why you should join planet
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Shaine Anderson reviews the host of benefits you get as a landscaper or lawn care operator when you join PLANET, the national landscape association.TRANSCRIPT
The National Trade Association Serving the
Lawn and Landscape Industry
Serving over 100,000 lawn care professionals, exterior
maintenance contractors, design/build/install professionals,
irrigation & water management professionals and interior
plantscapers.
MISSIONTo advance and communicate the
interests of PLANET's members in
the conduct of effective and
environmentally responsible
landscape services.
CORE PURPOSETo advance opportunity and
professionalism for the green
industry.
WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?
82%80%
78%77%
74%72%71%
68%59%59%
54%48%48%47%
38%33%
28%10%
8%
MaintenanceFertilizationLawn Care
Weed ControlInstallation
Lawn RenovationTree and Shrub
Design/BuildIrrigation
Seeding/Hydrose…Snow Removal
Pest ManagementOutdoor Lighting
Water FeaturesErosion Control
Organic ProgramHoliday Decorating
InteriorGolf Course
Services Offered by PLANET Contractor Members
What does PLANET offer its members?
- - Unparalleled Education
- - Non-competitive Networking
- - World-class Company Mentoring Program
- - Nationally recognized Certification and Award
programs
- - Customizable Safety Program
- - Hundreds of Business-Building Resources
- - Free access to Advisors in the Areas of Legal, HR,
PR, Safety, Legislative/Regulatory
- - AND MUCH MORE!
Green Industry Conference (GIC)
Save the date!
2015 Green Industry Conference- October 21-23, 2015 - Louisville, KY
THE “SUPERBOWL CONFERENCE” FOR THE LANDSCAPE & LAWN
CARE INDUSTRY! Three days of dynamic educational programs featuring the TOP speakers and
experts in the industry
Interactive roundtable discussions with non-competing peers
Networking events allowing you to mingle and swap success stories and
lessons learned
Held in conjunction with the largest indoor/outdoor expo for the landscape and
lawn care industry, GIE+EXPO
Education/Networking
Other PLANET Education and Networking Opportunities
Green Industry Great Escape – February, 2015
Interior Plantscape Symposium (with American Hort) – April, 2015
Design/Build Symposium – August, 2015
Lawn Care Summit (with NPMA) – December/January, 2015
Landscape Management Network workshops – 4x/year
Weekly webinars on hot topics with the most acclaimed speakers in the
industry
Industry magazines, e-newsletters and alerts with the most cutting edge
and timely information in the industry
Trailblazers Mentoring Program
The PLANET Trailblazers are an experienced group of
100+ industry leaders, nominated by their peers due to
their proven records of success, who set aside one
full day a year to spend with a PLANET member
company, providing guidance, tips, and solutions to
business dilemmas. Any questions? Email
[email protected].“I will say my Trailblazer was simply awesome and I think his help and his
openness about how he runs his company will help us get to the next level.
Definitely one of the best experiences I have had in the industry.”
Joe Markell, Landscape Industry Certified, President, Sunrise
Lawn/Landscaping Services, Inc., Sterling, VA
Trailblazers On Call
Simply e-mail your question to
Your question will then be distributed directly to one of
our remote Trailblazers who will contact you within 72
Certification
Becoming "Landscape Industry
Certified" through PLANET provides a
sense of accomplishment, increased
respect and recognition from industry
peers, and perhaps most important, a
way to demonstrate your skills and
knowledge to your customers.
Since 1993, more than 14,000 professionals
have earned a PLANET certification credential.
National Landscape
Awards of Excellence
Gain a competitive edge and be recognized by your peers by
participating in PLANET’s National Landscape Awards of
Excellence.
Over 100 awards were presented at the 2014
Green Industry Conference in October.
Safety Recognition Awards
The Safety Recognition Awards recognizes
companies with exemplary safety records.
In 2014, 156 companies participated and 360 awards
were distributed at the Green Industry Conference.
Safety Tips, Benchmarking
& Training
2013 Safety Benchmarking Report: How does your
company stack up in terms of its safety record?
FREE Safety Training: Training modules and tips in
both English and Spanish.
FREE Safety Program: Over 1,600
companies and growing!
Comprehensive Safety Policy -
including motor vehicle safety,
preventing back injuries, return-to-
work/modified duty programs, etc.
Online Member Center
Member Profile
Cost-Saving Partnerships
Electronic Library
Archived webinars
Getting Involved
Safety Suite
HR University
PR Corner
Social Media
Business in a Box
The Business in a Box for the Landscape Management Contractor
was assembled to provide the small to mid-sized contractor with
the resources necessary to successfully compete in any market of
any size and against any and all competitors. The tools, systems
and solutions within this toolbox have been designed to enable
owners, even those with relatively limited experience in running a
business, to succeed.
All members may view the entire CD online in the Member Center!
Members
receive the CD
in the mail!
FREE Advisers
Richard Lehr
Legal
Jean
Seawright
Human
Resources
Lisa
Schaumann
Public
Relations
Sam Steel
Safety
PLANET's team of advisers provides an invaluable,
FREE service to members, by phone or e-mail. Log on to the
MEMBER CENTER at www.LandcareNetwork.org for their contact
information.
“If someone was looking to justify the cost of PLANET membership, this one
membership benefit could be the best way to do it. By accessing PLANET’s advisers, I
have dramatically reduced my expenses in the areas of human resources, safety, and
legal. The consultants are responsive and great to work with. I’ve developed a
relationship with each one.”
Roscoe Klausing, Landscape Industry Certified, President, Klausing Group, Inc.
Tom Delaney
Government
Affairs
Norman
Goldenberg
Government
Affairs
Membership special
Exclusive “Millionaires Club”
membership offer
20% off PLANET membership
through December 19
To redeem online:
www.landcarenetwork.org
CODE: 14MC20
Or call 800-395-2522, x293 (Cheryl Claborn)
to join over the phone.
