North American Sweeper - June 2021

JUNE 2021

INSIDE CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION TOOLS p.8 IN THE NEWS p.12 A BRIGHT FUTURE: NITEHAWK INSTALLS 100% LED LIGHTING p.16 1-800-SWEEPER: NEW PARTNERS RECOGNIZE THE VALUE p.18

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JUNE 2021 | VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 6

CONTENTS

F E AT U R E S 8

3 Essential Customer Communication Tools

12 In The News 16 A Bright Future: NiteHawk installs 100% LED lighting 18 1-800-SWEEPER: More Than A Number!

New Partners Recognize The Value 20 Unique Approach: Manny Saxena’s Transit from Equity Funds to Contract Sweeping Services 34 Index of Advertisers/Classifieds

CEO & PUBLISHER Gideon W. Smith

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Melissa Kennelly

SENIOR EDITOR Katherine Nolan

EDITORIAL MANAGER Heidi Karpinich

ADVERTISING Tracy Rodean

CIRCULATION Noah Aiden

Phoenix Global Media Inc. P.O. Box 235, Stockton New Jersey 08559 866-418-4400 phone 973-532-0319 fax sales@nasweeper.com North American Sweeper Magazine is published by Phoenix Global Media Inc. Copyright 2020 by Phoenix Global Media Inc. All rights reserved.

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Opinions expressed in editorial submissions contributed to North American Sweeper Magazine are those of the individual authors exclusively and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of North American Sweeper Magazine, its staff, its advertisers, or its readership. North American Sweeper Magazine assumes no liability or responsibility toward independently contributed editorial submissions or any typographical errors, mistakes, misprints, or missing information within advertising copy.

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Financing a New or Used Sweeper Can Be a Challenge…

WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE! With Oakmont Capital Services, we understand the industry and sweeping equipment. We offer customers: * No Money Down * Virtual Financing via E-Docs and Remote Online Notary * Application-Only Up To $500,000 * Delayed Payment Options * Municipal Funding Available * Private Sale Transactions * Terms Based on Credit Approval * Structured Terms for Troubled Credit

AdamDomke, CLFP (320) 844-8721 adomke@oakmontfinance.com

EliseLinn, CLFP (320) 844-8802 elinn@oakmontfinance.com

We finance new & used: parking lot sweepers, street sweepers, milling machines and more!

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oakmontfinance.com/sweeper JaymeGerads, CLFP (320) 844-8803 jgerads@oakmontfinance.com

I have never had a bad experience with

Oakmont. I switched over from a different

lender to Oakmont Capital Services because I enjoyed their cooperative and friendly

attitudes. I didn’t feel like I had to jump

through hoops to get loans for sweeping

equipment. I plan to continue to work with Oakmont and Michael McElroy (my go-to guy!) in the future.

Lisa James, Big Easy Parking Lot Maintenance, LLC

MichaelMcElroy, CLFP (612) 251-0804 mmcelroy@oakmontfinance.com

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BUSINESS CORNER

I N D U S T RY N E W S

A S S O C I AT I O N I N S I D E R

SPOTLIGHT

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3 ESSENTIAL CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION TOOLS

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unning a business requires a great deal of care and coordination, particularly when it comes

to ensuring that your customers know what’s

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AUTOMATED WELCOME EMAILS FOR NEW CUSTOMERS

happening on a regular basis. While previous

Are you fully leveraging the power of email

generations might rely only on word-of-mouth

communication -- or simply using it as an

advertising, billboards, or newspaper ads to get the

operational tool? Sure, you may have a mailing

word out about a sale, there are plenty of newer

list for your business or even sent quick notes to

options for companies with digital marketing

customers with an invoice or order confirmation.

capabilities. Here are three of the best ways to

Did you know that each engagement with your

leverage technology to stay in touch with your

customer is an opportunity to upsell or cross-

customers.

promote new business?

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There are a few different tools that are easy to use that can help automate your selling processes, such

The challenge is ensuring that

as MailChimp, MyEmma, or even HubSpot for larger

you’re picking the right platforms

or more sophisticated organizations. All of these tools integrated well with your website and are quite easy to get started with -- so you can be improving your

for engagement. For most companies...

customer communication in no time! Send a quick

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welcome and onboarding email to clients with their

However, it’s also an extremely powerful tool for

first project, letting them know key contacts and how

business when properly leveraged. Companies

to best work with your organization. Your clients will

that can weave social media into their customer

be thrilled and sending you more referrals in no time!

communication strategies are finding that customers

SEE THE POWER OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS

like to engage in these platforms.

Social media can be plenty of fun and a great way

right platforms for engagement. For most companies,

to keep in touch with distant family and friends.

LinkedIn may be the ideal social media to help grow

The challenge is ensuring that you’re picking the

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BUSINESS CORNER

I N D U S T RY N E W S

Today’s consumers are incredibly reviews-driven, often looking to ensure a new partner has positive reviews before making a phone call or buying decision. When you’re actively watching your reviews on Google, Yelp, and other major review networks, you can be prepared to repositive or negative S P Ospond T L I Gto H either T comments in an appropriate way.

your business. Not only will you find interested partners simply by posting positive stories about your business, but you can also offer advertising and content marketing that will ensure local companies know about the value of your products and services. Help educate your audience and connect on the platforms they are already using to look A SforSwork-related O C I AT Iinformation O N I N Sand I Dyou’re E R scoring a big win in terms of productive use of your time and advertising dollars.

3.

REACH OUT AND REQUEST REVIEWS (AND THEN RESPOND!)

Online reviews may not be something you consider a

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“normal” method of communicating with your customers.

This incredibly powerful tool allows you to engage with your current customers as well as the community as a

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whole -- without any outlay of marketing or advertising

unhappy customer if you’re willing to make things right

dollars! If you add a request for reviews to your final

for them! Take a deep breath and consider a negative

billing or service process, you’re helping build future

review to be a gift -- an opportunity for you to find

sales for your business.

something that is wrong or at least “not right” for your

Today’s consumers are incredibly reviews-driven, often looking to ensure a new partner has positive

clients and fix it.

No matter how you choose to communicate, what’s

reviews before making a phone call or buying

vital is that you are positive and consistent in your

decision. When you’re actively watching your reviews

messaging. Be sure to maintain a professional yet

on Google, Yelp, and other major review networks,

approachable tone, always keeping in mind that your

you can be prepared to respond to either positive or

message could be shared with a much broader group

negative comments in an appropriate way. When your

of people than you might expect!

prospective clients see that you’re taking the time to address any concerns or positive comments, it sends the message that you care about your customers.

You might even find that you’re able to bring back an

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IN THE NEWS

A S S O C I AT I O N I N S I D E R A S S O C I AT I O N I N S I D E R

SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT

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OAKMONT CAPITAL SERVICES PROMOTES DOCS AND FUNDING TEAM MEMBERS

WEST CHESTER, PA, JUNE 2021 – Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) recently promoted two key members of its documents and funding departments.

Both team members are seasoned equipment

“I’m very excited to take on this new challenge,” Elfering said.

finance professionals and will take on additional

“I enjoy working with everyone on

responsibilities to better serve customers with a

the Oakmont team, plus

streamlined financing process.

Oakmont Capital Service’s leadership team is

our partners and striving for

pleased to announce the following promotions:

customer excellence each day.

Tracey Elfering, CLFP, a 21year equipment financing industry veteran, has been promoted to Documentation

In this new role, I believe I can make a positive impact...”

& Titling Manager. Her new responsibilities include

changes in documentation requirements, plus work

overseeing both the

closely with OCS’ Documentation and Insurance

documentation and title departments. Regarding

teams. For titling, she will oversee the execution

documentation, she will ensure documents are

of the title packages, making sure that customers

being generated promptly and accurately. She’ll

and lenders receive titles promptly. Elfering will

also keep current with E-doc procedures, update

be responsible for all title follow-ups and any

OCS contracts, and communicate with lenders on

corrections necessary while staying current in her

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knowledge of all the different state title requirements

grow as the industry changes and am excited

and keeping OCS’ ELTs up to date.

to take on the increased responsibility as our Funding Manager.”

“I’m very excited to take on this new challenge,”

According to Megan Zoba,

Both team members

Vice President of Funding &

are seasoned

Docs, both team members have already contributed

our partners and striving

equipment finance

for customer excellence

professionals...

Elfering said. “I enjoy working with everyone on the Oakmont team, plus

significantly to Oakmont’s success. “I’ve had the

each day. In this new role,

pleasure of working with

I believe I can make a

Jen and Tracey for many

positive impact both internally and externally within

years, and they’ve always been focused on improving

the industry.”

our process, serving customers and partners plus Jen Foulds, CLFP, has worked

taking on various leadership duties in their individual

with OCS for 10 years and

roles,” Zoba said. “I’m excited for them to dive into

has recently been promoted

their new positions, and I look forward to seeing their

to Funding Manager. Her

contributions as Oakmont grows.”

expanded responsibilities include overseeing the funding process, checking in docs, communicating with the sales team on funding status, creating funding packages, requesting wires,

About Oakmont Capital Holdings Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC d/b/a Oakmont Capital Services is headquartered in West Chester, PA, with an office in Albany, MN, and is a fast, affordable, reputable

and sending out notifications on prefunded and

solution to equipment financing. Oakmont Capital

funded transactions. She will also be working closely

Services is a direct, independent lender, providing

with the document, titling, and insurance teams to

commercial equipment financing and working capital

ensure the funding process is smooth and complete.

throughout all 50 United States. The professional

“Having been a part of Oakmont for over 10 years, I have been witness to the company’s evolution, and I am proud to say, my own within it,” said Foulds.

“I have been provided with the tools to learn and

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financing staff at Oakmont has combined experience of over 350 years in the industry and is the reliable choice for today’s financing needs. For more information, visit www.oakmontfinance.com.

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IN THE NEWS

A S S O C I AT I O N I N S I D E R

COMMERCIAL CREDIT GROUP INC. INDEX CLOSES $75 MILLION SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES OFFERING

SPOTLIGHT

Charlotte-based equipment finance company closes inaugural NAIC 1 equivalent investment grade offering.

CHARLOTTE, NC (May 19, 2021) – Commercial

reception and the underlying rating of our notes

Credit Group Inc. (CCG), an independent commercial

is reflective of the hard work of our employees,

equipment finance company, today announced

the performance of our portfolio, as well as the

the closing of a private placement of $75,000,000

durability of our business model. We have never

aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured

been better positioned to grow with and serve our

notes. The notes are NAIC 1 equivalent and due May

customers.”

2026. The notes were placed with a broad group of institutional fixed income investors, including insurance companies, asset managers and banks.

About Commercial Credit Group Inc.:

Piper Sandler & Co. served as the sole placement

Commercial Credit Group Inc., a wholly owned

agent for the offering.

subsidiary of Commercial Credit, Inc., is an independent commercial finance company that provides e quipment loans and leases to small and mid-sized businesses in

“The market’s eager reception

the construction, fleet transportation, machine tool and manufacturing and waste industries. The company’s

and the underlying rating of our

sales force is located throughout North America. CCG is

notes is reflective of the hard work

offices in Buffalo, NY and Naperville, IL. CCG Equipment

of our employees, the performance of our portfolio, as well as the durability of our business model.

headquartered in Charlotte, NC and operates full-service Finance Limited services the Canadian Provinces of Ontario, west to British Columbia, from its Canadian headquarters in Hamilton, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.commercialcreditgroup.com.

“The notes offering marks a key milestone for CCG as we enhance our liquidity profile and further diversify our capital structure,” said Dan McDonough, co-founder and CEO of CCG. “The market’s eager

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advertorial

A BRIGHT

FUTURE

NITEHAWK INSTALLS 100% LED LIGHTING

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iteHawk sweepers in Kent, Washington has been developing more efficient and sustainable

lighting systems in our facilities for six years.

Beginning in 2015, we opted into a credit program with our power company Puget Sound Energy and equipped our entire interior facility with LED bulbs.

This is one of the sustainability initiatives that helped us reduce our carbon footprint by 180,764 pounds of CO2 every year.

As of this year, we can proudly say we are 100% LED-powered.

In recent years there have been major improvements in the durability and longevity of exterior LED equipment. As of this year, we can proudly say we are 100% LED-powered. All

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DID YOU KNOW? • LED stands for “light emitting

exterior facilities, including parking lots, product test stations, and transport areas are equipped exclusively with LED lights!

But we are not stopping there. We are currently

diode.“ Illumination is caused by

testing a new, high-output LED system in our

electricity passing through a

welding and fabrication area, conducting lumen and

microchip.

• LED bulbs use up to 80% less energy and can last 25 times longer than traditional bulbs.

• Switching a single bulb to LED can reduce CO2 emissions by

cost analysis to determine efficiency and create the best workspace for our welders.

High powered LED lighting makes all areas of our property safer for employees and visitors. Proper lighting is of particular concern during darker winter months, when the Pacific Northwest gets as little as eight hours of daylight.

We are committed to running a safe facility with minimal energy use and environmental impact.

220 pounds a year.

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MORE THAN A NUMBER! NEW PARTNERS RECOGNIZE THE VALUE

1-800-SWEEPER continues to grow as we welcome

dollars to Partners in 2020! That’s a really exciting

4 new Partners so far in 2021.

accomplishment”. Made up of over 40 vendor partners

Clean Sweep of Orlando in Orlando, FL,

from truck manufacturers and industry suppliers to

Professional Cleaning Company in Rolling Hills,

business resources and uniforms, 1-800-SWEEPER

IL, More Clean of Texas in San Antonio, and our

has created a co-op that

newest addition, A Clean

“These new companies

Sweep in Grand Rapids,

don’t only see the value

MI. “All four companies are welcome additions to the organization”, says Ben Steyer, Executive Director of 1-800-SWEEPER. “These new companies don’t only

in the lead generation we provide them but also the power of the buying group”.

see the value in the lead generation we provide

benefits all its Partners on some level. Andy Williams, Business Development Rep for the group says “we are always looking for vendors that benefit our Partners.

Our discounts on trucks and parts, fuel and tires have worked out nicely for all parties”.

It’s not j ust the tangibles

them but also the power of the buying group”. “Our

that create value, it’s the intangibles as well. Mike

co-op buying group distributed over $161,000 in rebate

Kirchner of Clean Sweep of Orlando said “I joined

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1-800-SWEEPER to learn from the owners who have

About 1-800-SWEEPER

been in the industry for years. Since I am relatively new

1-800-SWEEPER is a nationwide service network of

to the industry, I have had good calls with Partners, and

independently owned power sweeping companies.

they have been kind enough to educate me on different

Our organization brings sweeping companies from

areas of the business”. To capitalize on the intellectual

coast to coast under a unified marketing and service

capital of our Partners, a new mentor program is being rolled out soon to the organization, “helping each other grow is what we do”, says Steyer. The new mentor program is just another tool that is offered as part of membership, reinforcing that 1-800-SWEEPER is “More Than A Number”! For additional details about 1-800-SWEEPER, contact cbell@1800sweeper.com.

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structure. Participating 1-800-SWEEPER partner companies provide parking lot sweeping, street sweeping, and a variety of construction-related power sweeping services. Our reliable, value oriented power sweeping services a diverse customer base including nationwide and regional facility management customers as well as municipalities and local area building contractors.

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SPOTLIGHT

UNIQUE APPROACH:

Manny Saxena’s Transit from Equity Funds to Contract Sweeping Services

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orn in India and educated in the United States, Manvendra Saxena, or Manny as he prefers to be

called, was working well at a private equity fund, Broadtree Partners, when the fund began looking at two family-owned and -operated sweeping services. Founded by Leonard Vella in 1958 at the very beginning of the sweeping industry, Contract Sweeping Services and Statewide Construction Sweeping had been passed on to Joe and Gina Vella. After several decades of service, the brother and sister duo were ready to sell so that they could enjoy their golden years.

That’s where Manny came in.

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FROM CORPORATE TO FAMILY BUSINESS — WITHOUT LOSING THE PERSONAL TOUCH

Making a change directly from a corporate position

relationship with Joe and Gina. However, the transition wasn’t without its quirks.

into an industry he was not familiar with, Manny

CREATING MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH DELEGATED RESPONSIBILITY

did an exceptional job of putting everything he had

Because of the past family ownership, most of

into learning the industry. Rather than coming in

the management team was used to going to

and creating an entirely new corporate culture, a

the owner on a regular basis to gain approval

common practice during many buyouts, he worked

for every purchase decision — a practice that

hard to retain the existing family-based culture that

was unsustainable at the size of enterprise the

worked so well for the business. The business was

company had grown into. Manny worked with the

already very strong and Broadleaf had a strong

management team to create a system where each

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SPOTLIGHT

manager could go ahead and handle purchases and similar decisions provided that they could account for their reasoning logically. This delegation of responsibility has given each part of the management team a more dynamic role in the daily operations of the company.

GOING ORGANIC FOR STRONG NATURAL GROWTH DURING TRANSITIONS

Part of Manny’s approach to the change in management was to focus on organic growth, rather than an overarching marketing strategy focused on paid search and similar aspects that would change too many things at the beginning. Contract Sweeping Services has seen strong growth during the changeover, even through the initial chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Statewide Construction Sweeping saw some growth despite construction shutdowns and challenges during the pandemic. continued on page 26

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EVERYONE-IN APPROACH TO CUSTOMER SERVICE

One of the reasons why the companies have seen such strong growth is their approach to customer service. Not only is the regional manager for that area informed via email about any customer complaints or requests, but the email is sent out to everyone in the company at the same time. Though some companies would see this as a bulky way of handling customer service, it works well in Contract Sweeping Services. The customer receives a response from someone in the company within the hour, and the issue is typically resolved within 3-4 hours, but in the worst-case scenario, the same day. This builds tremendous customer loyalty accounting for Contract Sweeping Services’ position handing sweeping for 70% of northern California’s municipalities.

ADAPTIVE TRAINING METHODS YIELD SUCCESS

Because virtually all the trucks require a minimum of a Class B CDL, the company already has some continued on page 28

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...the new hire is brought through a well-defined training program, starting with theoretical training in the industry. Once the new hire has a grasp of the basics, they’re put into an apprenticeship position... portion of the training out of the way when new people are hired. Once hired, the new hire is brought through a well-defined training program, starting with theoretical training in the industry. Once the new hire has a grasp of the basics, they’re put into an apprenticeship position with an experienced operator for three weeks, during which time they are exposed to as many possible different continued on page 30

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The company is also investing in CNG trucks and the entire fleet is newer than many competitors, providing superior fuel efficiency.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP OF SWEEPING SERVICES

As California companies, Manny’s companies can’t use any non-CARB compliant machinery or any diesel trucks older than 2011 model years. This means that the company is already producing fewer emissions that could damage the environment. The company

situations as possible to maximize the apprenticeship period. Once the three weeks are finished, the experienced driver provides a recommendation. After a 60-day probationary period, their position is made permanent.

is also investing in CNG trucks and the entire fleet is newer than many competitors, providing superior fuel efficiency. All debris that is collected is only dumped at authorized disposal sites, reducing damage to the environment and watershed. “Sweeping is continued on page 32

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environmental stewardship,” Manny

One of the largest changes that Manny has brought to the companies is bringing them into the forefront of digital transformation.

mentions in our interview.

SWEEPING INTO THE FUTURE: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

One of the largest changes that Manny has brought to the companies is bringing them into the forefront of digital transformation. In the past, the company was initially using paper in the shop, among other departments, or computers with limited interoperability

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INDEX Bucher Municipal.........................................................................23 704-658-1333 / buchermunicipal.com

The ODB Co..................................................................................35 800-446-9823 / www.odbco.com

Buffalo Turbine.............................................................................19 716-592-2700 / buffaloturbine.com

Safety Vision.................................................................................30 800-851-4764 / safetyvision.com

Carolina Enviromental Services...................................................19 P R O D U C T W AT C H 800-239-7796 / cesrefuse.com Curbtender Sweeper s LLC........................................................BC 319-266-1721 / curbtendersweepers.com Eagle Eye Tracking.........................................................................3 855-338-7225 Elgin Sweeper Company..............................................................31 elginregenx.com Global Sweeping Solutions............................................................2 909-713-1600 / globalsweeper.com Gregory Highway..........................................................................27 866-994-4929 / gregoryhighway.com KeyStone Street Sweeping Brooms............................................22 800-635-5238 / kpbrush.com NAPSA..........................................................................................29 866-793-9999 Nite-Hawk Sweepers................................................................6, 17 800-448-9364 / nitehawksweepers.com Oakmont Capital Services LLC......................................................5 320-844-8800 / oakmontfinance.com ODRA Sweeper.............................................................................15 844-888-6372 / odrasweeper.com Pat’s Pump & Blower....................................................................26 800-359-7867 / patspump.com

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