All The Little Things
Luciano Mancilla, Jr. and his crew members, Israel Mendoza and Luis Garcia, demonstrate that they “get it” as evidenced by the quality of their work. I’ve directly observed the results of their diligent efforts in recent weeks, but recently had a chance to actually watch them work their landscape magic. I greeted Luciano on a […]
Twelve Months
It takes nine months to have a baby, but it requires a full twelve to have a merger that works. Exactly one year ago today , Austin Outdoor and Cornerstone Solutions Group’s landscape managment division joined forces. In many ways, the process was like an adoption into a large family.The real work begins after the papers […]
Texas Promise
The Great State of Texas is a big place, one full of big opportunities and matching expectations. This week I had the pleasure to meet the leadership team at Texas Services, another division of the parent company that also owns Austin Outdoor. Those folks are running an arbor care business that produces strong results above […]
Cultivating Connections
Some just call it Marketing. For David Groleau, however, his role is actually about Cultivating Connections. Not just any connections, however; the focus is on nurturing those that have meaning and depth for both parties; this is how he’s approached his mission every day for the past five years at Austin Outdoor. David has fully-invested […]
The Big Picture
It’s amazing what a group of talented people can do when they understand their purpose – The Big Picture – and share common core values. Those human forces are as powerful as ever, perhaps even more so, with the enlightened and “always-connected” generation of young people.I just returned from Parents Weekend at the United States Air Force […]
Take It With You
These days, most of us would hate to be caught without our smart phone, especially if it’s an iPhone! Odds are that you always make it a point to take it with you. More important, and even easier to carry around, is a Positive Attitude. Consider these comparative features and benefits: The iPhone sets the […]
“Old 79”
Austin Outdoor focuses relentlessly on creating premier properties and building lasting relationships; occasionally that passion is expressed in surprising ways. Our natural tendency is to think of “building lasting relationships” with people – clients, vendors and employees – but that apparently that doesn’t extend quite far enough. Like any multi-location business, we keep track of the […]
Vision Implies Seeing
Vision implies seeing something of Lasting Value in what you do every day so that clients can see it too. Here’s Austin Outdoor’s complete Vision Statement:Relentless dedication to our Strategic Principle of “Creating premier properties. Building lasting relationships.” generates Lasting Value for clients and makes us their company of choice.Pursuit of this Vision is embodied […]
Little Matters
People always remember the little things. These memories work both ways – good and bad. The cumulative result of people’s experiences either becomes something excellent or something to be avoided. One of my favorite quotes sums this point up: “If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. […]