Mandatory Questions –
- Kindly give our readers an introduction to your business. Please include what your business is all about, in which city you are located, and if you have offices in multiple locations/ cities.
- Urban Prairie Landesign is a landscape design-build firm based in Gretna, Nebraska. We serve the Omaha metro with custom outdoor living spaces, patios, lighting, and maintenance.
- Kindly give us a brief description of yourself (it should include your brief educational or entrepreneurial background and list some of your major achievements).
- I started UPL with a background in landscape design and construction. Over the years, we’ve built a team known for craftsmanship, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- What inspired you to (start a new business venture) or (make significant changes in an existing business)? How did the idea for your business come about?
- We saw a need for personalized, high-end landscape services in Omaha and set out to create outdoor spaces that felt custom, functional, and beautiful.
- What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs?
- Know your craft.
- Put the client first.
- Stay adaptable.
- What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
- Vision, communication, and follow-through.
- How many hours do you work a day on average?
- Typically 10 to 12 hours.
- To what do you most attribute your success?
- Client satisfaction, quality work, and a reliable team.
- How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
- Referrals and word-of-mouth have been our strongest channel. We also invest heavily in our digital presence.
- Where did your organization’s funding/capital come from and how did you go about getting it? How did you obtain investors for your venture?
- Self-funded and scaled gradually through reinvestment.
- What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
- Consistency, great client relationships, and evolving with the market.
- Where do you see yourself and your business in 5 – 10 years?
- Expanding service areas and continuing to lead in design-build outdoor living.
- Excluding yours, what company or business do you admire the most?
- We admire companies that prioritize craftsmanship and customer care with an emphasis on intentional relationships
Recommended Questions –
- How important have good employees been to your success?
- Essential—they’re the face of our work.
- How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
- As long as it serves the client and aligns with our values.
- What motivates you?
- Seeing a client thrilled with the final result.
- What are your ideals?
- Honesty, quality, and respect.
- How do you generate new ideas?
- Through project experience, industry trends, and client collaboration.
- How do you define success?
- Satisfied clients and work we’re proud to put our name on.
- How do you build a successful customer base?
- Quality work + referrals = growth.
- What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
- Creating something lasting and meaningful.
- What has been your most satisfying moment in business?
- Hearing clients say, “It turned out even better than we imagined.”
- What do you feel is the major difference between entrepreneurs and those who work for someone else?
- Entrepreneurs carry the vision and the risk.
- What kind of culture exists in your organization? How did you establish this tone and why did you institute this particular type of culture?
- Hands-on, quality-driven, and respectful—built from the top down.
- In one word, characterize your life as an entrepreneur.
- Rewarding.
Optional Questions –
- If you had the chance to start your career over again, what would you do differently?
- How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life?
- What is your greatest fear, and how do you manage fear?
- How did you decide on the location for your business?
- Do you believe there is some sort of pattern or formula to becoming a successful entrepreneur?
- If you could talk to one person from history, who would it be and why?
- Who has been your greatest inspiration?
- What book has inspired you the most? (OR what is your favorite book?)
- What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made?
- How can you prevent mistakes or do damage control?
- What are your hobbies? What do you do in your non-work time?
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