Embrace the Change

The changing season around us is a great reminder of how important it is for us to adapt with the season too. Usually, spring is the time for our industry to ripen, both literally and figuratively. If you haven’t prepared for the season, I suggest you get on this ASAP. Many people fear change, but as entrepreneurs and leaders of our industry, we should embrace it. It usually brings out the best within us. Back in my military days we had a saying: “Adapt and Overcome.” This quote refers to change itself.

Change is everywhere. Markets are constantly changing too. We need to think through what we are doing to improve our business to adapt. Ask yourself: Where do you feel you are lacking? How do you approach such obstacles? Change allows us to grow and not get complacent. Take Sears and Amazon for example, one is old news, the other is the most influential company of our time. Technology is here to stay; we need to embrace it and integrate it into our company systems. If not, we too may become old news.

The great news is that we have members from all backgrounds in our association, and we can learn from each other and continue to encourage one another. I wish you all success and remember, EMBRACE THE CHANGE!

For this month’s book, I recommend The E-Myth Landscape Contractor by Michael E. Gerber, Anthony C. Bass, et al.

~Sincerely, Sal Hernandez, 2021 CLCA OC President