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Brian Horn, editor-in-chief of Lawn and Landscape magazine, explores how the landscaping industry is evolving through private equity investment, technological advancements, and professional development opportunities.

• Labor remains the top challenge, with companies focused on creating clear career ladders for advancement
• Private equity investment continues to transform the industry with consistent mergers and acquisitions
• Technology adoption accelerating with battery-powered equipment potentially replacing gas within five years
• Autonomous mowers gaining traction, especially in residential applications through "robots as a service" models
• Industry consolidation creating larger companies, with the Top 100 threshold now around $38-39 million
• Companies fostering employee engagement through recognition programs and cultivating fun workplace cultures
• Upcoming industry events include the Business Builder Summit in Nashville and Technology Conference in Las Vegas
• Landscaping industry particularly collaborative, with professionals openly sharing ideas and best practices

For more information, contact Brian at [email protected] or visit lawnandlandscape.com.