Mentor

Be upfront during the sales process for services and commit only to what you can perform

High volume at reasonable prices was Wade's motto, and his savings were often passed on to his customers

Bob Osborne of Corn Hill Nursery mentors anyone who comes within a 20-foot radius.

Christine Stenhouse LeVatte offers her views on environmental stewardship.

Lexi Dearborn of Dearborn Designs & Associates.

Bob Allen shares advice from over 40 years of experience working in the green profession.

Bob Wilton, founder of Clintar Landscape Management in Markham, Ont., offers advice to young snow and ice operators.

Heike Stippler, president of Heike Designs in Whistler, B.C., is the mentor for the June 2016 issue of Landscape Trades. Heike Designs provides design, installation and maintenance services.

John Eckhardt of LawnPro Landscapes in Chilliwack, B.C. shares a lesson on controlling expenses to match your company's size.