Guessing Ends Here. Take Control of your Business
Winning in business is a balance of knowing the “right way” of doing things and having the proper mindset. Read up on the tactics and mindset that have propelled contractors in the SynkedUP community into profitable growth.
Crew Management
What Makes a Landscape Foreman Worth Their Weight in Profit
A full schedule is not the same thing as a profitable business, and too many contractors learn this the hard way. Business owners often chase jobs hoping to fix problems with margin that volume alone cannot solve. Where profit is actually determined is in estimating, which sets a ceiling on…
Crew Management, Software & Technology
The Landscaper’s Guide to Landscaping Crew Tracking Software & Job Costing
Running a landscaping company means keeping a lot of pieces moving at once. Crews, materials, equipment, routes, estimates, and deadlines all have to line up on every job. Out of all those moving parts, labor is usually the largest expense, and it can quickly get out of hand if time…
Crew Management
How Do You Get Your Crews to Perform Like All Stars?
Crews keep calling? They may not be a people problem; it might be your process. Here's how to fix it and cut the noise.
Crew Management
Onsite vs. Offsite Time n Your Jobsites
On-site vs off-site crew time impacts more than productivity; it hits your profits. Learn to cut waste and boost margins with smarter crew.
Crew Management
Taking Care of Your Team
Leadership isn't barking orders - it's listening, appreciating, and building problem solvers. Here's how to lead without burning out.
Crew Management
Can you Leave Your Jobsite in Your Crew’s Hands?
Can you leave your jobsite in your crew’s hands? Meaning you leave to take care of other things, and work keeps right on getting done. Even better if on-the-jobsite decisions can get made and problems can be overcome, without you having to get involved. I’m continuing my series on hurdles…
Crew Management
Incentive Plans for Your Crew
I’ve seen a couple posts this past week where contractors were asking about how to best structure incentive plans for your crew. Incentives for your crew members is a powerful tool to upgrade your team from “time clock punchers” to “thinking like an owner”. I believe most human beings genuinely…
Crew Management
Your Crew Going Over Estimated Hours Regularly?
Let’s say you’ve estimated and installed your own jobs as the owner-operator of your business and gotten pretty good at estimating the correct amount of labor. It feels good, finishing the job, and your actual hours are right in line with your estimated hours. Then… You realize you need to…
Crew Management
Should Crew Leaders See Estimated Vs Actual Hours On A Job?
You might think that’s none of their business. They don’t need to see the estimated vs actual hours on the job, right? Or you might think that you want them to see it, ya know, give them a finish line and goal to beat. I want to share my story…
Crew Management
What your Foreman’s Job Folder Needs to Include
When I sit back and think “What do I need to succeed as a crew lead?”, my mind goes to the info I’m given as I kick off a new job (aka the Foreman’s Job Folder.) When I was a foreman at Tussey Landscaping, the more…
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