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We're just one week away from Ignite. If you're joining us, now’s the time to download the app, lock in your sessions, decide which exhibitors you want to connect with, and gear up for our 90's-themed Ignite the Night celebration. Who’s already packed and ready to go? 🙋 Not registered yet? There's still time to be a part of it. Make sure you’re there.

 Last call to register for the event everyone will be talking about  The sessions are set, the stage is ready, and Ignite is almost here. Register now and get ready for 100+ sessions, hands-on workshops, peer roundtables, networking, and a first look at what’s coming next for Aspire.Ignite hits Orlando in just two weeks. Will we see you there?Seats are limited. Register now to save yours. 🎟️

  What's next for Aspire is coming to Ignite If you've been waiting to see where the platform is headed, this is the session. At the Aspire Product Keynote in Orlando, our product team will walk through what's shipping next: New AI capabilities Automation built for how landscaping and field service teams actually work Tools designed to cut the busywork out of running a business. You'll see live demos, not just a roadmap slide. Ask questions directly to the people building it. Whether you're managing one crew or fifty, you'll leave with a clearer picture of what's coming and how to put it to work.Seats are limited. Register now to save yours. 🎟️

  How Do You Keep Growth From Breaking Your Systems Growth ceilings show up quietly. Estimating in one tool. Scheduling in another. Nobody notices until margins start slipping and nobody can say why. The businesses that break through usually make one move first. They connect their systems before they add more locations or services. We're curious how this community handles it. Are you scaling with one connected platform or piecing together specialized tools that talk to each other? What was the moment you knew disconnected systems were holding you back?Learn more about our integration network here. 📎

  The Front Row Rule for Real Growth Samuel Rankin, president of Yardline, gave his team one strict rule for Ignite. Sit in the front row, next to a stranger.  The logic was simple: Ditch the distractions and put your phone away. Break the bubble and step outside of your comfort zone. Find your peers: You’ll likely end up sitting next to someone wrestling with the exact same business challenges you are.  The best breakthroughs happened in those breakout room conversations that kept going long after the sessions ended. That’s the core of Ignite. Real operators, sharing real experiences, learning from the people actually doing the work.What’s your #1 rule when attending industry events?

  K&D Landscaping Is Backing CASA of Monterey County Forty-four kids in Monterey County are waiting on a CASA advocate right now. That's the number Gilda Gonzales, executive director of CASA of Monterey County, carries with her every day. Each case means a judge has already ordered an advocate be assigned. The volunteer just hasn't shown up yet, but K&D Landscaping is changing that math. On Aug. 28, the Watsonville landscaping company is running its third annual K&D Classic golf tournament in Aptos. Every dollar raised goes to CASA of Monterey County, which pairs trained volunteers with kids in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, one advocate to one child, for up to two years at a time. It costs about $8,800 to fully support one advocate from recruitment through training. K&D's tournament won't close the gap alone, but it's a real dent in it. A huge thanks to K&D Landscaping for putting their name and their community behind kids who need an advocate. Have

  Why Industry Leaders Put People Ahead of Technology Advanced technology and AI tools can optimize your operations, but software alone will not differentiate a business over the next five years. "We all can appreciate change management," Cris Poggi from Schill Grounds Management said. "It's one of the toughest pieces. And if we're not in tune with communicating and being on point, then we lose out on opportunities to create a greater relationship, a deeper relationship." Chris Lee at EarthWorks went further. He said very real turning point in his business traced back to a person he trusted with the job, not a tool he bought. Kory Beidler from Visterra Group added use automation for the repeatable work but spend the time you got back on the crew and the customer, not on a dashboard. Three top executives in our latest peers perspective webinar agree that sustainable growth comes down to your people. Tools streamline workflows, but human talent drives long term relationships, company cul

  August Challenge Winner Announcement The results are in and what an unforgettable finish to our community challenge for the month of August. Congratulations to ​@swirtholg for taking the top spot and officially becoming the champion with an incredible 1,144 points! 🏆 Your relentless dedication, top-tier problem-solving, and constant willingness to share knowledge made all the difference. Sam set the absolute gold standard for what this community is all about and now he’s going to Ignite’26! Thank you for raising the bar and bringing your best to every single stage of the challenge. Looking to build on this momentum? You still have the opportunity to engage, network, and collaborate with us live.Reserve your spot to join us at Ignite in Orlando.   

  July Challenge Winner Announcement Huge congratulations to ​@mhellweg for taking the top spot in this month's community challenge with an impressive 999 points! Your dedication, generous knowledge-sharing, and helpful problem-solving throughout the month truly embody what this community is all about. Way to set the bar high! A massive thank you to everyone who participated and made July a fun month to be a part of the community. Keep that amazing energy coming! 🙌 Who will win our last ticket to Ignite for August? 

   And the June Winner is.. Congrats to Keenan Baird (​@Kbaird), our community challenge winner for June. Keenan came in with 215 points and showed up all month long sharing his knowledge generously and offering thoughtful solutions to fellow community members. That kind of energy is what makes this community great. Well deserved, Keenan! And thank you to everyone who made June awesome. 👏 Two more tickets are up for grabs in July and August. Could you be next?  Review the contest details here: