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   A keynote you're going to want to show up for 🚨 Jesse Itzler is coming to Ignite, and if you don't know his story then get ready. Before he was an entrepreneur, he launched a rap career, managed Run-DMC, and wrote the hype anthem for the New York Knicks' 1994 playoff run. Since then, he's built and sold Marquis Jet to Warren Buffett, Zico Coconut Water to Coca-Cola, and 29029 Everesting to iFit. And somewhere in between all of that he completed Ultraman, finished a 100-mile ultramarathon, and became a two-time New York Times bestselling author. Jesse has made it his life's mission to chase challenge, discomfort, and the things people said couldn't be done. He's going to be at Ignite to share what he's learned along the way from the mindset, to the discipline, and to the momentum it takes to lead what's next. If you're looking for that extra push heading into the rest of the year, this is it. Secure your spot at Ignite through the link before rates increase on August 1st.  

  Here's Your First Look 👀 The full Ignite agenda reveal is dropping soon, but we just couldn't keep these sessions to ourselves any longer. Hear how one operator used Aspire data to transform how they run their business. Learn how an industry leader built a culture of accountability with dashboards and KPIs. Then find out how to use your existing data to retain more clients and sell more work. Get a sneak peek:  From Power User to Strategic Operator: How Aspire Data Changed the Way We Run Our Landscape BusinessKnowing your Aspire data is one thing. Using it to transform your business is something else entirely. In this session you’ll hear from a power user who made the shift and hear them discuss how their team went from using Aspire as a day-to-day tool to leveraging it for smarter decisions and stronger results. Coaching with the Scoreboard: Using Dashboards and KPIs to Build Ownership Without MicromanagingThe best teams don't need to be micromanaged, they just need the right data.

  5 Steps to Ensure First-Year Client Retention  Most business leaders believe that client churn in months 12 to 18 is caused by execution failures. They assume a team slipped up, a deadline was missed, or quality dropped. But if you look closer, the root cause isn't execution at all. It’s an invisible failure point that happens months earlier: misaligned expectations during the first 90 days. 1. Reconfirm the why, not just the what at kickoff. The strategic priorities that won the deal need to carry into execution. When your entire team from account managers to crew leads understands the client's actual goals, decision-making changes at every level. 2. Set financial expectations before the first service visit. First-year dissatisfaction is often driven by financial surprises, not service gaps. Spell out how scope changes, weather events, and reactive work get priced and approved before confusion forces the conversation. 3. Establish a governance model upfront. Who decides what, how of

  SIMA Recap Our team just wrapped an incredible few days connecting with snow and ice management professionals from across the industry. The conversations, the energy, and the shared commitment to running better businesses made it a standout event. To everyone who stopped by to talk shop, share a challenge, or swap ideas it was great meeting you. This is exactly the kind of community that makes the snow and ice industry what it is. ❄️     Want to know where we’re headed to next? Check out the events page here.  If you attended SIMA, let’s see your pictures!  

  Mastering Opportunities: Contracts vs Work Orders Our next Back 2 Basics webinar is designed to help you master the core of Aspire’s sales engine: Opportunities. We’ll deep-dive into how the module is built, why certain workflows matter, and how to prevent downstream billing headaches. 🗓️ Date: July 8th, 2026⏱️ Time: 11:00 AM PST What you’ll learn:  Learn the correct workflow for creating Opportunities in Aspire and understand how the Opportunities module is designed for searching and managing existing records. Discover how Opportunity Type and Invoice Type impact billing, renewals, and long-term account management. Understand which fields are required and why they are essential for creating estimates and moving Opportunities through the sales process. Register here and we’ll send you the recording after the session. 

  Enjoying Aspire? Refer your crew! Do you know a company that could benefit from Aspire? If so, we want to hand you a serious reward for connecting us. We are officially offering up to $5,000 for each referral you send our way that signs up. We’ve made the process incredibly simple so you don't have to do any heavy lifting.  Here is all you need to do: Submit their information: Fill out our quick referral form. Make the connection: We’ll reach out to you to coordinate a warm introduction between the prospect's key decision-maker and an Aspire Partnership Manager or relevant team member. 👉 Click here to submit your referral and start earning.  

  Emily’s Journey From Aspire Insider to Power User We trapped another well-known community face on our latest episode of Toolbox for the Trades: ​@enickel, Director of Business Applications at Perennial Services! She opens up about her transition from working behind the scenes at Aspire to becoming an active client, sharing what it’s really like to see things from the "other side" in the industry. Together, we dive into why scaling a landscaping business beyond $4–5M takes more than just hustle. It takes the right systems, data, and decisions. Emily shares what she's learned at the intersection of landscaping and technology. From uncovering $40,000 in missed revenue through smarter reporting, to building a culture of delegation that supports growth, Emily offers practical insights that apply whether you're running crews or crunching numbers. The technology didn't create the opportunity. It revealed it. We also get into how emerging tools like AI cameras, GPS tracking, mobile apps, and

  Travis & Jon are going live on LinkedIn on June 23rd 🗓️ Fuel costs. Chemical and fertilizer spikes. Labor shortages. Vendor uncertainty. They're all squeezing margins at the same time right now, and the damage usually doesn't show up until you close the books at year-end. If your summer looks busy and profitable, that's exactly why you should be paying attention. Travis Wills and Jon Gohl are sitting down for a real, unfiltered LinkedIn Live conversation about what's actually happening in the industry and what it means for your business. No polished slides. No sanitized talking points. Just the honest discussion that usually stays behind closed doors. What we're getting into: Why fuel, fertilizer, and chemical cost spikes are hitting harder than they look on your P&L The key areas every landscaping business should audit mid-season, and what to do when you find a problem How to make smarter purchasing decisions in a volatile supply environment What labor really costs yo

  📢 Join Us In-Person: Master Your End-of-Month Close We know that balancing purchase receipts, managing inventory, and handling over/under processes can feel like a mountain of paperwork. That’s why we’re hosting a series of In-Person Accounting Workshops at the Aspire office in throughout 2026. We have 6 different workshops coming up from May all the way to November.  This isn't just another lecture. It’s a roll-up-your-sleeves working session designed to help you get your books balanced and your processes streamlined. Why attend? Expert Guidance: Work directly with Aspire experts to troubleshoot your specific EOM pain points. Tailored Sessions: We have dedicated dates for SAS Invoiced, SaaS Invoiced, and SaaS Earned revenue models. Peer Networking: Connect with other controllers and power users. Conquer your accounting backlog and enroll here. 📎