The Rundown:

• The inspiration for starting a business.
• Common landscaping issues.
• Successful business strategies.
• Landscaping advice.
• On the horizon.

Summary:

Terri Aufmuth is the owner and founder of Cornerstone Landscaping. She primarily deals with drainage issues due to erosion and disturbed soil, but also works on landscape design and cleanup quite a bit. Throughout 23 years of operating her own company, Terri has learned to always be in communication with clients and to hold her employees accountable for their assignments. She enjoys working with nonprofits and having a positive impact on the community through Cornerstone Landscaping.

Time-Stamped Show Notes:

[00:57] Common problems with landscaping.
[02:49] Odd landscaping situations.
[03:45] Spring maintenance.
[04:45] Hardscapes vs. softscapes.
[05:07] How Terri began landscaping.
[05:40] The inspiration for starting a business.
[06:15] The most important thing to know about landscaping.
[06:52] Visual work is referral based.
[08:31] Most important learning experience.
[08:52] The biggest job Cornerstone Landscaping has ever done.
[11:06] How to get the most fulfillment in landscaping.
[11:41] Successful business strategies.
[12:10] Simple mistakes to learn from.
[14:44] Going out of trend.
[15:45] What is next for Cornerstone.
[16:20] Nonprofit endeavors.
[17:45] Reaching out.