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Assisting Lawn Care, Landscape, and Tree Care Companies "Chart Their Course To Success"

05/29/2026

Fridays With Fred......."Are you Productive? Really! Are You?"

We all get the same 24 hours in a day.

So, how is it that some people are able to accomplish so much more than the rest of the population?

And how can you start doing the same?

Read this week’s article to learn more!
https://truewindsconsulting.com/2026/05/29/are-you-productive-really-are-you/

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026...

05/24/2026

Fridays With Fred......."Stop Giving Away Work: Build a Strong Change Order Culture"

If It Changes, It Gets Written Up: Creating a Change Order Culture

One of the biggest profit leaks in the service industry is work that gets
completed but never billed. It happens every day in landscape construction, irrigation,
hardscaping, general tree care, and other service businesses.

A client asks for “just one more thing,” the crew wants to keep the project moving, and before long additional labor, materials, and time have been absorbed without compensation.

Remember this: undocumented work is usually……unpaid work.

Build a culture where every change is documented, every adjustment is communicated, and every additional service is properly valued….
…Your team will become more organized, your projects more profitable, and your clients will see the difference between an amateur contractor and a professional operation.

Read this week’s article to learn more!
https://truewindsconsulting.com/2026/05/22/stop-giving-away-work-build-a-strong-change-order-culture/

05/16/2026

Fridays With Fred......."When a Key Employee Leaves: How Strong Leaders Respond"

There’s no way around it. A great employee resigns, and suddenly you’re hit with a mix of frustration, disappointment, uncertainty, and maybe even fear.

If you’re building a successful company, this won’t be the last time it happens.

Strong businesses lose people.

Great employees grow, change, relocate, pursue opportunities, or simply decide......it’s time for a new chapter.

Strong companies don’t panic when good people leave…
…They respond with clarity, professionalism, maturity, and leadership.

Read this week’s article to learn more!
https://truewindsconsulting.com/2026/05/16/it-always-hurts-when-a-key-contributor-leaves/

04/24/2026

Fridays With Fred......."Delivering Exceptional Customer Service."

In today’s competitive Lawn, Landscape, and Tree Care market, great work alone isn’t enough—how you show up, communicate, and anticipate customer needs is what truly sets you apart.

Exceptional service is built on consistency, trust, and a willingness to go beyond expectations at every touchpoint. Here are TEN methods to create an an=mazing Customer Experience

Read this week’s article to learn more!
https://truewindsconsulting.com/2026/04/24/delivering-exceptional-customer-service/

04/17/2026

Fridays With Fred......."From First Impression to Future Client: Making Your Initial Visit Count..."

In the green industry, relationships often begin with a single walk-through.

Whether you’re visiting a commercial property manager or a homeowner for the first time, how you show up and what you do once you get there can make or break the opportunity.

First impressions aren’t just about a smile and a handshake.

They’re about connecting...
…That connection begins before the visit even starts.

Clients don’t just want great work...
…They want someone who listens, responds, and makes their job easier.

Read this week’s article to learn more!
https://truewindsconsulting.com/2026/04/17/from-first-impression-to-future-client-making-your-initial-visit-count/

04/14/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY

Do You Run Your Company?......Or Does It Run YOU?

You didn’t build a business to run everything...
...So stop acting like it...

Click here to register now
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../scaling-without-you...

Build a Company That Works Well Without You...

Ready to scale your business without it depending on you for everything?
• Join us live as we walk through proven strategies to help you step out of the day-to-day while your business continues to grow
o Learn how to build systems that remove —Owner Dependency
o Empower your team to have —Decision Ownership
o Create a company that runs efficiently —Without You in Every Detail
o Build a company that runs on structure — Not You

04/13/2026

Tomorrow's The Day!
Do You Run Your Company?......Or Does It Run YOU?

You didn’t build a business to run everything...
...So stop acting like it...

Click here to register now
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../scaling-without-you...

Build a Company That Works Well Without You...

Ready to scale your business without it depending on you for everything?
• Join us live as we walk through proven strategies to help you step out of the day-to-day while your business continues to grow
o Learn how to build systems that remove —Owner Dependency
o Empower your team to have —Decision Ownership
o Create a company that runs efficiently —Without You in Every Detail
o Build a company that runs on structure — Not You

04/10/2026

Fridays With Fred......."If Everything Needs Your Approval, You Built It Wrong."
…You Didn’t Build a Business —You Built a Dependency

Early growth rewards speed, responsiveness, and deep involvement. The owner’s judgment is often the fastest way to move forward.

But somewhere between roughly 2.5 and 7 million in revenue, that strength quietly turns into a limitation.

The company grows — yet the owner’s involvement does not shrink.

Processes exist — Training exists — Managers exist…
…and still, the business depends on the owner to function consistently.

Without realizing it, the owner has become the company’s operating system.

You do not scale a company by adding people…
…You scale a company by removing dependence

When daily ex*****on no longer requires the owner’s constant presence, the business stops being personality-driven and becomes system-driven.

At that point, growth creates capacity instead of complexity — and the company finally runs as designed.

Read this week’s article to learn more!
https://truewindsconsulting.com/2026/04/10/if-everything-needs-your-approval-you-built-it-wrong/

04/08/2026

You didn’t build a business to run everything...
...So stop acting like it...

Click here to register now
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scaling-without-you-becoming-the-operating-system-tickets-1985571190882?aff=oddtdtcreator

Build a Company That Works Well Without You...

Ready to scale your business without it depending on you for everything?
• Join us live as we walk through proven strategies to help you step out of the day-to-day while your business continues to grow
o Learn how to build systems that remove —Owner Dependency
o Empower your team to have —Decision Ownership
o Create a company that runs efficiently —Without You in Every Detail
o Build a company that runs on structure — Not You

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