What leadership advice do you have for younger or newer business owners?
Landscape Professionals
Chris Joyce
Joyce Landscaping, Cape Cod, Mass.
“The biggest lesson you learn as a leader is to show that you make mistakes yourself and you face the same challenges as your team does. It’s just a matter of how you solve those problems.”
Adam Linnemann
Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping, Waterloo, Ill.
“If you’re a PLANET member, take advantage of the free Trailblazer program.”
Jerry McKay
McKay Landscape Lighting, Omaha, Neb.
“Surround yourself with some seasoned professionals who don’t mind giving sound advice. I depend on a great CPA, attorney, marketing expert and insurance professional.”
Industry Consultants
Kevin Kehoe
3PG Consulting, Laguna, Calif.
“Find a mentor—an industry mentor is best but a local, older businessman will work.”
Phil Harwood
Pro-Motion Consulting, Farmington, Mich.
“Build a team as quickly as possible to support you.”
Jeffrey Scott
Jeffrey Scott Inc!, Trumbull, Conn.
“Don’t be afraid to ask your people for input—you don’t need to know everything.”