Texas-Sized Opportunities Emerging in the Lone Star State
With its recent economic and population boom, Texas has firmly established itself as a formidable economic powerhouse. It currently represents the second largest gross domestic product in the U.S. and 12th largest in the world. In just the past three years, Texas has far outpaced the rest of the nation…
The U.S. Lawns Franchise Advisory Council Commits to Building A Brand Franchisees are Proud Of
Over the 17 years Steve Ferguson has been a U.S. Lawns franchisee in Hampton Roads, Virginia he has seen the brand evolve. “Change is inevitable and constant. U.S. Lawns’ evolution has been awesome. They constantly reevaluate and look for ways to incrementally improve. They truly listen to their franchises.” Through…
Brand Ambassadors Steve and Teana Ferguson
17 years ago, Steve and Teana Ferguson started to look towards their future. “We knew where we wanted to go. We had a vision and a path. It was important for us to leave a legacy for our family and build a business in our community. We felt it was…
David Wells Helps Build a Foundation for Network Growth
David Wells, senior director of franchise recruiting for U.S. Lawns, wants to change a perception that has long plagued the franchise discovery process. “A lot of times people come into the franchise discovery process expecting a high-pressure sales pitch, but I don’t see it that way. If we are successful…
The Million Dollar Club Fosters a Culture of Competitive Comradery
No one had run a mile in less than four-minutes before Roger Bannister achieved the historic athletic feat in 1954. What once seemed like an impenetrable barrier before Bannister proved it could be done, now seemed within reach. As if a flood gate had been opened, four other runners followed…
Drew Eaton Searches for Balance
As vice president of operations for a healthcare business, thirty-year-old Drew Eaton was already quite successful in his career, but he couldn’t help but feel that his career was not completely fulfilling his purpose. With a new baby on the way, this first-time father began to picture what he wanted…
Chris and Margie Kelly Find New Beginnings
As a project manager at a global finance company, Chris Kelly had been following a set path. Over 20 years he had successfully worked his way up through the company. However, when the company rearranged their reporting structure, things began to shift for Kelly. Under new leadership, he found his…
A Great Business Opportunity That is Often Overlooked
Let’s be honest, when you think about landscape maintenance, “great business opportunity” may not be the first thing that comes to mind. “Isn’t that hot, sweaty and laborious work?”, you might ask. Images of a “Chuck in a truck” type independent landscape business operator may even come to mind. While…
For John Steeves, Franchisee Success is About Quality of Life
Every morning, to close their leadership meeting the U.S. Lawns leadership team calls out the Home Office brand vision in unison, “100 percent franchisee satisfaction!” For John Steeves, U.S. Lawns’ Senior Franchise Advisor, this mantra is at the heart of his people first approach to helping individuals achieve freedom and…
Stephen and Elizabeth Carman Find Freedom
In 2015, Stephen and Elizabeth Carman moved from their home in Houston, Texas when Stephen started a corporate training job to Fort Collins, Colorado. “Moving so far away from our kids and their families was tough. We realized just how little freedom and flexibility we had in our lives,” says…
