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Blizzard & Bloom: Insights from the Ice and the Green Scene

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Brian Horn, editor-in-chief of Lawn and Landscape magazine, explores how the landscaping industry is evolving through private equity investment, technological advancements, and professional development opportunities.
• Labor remains the top challenge, with companies focused on creating clear career ladders for advancement
• Private equity investment continues to transform the industry with consistent mergers and acquisitions
• Technology adoption accelerating with battery-powered equipment potentially replacing gas within five years
• Autonomous mowers gaining traction, especially in residential applications through "robots as a service" models
• Industry consolidation creating larger companies, with the Top 100 threshold now around $38-39 million
• Companies fostering employee engagement through recognition programs and cultivating fun workplace cultures
• Upcoming industry events include the Business Builder Summit in Nashville and Technology Conference in Las Vegas
• Landscaping industry particularly collaborative, with professionals openly sharing ideas and best practices
For more information, contact Brian at [email protected] or visit lawnandlandscape.com.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Blizzard Bloom (00:00:00)

2. Meet Brian Horn, Editor-in-Chief (00:00:47)

3. Industry Challenges and M&A Trends (00:02:12)

4. Tackling the Labor Shortage (00:05:13)

5. Fun at Work and Employee Engagement (00:08:48)

6. Technology Transforming Landscaping (00:10:48)

7. Top 100 Companies and Private Equity (00:18:45)

8. Upcoming Industry Events (00:23:35)

9. Closing Thoughts and Contact Info (00:29:09)