In business, having a longer term strategy can help you come out ahead, even if you don’t win a particular sale. Think about business moves that set you up for success in the future, consider your competition, and don’t get caught up in individual setbacks—there will be more races to come.

The parallels between sailing and the Lawn and Landscape business go on and on. There are different classes of boats, along with different classes of businesses. Lawn Care / Design Build / Landscape Management / Landscape Bid Build / Residential / Commercial / Etc.

There are different types of voyages, and changes in the sea state can completely change who has the advantage. Certain conditions favor certain types of businesses. But all businesses, and all sailors, need to excel at teamwork, tactics, strategy, training, recruiting, and navigating the shoals to come out ahead.