How to Get a Business Loan at the Best Rate Possible
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Tony Bass talks about three things contractors can do to increase their chances of getting a business loan in today’s environment.
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WORKING SMARTER: Get Everyone Focused on the Goal
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Patti Welsh and Laura Esker of North Branch Nursery, along with Jim Paluch of JP Horizons, discuss how the Working Smarter Training Challenge has helped North Branch stimulate a game-changing mindset shift among its 50-plus employees – a shift that has pulled everyone in the company closer together, working toward the same goal.
WORKING SMARTER: Creating Total Team Unity
Friday, August 6th, 2010Angie Torres of Senske Lawn & Tree Care and Jim Paluch of JP Horizons discuss how the Working Smarter Training Challenge has helped Senske create a culture of accountability where “Every 1 Counts” and everyone loves coming to work every day.
When Did You Get Your Financial Education?
Friday, July 16th, 2010Florida contractor Landon Wise joined us on January 5 to discuss how Tony Bass helped him build his first-ever budget this year. Now Landon and Tony are back to talk about how Landon’s company is exceeding its original goals set forth in that budget.
Working Smarter: Saving $150,000 in Downtime
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Two northeast contractors share what they’ve learned just a couple of months into the Working Smarter Training Challenge, which includes sealing a jaw-dropping $150,000 crack in the bottom line.
New or Used Equipment - What Really Costs More
Monday, June 21st, 2010Tony Bass is back to talk about how contractors must look at “total lifetime operating cost” as opposed to just “sticker price” when it comes to trucks and equipment. Listen in to hear a discussion on new vs. used, and what really costs you more.
Insider Tips From Top Landscape Companies
Friday, May 28th, 2010Ever hear of the Face-To-Face Tour? Ever been to one? If not, you’re missing out big time. Todd Stout of Perfection Landscaping in Acton, MA, has attended 10 of them over the course of the past six years. Todd credits these events for helping turn his company into a great place to work that attracts top talent. He’s even learned how to restructure his maintenance division and increase profits by more than 5%. Wanna hear how? Then listen right now!
Increase Sales Through Targeted Telemarketing
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Jeffrey Scott is back to talk about how effective telemarketing has helped some landscape contractor members of his Leader’s Edge peer group fend off the effects of the recession. SALES BOOST SPECIAL OFFER: At the end of this ProCast, the first three people who call or email Jeffrey will get 30 minutes on the phone with him to identify ways to boost their sales by 20%. Jeffrey hasn’t been stumped yet, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your business.
Buying Equipment With None of Your Own Money
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Leading landscape contractors have found a way to buy new equipment with their customers’ money, as opposed to their own. In this installment of “The Bottom Line with Tony Bass,” Tony explains just how they do it—because you can do it too!
Make Your Employees Lovable
Friday, May 7th, 2010Jim Paluch of JP Horizons helps landscape contractors get their clients to fall in love with them by helping them make their employees the most lovable in the industry. Follow these simple steps and you can do the same thing.