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  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. 📎

  Our First Aspire to Greatness for Snow and Ice ❄️ If you run snow and ice operations, you won't want to miss this. Aspire to Greatness was built around one goal: getting snow operators ready before the season hits.  This exclusive workshop is tailored specifically for snow operators looking to build the habits, workflows, and routines that keep operations seamless when the storms hit. Whether you are prepping for your first snow season with Aspire or refining your existing setup, this event is designed for you. 🗓️ July 14-15📍Minneapolis, MN Come ready to conquer mid-storm bottlenecks, unlock powerful snow-specific features, and sharpen your processes. Aspire to Greatness connects you with peers who share your challenges and goals, alongside our top experts, so you can swap best practices and master the platform well before the first snowflake falls.  Snow season planning starts earlier than most people think. Register today. 

  Tax day just got easier with Avalara We’ve officially launched our new Avalara integration in our latest Daffodil Release, designed to take the manual headache out of tax compliance.  Here is what this means for your workflow: Effortless Sales Tax: Automatically calculate Sales Tax during both the estimating and invoicing stages. No more guessing games just accurate, real-time tax data. Automated Use Tax Accrual: Accrue Use Tax on Purchase Receipts automatically based on your vendor configurations. You can now seamlessly record vendor tax liabilities without lifting a finger for manual calculations. Why use it? Fewer manual errors, faster invoicing, and total peace of mind when audit season rolls around. Put tax compliance on autopilot so you can focus on what matters in your business.  Note: To enable this feature, contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM). This integration requires specific configuration and an active Avalara subscription. What tax workflows take up most of you

  Join the Next Wave of Our Ambassador Network 🚀 If you are passionate about Aspire and the strategic impact it has delivered for your business, we invite you to join our network of industry leaders, our Aspire Ambassador Network. Our Ambassador Network is a community of Aspire clients who connect with industry peers, share their success, and earn exclusive recognition for the experiences they bring to the table. What's in it for you? As an Ambassador, you'll get to: Network with like-minded business leaders and exchange best practices with other top Aspire users Earn exclusive rewards for sharing your Aspire experience with prospective clients Be featured in Aspire case studies, webinars, social media, and more Access special events both in-person and virtual with the Aspire team and industry leaders Help shape the industry by influencing how other businesses approach efficiency, growth, and technology What we ask of you: Been active on Aspire for at least six months  Open

  Taking Over the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort This year's Ignite is being held at award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts in Orlando. In between sessions, you can enjoy world-class accommodations, 23 restaurants and lounges, the Mandara Spa, resort pools, and complimentary transportation to all four Disney theme parks. Not a bad way to spend a few days. If you haven't already locked in your spot for Ignite, now's the time. The Prometheus Award The Prometheus Award recognizes industry leaders who have driven meaningful change and given back to their communities through charitable efforts. The recipient will be awarded $5,000 for a charity they select, featured on Power the Nation, and celebrated at a special ceremony at Ignite. Submit your nominations by August 3rd through the link. 

  We’re back with another webinar for the Back 2 Basics Series! Is your property data working for you, or creating headaches in your reporting and operations? Messy records, duplicate properties, and inconsistent fields can quietly drag down efficiency across your entire business.  Join product specialist Brittany for this hands-on session where you'll learn how to take control of your property records in Aspire and build habits that keep your data clean for the long haul. 🗓️ Date: June 10th, 2026⏱️ Time: 11:00 AM PST What we will cover in this webinar: A clear understanding of the essential property record fields in Aspire and how to use them effectively Best practices for organizing and managing property data across your team Proven strategies for maintaining accurate, clean, and up-to-date property records Tips to avoid the most common data entry errors and prevent duplicate property records Ways to improve operational efficiency and unlock better, more reliable reporting C

  What happens when AI decides who gets the job? AI-driven search experiences are already here and it’s rewriting the rules of online visibility for home service businesses. In our newest episode of Toolbox for the Trades, Amanda Salvatore talks with William Haddad, SVP of Product & Optimization at Scorpion, about why constant algorithm updates don't matter if you focus on the right thing: Brand Authority. William breaks down why the old playbook of chasing keywords and clicks is losing ground to something much harder to game: trust. He gets into the three core mechanics still driving search in an AI-first world, why brand authority is the new currency, and why a teach everything video content strategy might be one of the most underutilized moves in home services marketing right now. Are any of you already seeing AI tools (ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, etc.) send customers your way, or is it still mostly traditional search driving your leads? Give the full episode a listen throug