Ramblin Jackson - February 2023

Join Us This March to Help You Win The Spring! Stressed and Overworked? We Can Help

Given how chaotic the lead-up to spring is in the landscape industry, we’re grateful you’re taking the time to read our newsletter! Between all the new employees quitting within two weeks and the crazy uptick in bookings this time of year, you’re probably stressed out

Here’s a peak at the Win The Spring! agenda:

• Learn how to boost your employee retention with the latest communications technology from special guest Dave Pacifico , co-founder of Team Engine — the self-proclaimed leading HR automation platform for blue-collar companies. • Discover how to transform your website into your best-trained salesperson, pre-qualify leads, and get out of sales from Ramblin Jackson CEO Jack Jostes. • Find out how to streamline your purchasing to save time, money, and other resources from special guests Joe Juricic and Will Haverkamp of LandscapeHub , a real-time inventory source for green industry professionals.

and stretched thin. Fortunately, we’re planning something that will make the season easier: our Win The Spring! virtual snow and landscape event on Thursday, March 9, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. MST. This half-day virtual workshop is short enough to squeeze into your busy schedule but packed with all the information

Ready to spring-clean your company and reclaim your nights and weekends for good? Sign up for our virtual Win The Spring! event today! Scan the QR code or visit WinTheSpring.com to register. We promise it will be well worth your time.

you need to “spring-clean” your landscape company and crush your competition this season. You’ll learn how to boost your efficiency and get time back in YOUR schedule by leveraging the latest landscape technology and systems.

TAKE TIME TO UNPLUG! Though technology makes everyday tasks a bit easier, sometimes, the best thing a business owner can do is unplug and recharge! Running a business is a time-consuming and stressful effort. But by stepping back, you can reset and get a fresh perspective on your work. RETURN TO WORK RECHARGED

Choose a second in command. Suppose you’re dedicated to checking out now and then. In that case, it can be beneficial to have someone handle anything that may arise. Consider someone trustworthy and reliable, and give them an

Start small. Create small habits if you can’t go an entire day without technology! Try starting your morning completely unplugged until you get into the office, or step away from your devices for an hour or two during the day. When you start small, you can build from there! Schedule email time. We are all too familiar with an overwhelming email stream. We wake up and fall asleep to it, and if we’re not careful, the constant interruptions can run our entire day! If you want to cut down on screen time, schedule email checks. You can make a commitment to address them in the morning or maybe the late afternoon. But during after-hours, establish a hard cutoff time! Inform your employees and clients of your available time frame — set an expectation for more productivity and communication.

overview of day-to-day operations. You can explain what can and cannot be done and alert other employees that all questions and concerns be directed to this person. Make time for yourself. When you’re at work, your main priority is to focus on your business and clients. But when you pack up and head home, you must take time for yourself! Do activities you love, spend quality time with family and friends, and put away your laptop and phone. That email or call can wait until the next business day begins. Pulling the plug on technology can feel intimidating as a business owner, but give it a try! You may be surprised at how refreshed you feel returning to work.

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