Gavin Morden CMgr FCMI’s Post

Story Time! 📖 The best summer job I ever had was when my friend and I decided to start a landscaping company to mow lawns and do some small yard projects. Quality Landscaping was our name (I know, very original). We were having a hard time finding people to hire us (this might have been because we rolled around town in a white 1985 Monte Carlo with a lawnmower tied down in the trunk). Then somehow, we landed a real job – to completely re-landscape a yard, including building a wall. And the best part? They offered to pay us several thousand dollars, which at the time (in the 90s) was a LOT of money. We quickly realized we were over our heads. The first sign was when the dump truck came to drop off the mulch. We figured it had a few stops to make. Nope. It dropped off the entire truck which was waaay too much. I think some parts of the yard had about two feet of mulch… It was also more work than we could complete in the timeframe we gave them. So we had to hire two of our friends to help get things done. Then of course we realized that we had no way to transport or dispose of all the yard waste, bushes, and branches, other than pack it into the Monte Carlo. Then (and I still can’t believe our luck) the town was doing tree work on the street that day and they had a woodchipper with them. Through some miracle, these guys let a couple of teenagers get rid of all of the waste we had in their woodchipper! The yard actually turned out really great and the clients were happy. I still don’t know how we pulled it off. After that, we did a couple of small jobs but it didn’t really matter since we made more money on that one job that we expected to make all summer! What summer job stories do you have? #leadership #lessons #summer #reflection 

This week in our #SummerSeries we want to know: What is your favorite summer memory from childhood? -Building sandcastles at the beach -Boating down the river or lake -Going on road trips with family ...or something else? Share your memory in the comments! #hellosummer #summerseries #summerpoll #summerplans #nowhiring #opentowork #opportunityknocks #hiringnow #louisianaaccountants #careermoves #jointheteam #hiringlouisiana #accountingservices #recruitingservices

Spring has sprung, and it's the perfect time to think about renewal and growth – not just in nature, but in our careers too. Just like spring cleaning declutters our homes, it's wise to give our resumes and LinkedIn profiles a refresh. A few simple updates can create new growth opportunities. #springrenewal #careergrowth #resumerefresh #linkedinfresh #growthopportunities #careergrowth #springcleaning

🔥 New post! | Making the career switch into conservation: Bill Boteler and The Macaw Society The world of conservation is a complex one, made up of many different organizations, job descriptions and people from various backgrounds. There is also no standard path to conservation work, with people entering the field in different ways. Career switchers and those over 50 may feel that the door has been shut on them in... read the full description on our website. 🐾 Title: Making the career switch into conservation: Bill Boteler and The Macaw Society 🌳 Author: Aaron Chimelis 📌 Categories: Interviews,Wildlife 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/eniDXRZA #ConservationCareers #ConservationJobs #ConservationAdvice #Conservation #Wildlife

📸 Throwback to this moment from years ago. I’m standing atop a termite mound in the heart of the Pilbara, working with the survey team. Full disclosure: we had done our homework, ensuring my temporary perch wouldn't disturb the mound's inhabitants or compromise my safety. On this sun-drenched, heat-hazed day, this pit tech's mission was to peg out a new haul road for the mine site. Back then, I couldn't have imagined my path would lead from dusty pits to the corporate office of talent acquisition. Yet here I am, proof that careers, like the roads we build, are full of unexpected twists and turns. Each experience is a building block; each challenge a lesson; every detour teaches us, and sometimes, the paths we didn’t plan leave us exactly where we need to be. So, here's to embracing the unpredictable, finding humour in the journey, and always being open to your road ahead—even if it's not the one you initially set out to peg. Lastly, don't ever be afraid to climb your own 'termite mounds' for a better view! #NewChapter #CareerPivot #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerJourney #UnexpectedOpportunities #CareerTwists #NewHorizons #ProfessionalAdventure #NewBeginnings #UnexpectedJourney

Ground Up Careers will help find that perfect career opportunity for you. Stop settling for that bad boss and a terrible work environment. There are endless opportunities out there. Learn how we can help (Groundupcareers.com) #CareerGrowth #GroundUpCareers #NewJob #Construction #ConstructionJobs #CareerGoals #Toxic #Boss #Job

I've been working since I was 14 and 9 months. I remember being so excited in 1985 when I got my work permit from Aurora Central and worked that summer answering the phones and stuffing envelopes at Mile High Cable. There have been many jobs and a multitude of positive work experiences in the 38 years since. But in the last year, I've finally started to understand the concept of Tang Ping (lying flat). #Tangping #worklife #working #economy

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I started my first company, a commercial landscaping firm, in my early twenties. After working for another commercial landscaper, I knew a few things about hunting for new clients, and I got hired for three big jobs right off the bat. I was stoked. So, when I saw my dad, I was ready to brag about my successes, but all he wanted to know was why people hired me. “Why do you think three perfectly good companies are letting some kid provide landscaping services?” he asked. The truth was that I didn't know why they signed me on. I was young and optimistic, so I never questioned my abilities. But my dad convinced me that going back to my first customers and asking why they chose me would help me to get more people to say "yes" in the future. When I asked those three clients why I won the contract, each one was polite and offered me some nice compliments, but the bottom line couldn’t have been clearer. Every single one of them told me in no uncertain terms: “You were the only one who showed up. If all these clients were willing to give tens of thousands of dollars to a 19-year-old kid, something must be happening in the industry that I didn’t yet understand. So, I did what all of us should do: I asked questions and listened. https://bit.ly/4aVvsqw #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessCoaching #NextLevelGrowth

🎉 Celebrating 9 Years with PRG – Shoutout to Mitch! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating Mitch, one of our hardworking team members, who’s been a part of Property Resources Group for 9 amazing years! Let’s dive into a quick Q&A to learn more about his journey and interests: Q: How has your role evolved since you started? Mitch: I came in knowing very little about maintenance, but after 9 years of experience, I now help train new employees by sharing what I’ve learned. Q: If you could bring any fictional character to join the team, who would you choose? Mitch: Bob the Builder! 🛠️ Q: What’s your go-to snack during work hours? Mitch: Beef jerky! 🥩 Q: Do you have any hobbies or passions outside of work that inspire you? Mitch: Riding motorcycles and hunting. We’re lucky to have Mitch on our team and appreciate everything he brings to the table. Here’s to many more years of success! #Anniversary #PropertyManagement #TeamSpotlight