Landscape Management, October 2013
Q A Last Question Chris Casselberry Owner GreenSeasons Baton Rouge La 2013 projected revenue 71 million Service mix 55 maintenance 35 irrigation landscape installation 10 percent pest termite control Top of mind The H 2B seasonal guest worker visa program GreenSeasons has used the program for nine years but may have to drop it next year do to government imposed increases in hourly wages We havent decided but we might downsize You cant cut grass with nobody running the trucks Dan Dahlkemper Owner Dahlkemper Landscape Architects Contractors Erie Pa 2013 projected revenue 35 million Service mix 75 design build 25 maintenance Top of mind HGTV because it educates people about the landscape industry and calls their attention to creative options for their outdoor spaces HGTV has been a good friend to the industry Bill Banford President The Sharper Cut Upper Marlboro Md 2013 projected revenue 2 million Service mix 95 design build 5 irrigation Top of mind He realizes his company is the last to be paid and that can be stressful Katie Parkhurst Operations manager Grant Power Landscaping West Chicago Ill 2013 projected revenue 78 million Service mix 53 design build 21 snow 26 maintenance Top of mind Whether workers will show up to work and getting crews moving by 6 a m My personal goal is to have every crew out of my yard in a half hour Thats a lot of coordination Trying to not get burned out is key Andrew Ziehler Owner Ziehler Lawn Tree Care Centerville Ohio 2013 projected revenue 12 million Service mix 65 lawn care 35 maintenance Top of mind I think about how I can inspire our people to provide amazing customer service and great results for our customers every day and at the same time attract and retain a high quality staff Todd Pugh CEO Todds Enviroscapes Louisville Ohio 2013 projected revenue 115 million Service mix 60 maintenance 25 design build 15 snow Top of mind Ive been blessed that I dont let things bother me or get stressed too much But in the last couple years Ive put more pressure on myself to grow as a leader How do I make myself better for tomorrow so I can lead the company We asked Green Industry pros whats on their minds right now S23 OCTOBER 2013 LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET
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