Landscaper's Corner: Insights and Updates for Landscape Professionals

Contributed by Guest Blogger: Martin McGuane, owner and operator of McGuanes Landscaping and Tree Service, Enfield CT

It Starts With The Money

As Rush Limbaugh once said, the way to attract and keep good employees is to pay them well. While pay is important, it's not everything. An underpaid employee will never be happy, but good pay alone will not guarantee a happy and motivated employee. So let's take a look at some ways McGuanes Landscaping keeps employees happy and motivated.

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We previously asked you to cast a vote on new instructional video topics for our YouTube Channel. We wanted to know more about the topics that interest you the most, and what types of videos you want to see on our social media channels. We appreciate the feedback and love when customers tell us exactly what they want. The votes are in, and it looks like we have a winner: Repair Videos! 

Here’s a quick breakdown of the results:

We already offer a wide selection of repair videos on our website and YouTube channel, and are happy to learn you crave even more of this type of content! We are in the process of designing comprehensive instructional videos that will teach you how to repair and operate some of the most commonly used spray equipment in the industry such as diaphragm pumps, spray guns and strainers, just to mention a few.

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One of the best things about the Internet is that learning a new skill is just a few clicks away. You can find a variety of resources that can teach you everything from calibrating your sprayer to finding the best apps for your industry with a quick search.

Learning how to do something new is easier if you see how it’s done and then do it yourself. We believe instructional videos are one of the best learning tools out there. With that in mind, our YouTube Channel offers several videos with simple and practical content that will help you successfully repair and maintain your spray equipment .

Our videos are less than five minutes long, so you can easily get up to speed on a number of various topics. This comes in handy when a part breaks and you need to replace it quickly, whether you're at the office, home or out in the field.

We’ve rounded up the top 5 most viewed instructional videos:

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