Prior to purchasing Alabama-based CAM South in 2014, Andy Coolidge had spent 20 years in the operations management of properties, including parking lots. Coolidge has remade CAM South into a fast-growing, full service provider of exterior property services, going from the ‘one-and-a-half sweepers’ included in the purchase agreement to an organization that deploys 30 people every day. That makes this is a rare opportunity for our contractor readers to hear what steps Coolidge took in order to have CAM South become so successful.
In this 1 hour and 37 minute video, Gale presents his seminar ‘Building a Foundation for Sweeping Company Profitability.’ This was filmed at the World Sweeping Association’s 2017 Sweeper Roundup, which occurred in September of 2017. Viewing of this seminar is an exclusive benefit of belonging to the World Sweeping Association.
An overview of the World Sweeping Association’s 2017 Sweeper Roundup, America’s first-ever conference for power sweeping contractors.
This WSA Member Update offers the following:
• Update on start to Sweeper Roundup
• Sam Geist offers a ‘Marketplace Lesson’
• Article on combating brake-related issues
• Notice about a sweeper operator killed due to not following safety protocols
• September safety info by John Meola
This WSA Member Update includes the following:
• Message from a Member requesting info about any sweeping specific computer programs for job cost, vehicle costs, etc.
• Reminder about the upcoming OSHA Silica Dust Ruling requirements.
• Note about the sweeper wraps by SouthCo.
• Reminder about the Sweeper Roundup.
The August 15th WSA Member Update contains info on the following:
• Links to articles about importance of street sweeping
• Info on leasing vs. owning office space
• Contact wanted by any members who are using dash cams
• Member looking for a Schwarze A4000 hopper in good condition
• Roundup just one month away!
• John Meola’s Safety First info
Update Info Includes:
• List of store closures across the U.S.
• Link to a ‘Supervisor Briefing’ that examines the laws and best practices regarding discrimination in the workplace.
• Link to free webinar entitled “Why Your Employees Just Aren’t That Into You… and How to Change That.”
• Member request to consult with another WSA Member on recapture power washing.
• Reminder about upcoming Sweeper Roundup.