Snow & Ice Management Association

With snow starting to fall in some of our member's territories, we thought now would be a good time to share a clip from Episode 10 of this season of Snow Talk! Jenny shares how snow fighters have to have the Ironman mindset. Listen to the full episode at https://hubs.li/Q02ZcnH80 and be on the lookout for more tips from this episode as we forge run though the snow season.

SIMA's 2024 State of the Association kicks off tomorrow at 12pm EST! ?? We would ?? to see you there! ?? Be sure to register at https://hubs.li/Q02Yz35L0 to join us for tomorrow's event.

Thanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast of Snow Ops Live. Today’s guest Chad Gorr, CSP of Kasel Rocks Landscape Company joins SIMA’s Evan Newman. They cover operations, team, culture, and storm preparedness. Check it out.

It’s been a busy fall in the Snow Talk Studio—catch up on the newest episodes and any you might have missed! Public-private Partnerships Skyline's Mark Arthofer joins SIMA's Evan Newman to talk about building partnerships and relationships between private snow contractors and public works entities like municipalities, airports, military bases and more. Mental Wellness in the Snow and Ice Industry Industry consultant Angela Cenzalli and The Integra Group’s Jenny Girard explore personal experiences with mental health challenges, the detrimental industry norms that contribute to burnout, and the importance of creating a culture of wellness and support. Your Worst-Case Scenarios: Are You Ready For It? Bill Akehurst, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Akehurst Landscape and SIMA Membership Manager Amanda Pruss discuss worst-case scenarios that snow & ice management companies could face and how to be prepared if they happen. Marketing and Setting Goals to Scale your Business Tory Chlanda from Betterview Landscapes in Amherst, MA shares the importance of intentionality in business planning and how it leads to greater sales and revenues. Listen now at https://hubs.li/Q02YmZ2x0

We have the best members! We loved connecting with Outdoor Pride, Level Green Landscaping, Aspen Grove, McIntosh Grounds, R.M. Landscape Inc, Pro Edge Lawn Care, Yard Solutions Inc, Eastern Land Management, Image Works Landscape Management, Yellowstone Landscape, Timberline Landscaping LLC, and Landscape America, Inc last week at Elevate.

On this Veterans Day, SIMA honors the dedication and sacrifice of all those who have served our members' countries. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #Heroes

We have finally squared away our Facebook integration and Snow Ops Live will be back on all platforms next Friday. Our November episode features Kasel Rocks Landscape Company’s Chad Gorr, CSP. We will be sitting down to ask Chad five questions about snow operations and trends he is seeing in his region. Hoping you will join us on either Facebook, Linkedin or Youtube Live!

Another Throwback Thursday is here, and we’re revisiting episode 3 from this season. Earlier this year, Colorado Green Pros' CEO David LaFore shared some thoughtful insights on how our crews can use technology to enhance their snow and ice management services. In this episode of Snow Talk, David reveals best practices on leveraging tech as a powerful customer service tool. If you’re in the snow removal industry or just curious about how technology can elevate your business, this episode is a must-listen! Check out the full episode and explore our entire library of Snow Talk episodes at https://hubs.li/Q02NdpSn0 or wherever you get your podcasts! Let’s stay ahead of the snow game together! #ThrowbackThursday #SnowTalk #CustomerService #TechnologyInSnowRemoval #PodcastRecommendations

The 2024 SIMA Town Hall is almost here and just in time for the winter season. Join us to learn about important items you may have missed in 2024 and what you can expect from SIMA in 2025. Make plans to join CEO Martin Tirado, as he kicks off our Town Hall event on November 19. RSVP Today at https://hubs.li/Q02W31F-0 !!

SIMA is heading to Charlotte, NC for the NALP's ELEVATE! Be sure to stop by and visit Amanda and Kerri at BOOTH 609 for a chance to win a Blackstone! ??? We look forward to talking snow with you before winter weather arrives! ???????