What is most important in managing a profitable landscape design business?
Answer #3: designing landscapes relevant to the area in which the house is located is most important in managing a profitable landscape business.
Conclusion:
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Third answer
EQ
What is most important in managing a profitable landscape design business?
Answer #3: designing landscapes relevant to the area in which the house is located is most important in managing a profitable landscape business.
Conclusion:
What is most important in managing a profitable landscape design business?
Answer #3: designing landscapes relevant to the area in which the house is located is most important in managing a profitable landscape business.
Conclusion:
Monday, January 6, 2014
Senior Project, The Holiday
Content:
1. It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school. What did you over the break with your senior project?
-Over the break I consistently worked with my mentor and actively participated in hands on jobs such as planting, designing, and maintaining houses for clients. I did about 40 hours of mentor ship which helped me understand my topic tremendously. I took notes on what you need to do to run a profitable business and what kinds of prices you need to charge by listening and talking with my mentor. I asked question whenever I didn't understand and listened whenever he was talking with a client.
2. What was the most important thing you learned from what you did and why? What was the source of what you learned?
-The most important thing I learned was knowing what prices to charge when clients asked us to do a job. Prices depend on labor and the amount of resources being used.
-My source of this information is my mentor, Rosalio Jimenez. He has over 15 years of experience and runs a profitable business.
3. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers of your EQ, who would you talk to and why?
-I would talk to Rosalio Jimenez, he would be a perfect interviewee because he has years of experience in landscaping and also runs a profitable business in landscaping. He knows the whole spectrum on what it takes to run a profitable business in landscaping. Rosalio has had years of experience and has learned from his mistakes. His mistakes are what makes his business so profitable and successful. His experience is why I would choose him for an interview.
1. It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school. What did you over the break with your senior project?
-Over the break I consistently worked with my mentor and actively participated in hands on jobs such as planting, designing, and maintaining houses for clients. I did about 40 hours of mentor ship which helped me understand my topic tremendously. I took notes on what you need to do to run a profitable business and what kinds of prices you need to charge by listening and talking with my mentor. I asked question whenever I didn't understand and listened whenever he was talking with a client.
2. What was the most important thing you learned from what you did and why? What was the source of what you learned?
-The most important thing I learned was knowing what prices to charge when clients asked us to do a job. Prices depend on labor and the amount of resources being used.
-My source of this information is my mentor, Rosalio Jimenez. He has over 15 years of experience and runs a profitable business.
3. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers of your EQ, who would you talk to and why?
-I would talk to Rosalio Jimenez, he would be a perfect interviewee because he has years of experience in landscaping and also runs a profitable business in landscaping. He knows the whole spectrum on what it takes to run a profitable business in landscaping. Rosalio has had years of experience and has learned from his mistakes. His mistakes are what makes his business so profitable and successful. His experience is why I would choose him for an interview.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Blog 9: EQ
Content:
1.) I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
2.) a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
Yes, I do think that this is an EQ that follows the rule of three for writing an EQ because it provides a frame work and allows for research but also it is not a yes or no question. Also it allows you to argue some points and the wording is great I clearly understand the it and what it is calling for.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
No, I do not think this is a good EQ because the wording might be difficult for some to read and it does not easily flow. Also the EQ really does not allow for argument since there are laws that state when you can convict someone, therefore limiting argument. Overall I feel like the EQ can be better.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
Yes, this is a good EQ because it clearly states what is being argued and what is being focused on. Also because it allows you to argue a point and does not allow for recitation of facts. It also makes sense and the wording is good.
d. How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
No, I believe that this is not a well stated EQ because it does not word who is being treated, therefore meaning treating pets or etc...It really does not allow for arguments and its flow is not good. The EQ can be stated in a different way and an be improved to allow for argument and better flow. I felt based on the rule of three that it was not a good EQ.
3. Based on the rule of three I came with, "What is most important in creating a more aesthetically pleasing suburb landscape ".
1.) I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
2.) a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
Yes, I do think that this is an EQ that follows the rule of three for writing an EQ because it provides a frame work and allows for research but also it is not a yes or no question. Also it allows you to argue some points and the wording is great I clearly understand the it and what it is calling for.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
No, I do not think this is a good EQ because the wording might be difficult for some to read and it does not easily flow. Also the EQ really does not allow for argument since there are laws that state when you can convict someone, therefore limiting argument. Overall I feel like the EQ can be better.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
Yes, this is a good EQ because it clearly states what is being argued and what is being focused on. Also because it allows you to argue a point and does not allow for recitation of facts. It also makes sense and the wording is good.
d. How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
No, I believe that this is not a well stated EQ because it does not word who is being treated, therefore meaning treating pets or etc...It really does not allow for arguments and its flow is not good. The EQ can be stated in a different way and an be improved to allow for argument and better flow. I felt based on the rule of three that it was not a good EQ.
3. Based on the rule of three I came with, "What is most important in creating a more aesthetically pleasing suburb landscape ".
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Blog 8: Research and Working EQ
1. What is your working EQ?
- What is most important in creating a (business/home) landscape design.
2. What is a possible answer to your working EQ?
- Planning and analyzing your landscape before going on with what you have in mind. Planning and analyzing allows for a clear cut plan that you are sure of and confident to apply.
- Also pick the right kinds of plants that are adapted to the climate you are living in. Most importantly capture what your clients wants and is asking you to do.
3. What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ?
- http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Watershed/growgreen/landscaping.pdf
- The source above has helped me tremendously even though it is very simple and is based on one area of Texas. With that, It has showed me what you have to do when living in different climates and what you can do to make your house more aesthetically pleasing. Little details that wouldn't cross the mind when planning are present in this article, like Temperature, Season, Lighting exposure etc...It is a very good article.
- Rosalio Jimenez is my mentor, he relates to my topic in that he owns his own business in Landscaping/ Gardening. He is a professional and teaches me all I need to know when I am on the job helping him out. He designs and plans landscapes for customer, while planning he gives me pointers which helps me answer my EQ. Also he teahes me how to install irrigation systems which a huge subtopic in landscaping.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Blog 5 Project Reflection and Working EQ
Content:
The Pentagon:
EQ Content: Pick a piece of research or your interview. How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?
What has worked for you so far in the senior project?
The Pentagon:
Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?
(1) Many positive thing have happened has a result of this senior project. One thing off the bat is the value of time, time equals money so the better and more efficient you work the more money you are going to profit. Also what the customer wants the customer gets, keeping your clients happy assures that they will return to your business and put you first when they experience the same problem. Last but not least planning ahead of your design assures for a perfect job that wont need a touch up in a couple months which will save you money and give your business a good name.
EQ Content: Pick a piece of research or your interview. How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?
(2)A piece of research that has helped me tremendously on understanding the importance of planning and design is "Los Angeles master Plan". The Article helped out because it showed all the thoughts and blue prints that went in to making the surrounding rivers of Los Angeles look better. I never understood why it mattered what plant you used or where to put it but this article helped me out. It showed how to be efficient in picking what plant to use and how to keep the indigenous species going. For example why would you put a plant that requires a good amount a water to live in the California region where the climate is hot, whats going to happen is that you will end up spend to much money on water or you'll end up with a dead plant.
What has worked for you so far in the senior project?
(3)So far, mostly everything has worked out. I have found a mentor, I have done my summer hours, there is an abundant source of research and I have kept up with all my blogs. At first I wasn't so sure that there was going to be so much research but as i got to it I found out that there is much on landscaping design and landscape architecture. The two are very similar which helps out a lot because iI can use those articles and books for my research check.
What hasn't worked so far?
(4) The only thing that has not worked out for me is finding another mentor or getting an interviewee. Landscape Designer and Architects are always busy and on the move twenty-four seven. They never seem to have time to talk but other than that it has been good and I am having fun with everything so far. Next time ill plan ahead several weeks so that I can interview but for my first interview check ill use my mentor.
Finding Value:
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- What is a potential question you would like to study this year? (working EQ)
- A potential question i would like to study is, "What is the importance of design in Landscaping?"
- What do you plan to do for mentorship? If you haven't found a mentor yet, then discuss where you are currently looking and who you are talking to to find it.
- I plan to stick with my current mentor but I want to have a mentor that is a landscape architect so I can learn form both ends of the spectrum because my current mentor is a landscape designer and contractor. To find the Landscape architect im searching online and asking people that have contacts. I would love to have two mentors but one is fine enough.
Monday, June 10, 2013
2013 2 hour presentations reflections
1.)
Weight Lost-Natalie
Woodworking-Sabastian
Interior Design-Natalie O
Locksmithing-Antonio
Clinical Soc Work Therapy-Brittany
Child Life Specialist-Alicia
Healthy Mexican Food-Manuel
Video Game Journalist-Cristopher
Running a Skateshop-Eric
Political Campaigns-Angel
Animal Control-Cherokee
Physical Fitness-Jocelyn
Anesthesiology-Zhailah
2.)The only question i have is how long does the presentation actually have to be because some were longer and shorter than other. Do we get time at school to work on this?
3.)From what I have seen, the most important part of the presentations is research. Without research then you have nothing to talk about and you dont make time therefore failing.
4.) I am considering doing electrical engineering as my Senior presentation because it is a topic that interest me and is a career i want to pursue in the future.
Weight Lost-Natalie
Woodworking-Sabastian
Interior Design-Natalie O
Locksmithing-Antonio
Clinical Soc Work Therapy-Brittany
Child Life Specialist-Alicia
Healthy Mexican Food-Manuel
Video Game Journalist-Cristopher
Running a Skateshop-Eric
Political Campaigns-Angel
Animal Control-Cherokee
Physical Fitness-Jocelyn
Anesthesiology-Zhailah
2.)The only question i have is how long does the presentation actually have to be because some were longer and shorter than other. Do we get time at school to work on this?
3.)From what I have seen, the most important part of the presentations is research. Without research then you have nothing to talk about and you dont make time therefore failing.
4.) I am considering doing electrical engineering as my Senior presentation because it is a topic that interest me and is a career i want to pursue in the future.
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