How Hidden Creek Landscaping scaled from $1-$21 million
With LMN’s budgeting and estimating tools, Hidden Creek Landscaping achieved financial clarity and streamlined their operations, leading to substantial growth
Hidden Creek Landscaping, a design-build maintenance company based in Central Ohio, was founded in 1998. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the company has grown significantly, becoming a leader in the landscaping industry with 150 employees. Jason, the CEO, attributes much of their success and growth to their partnership with LMN Software, which began in 2011.
“LMN Software has been instrumental in our growth and success. When we started using LMN, we were a $1 million company. Today, we are approaching $21 million in revenue. The software’s comprehensive budgeting and estimating tools have transformed our financial management, allowing us to make informed decisions and continuously improve our operations. I can confidently say that LMN has played a crucial role in making us the industry leader we are today.”
– Jason Cromley, CEO of Hidden Creek Landscaping
Feeling disconnected from financial health
Before using LMN Software, Hidden Creek Landscaping struggled with financial management and budgeting. Despite their success in growing the business, Jason, whose background is in horticulture and landscape architecture, found it challenging to handle the financial aspects. The company lacked a formal budgeting process and relied heavily on their accountant for financial insights, which left them feeling disconnected from their financial health.
In 2011, Hidden Creek Landscaping adopted LMN Software, starting with the budget creation feature. This shift required them to learn budgeting from scratch but provided a comprehensive and user-friendly platform that simplified financial management. LMN’s integration with QuickBooks also facilitated seamless cost coding and accounting practices.
Results
- Revenue Growth: Since adopting LMN Software, Hidden Creek Landscaping has seen substantial growth. In 2011, their revenue was just under $1 million. By 2023, their revenue had skyrocketed to approximately $21 million, marking a significant increase directly correlated with their use of LMN’s budgeting and estimating tools.
- Operational Efficiency: The software’s user-friendly interface allowed Hidden Creek Landscaping to streamline their budgeting, estimating, and project management processes. This efficiency enabled them to focus more on customer relationships and service quality, which further fueled their growth.
- Strategic Planning: LMN Software facilitated better strategic planning and decision-making. Jason and his team spent about four months each year on budgeting, constantly testing and adjusting their financial plans. This meticulous approach ensured they stayed on top of their financial health and made informed decisions that supported sustainable growth.
- Customer Service and Support: LMN’s customer service and support have been crucial for Hidden Creek Landscaping. The availability of resources, such as the LMN Academy and dedicated account managers, ensured that they could maximize the software’s potential. This ongoing support helped them navigate updates and new features effectively.
Conclusion
Hidden Creek Landscaping’s experience with LMN Software showcases the transformative impact that effective financial management tools can have on a landscaping business. By adopting LMN, they not only streamlined their operations but also unlocked significant growth potential, achieving a 21-fold increase in revenue over 12 years!
