Why You Need a Landscape Design Before You Build

landscape Jun 16, 2025

If you’ve ever looked out at your yard and thought, “I wish we had a place to unwind or entertain,” or “I’m tired of all this maintenance,” you’re not alone. Many homeowners dream of outdoor spaces that reflect their lifestyle, but aren’t sure where to begin. The answer? Start with a plan.

Just lik...

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Maybe It’s Not Them. Maybe It’s You.

leadership small business Apr 13, 2025

One of the most common complaints from business owners across industries is, “I can’t find good help.” You’ll hear things like,

“People just don’t want to work anymore.”

“No one knows what they’re doing.”

“Why won’t anyone just listen?”

Sound familiar?

Well, I’ve got some tough love for you, CE...

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Buzzwords (a.k.a. Client Decoder Ring)

small business Jun 11, 2024

Let’s talk about buzzwords—not the corporate jargon like “synergy” or “value engineering” (ugh), but the actual words your clients use when they call you for work. These are the phrases that give you insight into how a potential client thinks, talks, and values your services.

Every region, niche, a...

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The Power of Knowing Oneself

encouragement Jan 21, 2023

Here’s a simple question: Have you ever been so sure of who you are that you instantly dismissed what someone else said about you?
Yeah, me too.

Now, here’s another one:
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I would never do that,” only to realize—after some honest reflection—that… You kind of do?

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Plant Care Guidelines (a cheat sheet for making your neighbor jealous)

landscape Apr 15, 2022

If you're anything like me, a perfect Saturday starts in the garden—hands in the dirt, pruning shears in hand, and a peaceful rhythm that only the landscape can provide. I've always found joy in nurturing plants, whether it's in my backyard or on a large-scale project.

Landscape has been more than ...

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Do you have Micromanagerialitis?

small business Aug 14, 2020

Have you ever caught yourself hovering over a colleague’s shoulder, double-checking a task you assigned five minutes ago? Or maybe you find it hard to let go of control—even when you're overwhelmed with work. If so, you may be suffering from a very real and widespread condition known as Micro-Manage...

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Barriers to Entry

small business Jul 15, 2019
 

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably speed-eating a burrito on your barely-there lunch break and skimming this blog between meetings. So I’ll get straight to the point.

To quote Jerry Maguire: “Show me the money!”

Here it is—this month, we’re diving into one of the most valuable (and overlo...

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Alone-ly

I see you there. 

Working alone at your cluttered desk, finishing plans into the late hours of the night, far after the family has gone to sleep. Forever trying to get ahead or at least be on schedule while also keeping the workflow going and new clients coming in. 

Answering phone calls during th...

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When Things Don’t Go Your Way

small business Feb 21, 2019

Most entrepreneurs love to talk about success—those shiny highlight reels filled with fame, freedom, and financial wins. It’s attractive, magnetic even. You picture yourself next to them, sipping margaritas on a tropical beach, celebrating the dream come true.

But what about when things don’t go yo...

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

small business Jan 04, 2019

Okay, it's a New Year and one full of opportunities. 

Stop right there, I know what you are thinking, “this isn't going to be some post about resolutions is it?” I don't do resolutions because they don't work! 

By definition, a resolution is - a firm decision to do or not to do something. By havin...

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