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Kansas City, Missouri Water District employees caught sleeping on the job over multiple days… Mayor Mark Funkhowser says, “Don’t rush to judgment” Ah-huh….

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Well….  this video pretty much speaks for itself…  Any of my landscape friends out there – can you help me?

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My friend Josh Cantwell, who runs Strategic Real Estate Coach, sent this to me via email and it mesmerized me…  So incredible in so many ways.  Watch, pay attention, resonate.  Awesome!  Thanks, Cantwell!

PS – If you’re interested in Real Estate Investing, you should really check out Josh’s company – he is an innovator in the world of REI….

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Several years ago, via PLANET, I met Brad Tabke, who is was a Green Industry Business Owner in Minnesota.  Brad and I share some similar passions – education, networking, Apple Products, the Kansas City Royals, and sushi.  We were insta-friends…

Recently, Brad saw an AWESOME business model idea for his company – that included not doing traditional Grounds Maintenance work any longer… but…  equipping Property Managers to make better and best decisions about budgets, RFP’s, vendors, execution strategies, cost savings, and most importantly – education about what is truly needed for a Commercial Grounds Maintenance Project.

Brad recently launched his new identity for his company, Quercus, Inc. – focusing completely on consulting those that consume Green Industry Services.

Check out his website – with TONS of information – and reach out to him if you have more questions.

Congratulations Brad!  Best of luck to you, friend!!

For more information on Brad’s new direction, visit his website here.  You won’t be disappointed!

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So earlier today I got this voicemail from an **overly** enthusiastic saleswoman… I found it funny…. with lots of things NOT to say in a voicemail. Do you think I called her back?

OverlyZealousSalesperson

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A few years ago I met a Green Industry colleague named Chris Heiler – Chris is a Landscape Designer turned Internet Guru for the Landscape Industry…  In fact, Chris asked for my help when we began writing a book, and I made some contributions to it…  You can read all about that project here and here.

Needless to say, Chris and I have become friends – and we are working on several forward thinking projects for the Green Industry.  As many of you might know, I credit much of my experience today as a Consultant and Speaker to the Green Industry – as that is where I got my start in business, and that is where many of my roots still are.

That said, Chris asked me to expand on the topic that I contributed to in his book – Marketing…  He specifically asked me to record a video for his subscribers  on his website – LandscapeLeadership.com – to walk them through step-by-step how we executed on one of our more successful strategies in marketing – sending targeted letters to the neighbors of our clients.

You can read Chris’ blog entry here, which has the video embedded, or you can watch the video below.

Enjoy!

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As many of you who read my blog know, a large portion of my professional, corporate and public life was in the Green Industry. The “Original Green Industry” is the industry of lawn, landscape and design/build professionals. As an industry veteran for over 23 years, I have had some amazing opportunities to meet and learn about some of the All-Star companies that are out there serving clients – and the industry.

One Tree Care company that I’ve become more than familiar with over the years is Davey Tree. They have recently launched “Share a Tree Photo to Win an iPad™” – which applies to everyone out there in the world, whether you’re in the Green Industry or not.

Have a favorite tree out there? One that has meaning? Maybe one that was planted for a beloved loved one? Perhaps a tree you climbed in when you were a kid? Or… one that you gaze at EVERY TIME you drive by it? Davey wants to hear about it.

And… you can win an iPad for your submission.

Check it out here and submit… I can’t wait to see what they get from a worldwide audience. Let’s be honest – everyone in the world loves trees… So why not grab a photo of your favorite one and share it… Enjoy!

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For the past five years or so, I’ve attended PLANET’s annual service project at Arlington National Cemetery…  Renewal and Remembrance this year attracted almost 500 volunteers to Washington DC, all in the landscape, lawn care, irrigation and tree care industries – to serve – at no cost to the taxpayers – the hallowed grounds of Arlington.  It still causes me goosebumps to be there, and to watch these professionals “give back” for one day…  This year we donated over $200k worth of landscape related services in just a few years.

I was the official Social Media person for PLANET this year, so you can read all of the Tweets from the day (including photos and quotes from guest speakers and politicians) here.

You can read some thoughts from R/R of mine from 2008 here…

Also, many news agencies were there – here are a several clips – CONGRATS to everyone who participated and served….

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A GREAT interview with Kathy Kolbe, founder of Kolbe Corp, which I’m a Kolbe Certified Consultant – check out this great article!   If you want more info, let me know!

Check out this great interview here….

http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviews/kathy-kolbe-8320

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OK, this is really getting out control… but its my voice – no credit given, but I guess they used my sound clip. Hilarious….

Here is the interview…

For the link to 980’s website, click here.

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So last night, I fell asleep early at about 8PM, and woke up at 1AM with a litany of texts and phone calls from friends that got their iPhone 4 early (much like me)… One was from my buddy J. Graves who decided to throw his Blackberry in the trash and get an iPhone, so he was in line at the Apple Stor on the Country Club Plaza… Since I just slept a typical nights sleep, I hit the QT for some drinks and went and hung out with him for 3 hours while he chilled. It was pretty funny since I had mine already, and no one there had one (except one dude who was sitting right next to Jeffrey)… While I was there, TV5, Fox4 and 980 KMBZ did an interview and videoed my new phone… Anyway, at 3AM, I get a text from my cousin that she is up and heading to the Leawood Apple Store. So, at 4:30am, I drove across town, grabbed some Starbucks for me and Melissa on the way, and was asked to do a live interview with NBC Action News in KC…. Here it is – what an awesome night and morning!

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I’m currently hiring, for a client of mine, the following positions.  If interested, please feel free to submit the requested information in each job posting…

Operations Manager

Social Media Manager

Sales Representative

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A local Kansas City company is trying to build their Social Media Presence by giving away a free iPad – Apple’s newest and greatest ‘productivity’ device….  Here is a link on how to enter, however, you can follow the following to ENTER…  Good luck!

• If you “like” KCFreePress.com on Facebook, that’s an entry.
• If you “like” TheFinderKC.com on Facebook, that’s an entry.
• If you’re a follower of KCFreePress.com on Twitter, that’s an entry.
• If you’re a follower of TheFinderKC on Twitter, that’s an entry.
• If you Tweet a link to this page so people know about the contest, that’s an entry (but make sure to use the hashtag #KCFP so we can track it).
• If you put a link to KCFreePress.com or TheFinderKC.com on your blog or personal Web site, that’s an entry (but make sure to fill out the form below directing us to the page where you put the link so we can track it).

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…. If so, check out my friend and fellow Kolbe guru/consultant Meredith Marsh Masse’s 6-week webinar – she is an awesome consultant, friend, and all-around person… and her content is second to none!    Click HERE to read more about her webinar series….

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