Interview: Ironman Approach to Building Your Landscape Business
When we say “landscape business” we immediately think of nature and the outdoors. There is, however, another world that deeply overlaps with landscaping: the world of fitness. GoMaterials sat down with fitness author, Ironman competitor, and former landscape business owner, Robert Clinkenbeard, to understand how …
Five Sales Insights to Win Landscaping Contracts by GoMaterials CRO
Maintaining a high win rate for landscaping contracts and building a team at the same time can can be challenging. GoMaterials has consistently reached our sales objectives, and since I get passionate about this topic, I wanted to share some insights with the community. …
Are Landscaping Events Making a Comeback in 2021?
Postponed! No, canceled! Scratch that, now virtual! These words were plastered all over landscape industry events and trade show websites last year. Covid affected our industry in so many ways, and our much-loved shows and events were no different. While virtual events were a definite …
Exclusive Interview: Cinderella Branding Story of Four Seasons Total Landscaping
Four Seasons Total Landscaping is the landscape industry’s Cinderella story. This Philadelphia landscaping business was the setting for the November 7 Trump campaign press conference. The whole world was following any and all election coverage and the unconventional venue caught everyone’s attention amid the election …
8 Real Landscaping Designs that Look Like Star Wars
Happy Star Wars Day — May the Fourth be with you! This fun take on the famous phrase is celebrated every year by fans of the science fiction movie franchise. But one of the many factors that made the Star Wars films so popular is …
7 Landscaping Plants Becoming More Difficult to Find
It’s no secret that the COVID pandemic badly affected the landscaping industry. However, as we approach spring this year, it’s becoming clearer that the damage may have been more than anticipated – especially when it comes to the shortages of landscaping plants. Unlike regular plant …
How to Become a Successful Landscape Subcontractor: Interview with Alair Homes
For many landscaping businesses, subcontracting can offer a quick and efficient path to success. If you already have a landscaping business, subcontracting can add an alternative revenue channel, taking off pressure from your main business. We interviewed Alair Homes, one of the most successful general …
How to Future-Proof Your Landscaping Business
In the landscaping industry, there are threats that are out of your control, such as government policies, economic trends, and climate change. There are also threats that you have power over, like mismanagement, weak branding, or poor long-term vision, to name some. With risk comes …
How the Biden Administration’s Policies Impact the Landscaping Industry
With a spring surge expected soon, the landscaping industry is bracing for a revival. For an industry already struggling with labor shortage, the question on everyone’s minds is: How will the policies of the new presidency impact the landscaping industry? In this post, we explore …
Five Time-Saving Tips for Landscaping Jobs
Time management for landscape professionals can be tricky for many reasons. You plan ahead, invest in some new software to keep your competitive edge, purchase new equipment or spruce up some old equipment, your staff is ready to go ﹘ and yet the beginning of …
