You learn as you go. Through trial and error you figure out what works best until you are managing a team towards that goal. No matter the size of the company or how you run your business you will still deal with difficult homeowners and have some screwups along the way. Having a mentor, asking questions and keeping yourself educated in the industry are great ways to ensure success.Â
According to turfmagazine.com here are some words of wisdom from successful people in the industry.
- Hire people smarter and more skilled than you are, and give them freedom to excel.
- Document everything.
- Track your time.
- Protect your time. Interruptions are huge productivity killers, so train your team that a closed door means “do not disturb.”
- Â Schedule specific times to check email and voicemail; put these things out of your mind outside those times.
- Handle each incoming email once: either answer it, file it or trash it. Don’t leave it until later.
- An hour spent organizing can save countless hours of panic and frustration.
- Get involved in the industry.
- Seek out mentors.
- Exercise and feed yourself right: the state of your body affects the state of your mind.
Hope these tips helped! Don’t forget that many Wolf Creek Company employees have been in your position in the industry. Reach out to us with questions!
