RealGreen Blog
ExperiGreen’s Path to Industry Leadership: A Story of Strategic Growth Through Technology
In 2016, the lawn care industry stood at a crossroads. TruGreen's acquisition of Scotts LawnService created a moment of significant change—and opportunity. For John Moehn, a veteran who had operated 12 Scotts LawnService franchises, this transition presented a chance...
How AI and BI Empower Lawn, Pest, Cleaning and Security Industries to Harness Their Data for Success
How AI and BI Empower Lawn, Pest, Cleaning and Security Industries to Harness Their Data for SuccessIn industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. Cleaning and security businesses—even thinner. For these companies,...
Best Landscaping CRM for Building Better Client Relationships
Best Landscaping CRM for Building Better Client Relationships Happy customers are the foundation of success in any service-based industry, but there's a lot that goes into satisfying customers beyond just delivering great results. You have to maintain clear...
Reducing Turnover in 2024: Strategies for Success in Hiring and Retaining Field Service Contractors
Reducing Turnover in 2024: Strategies for Success in Hiring and Retaining Field Service ContractorsAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, our current labor market faces significant challenges, with 9.4 million open jobs and only 6.3 million unemployed...
The Power of Peer Groups: Hear from RealGreen Customers
Twice a year, a collective of like-minded green industry colleagues (and RealGreen customers) have a peer group gathering, coming together for a few days to share insights, learn from each other, and network. We were lucky enough to have the chance to sit in on their...
The Power of Off-Season Software Transformation: Update Now, Grow Later
The lawn and landscape industry thrives on seasonal demand, but as the seasons shift, many business owners find themselves at a standstill, wondering how to maintain productivity without sacrificing their downtime. From managing customer relationships to planning for...
Q&A: How James Szojka Grew Yard Dawgs With RealGreen
RealGreen recently had a chance to talk with James Szojka, owner of Yard Dawgs, a Canada-based lawn care company he founded 10 years ago as a college student. We talked about how he got into the lawn care business, how he envisions the future of his business, how...
Yard Guard: Six Lessons in Innovation From a Lawn Company on the Forefront
Based in Montana, Yard Guard specializes in lawn and tree care services, holiday light installation and sprinkler blowouts - serving Belgrade, Bozeman and Livingston. Yard Guard was founded in 1993; current owner Colin Engstrom purchased the company and became a...