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Ep. 575 Using Technology to Reduce Risk in the Landscape Industry with Bryan Mours

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Bryan Mours reveals how tracking safety training with simple software can transform a landscape company's insurance negotiations.

The episode begins with host Alyssa Burley introducing Bryan Mours, a long-time industry contact she has known for about nine years. Bryan shares his background, starting in the landscape industry at age 16 in Wisconsin, where he co-founded a lawn care business. He later worked for Lesko (before its sale to John Deere Landscapes), helped a Wisconsin landscape company grow to over $10 million, and transitioned into technology roles over the past two decades. The conversation focuses on how landscape companies can use technology to enhance safety and risk management. Bryan emphasizes the importance of documenting safety training, as it provides proof for insurance underwriters beyond just checking a box. He recounts implementing GPS in fleet vehicles to monitor speeding and cell phone use, calling drivers directly to correct behavior. The discussion covers asset tracking with tags to prevent theft of expensive equipment like batteries and optimize utilization. Bryan describes software that tracks crew movement on properties, which can prove work completion and defend against liability claims, such as in snow removal where detailed reports are crucial. He highlights the dual benefits of technology: improving efficiency and reducing risk. The host relates this to insurance underwriting, noting that carriers value companies that act on data, like addressing speeding alerts. Bryan warns that neglecting data can increase liability. He concludes by offering his consulting services through Moors Enterprises, focusing on training companies to understand the logic behind technology rather than just its operation. The episode ends with contact information for Bryan and a prompt to visit the Rancho Mesa website.

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A practical look at the data and habits that help landscape fleets reduce risk.

This Rancho Mesa episode offers a clear, practical view of how landscape companies can lower risk through route optimization, GPS units, and simple driving rules.

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Tech for landscape crews trying to cut drive time and reduce risk.

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