, has made waves in the field of water conservation. Their remarkable achievement of saving 1 Million Gallons of Water has garnered them national recognition. The duo’s success is the focal point of the latest issue of Irrigation and Lighting, a prestigious national magazine.
