The lawn maintenance industry is entering a new phase. Gone are the days when all one had to do was take orders. Competition is tough everywhere and it's tough for all size businesses. Large or small, to compete successfully today, owners and operators must take advantage of any and all efficiencies.
Walker mowers are designed to help lawn maintenance owners and operators become more efficient. Yet they alone won't ensure success, just like a car alone won't ensure drivers get to their destination on time.
The stories inside this new publication share some of our experiences at Walker. They tell how professionals across the country approach an ever-changing marketplace. How they meld together equipment, employees and business management and marketing skills to successfully meet challenges head on.
To be sure, the landscape/lawn maintenance industry has been very good to Walker Manufacturing. The industry has supported our products, introduced us to new friends and given us an education we could never have found elsewhere. It's time to give back something in return.
Please enjoy this premier issue of Walker Talk. Hopefully, it will help users of our product - lawn maintenance professionals - find success and reach their goals on time.
Bob Walker
President