Cliff Jones
Landscape Solutions
Man of faith, proud dad of two, loving husband -- Cliff lives by the Golden Rule.
Growing up with a passion for all things outdoors, Cliff Jones studied Landscape Contracting and Landscape Architecture at
Mississippi State University.
After a few years working for land planning and engineering firms, Landscape Solutions started as a necessity to “get by” during the economic recession of 2009. Now 14 years later, Landscape Solutions has grown into a full scale design-build company, used to transform lives and outdoor spaces.
Cliff is passionate about entrepreneurship and using business as a force for good in Middle Tennessee and beyond.
What is a personal piece of advice (business advice/saying/quote) that you lean on and could pass on to others?
Never stop learning; surround yourself with people who are smarter than you!
Best business book you’ve ever read?
Does listening count?!? Right Away and All at Once by Gregory Brenneman and most recently Giftology by John Ruhlin
One misstep you took in your business that you could caution others about?
Be cautious about doing work for close "friends..."
How to you de-stress after a particularly hard day?
Hang with my family and turn off all notifications on my phone. Nothing like seeing a 3 year old spider man to take away your stress!
What’s something about you that would surprise everyone reading this?
My guilty pleasure is sonic cheese sticks for a late lunch when I'm stuck in the daily grind. Terrible, I know.
What EO benefit has been most valuable to you?
My Forum mates- being able to discuss open challenges and wins with them.
Any exciting plans for 2023?
Was able to attend an industry conference in Tulum, Mexico in January!