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Greg Cranford
Helping the landscaping industry | Director of Business Development @ Ext.Tech
Reflecting on Landscape Ontario’s Peer-to-Peer Leadership Summit
Recently, I had the privilege of participating in Landscape Ontario’s peer-to-peer leadership summit. Our guest speaker, Jon S. Rennie, didn’t just deliver a lecture; he took us on a journey through his leadership career. But this event was more than a speaking engagement—it was a dynamic exchange. Industry peers converged to discuss challenges, celebrate victories, and navigate the intricate paths of leadership.
As Jon shared his experiences, heads nodded in agreement. The struggles—the late nights, the uphill battles—they resonated. And when fellow landscapers chimed in, the room buzzed with collective wisdom. We dissected leadership moments, shared strategies, and emerged with fresh insights.
Here are my quick hits on peer groups/industry events
In the landscaping industry, connections matter. Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards; it’s about forging meaningful relationships that propel your business and career forward.
Please enjoy this weeks guest contributor Joe Salemi, CAE Executive Director of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association !
Leverage Your Landscape Trades Association To Stay Connected
I’ve been connected to the landscape trades for a little over 20 years now and have learned much about what draws so many to this industry. Most of which is the incredible passion and commitment to producing brilliant outdoor living spaces. I have also observed something in the landscape trades that is pretty rare - the willingness to share and support peers in the business even if they’re competitors.?
An often overlooked facilitator of this is your provincial or state landscape trades association. I may be slightly biased because I got my start in the landscape trades through the association world and saw first hand how the landscape trades associations connected businesses by creating a community that brings great people together to work toward something together, leaving competition and ego at the door.
Through my time at the Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, I have seen first hand how creating a community can build success for landscape businesses over and over again. I have put a list together of all the great things that we do to help landscape companies in Ontario.?
1. Networking Opportunities
2. Advocacy and Representation
3. Access to Resources
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4. Professional Development
5. Industry Recognition
6. Discounts and Cost Savings
7. Collaboration and Partnerships
8. Stay Informed
9. Community Involvement
10. Business Exposure
There are landscape trades associations in every province and state across North America.
Seriously consider investing in membership with your provincial or state landscape trade association. The benefits extend beyond financial gains and contribute to the overall growth and success of the industry.?
If you haven’t considered joining one, this is my personal invitation to you. Reach out to me and I’ll connect you to the association in your state to get you started.
Joe Salemi, CAE
Executive Director
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Executive Director @ Landscape Ontario | Certified Association Executive
9 个月Thanks for the opportunity!!