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Culture: How SpringGreen Franchise Partners Build Strong Teams

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In the green industry, your team is your business. Most of the work happens outdoors and on the customer’s property, often without the partner standing nearby to supervise. Every lawn treated, every tree pruned, and every pest problem resolved depends on a crew that shows up, takes pride in the result, and stays for the long haul. That reality makes culture far more than a feel-good idea, because it forms the foundation of service quality, reputation, and steady growth. It is also harder to get right than it has ever […]

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Leadership for Seasonal Teams: How to Build a Crew That Returns Every Year

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Every spring, the same scene plays out across thousands of pest control and lawn care businesses in the United States. The phones start ringing. The work is piling up. And the person running the operation is scrambling to find people, train them from scratch, and get trucks rolling before the season gets away from them. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and the problem is bigger than most operators realize. According to the 2024 State of the Landscape Labor Market report, 86 percent of green industry businesses reported having at least […]

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Lawn Care Training Courses: Spring-Green University

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Spring-Green University and the Lawn Care Training Gap In the green industry, most businesses generate less than $500K in revenue, and they have small or non-existent budgets for training. However, the need for creating lawn care training processes and developing their people is the same as it is for a large organization. Business owners often find themselves providing the training with limited structure or documentation. So, how do you balance the need to focus on landscape and lawn care training so your business can grow, provide consistent service, maintain your […]

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