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It’s May and It’s Time to Step Up Your Growth

By |May 4th, 2022|

Did you know that many historians believe that the month of May was named for the Roman Goddess Maia, the goddess of growth. This got the enterprise value specialists at Ceibass thinking about May and growth in new and more effective ways. “When most of us think about growth in the lawn and landscape industry we think about increasing revenues, profits or territory,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “This is as it should be. It’s good. We think about helping companies acquire businesses, selling businesses, or transferring ownership of businesses to employees. But ‘growth’ can be so much more than that. It can be incremental improvements in systems, in leadership, in management, in employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and… “ For more actionable ways to promote growth read the blog.

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Do the Work to Build Up Your People

By |April 12th, 2022|

With the spring season in full swing this is the time for lawn and landscape business owners to work on getting the various departments of their company to work together as a cohesive team. “This is the time of year for team WORK … time to do the work. Surprisingly, it begins by building people up, and that is not as simple as it sounds,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass, CEO. For some great tips on what to do right now, and what not to do, read the blog.

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People Love To Be Appreciated

By |February 14th, 2022|

“Valentine’s Day is a reminder to all of us to make sure our customer love and appreciation is on full display,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “People love to be appreciated. Customer appreciation is so, so important, and don’t forget Employee appreciation!” So, what can you do to demonstrate your respect and admiration? The team at Ceibass made some suggestions. For details read the blog.

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All Out, Do or DIe

By |February 7th, 2022|

The Super Bowl is do-or-die, winner take all. There is incredible urgency and focus,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “Imagine if you could run a lawn and landscape business with that same urgency, velocity and focus. You’d crush it. What would you do differently? You’d start with … “ For details read the blog.

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How To Get To The Next Level and Beyond

By |January 26th, 2022|

As you set bigger and bigger goals for your lawn and landscape company you will need better and better networks of help. “Networks are people. Do you have the right people? And I’m not talking about just employees,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “Do you have the right teachers, professionals, coaches, customers and support? Improving your network is how you get to the next level.” For more details read the blog.

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Effective Leaders Give More Than They Take

By |January 11th, 2022|

Effective leaders give more than they take. ““Leadership is fundamentally an offer to help people fulfill their intentions in new situations or in situations that they don’t understand,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “When I think of the leaders in lawn and landscape I think about how thoughtful and serious they are about taking care of their customers, employees and vendors. They are a humble sort, who don’t run from reality but face it head on. They are pragmatic … and are in educational practices, like going to NALP’s Leaders Forum 2022, to enhance their skills to give more and more to their constituents.” For more retails read the blog.

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New Commitments to Consider for 2022

By |January 5th, 2022|

What are the New Year’s resolutions that every successful landscape business owner must have for 2022? “Increasing revenues, having the right people in the right seats, decreasing costs, and improving margins doesn’t happen by accident,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “It takes planning and commitment. Consider these specific commitments that lead to success as you anticipate the new year ...” For details read the blog.

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Landscape Is A Wonderful Industry to Work In – Pass It on

By |December 14th, 2021|

Landscape is a wonderful industry to work in –pass it on. “The reality is that this is a really profitable industry, with great opportunity to make a lot of money, but younger people are not really considering it or think that it is not a viable industry for them … many misconceptions. Let’s change that perception,’ said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “I am asking that the top professionals in our industry reach out and speak the virtues of landscaping. Won’t you help?” For more details read the blog.

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Happy Thanksgiving

By |November 23rd, 2021|

During this Thanksgiving Holiday the enterprise value specialists at Ceibass are especially thankful for those people that choose to be business owners in the lawn and landscape industry. “Not everyone is cut out to be a business owner in our industry. It takes a very special kind of person,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “First of all, the life of a business owner is hectic and full. Grass has to be cut. Snow has to be removed. Gardens and trees must be tended. Customers must be satisfied. Employees must be paid. Equipment must be cared for. These business owners live in a world of unrelenting accountability. Lots of pressure. My hat’s off to them – I am thankful for their perseverance.” For a special Thanksgiving tribute, read the blog.

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Labor Is a Problem. Don’t Get Used to It.

By |November 8th, 2021|

Labor in the lawn and landscape industry is a problem. It is stunting growth. But if your team has come to the conclusion that, it is what it is, you may have a problem. “Watch your mood around the new requirements for retention and acquisition of employees. Don’t get complacent,” said Tom Fochtman, Ceibass CEO. “With a more productive mood, this could be a great opportunity to get a jump on your competitors and increase your market share.” For more details, read the blog.

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