by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Aug 23, 2025 | Profit
Is Your Contracting Business Experiencing a leads slowdown? Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing the same thing from a range of clients. A landscaper told me their phone isn’t ringing nearly as much as it was this time last year. An arbor care company noticed...
by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Jun 6, 2025 | Process
When a crew isn’t meeting deadlines or rework keeps piling up, it’s tempting to look at personalities or motivation. But more often than not, the real issue isn’t people—it’s process. Three core Lean concepts—waste identification, flow vs. batching, and pull vs. push...
by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | May 2, 2025 | Process, Profit
Margins are under attack—and that’s why adopting Lean jobsite strategies has never been more critical. If you’re a builder, remodeler, general contractor, or project lead, you’re feeling it. Material prices continue to climb, tariffs hit hard and...
by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Sep 23, 2024 | Process
Learning How to R.E.A.D: A Contractor’s Guide to Time Management As a contractor, time is your most valuable asset. Effectively managing your time can significantly impact your productivity, profitability, and overall success. In the world of contracting, where...
by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Apr 3, 2024 | Plan
April is National Lawn Care Month April isn’t just about spring showers and blooming flowers; it’s also National Lawn Care Month! While the Lawn Care Industry dedicates the month of April to providing tools for the entire industry to educate customers...