I have discussed in previous blogs the idea that communication is key within a company, but communication is also key when an owner of a business is trying to learn how to grow.
We have put on a program called Landscaper of the Year for the past several years, and we have heard from many of our winners and finalists that the best part of the all-expense-paid Bahamas cruise is the two-hour roundtable discussion that occurs on the second day.
We, like many other organizations in the landscaping industry, are trying to help landscapers connect, communicate and learn from one another.
We went and found all of our landscapers and invited them to be a part of this group. Now, not only is our 2013 group connecting, but that group is now connecting with landscapers who participated in the program three, four and five years ago.
The group focuses on leadership training, strategic alliance buildings for CEOs, as well as an opportunity for landscapers to come together to share skills and ideas.
By creating a safe forum for landscapers to discuss concerns, PLANET has created a way for landscapers to grow his or her business and learn from others who may have more experience.