Member Consultants
Richard Arlington, Landscape Industry Certified Manager and Snow Industry Certified Professional
Richard Arlington & Associates
Richard Arlington, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, CSP, possesses over 25 years of landscape and snow and ice management industry experience. He assists business owners and managers of all sized companies in various stages—from the emerging and middle market company wishing to achieve the next level of service and revenue to the larger, seasoned company seeking to improve operations and increase their national reach and growth potential. His specialty is improving operational efficiencies, and implementing successful bid processes and best business practices. As a litigation consultant and contract law expert in landscape practices and snow and ice removal management, Rich has come to be known in the industry as a risk and liability management guru. Rich is dedicated to helping others achieve success in the industry and spends considerable time supporting associations like PLANET.
For more information, visit www.richarlington.com
Contact Richard Arlington
rich@richarlington.com | phone ~ 814.864.2586 | fax ~ 814.866.8952
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Jason Cupp, Landscape Industry Certified Manager
Kincaide Ltd.
Jason Cupp is a former Green Industry CEO of 23 years turned Growth Consultant. His focus is on growing companies of all sizes and industries through Team Building and Analysis, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Information Marketing, Profitability and Financial Analysis. Jason is the only Consultant in the Green Industry who is Kolbe Certified. Kolbe is a Natural Instincts Index that he has successfully used with over 800 employees across the US, which predicts success in job applicants and employees, eliminating and reducing making a bad hire. Jason is heavily involved in the Green Industry and PLANET, including serving the association as a Past President and is active the Public Relations Committee and the Interior Specialty Group. Jason is a featured speaker, published author, collaborator, contributor and facilitator. Jason is also the co-founder of "From the Road Show" (fromtheroadshow.com), a video blog focused towards business owners.
For more information, visit www.jasoncupp.com.
Contact Jason K. Cupp
jason@vg33.com | phone ~ 913.735.7011 | fax ~ 877.565.2350
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Daniel S. Gordon, Certified Public Accountant
Turf Books
Turf Books is a smart alternative or supplement to your bookkeeper or accountant who may not fully appreciate the finances of the landscape industry and what information is required to ensure success in a landscape business. Turf Books works with companies’ nationwide providing:
- Monthly Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
- Tax Preparation and Audit Representation
- Outsourced Bookkeeping and CFO Services
- Budgeting for Growth and Profitability
Turf Books was started by Dan Gordon a CPA and industry consultant. As an owner, manager, chief financial officer and industry consultant he has been involved with the development of several firms from inception to over $15 million in annual revenues. Turf Books leverages the financial experience Dan has gained in working with service professionals over the past 20 years. The reporting that Turf Books clients receive allows clients to dissect their business to determine which services are most profitable as well as if their cost structures can be improved. Take back control of your company’s finances in a fast, reliable and affordable manner.
For more information, visit www.turfbooks.com.
Contact Daniel Gordon
dan@turfbooks.com | phone ~ 973.300.0288
TurfBooks.com
Phil Harwood, MBA, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, Certified Snow Professional
Pro-Motion Consulting
Are you frustrated with the performance of your business? Are you concerned about its direction? Are you worried about surviving in a highly competitive business environment? Are you working harder than ever without getting the results you expect?
Our typical client is searching for answers. Most have achieved a certain level of success but have hit a plateau or have experienced decline. They’re intelligent, optimistic, motivated, and willing to invest in their businesses.
Our mission is to help create healthy, profitable, and sustainable businesses. We begin by understanding your situation. We work with you and your team to identify your most challenging issues and greatest opportunities. We provide business management processes and tools to help you develop your strategy and execute it in a way that produces results.
Please visit our Web site to learn more or contact us to arrange a confidential meeting.
To learn more visit www.pro-motionconsultingllc.com or call 248-436-8121
Contact Phil Harwood, Landscape Industry Certified Manager
info@pro-motionconsulting.com | phone ~ 248-436-8121
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Chris Heiler
Landscape Leadership
As a green industry social media consultant, Chris Heiler develops social media strategy, plans and training programs for clients ranging from landscape design-build firms and lawn care companies to garden centers, growers and specialty manufacturers. Over 15 years of experience in the landscape industry has led to Chris’ practical and pragmatic approach to developing social media programs that build customer loyalty, increase brand awareness and drive direct sales.
For more information, visit www.landscapeleadership.com.
Contact Chris Heiler
chris.heiler@landscapeleadership.com | phone ~ 616.953.0774 | fax ~ 866.252.5390
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Ed Laflamme, Landscape Industry Certified Manager
The Harvest Group
Ed Laflamme, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, author of nationally acclaimed book, "GREEN SIDE UP, Straight talk on growing and operating a profitable landscaping business!" (also on CD's) knows about hard work.
With $700 borrowed from his mother in 1971 Ed bought two mowers and began his landscaping business servicing clients out of his car. In 1998 Laflamme Services was listed as one of the top 100 landscaping companies in America by Lawn & Landscape magazine. In 1999, with revenues of $7 million, he sold his company.
Today, Ed is an author, professional speaker, consultant/coach and mentor to landscape owners with his partner Bill Arman in the Harvest Group. Ed is a Landscape Industry Certified professional. He currently sits on the membership committee of PLANET, having previously served as an exterior council member.
Ed lives in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife and two sons.
Contact Ed Laflamme, Landscape Industry Certified Manager
ed@harvestlandscapeconsulting.com | phone ~ 203.858.4696
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Lara Moffat
LM Creative Consulting
Differentiation is key in today’s marketplace…Call on Lara Moffat of LM Creative Consulting to strategically set your business apart.
Lara’s diverse education and green industry experience makes her approach to strategic marketing, public relations, and branding ideal for any size business. As the former Director of Marketing for a nationally recognized Design/Build/Maintenance firm, she understands the art and science needed to market to clients desiring a luxury good as well as those requesting a service product. With degrees in art, psychology, horticulture, and landscape architecture, Lara brings a unique perspective to the landscape industry. Through her strategic process she will help you analysis your organization, develop an inclusive marketing plan, and align an integral message- both internally and externally- responsive to your comprehensive business direction. Lara tailors each program entirely and welcomes the opportunity to work with firms from fresh faced to established or boutique to broad-based.
Respected both within and outside of the landscape industry; Lara is an author, photographer, speaker, and serves on various boards locally and nationally.
For more information, visit www.LMCreativeConsulting.com.
Contact Lara Moffat
Lara@LMCreativeConsulting.com | phone ~ 972.740.3373
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Jeffrey Scott
Landscape Success Systems
Jeffrey Scott is a published author and successful business coach. He helps landscape business owners get clarity, get their team productive and focused, and execute business practices needed to grow sales and profitability.
He also coaches groups of business owners together in a peer group format-an effective method for increasing results while having more fun in the process. Last year his members enjoyed a 27% profit growth. For more info visit www.GetTheLeadersEdge.com.
Jeffrey grew up in a 3rd generation design-build-maintenance business, took it over at age 34 and grew it into a $10 million enterprise. He raised client retention to 98%, grew margins, lifted referrals by 2000%, and built it into one of the top 3 brands in his region.
He has written 100's of articles and two business books for our industry: The Leader's Edge and The Referral Advantage.
To learn more visit www.jeffreyscott.biz or call 203 220-8931.
Contact Jeffrey Scott
Jeff@jeffreyscott.biz | phone ~ 203.220.8931
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Ken Thomas
Envisor Consulting
During his 25 year career, Envisor founder Ken Thomas has owned three of Atlanta’s most successful landscape companies. Having started, managed, bought and sold a variety of successful landscape operations, he’s uniquely positioned to help others nourish and grow their businesses. An astute businessman who’s not shy about digging into the dirt, Ken knows the secrets and systems of thriving landscape operations. A long standing member of PLANET/ALCA and past president of the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association, Ken is a true visionary with a down to earth approach. Ken’s experience spans the total spectrum of landscape offerings including design build, residential maintenance and large scale commercial maintenance. Ken started his first business fresh out of college with 1000 dollars and a pick up truck and grew to 5 million dollars before selling to LandCare in 1998. Ken is also the former owner and managing partner of award-winning Scapes Landscape which was one of the top 100 landscape companies in America. Scapes Landscape was acquired by ValleyCrest in 2008. Ken spent 2 years in leadership at ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance as Sales Leader for the southeast region.
Ken’s goal at Envisor Consulting is to help other green industry business owners to be able to envision and achieve their greatest success.
Contact Ken Thomas
kenthomas@envisorco.com | phone ~ 404.987.2499
Richard Wilbert, Landscape Industry Certified
Sitesource Business Coaching
Rich has been active in the Green Industry for over 40 years as a business owner, business manager, and PLANET contributor. Sitesource Business Coaching coaches landscape contractors to be successful. Our job is to work with you to identify issues that need improvement in order to grow your business. We can help develop the solutions that will produce results now. Whether it is leadership development or creating a strategic plan, we have the tools to help you grow. Coaching is a one-on-one relationship that helps develop business skills, awareness, and improved performance.
For more information, visit www.SitesourceBusinessCoaching.com
Contact Rich Wilbert, Landscape Industry Certified Manager
sitesource@live.com | phone ~ 303.909.0798
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The consultant members promoted herein are proprietors of their own businesses as for-profit entities.
The opinion expressed by these individuals and their companies are not necessarily the opinions of the Professional Landcare Network.
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