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Podcast: The 10 Step Design ProcessPodcast: The 10 Step Design Process
In this interview, Tim Thoelecke, the founder of the American Academy of Landscape Design, shares his "10 Step Design Process". There is much to take away for professional designers . . . keep reading

The 8-Step Sales Process for Landscape Designers - Part 1The 8-Step Sales Process for Landscape Designers - Part 1
Chris Heiler- Editor
In Part 1 of this article, I'll cover how I handle the initial phone call from a prospect and I'll introduce the concept of "Takeaway Selling." . . . keep reading

Audio Interview: Becoming the "Go To" Design Expert in Your CommunityAudio Interview: Becoming the "Go To" Design Expert in Your Community
Landscape industry marketing guru, Jeffrey Scott, discusses the steps involved in achieving expert status as a landscape designer . . . keep reading

Understanding Profit as a General ContractorUnderstanding Profit as a General Contractor
Chris Heiler- Editor
Profit is a reward or payment for taking risk. It's critical that landscape designers understand how to calculate "Pure Profit" . . . keep reading

Video Tutorial: Creating a Grid to Guide Your Design Process (Part Two)Video Tutorial: Creating a Grid to Guide Your Design Process (Part Two)
Chris Heiler-Editor
This is the second in a two-part series of Video Tutorials showing exactly how to create an underlying grid to guide you in the design process . . . keep reading


Selling Your Vision: A Step-By-Step Approach to Creating a Conceptual Plan
Chris Heiler | February 20th, 2010
Selling Your Vision: A Step-By-Step Approach to Creating a Conceptual Plan The meaning of the word "Conceptual Plan" varies from designer to designer. Personally, I use this "Concept" as a way to sell my overall vision for the property. It's all about getting my client excited and committed to my ideas. The combination of color and drawings of different views accomplishes this. . . . keep reading
Online Portfolios: Showoff Your Best Work the Best Way
Mike Swift | February 12th, 2010
Online Portfolios: Showoff Your Best Work the Best Way Many professional landscape designers have web sites; most including a portfolio of their work. An online portfolio should show the breadth of your work, the scale of your projects, your process and your best results. Unfortunately, many portfolios that have great sample pictures are lacking other important components . . . keep reading
Facebook Pages: Are They The "Next Big Thing" Online?
Chris Heiler | January 30, 2010
Facebook Pages: Are They The "Next Big Thing" Online? Facebook Pages, also known as "Fan Pages", have been rapidly growing in popularity. As a professional landscape designer, there are many reasons to consider creating a Facebook Page for your business . . . keep reading
How to Build a Presence Online Without a Traditional Website
Chris Heiler | January 20, 2010
How to Build a Presence Online Without a Traditional Website This video is from the recent webinar I conducted with the Connecticut Chapter of APLD. We discussed some of the online resources that can serve as an alternative or complement to a traditional company website . . . keep reading
CAD Showcase 2010 Software Demos
CAD Showcase 2010 Software Demos These are the recordings from the recent webinar, CAD Showcase 2010, featuring CAD Software demos by Vectorworks, DynaSCAPE and Land F/X . . . keep reading
7 Ways to Enhance Your Computer's Performance
Chris Heiler, Editor | December 31, 2009
7 Ways to Enhance Your Computer's Performance I know, we're professional landscape designers, not members of the Geek Squad. That said, it doesn't hurt to call upon your inner-geek at times. Enhance your computer's performance with these seven simple steps . . . keep reading
Blogging Basics for Landscape Designers, Part 2: The "What" and the "How"
Chris Heiler | December 18, 2009
Blogging Basics for Landscape Designers, Part 2: The "What" and the "How" More and more people, including our prospects, are reading blogs. It's mainstream. As landscape designers, we must acknowledge this and develop a marketing strategy that reflects this reality . . . keep reading
Blogging Basics for Landscape Designers, Part 1: Why it Matters
Chris Heiler, Editor | December 11, 2009
Blogging Basics for Landscape Designers, Part 1: Why it Matters Social Media, Social Networking, Web 2.0--it's all the rage today. Blogging was the first form of social media to hit the mainstream. What does this mean to landscape designers and how can we leverage this marketing medium . . . keep reading
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