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Designs for Landscape/Hardscape Companies: A Loss Leader NO MORE!

A series of HOW TO articles on selling design work profitably.This is article #1. Why Offer Design Most landscape and hardscape design build companies make their money on construction. But find building other people’s designs less than satisfying from a creative and financial perspective. The way to beat the competition in any market is through […]

Dominate Your Market with SOD’s 7 Day or Less Design Support Services

As a seasoned landscape contractor, you know the key to winning jobs is wowing clients with jaw-dropping visuals that bring their outdoor visions to life. But creating professional-grade 3D renderings and video walkthroughs in-house is a massive drain on time and resources. That’s where SOD’s specialized landscape design services give you the competitive edge. We […]

Resizing Photos: A few Easy Ways to Resize Photo Files

Using your computer’s built-in photo viewer ???? Most computer Operating Systems come with a basic photo viewer program. Open your photo in the viewer and look for an “edit” or “resize” option. You may be able to enter a specific desired file size (e.g., 3MB) or reduce the photo dimensions (e.g., percentage or pixels). Save […]

Help Guide #4 Nailed It (Almost?): Understanding Revisions

Section 4a: What constitutes a revision? Creating a stunning design often involves some back-and-forth to get it just right. That’s why we offer a complimentary round of revisions with every order!  Here’s how it works: We Got It Wrong? We’ll Fix It (Rectifications): Changing Your Mind? Revisions Are Here (Revisions): How Revisions Work: A revision […]

Help Guide #3

Important Details to Understand Section 3a: Understanding Your Presentation: Primary Products vs Add-Ons There are two main parts to every presentation we create: Primary Products and Add-Ons.  Knowing the difference is important because it affects how you receive your final product and how revisions are handled. Let’s break it down: Here’s a quick rundown of […]

Help Guide #2

Section 2 – Getting Your Project Started: Onboarding The Project Submission Form (PSF) might sound fancy, but it’s actually your best friend when it comes to getting your project off to a smooth start. Here’s the deal: The Project Submission Form PSF is kind of a big deal. Here’s why: Everyone Needs It: From managers […]

Help Guide #1

Help Guide Section 1: Preparing Your Information (What we need from you.) This section guides you through compiling the information needed for SOD Landscape Design Support to create your CAD drawings efficiently and accurately. 1a. What Information Do I Need to Provide? To streamline the process, consider these two key questions at the start of […]

Generosity’s Power to Achieve Strategic Goals

Have you noticed how difficult it has become to call most of the larger companies in the US? I mean if you have a technical problem or a service issue just try to find a number to call them directly. Heck even sales are becoming mostly automated!   This is not a rant on AI, automation, […]

EACH ONE COMMITS TO MORE

We can choose to commit to a recursive and infinite path that elegantly creates more of the same. We can choose possibility. We can choose connection. We can choose optimism. We can choose justice. We can choose kindness. We can choose resilience. And we can decide to take responsibility. Each leads to more of the […]