4. Industry
Water features are a long standing
element in the landscape.
Inspiration can be seen everywhere
(Civic Spaces, Renowned Gardens,
Private & Commercial Landscapes,
Health Care Complex + Universities)
Trevi Fountain, Rome
11. Water brings humans & our friends together
unlike any other element in the landscape.
12. Back yard water gardens
Incorporate hardscapes, landscapes and waterscapes
13. Industry connection
Water can intertwine all facets of the
landscape industry.
Retailer: Direct sales on
complimentary landscape products
Landscaper: Opportunity to install
more products adjacent to the water
feature or increase sales per sq.ft.
Homeowner: Able to enjoy a well
balanced landscape with sights,
sounds and touch.
14. Will your company lead or react
second to the growing demand for
stress-free & low-maintenance
landscape features?
Why do companies choose to use water:
- Looking to increase sales
- Broadening skill sets
- Increasing property assetsvalue
Water features play on the senses within
the landscape, therefore creating value of
sound over that of just sight or touch.
Getting Started with water features
15. Aaron Scarlata
• Began my career in 1998
• Blue Thumb was est. 2000
• Joined team 2010
• Business Development
Let’s Connect
Aaron@bluethumbponds.com
18. Blue Thumb is a resource
Advisor, estimator and collaborator
19. Industry What are your options?
Blue Thumb specializes in manufacturing; but we also distribute over
1,000 water features options you can view online 24.7
Request a wholesale
account RIGHT NOW!
Go to:
shopbluethumb.com
25. Fountain Components
Who should choose a
Ceramic Vase Fountain?
Homeowners, Renters, you name it
because Ceramic Fountains are
portable, easy to install and deliver
a soothing sound of water.
73. Website up to date?
• 10 minute review once a month
• Keep information current
• New photos or videos
• We can help!
74. Update Facebook
• If you don’t have a company page, get one!
• Keep fans updated with current posts
• Custom cover picture
• Albums of finished work and progress of current jobs
80. Aaron Scarlata
• Join our Thumbprint enews
• Get invites to shows
• Free stuff
• Request me to visit
Let’s Connect
Aaron@bluethumbponds.com
Notas do Editor
This presentation highlights the types of water features and the key steps to constructing each type of feature successfully. Next the presentation covers the team skills and the dynamic required to build a team worthy of keeping the water feature segment of your business healthy, efficient and profitable.
1,2,3 Connecting the dots in the industry- Blue Thumb works to unit landscapers and resellers to the world of water features- heavily sought after by consumers and recently listed as a top-of-mind request for Landscape Architects to include in their designs.
Blue Thumb connects people with water features. Blue Thumb advises people on options when it comes to water features as well as how to prepare your project for success. Estimating and working with people on real cost #s is important to Blue Thumb. PROFIT is not a bad word, so working with successful business partners is key.
Water features offer a compelling difference in the landscape from one homeowner to another. Therefore each is unique and each allows the installer to showcase their design ability over that of a competitor. So who will carve out the water feature niche first- you or them?
Poll the audience which is their ideal way of doing business
Blue Thumb connects people with water features. Blue Thumb advises people on options when it comes to water features as well as how to prepare your project for success. Estimating and working with people on real cost #s is important to Blue Thumb. PROFIT is not a bad word, so working with successful business partners is key.
Learn how Blue Thumb can offer your 1,000+ options of water features by visiting us online shopbluethumb.com
Be sure to request your own wholesale account- our team at Blue Thumb will get you approved to view wholesale.
Humans are intrinsically in tune with water and receptive of its presence. With water comes life and often within our role as designers and landscape stewards we are presented both good uses and poor uses of water in the landscape. Poor uses often lead to destruction and degradation of the landscape; or worse, the risk of a total loss of habitat.