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All About Execution

Brian Williams, Lawn & Landscape - October, 2019

We all know that proper diet and exercise leads to greater health, yet the Center for Disease Control reports that about 610,000 people die every year from heart disease. That’s 25 percent of all deaths in the U.S. With gyms, fitness centers, clean water, fresh fruits and vegetables so readily available, why are fatalities so […]

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Head in the Game

shift - August, 2019

Are you opening a branch, pivoting in a new direction or transforming your capabilities as a means to capture and deliver great market value? If so, the first thing you need to do is stress test your game plan. Getting these seven things right will help you beat the odds.

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Seal the Deal

shift - August, 2019

Is your service game on point? As a former commercial property manager, I’m often asked to share information that will give landscape service companies a competitive service advantage. After many years partnering with some of the best – and some of the worst – commercial landscape teams, here’s my advice for getting it right:

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Brian Williams partners with Bruce Wilson & Co.

shift - August, 2019

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Bruce Wilson & Co., a landscape industry advisory services firm, announced a strategic partnership with Brian A. Williams, a sales trainers and motivational speaker. Williams will deliver and support sales training for Wilson & Co. clients nationwide.

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Successful Succession

shift - July, 2019

There are more than just financial issues to consider when transitioning a family business. Beyond the mechanics of how to transfer ownership or sell the business to the next generation, the real challenge for a parent is less about the logic than the emotion. Owners tend to kick the can down the road and assume […]

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On the Clock

shift - June, 2019

In today’s around-the-clock marketplace, accessibility is being redefined. What was once a service mandate, “to promptly return calls within 24 hours,” has been replaced by customers wanting to know if you’re a mobile click away.

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Inspire a Learning Mindset

shift - May, 2019

Starting a new job is like learning a new computer program. There’s a huge amount of new knowledge and performance-related expectations to absorb while simultaneously becoming fluent in the language and jargon of the culture.

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