The Harvest Group Launches Masterclass Series: Compensation Strategies for Landscaping Companies

Building Pay Programs that Grow People and Profits

The Harvest Group has announced its new live virtual Masterclass Series, Compensation Strategies for Landscaping Companies: Building Pay Programs that Grow People and Profit. The five-part seminar series will be led by Harvesters Steve Cesare, Ph.D., and Alison Hoffman and is designed for landscape business owners and leaders who want to align pay strategies with performance and long-term growth.

Compensation is one of the largest expenses for any landscaping company, yet too often it’s treated as a cost rather than a strategic lever. The Harvest Group believes great companies do not simply “make payroll” – they design pay systems that build culture, reinforce accountability, inspire performance and retain top talent.

“This series is about intentional design,” said Cesare. “Compensation should reflect your business model, reinforce your strategic plan and drive measurable results. When structured correctly, pay becomes a growth engine – not just an expense.”

Built for practical application – not theory – participants will leave with ready-to-use tools, structured processes and proven frameworks that can be implemented immediately within their organizations.

Why This Matters

In today’s competitive labor market, landscape companies must attract and retain high performers while protecting margins. Without a clear compensation philosophy tied to company goals, organizations risk misaligned incentives, inconsistent performance, and unnecessary turnover.

This interactive series will help leaders make their compensation dollars work harder - for their people and their profits.

Tools and Takeaways – Each session provides practical resources, including:

• Performance frameworks tied directly to company goals
• Executive compensation insights for ownership and leadership teams
• Worksheets and implementation templates designed for real-world application
  

Who Should Attend – The series is designed for:

• Landscape business owners
• HR and operations leaders
• Anyone responsible for compensation, benefits or people strategy

Whether building a compensation program from the ground up or refining an existing structure, attendees will gain clarity and confidence in designing pay systems that support long-term growth.

Seminar Schedule – All sessions are live and begin at 2 p.m. ET.

• March 4, 2026 - Session One: The Foundation: Building a Compensation Program that Works
• April 9, 2026 - Session Two: The Executive Edge: Pay, Perks and Performance for Top Leaders
• June 3, 2026 - Session Three: Pay for Performance: Advanced Strategies from Crews to the C-Suite
• Aug. 5, 2026 - Session Four: Deep Dive: Sales Compensation that Drives Growth
• Oct. 7, 2026 - Session Five: What’s Next: Planning for the Future

Registration Information

Cost is $197 per session.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4kv2bJC

About The Harvest Group

The Harvest Group is a consulting firm dedicated exclusively to the green industry. Through experienced Harvesters who have built and led landscape companies themselves, the firm works directly with owners and leadership teams to improve performance, strengthen culture, and build businesses designed for long-term success.