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JoAnne Johnson, owner of Johnson Landscaping,
would be the one person to tell you that "impossible, is a word found only
in the dictionary of fools". If she can't get in your front door she will
look at coming in the delivery door. Then, she would ask you to join her.
Personality has the power to open many doors, but character keeps them open.
As a woman owned business, she has shown a class and character in a business
environment that has created a style of her own. Not only does she want to
do business with you professionally, but also she wants to know you as a person.
JoAnne treats people with respect, nurtures relationships, and remains humble.
A woman with personality plus, a kind word for everyone. Her compassion and
caring for others has taken Johnson Landscaping to leaps and bounds in terms
of expansion and growth. It is never about "I" in her opinion; it is always
about "us" as a team. Her feelings are that individuals don't win, teams do.
Johnson Landscaping has earned respect in the contracting field because of
her beliefs on how business should be conducted. Utmost integrity with no hidden
agenda has always been JoAnne's method of doing business. There are never
unanswered questions or gray areas when transpiring business with her company.
Her positive approach and values are an outstanding example for all types of
small business owners throughout our nation.
JoAnne willingly shares her experience and knowledge with others that need assistance in the contracting field. Her continuous dedication and commitment to organizations and youth activities is welcomed and appreciated in her community. Patiently, she takes time to learn from others and utilizes all resources available to her. Eagerly, she places a solid focus on always moving forward. Not at any time is she afraid to ask for direction, opinions, or recommendations. Never afraid to admit she is wrong or made a mistake. "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently and experience is a name one gives to their mistakes" is a strong belief of hers. The attitude of "maybe there is a better plan and I want to know your feelings" has allowed her company to move forward with a positive approach. Today, JoAnne would tell you that a great deal of good can be done in the world if one is not too careful who gets the credit. For her, success is about teamwork. "We are in this together" and that is simply how she operates her company.
At the beginning, Johnson Landscaping completed only small residential landscape projects. Each year the company took opportunity to expand services. Their vision was to provide a package for the residential customer that could be handled by one contractr. In less than five years, they were able to accomplish that goal. Gradually, the company moved into commercial landscaping and they became involved in large government projects. Today, Johnson Landscaping completes commercial and residential projects all over the state of North Dakota. Johnson Landscaping has worked very hard to achieve their goals and is highly respected in the contracting field. JoAnne's company is very well known for quality performance and workmanship. Their well-maintained equipment is quite impressive. Owners and contractors receive excellent products and service on all projects.
The employees at Johnson Landscaping are outstanding in all respects. They are bright, eager, and ambitious. The employees work long hours, truly enjoy what they do, and are always willing to go that extra mile. Employees are excited about their work and it shows. As a general contractor, we can't help but notice how these employees join together as a team. JoAnne believes her employees are as important as her customers. She rewards and commends them for their efforts and takes time to laugh with them and plays with them. Their opinions are welcomed and appreciated. JoAnne gets into the dirt and mud, bids projects, dumps garbage, scrubs floors, completes financials and helps with any area that needs assistance. She doesn't expect her employees to do anything that she wouldn't do. Her typical year round workweek runs 70 hours. This is a woman who will tell you that she only works for Johnson Landscaping. Title means little to her and credit is given to others. JoAnne firmly believes it takes a team of people to succeed in business. Being part of that team has allowed JoAnne to build a solid foundation for her company and employees.
JoAnne Johnson is a woman of remarkable courage and strength with a solid commitment toward small business. Johnson Landscaping has shown proven expansion and growth because of her determination and dedication. JoAnne has made tremendous progress because of her willingness to adapt to change, seek out new challenges, and her vision to capitalize on opportunities. Her knowledge and business experience are priceless tools that all types of small business can learn from. She maintains valuable experience and organizational skills, which are offered to new and existing small business. Her support and loyalty to others is genuine and sincere. JoAnne is an outstanding woman who has made a conscious effort to design her own life. She believes that if you want to succeed in life you've got to know what you are doing, believe in what you are doing, and love what you are doing. JoAnne simply went ahead, dreamed big dreams, and gave herself permission to climb new mountains.
As owner of Johnson Landscaping, JoAnne has displayed leadership, integrity, loyalty, and dedication on both a personal and professional level. Her strong sense of business ideals and values have helped make our quality of life what it is…. the best.