It’s All About the People [Guest Post]
[Guest Post by Frederick “Drew” Dellecker] When my father asked me if I would consider writing a guest article for his cultivations blog, my first thought was to wonder how I could possibly provide insight to an organization composed of landscape professionals committed to creating premier properties and building lasting relationships. I came to a […]
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 […]
More Than Fresh Paint
I truly don’t like to paint. I have done plenty of it through the years, however, from kid’s bedrooms, to bathrooms, ceilings and garages; I just find it tedious, although it is enjoyable to stand back and view the finished product. I’m really particular about how it looks and I appreciate what it takes to […]
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 […]
Green Side Up
Some years ago a landscape installation contract came across my desk that included some rather unusual language; among other things, it specified that we must “place the sod green side up”! I’m pretty sure we did and the reminder wasn’t necessary, though I suppose you can’t be too careful when dealing with the landscapers… Laying […]
Finish Strong
I love watching the Olympics, especially the Summer Games. I enjoy sports that I don’t follow at other times, but I especially cherish the stories of human determination and triumph. There were so many special moments these past couple of weeks at the London Games; at the risk of overlooking others and to in no […]
Fresh Air
Yesterday provided a deep breath of Fresh Air and I didn’t have to wait until October to getit! These seven college interns visited our Palm Coast office for a symposium as they near the end of their summer session with us and shared insights on their experiences at Austin Outdoor: Brandon Steele, Treasure Coast Blake […]
RFP – Reaching For Potential
RFPWhat comes to mind when you see or hear this acronym? Is it:A Request For Proposal – or – Reaching For Potential?The first is about “what could be” if you produce all of the required documents, fill out the many forms correctly and submit a magical number. The latter is a Vision for “what should […]
The Power Of A Smile
Every day, our interactions with different people combine to create an overall experience that affects how we feel. When I pick up my iPad to read a publication, check e-mail, or type a blog post for cultivation(s), I’m reminded that thousands of talented people worked together to come up with a seamless product; in fact, […]
Good To Great
Five years ago, one of our clients offered this comment about Austin Outdoor in response to our first formal survey: “Austin Outdoor is a good company that could be a great company.” Those words resonated with me and our leadership team and have focused our relentless pursuit of excellence ever since. Interestingly, that comment echoes […]