How Will U.S. Lawns Help Me Find & Secure Commercial Customers – Part I
U.S. Lawns understands its franchisees typically didn’t get into the landscaping business to become salespeople, but rather to build a sustainable business. But the truth is, to build this sustainable business, you first have to know how to market it. For this reason, we work hard to make marketing your…
Read moreWhere Does U.S. Lawns Fit in the Larger Green Industry?
The green industry is enormous, generating over $99 billion in annual revenue and comprised of many different segments. Each summer, national trade publication Landscape Management releases its list of the top 150 green industry companies ranked by annual revenue. This prestigious list represents the best of the best in the…
Read moreMike Fitzpatrick and U.S. Lawns’ Evolving Support Systems
Early on, Mike Fitzpatrick found a deep sense of satisfaction in landscaping. “I like being outside, but also I like being able to look back see what I have accomplished. Landscaping improves your community in ways you can see.” What started as a love for the outdoors and summer jobs…
Read moreBrandon Moxam Provides Leadership to U.S. Lawns’ Sales and Marketing Efforts
Brandon Moxam grew up in an entrepreneurial family. His family owned and operated an office equipment business. He saw firsthand the ups and downs that go with owning a small business. It also instilled in him a lifelong love of helping individuals realize their entrepreneurial dreams. Today, Moxam is doing…
Read moreU.S. Lawns Franchisees Find Purpose through Community Improvement
For U.S. Lawns, the brand position of “Improve Your Community. Improve Your Life.” is more than just a tagline, it’s an important part of our brand DNA. United by a passion for service to our neighbors, we are committed to providing first rate landscape maintenance crews and commercial grounds management…
Read moreWhat Does it Mean to be a Friend in Business?
As we all personally and professionally navigate uncharted territory during the current global health crisis, being a friend is more important than ever. The U.S. Lawns brand promise is: “To be there, be responsive, be excellent, and be a friend”, emphasized in our mantra “close to the customer and close…
Read moreCommon Myths About Converting Your Independent Landscaping Business
Has your independent landscaping business struggled to meet your growth expectations? Do you find yourself spending more time working in the business rather than on the business? Have you considered how converting your business into a franchise might benefit your operation? For many independent landscape business owners converting to a…
Read moreU.S. Lawns Growth Summit: Building a Growth Focused Culture
Last week, dozens of U.S. Lawns’ franchisees gathered, along with their managers and business developers, in Tampa Florida for the brand’s second annual Growth Summit. While all attendees are at different stages in their business growth cycles, the summit’s theme of Powering Personal and Business Growth in 2020 was designed…
Read morePaul Wania Applies a Driven Approach to Sales Coaching
When it comes to marketing your commercial landscaping franchise, Paul Wania gets it. Having successfully started multiple businesses of his own in a variety of industries, Wania understands the unique challenges that come with entrepreneurship. He has learned that no matter the product or service, laying the right foundation during…
Read moreThe Hall of Fame Recognizes the Highest Achievers in the U.S. Lawns Network
Just off the lobby in the U.S. Lawns’ home office in Orlando, Florida is a hallway lined with 26 framed photos. “At our annual conference each year we recognize franchises who exemplify the mission and vision of U.S. Lawns by inducting them into our Hall of Fame,” says David Wells,…
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