In this episode of The Beer Garden, we’re tackling one of the most chaotic (and costly) problems in many landscape and snow companies: inconsistent, unstructured pay.
If your crew members are randomly asking for raises… if your hiring conversations feel like a poker game… or if payroll feels more like a monthly gamble than a strategy—this episode is for you.
We break down exactly how to build and implement a standardized pay structure that improves morale, simplifies hiring, and ensures your payroll actually makes sense for your margins.
You’ll learn:
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Why standardized pay reduces drama and turnover
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How to build role-based compensation with clear skill expectations
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How to handle top performers and low performers within the system
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How to roll out your new system (without blowing up your team)
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How to make it part of your hiring, training, and performance management
We even share a real-world example wage sheet and give actionable steps you can take this week to start building or refining your own system.
📎 Mentioned in This Episode:✅ Download the Sample Wage Sheet ✅ Book: Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits by Greg Crabtree ✅ Book: The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack
The Beverages:
Banded Peak Brewing - Mount Crushmore
New Image Brewing - Quad Dub
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