Last week, we wrapped up the 5th Annual Landscapers Summit—a full-day virtual event packed with innovative insights for snow and landscape businesses. In this special episode of The Landscaper’s Guide, I’ll be sharing some of the top highlights from The Summit, including practical strategies to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll hear from industry experts like Steve Bousquet, Lex Mason, Joshua Gillow, and more as they cover everything from leadership development to client relationships. Whether it’s using CliftonStrengths to unlock your team’s potential or understanding how an asset management mindset can elevate your services, this episode is full of valuable lessons for any landscape professional.

Are you looking to increase employee engagement? Improve client satisfaction? Or maybe you're ready to make your business more efficient with new management strategies? These are just a few of the questions our speakers tackle, giving you the tools and insights to reflect on your own business. Plus, don’t miss the exciting reveal of who won this year’s Landscape Leader of the Year award!

With expert advice on everything from creating a safety-driven culture to leveraging marketing strategies like radio ads, this episode has it all! Tune in to discover how you can implement these powerful tactics to get ahead in the competitive snow and landscape industry.

Tune in to see key highlights from our event, including:

• 🌿 CliftonStrengths for Leadership: Learn how to focus on your team’s unique strengths to improve performance.
• 💼 Asset Management Mindset: Discover why shifting from "landscaper" to "asset manager" can elevate your business.
• 🛠️ Creating a Culture of Safety: Hear how core values like respect and safety lead to a stronger, more motivated team.

🎧 Watch the full episode and gain insights to level up your business for 2025!

Show Notes:

Watch the full episode + see the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast 

Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolbox 

🎥 Get access to the full Landscapers Summit replay: https://landscapersummit.com 

Meet Our Guest Speakers:

🔹 Steve Bousquet: www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bousquet-93278b10 

🔹 Lex Mason: www.linkedin.com/in/lexmason 

🔹 Joshua Gillow: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-gillow-04ba89a7 

🏆 Landscape Leader of the Year Finalists:

🌟 Tyler Lombardo - MVP Snow n’ Lawn: https://www.mvpsnl.com 

🌟 Kelly Slater - Pleasant Landscapes: https://www.pleasantlandscapes.com 

🌟 Scott Lawn - Greenway Landscape Design & Build: https://www.grnway.com 

🙏 Big Thank You to Our Sponsors:

🌐 SmartLink by Weathermatic: https://www.smartlinknetwork.com 

📊 Yes Express Sales Academy: https://www.yes.express 

📈 Green Profit Academy: https://www.greenprofitacademy.com 

📬 Profit 911 (Direct Mail): https://www.profit911.biz