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How to overcome some of your HR challenges

Understanding the H2B Visa program

Megan Wright January 31, 2024

Megan Wright, masLabor’s Senior Director of Industry Relations, ensures each client is comfortable and confident with the H-2 program prior to enrolling. She stays up on all of the regulatory and compliance requirements, which is an ever-moving target. While Megan focuses on the company’s business development, communications, and public affairs functions, she enjoys staying on the road educating folks on how the H-2 visa can save their businesses. She most recently served in a government consulting role for Booz Allen Hamilton at the U.S. Department of labor. She received her dual B.A. in International Politics and French from Virginia Tech […]

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Business Strategy

Where is your company headed?

Investing in your business and your people to Scale

Rob Peppin & Brian Peppin January 24, 2024

I’m Rob Peppin, immersed in the pool industry since my youth in Northern California. Introduced by my father, I’ve worked in various facets, eventually co-owning multiple pool-related companies and a few other startups. Now living in Charleston, South Carolina. Beyond pool construction, I’ve developed a passion for the business side. Now overseeing nearly a hundred employees, I dedicate my time to expanding our teams, integrating technology, and creating opportunities. Our companies have won business awards year over year in growth and customer satisfaction. Constant learning and growth drive me, and I enjoy sharing knowledge. I find solace in hiking, reaching […]

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Business Execution

How to better execute on your goals.

Hire the Best People and Stay Focused

Tom Heaviland January 10, 2024

Tom Heaviland is an accomplished professional in the landscape management industry, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Bemidji State University. He is certified by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) as a Landscape Industry Certified Manager (LICM) and Technician (LICT), and has participated in the Trailblazer Program as a Green Industry Consultant. He founded Heaviland Landscape Management in 1985, leading it as Owner and President until its acquisition by BrightView Landscapes in 2019. Under his leadership, the company reached $15 million in annual sales and earned recognition for ethics and industry excellence, including the BBB Torch […]

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Business Strategy

Where is your company headed?

What is your WHY to drive significant growth

Mike Haynes December 13, 2023

TEAMWORK, EXCELLENCE & PURPOSE are a few of the key ingredients that has fueled the incredible growth at LOVING, according to founder and CEO, Mike Haynes. Mike’s simple and humble start as a middle schooler with a dream and a push-mower in the early 2000’s has led to what has become one of the fastest growing and largest landscaping and sod farming organizations in the US. Mike credits his gifted and hardworking TEAM and their extremely loyal CLIENTS as the two key groups of people that have enabled LOVING to achieve such rapid growth. Mike is a strong believer that […]

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Business Strategy

Where is your company headed?

How to Best Prepare for Hyper Growth

Allen Sweeney December 6, 2023

As the company’s founder, Allen has been instrumental in developing and incorporating the mission, vision, and values of APHIX. Today Allen focuses his time and energy on the development of the team, strategic planning, and acquisition growth to ensure that all are aligned with APHIX mission. Allen is passionate about building a brand that makes a difference in the lives of the employees, clients, and community.

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Culture

How to improve your company culture.

Insights into the UK Landscape Industry

Chris Stone November 29, 2023

Chris Stone is founder and MD of Bushy Business Ltd, a UK based company offering design, hard and soft landscaping, and horticultural services to the domestic market, since 1996. He runs the company with his wife Jo and his brother David, both have shared the many ups and downs of building the business. Now in its 28th year and built on a strong positive culture of always doing the right thing and looking after its people, the company and its 30 plus staff look forward to continuing growth. With plans to move into irrigation services and to understand more about […]

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IT

Understand ways in which technology can improve efficiencies.

Embracing Robotics and AI with Landscape Services

Jarrett Herold November 15, 2023

Jarrett Herold is co-founder and COO of VC-backed startup Electric Sheep, the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics. Jarrett’s career began in the landscaping industry, working in the Brickman world until heading to the Bay Area where he started his entrepreneurial journey into the tech industry. Prior to that, Jarrett was at KKR consolidated Brightview, within their Operations Excellence team (OpX) where he recognized the unique opportunity available to combine these two worlds.

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IT

Understand ways in which technology can improve efficiencies.

Cyber Underworld: Exploring the Hacking Ecosystem

Chris Hale November 8, 2023

If there’s one thing that sets Chris apart from the crowd, it’s the way that he makes it clear that he’s rooting for you. For the TRT team, that means giving everyone access to training, opportunities to learn and grow, and coaching. For our clients, it means getting the IT, cybersecurity, and compliance tools in place to scale up, answering tickets speedily, being available to consult on IT strategy, and making sure to support clients through tough times. Whatever it is that you are trying to do, Chris will do whatever he can to help make it happen. He enjoys […]

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Work/Life balance

EAT TO LIVE. How a Healthier Lifestyle can Transform your Mindset

Mike Mason November 1, 2023

Mike Mason, CEO and chairman of TELSCO Industries, dba Weathermatic, and its subsidiaries, led Weathermatic to become the world leader in water conservation technology and labor automation. Telsco Industries’ portfolio of companies includes Weathermatic, Unlimited Labor Solutions, SmartLink, and Water Engineering Services. Twenty-nine years ago, Mason took over a beleaguered Weathermatic and grew it into the industry icon it is today, setting new industry standards and becoming the undisputed leader in innovation technology and automated labor processes. Mason’s background is replete in accomplishments in investment banking and high-stakes corporate turnarounds. His exceptionalism led him to work closely with The Hunt […]

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Culture

How to improve your company culture.

The Benefits of an “Employees First” Company

Mike Bogan October 25, 2023

After graduating from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Mike began his career in the design/build division of Davis Landscape Contractors. He moved to The Brickman Group a short time later, where he helped pioneer their branch model. During his 23 years with Brickman, he saw annual revenue increase from $40 million to $850 million, creating a network of branches across the United States. He was active in developing new markets, engaged in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, led corporate functions for marketing and employee development, and served Brickman as their Executive Vice President during his […]