Roots of Success

On this episode of Roots of Success, recruiter Josh Nguyen discusses the importance of having a diligent recruiting process to find the right candidates and ensure growth. We dive into the standard recruitment cycle, the importance of counter-offer conversations, and the significance of proper onboarding. We also discuss how to balance quality and speed in the recruitment process and create a posi...

On this episode of Roots of Success, we have Chris Winkler, who shares his experience of managing and growing his business, Coastal Scapes. Chris talks about the challenges he faced when he struggled to hire new managers, and how he sought out accountability from someone outside his personal and work life to ensure completion of tasks. He also discusses the growth of his business, including bookke...

On this episode, Chris Pnescik from McFarlin Stanford joins us to discuss how successful landscaping companies plan ahead for their workload and identify opportunities to fill gaps in their schedule. We also talk about the importance of customer focus, communication, and persistence when securing jobs, as well as exploring different opportunities to create a flatline balance for the labor force. W...

On this episode of Roots of Success, we explore the importance of good communication and planning for your landscape company. Jason New, Founding Principal of McFarlin Stanford shares his experience involving a landscape project and reflects on how better communication could have prevented an uncomfortable situation. We also learn about Jason's experience managing accounts and the valuable trainin...

On this episode of Roots Of Success, we dive into the importance of financial statements for landscape businesses. From an overview of your Profit and Loss statement (P&L) to understanding expenses, pricing, and profitability, McFarlin Stanford's head of finance, Liz Helton provides a wealth of information for entrepreneurs and landscape business owners. We touch on everything from managing labor...