We're very excited to finally share the newest podcast episode from Jack Jostes of Ramblin Jackson with you all. In this recording, Jack talks with our very own Dave D. about our success with LMN - Landscape Management Network, our preferred CRM system. Both of these industry leaders are a wealth of knowledge and we hope you learn something from the segment. Listen now on all streaming platforms!
Jack Jostes is with Ground Works Land Design.
Yesterday at 10:15 AM ·
Are your sales a total mess because you’re keeping track of them on sticky notes around your office? If you’re trying to grow a profitable enterprise from your landscaping business, you’ve got to upgrade to a professional sales CRM.
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Listen to today’s episode of The Landscaper's Guide To Modern Sales and Marketing where I interview Dave DiGregorio, the Project Manager at Ground Works Land Design in Cleveland, Ohio who shares:
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How using a sales CRM helped grow the business from $600,000 to over $3M
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How the sales CRM allows them to track their marketing sources and how they’ve been able to make smarter business decisions based on that data
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The ways in which the CRM has helped Ground Works improve their overall customer experience
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Listen to the full podcast episode at ramblinjackson.com/podcast, or check out the video on YouTube! During the interview Dave shares his screen to show you step-by-step how he actually uses the CRM to make the sales process transition into a delighted customer experience.
An outdoor tv was a must for this customer, but with no existing wall for mounting, our designer had to get creative. Working the same natural stone used for the patio and fire pit into the plans, and then surrounding the area with flowers and plants, yielded the seamless layout that’s pictured here.
We love the new Ohio Landscape Association website (congratulations). When you navigate through the user-friendly platform, make sure to check out the 'Members Only' section and say hi to Ground Works Founder, Tony.
When the other guys are practicing their straight lines, our lawn crews are creating checkerboards for our clients!
We don’t take for granted the beautiful towns that we get to work in. Come the fall, we’re firm believers that ‘Midwest is the best.’
Ground Works proudly sponsored yesterday’s @foldsofhonor golf outing and thanks all of our military for their service.
Ground Works Land Design strives to be a desired workplace in Greater Cleveland. We do that by putting our employees first, offering competitive wages and benefits, outfitting everyone in custom swag, following the work hard play hard mentality and hosting amazing parties! Turn your volume up and check out last week's Ground Works Pig Roast 2020. A special thanks to our partners:
Smokin' Rock n' Roll
Borrow Curated Furniture + Design
Okpants Design Workshop
@Dom Rambo
Catalog worthy. Day or night ☀️🌜
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📸: @owenzubek
And just like that our final newsletter of 2020 is live. An interesting year, to say the least, and we wouldn't be here without the supportive community and customers we're so fortunate to work in and with. Click the link to get up to speed on everything Ground Works.
https://mailchi.mp/8031fe7dab61/ground-works-spring-8023988
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Ground Works Newsletter
Ground Works Pig Roast 2020 officially in the books. We’ll absolutely run it back next year. Thanks to all of the vendors that made this event possible. Most importantly, thanks to the hard-working staff whom this party was intended for. Stay tuned, we have plenty of content to share 🐷
It’s been getting dark a lot earlier these last few weeks - make sure to turn on your beautiful outdoor landscape lighting 💡
Introducing Ground Works Land Design 2020 Q4 Outerwear. We listened to our crew members preferences and landed on the Mountain Classic Insulated Anorak from L.L.Bean. Customizing the details to Ground Works approval, each employee will be gifted a jacket for the colder months. Warmth, softness and lightweight comfort from recycled material. Look good, play good!
Let us be your backyard inspiration
Our Marketing Director had an opportunity to talk to Stanley Genadek about a little bit of everything. The folks at Landscape Disruptors decided to record it. Listen now!
Listen Here: https://www.landscapedisruptors.com/pods/joseph-stark/
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Joseph Stark - Landscape Disruptors
In honor of our newest Instagram Lookbook...👀
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Using LMN’s Landscaper CRM One Landscaper Broke $3M
LMN - Landscape Management Network
October 19 at 11:16 AM ·
💰 How can a landscaper CRM software translate into a multi-million dollar difference? When it comes to landscape business software, you’re not just making a financial investment, but also a time investment in terms of onboarding and other work. As a result, you want to make sure that you are seeing concrete results for what you get.
🙌 One customer who saw exactly that result was Dave DiGregorio, Project Manager at Ground Works Land Design. DiGregorio recently appeared on the Ramblin Jacksonpodcast to discuss how LMN propelled his company to $3 million in revenue.
👉🏻 Check out our latest blog post to learn how our landscape CRM software made the difference. #goLMN #CRM
https://golmn.com/2020/10/19/using-lmns-landscaper-crm-one-landscaper-broke-3m/
LMN - Landscape Management Network
October 19 at 11:16 AM ·
💰 How can a landscaper CRM software translate into a multi-million dollar difference? When it comes to landscape business software, you’re not just making a financial investment, but also a time investment in terms of onboarding and other work. As a result, you want to make sure that you are seeing concrete results for what you get.
🙌 One customer who saw exactly that result was Dave DiGregorio, Project Manager at Ground Works Land Design. DiGregorio recently appeared on the Ramblin Jacksonpodcast to discuss how LMN propelled his company to $3 million in revenue.
👉🏻 Check out our latest blog post to learn how our landscape CRM software made the difference. #goLMN #CRM
https://golmn.com/2020/10/19/using-lmns-landscaper-crm-one-landscaper-broke-3m/
When the client wants to turn up the heat on his grilling game 🔥
Yesterday's 'Whiskey & Green' webinar with our marketing guru is NOW LIVE! Thanks to LMN - LMN - Landscape Management Network for the invite and opportunity.
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Whiskey & Green with Joseph Stark
LMN - Landscape Management Network
11 hrs ·
#ICYMI, 👀 We partnered up with Ground Works Land Design to host a Webinar on all things related to marketing in the landscape and snow industry. Some key highlights from yesterday include ⬇️
🧑💻 Setting up Google My Business
👣 Maximizing Your Company’s Digital Footprint
📱Utilizing Social Media to Enhance Your Company’s Visibility
Visit ➡️ https://youtu.be/f-kHsOhSy-c to watch yesterday’s session and be sure to tune into next week for another FREE Webinar 🤗 #goLMN
Our marketing director is at it again, this time he's leading the conversation. Register below to join his free webinar, in partnership with LMN - Landscape Management Network, taking place this Thursday at 12pm.
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Webinars
LMN - Landscape Management Network
October 27 at 10:26 AM ·
Happening this Thursday at noon EDT, this a FREE Webinar you won't want to miss👇
🥃🌲 Whiskey and Green “How A Marketing and PR Specialist Left the Whiskey World to Tackle the Green Industry”
👷♀️In an industry where so many leads are referral-based and business comes by word-of-mouth, Joseph Stark (Marketing Director at Ground Works Land Design) explains the importance to always be marketing. Instead of neglecting this business buzzword, webinar subscribers will learn how to apply simple marketing practices to their everyday business, which will help strengthen overall branding. Follow the link to get registered for FREE ➡️ https://golmn.com/webinars/ #LandscapeMarketing #MarketingTechniques #MarektingStrategies
We call these type of photos our catalog shots. The textures, colors and attention to detail add up to a win our book.
The money shot might be around the corner, but this dimly lit pavers pathway sure shows well.
📸: @owenzubek
Matte black leather granite countertop in the forefront and privacy Evergreens in the backdrop. A contrast fit for social media 🔥
!CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT!
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LMN Customer Spotlight: Ground Works Land Design
LMN - Landscape Management Network
November 2 at 9:40 AM ·
💯 Although LMN has 85,000 users leveraging our B2B software to manage a landscape business, every customer is unique and important, including Ohio-based Ground Works Land Design.
🌳 The LMN marketing crew caught up with Ground Works Land Design Founder Tony Nasrallah to find out his recipe for success.
📈 The landscape business owner shares how the commercial landscape and design company survives and thrives during the new normal and into 2021. The company’s massive growth is attributed to a laser focus on customer satisfaction and using technology to scale, including LMN’s CRM.
✅ Check it out here: https://golmn.com/2020/11/02/lmn-customer-spotlight-ground-works-land-design/ #goLMN #landscaping #appsforlandscapers
In honor of the 2020 Masters, here’s a picture of our home course, Avon Oaks Country Club. We proudly worked with the club, two years ago, installing an outdoor paver patio, fire pit, updating their practice green landscaping and even assisting with the swimming pool overhaul. To golf fans everywhere, enjoy the weekend!
When it’s still grilling season in mid November 🍔🌭
The tiered steps and retaining wall are an extension of this modern build and blend in beautifully to the surrounding landscape. Tap that heart if this is your jam!
Excited for the Ohio Landscape Association Annual Meeting, taking place this afternoon. If you're in the industry and haven't yet registered, do so here:
https://event.webinarjam.com/register/33/kr5zms21
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OLA ANNUAL MEETING: Developing Your Strategic Business Model
Our Senior Designer, Brandon, is putting the finishing touches on his most recent 3D plan. Everything you see aligns with the customer’s wants, needs, and most importantly, budget. Next step is client approval, followed by installation ground break. The Ground Works relationship-based process is specific and productive. We’re in the works of updating our entire approach on our website - check back in the coming days to see what we’ve done 👍🏼
Our customers’ backyards are nicer than most people’s front...
An early Happy Thanksgiving to all! Considering our team is off tomorrow, we decided to begin the celebrations today. We’re incredibly thankful for every member of our squad. Pies for everyone (thanks for the hookup @heinens).
LINK IN BIO! Well overdue, but we’re excited to finally add a new tool to our Instagram page that will help keep you up to speed on all the happenings at Ground Works Land Design. News articles, interviews, registrations, inspirations and everything in between can now be found at the LINK IN BIO. Tap our profile page and begin exploring.
Sifting through old images of this picture perfect maintenance account - we did the lighting too!
December 1st, right before sunrise, this festive Bay Village house shows off its sunroom Christmas tree while the remaining leaves, outside, freeze during the season’s first snowfall. We’ve been at it since 2am, but still try to pause and capture these quiet moments.
Growth is in our DNA. Proud to not only have Joe on board, but all of our employees and partners. Sky is the limit! As always, thanks LMN - Landscape Management Network.
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Green Industry Marketing Director’s Top Landscape Business Advice
LMN - Landscape Management Network
November 30 at 5:21 PM ·
🌳 While many industries have been hit hard by the consequences of recent world events, the landscaping industry continues to go strong. Why? Because of people like Joseph Stark of Ground Works Land Design.
👉🏻 This article is a dissection of some of the landscape business advice Joe discussed in his recent LMN webinar “How a Marketing and PR Specialist Left The Whiskey World To Tackle The Green Industry.”
✅ If you are a landscape business owner looking to improve the speed of your business development, check out our latest blog post for a few ways you can use simple marketing techniques to achieve this goal. https://golmn.com/2020/11/30/green-industry-marketing-directors-top-landscape-business-advice/ #goLMN #landscapebusinessadvice
Winter Storm Warning in northeast Ohio until Wednesday. Appropriately, we just finished our 2020 Snow Training. We’re ready for the season, are you?
Going through the past two years of images for award submissions. This photo is fire. Pun absolutely intended 🔥
December 2020 Issue of Lawn & Landscape Magazine. Cover Story. Mic drop!
Hey, we know that guy! Consider this a fair warning for the first of many Lawn & Landscape Magazine posts. Ground Works Land Design made the cover!
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Our December issue is live
Lawn & Landscape
December 8 at 9:30 AM ·
The December issue of Lawn & Landscape is now live on our website. We're covering everything from uniform policies, to new products, to sustainability and more. Go check it out! https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/december-issue-live/
LMN - Landscape Management Network
9 hrs ·
🥾 Take your boots off for a moment and catch some of our free education content because it’s Webinar Wednesday 👇
🥃 + 🟢 Whiskey and Green - How a Marketing and PR Specialist Left the Whiskey World to Tackle the Green Industry w/ @groundworkslanddesign
📝💵 From Paper to Profit - How Cleveland Landscaping Company Increased Their Revenue by Introducing a CRM w/ Ground Works Land Design
😈 How To Build Your One-Page Strategic Business Plan with Breakthrough Academy
Watch all of them for FREE and more over on ⬇️ golmn.com/webinars #Webinar
We did things a little different, this year, for our holiday card creation. Thanks to @cahoon_nursery for allowing us to shoot on site. If this doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, we’re not sure what will. Cards hitting your mailbox soon!
It’s been a rewarding week since the release of Lawn & Landscape’s December Issue. Here are the additional photos from the cover story, featuring us, Ground Works Land Design.
To no surprise, our highest performing post this year is also our Lookbook No. 12. The Westlake new build is an absolute stunner, designed with multiple areas for entertainment. It’s only right that we give this project an entire album for viewing pleasure. Enjoy.
Residential to Country Club. We do it all.
Of course we’re ready for it 🌨
Data shows that you love our 3D designs. And who doesn’t love an upper and lower stacked fireplace? Another gem in the works!
Merry Christmas & Season’s Greetings from our family to yours. Cheers!
We got through the first full week following the holiday season. Smile (like our client’s Retriever)!
Like most of us in Cleveland, Ray recently asked, when will the sun come out again? I dunno, Ray, you’re looking pretty good in this lighting and that Ground Works swag!
Welcome to: INTERNET INSPO WE’RE DIGGIN’
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At Ground Works, we’re just as much a landscaping company as we are a design firm. We push our creativity and activate our left brains in everything that we do. We gather inspiration from the world around us and often scrape the internet for ideas that will spark our next adventure. Internally, we always share visuals that stimulate our minds and emotions, but now it’s time to share these with you. This is our first installment of ‘Internet Inspo We’re Diggin’ (get it?). There’s no rhyme or reason to what we post or when we post this collection of photos, other than, they inspire us. All accounts are appropriately credited and we hope that this ignites your imagination, too!
Power washing + slow mow = satisfying
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Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
As seen in one of our favorite Cleveland neighborhoods to work in. Coastal and classy... Rocky River.
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
Branding on point 🎯
Power washing + slow mow = satisfying
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
As seen in one of our favorite Cleveland neighborhoods to work in. Coastal and classy... Rocky River.
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
On our design grind. Who’s jumpin’ in?
Branding on point 🎯
Power washing + slow mow = satisfying
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
As seen in one of our favorite Cleveland neighborhoods to work in. Coastal and classy... Rocky River.
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
Custom outdoor kitchens at any size... and room for the dog bowl as well.
Latest from Lawn & Landscape
https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/ground-works-land-design-hires-marketing-technology-directors/
LAWNANDLANDSCAPE.COM
Ground Works Land Design hires marketing, tech directors
The pool cover might be on, but the hot tub is ready to use. Backyard design and instillation created by Ground Works.
Our latest press comes from Landscape Business Magazine. Enjoy the read, here: https://landscape-business.com/ground-works-land-design-appoints-two-new-directors/
On our design grind. Who’s jumpin’ in?
Branding on point 🎯
ENGAGE. A reminder that our very own, Tony Nasrallah, is leading a small group discussion during this brand new event, put on by the incredible National Association of Landscape Professionals. Don't miss out. Click the link to learn more.
National Association of Landscape Professionals
February 1 at 3:39 PM ·
ENGAGE is our newest virtual event that is a virtual take on the popular Breakfast with Champions peer learning event held at LANDSCAPES each year with thousands of landscape and lawn care professionals in attendance. With 20 topics to choose from in two different sessions (morning and afternoon), you'll get inspired when you see how our expert moderators and other industry pros are tackling solutions. Learn more and register for just $99 here: https://www.landscapeprofessionals.org/engage
The month of February always reminds us of the Cleveland Home and Garden Show. We proudly participated for many years, logging countless hours and even taking home an award or two. Some of our favorite displays are pictured here - thanks to the IX Center for the wonderful memories.
Sunday's The Morning Journal featured a business story (section A3) about the development and growth Ground Works is experiencing. We admire true journalism. Print is not dead!
Custom outdoor kitchens at any size... and room for the dog bowl as well.
Latest from Lawn & Landscape
https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/ground-works-land-design-hires-marketing-technology-directors/
LAWNANDLANDSCAPE.COM
Ground Works Land Design hires marketing, tech directors
The pool cover might be on, but the hot tub is ready to use. Backyard design and instillation created by Ground Works.
That Friday Feeling in “The Office”
The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. -Socrates
From summer of 2020. New build, sunshine and heavy equipment. This finished project will receive its own lookbook once the weather turns.
ENGAGE. A reminder that our very own, Tony Nasrallah, is leading a small group discussion during this brand new event, put on by the incredible National Association of Landscape Professionals. Don't miss out. Click the link to learn more.
National Association of Landscape Professionals
February 1 at 3:39 PM ·
ENGAGE is our newest virtual event that is a virtual take on the popular Breakfast with Champions peer learning event held at LANDSCAPES each year with thousands of landscape and lawn care professionals in attendance. With 20 topics to choose from in two different sessions (morning and afternoon), you'll get inspired when you see how our expert moderators and other industry pros are tackling solutions. Learn more and register for just $99 here: https://www.landscapeprofessionals.org/engage
The month of February always reminds us of the Cleveland Home and Garden Show. We proudly participated for many years, logging countless hours and even taking home an award or two. Some of our favorite displays are pictured here - thanks to the IX Center for the wonderful memories.
Sunday's The Morning Journal featured a business story (section A3) about the development and growth Ground Works is experiencing. We admire true journalism. Print is not dead!
Even the hoop and half court were worked into this landscape design 🏀
Graveyard shift 🪦🌨
That Friday Feeling in “The Office”
The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. -Socrates
From summer of 2020. New build, sunshine and heavy equipment. This finished project will receive its own lookbook once the weather turns.
ENGAGE. A reminder that our very own, Tony Nasrallah, is leading a small group discussion during this brand new event, put on by the incredible National Association of Landscape Professionals. Don't miss out. Click the link to learn more.
National Association of Landscape Professionals
February 1 at 3:39 PM ·
ENGAGE is our newest virtual event that is a virtual take on the popular Breakfast with Champions peer learning event held at LANDSCAPES each year with thousands of landscape and lawn care professionals in attendance. With 20 topics to choose from in two different sessions (morning and afternoon), you'll get inspired when you see how our expert moderators and other industry pros are tackling solutions. Learn more and register for just $99 here: https://www.landscapeprofessionals.org/engage
Should Ground Works Land Design open a second office in the islands? Let us know in the comments below...
INTERNET INSPO WE’RE DIGGIN’ Vol. No. 2
I think we can all relate to this Friday humor after the weather we endured this past week.
You Betcha
February 18 at 2:03 PM ·
3 Types of Shovels ❄️
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
Even the hoop and half court were worked into this landscape design 🏀
Graveyard shift 🪦🌨
Should Ground Works Land Design open a second office in the islands? Let us know in the comments below...
INTERNET INSPO WE’RE DIGGIN’ Vol. No. 2
I think we can all relate to this Friday humor after the weather we endured this past week.
You Betcha
February 18 at 2:03 PM ·
3 Types of Shovels ❄️
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
Even the hoop and half court were worked into this landscape design 🏀
Graveyard shift 🪦🌨
If you live in Northeast Ohio then you know how special the Cleveland Metroparks (Cleveland Metroparks) are to this community. We shared news of the Ground Works X Metroparks partnership last week and we’re thrilled to officially break ground. We’ll be at Huntington Beach in Bay Village for most of March. Stop by and see us or check back on this page for additional updates. Let the fun begin!
Should Ground Works Land Design open a second office in the islands? Let us know in the comments below...
INTERNET INSPO WE’RE DIGGIN’ Vol. No. 2
I think we can all relate to this Friday humor after the weather we endured this past week.
You Betcha
February 18 at 2:03 PM ·
3 Types of Shovels ❄️
MESSENGER
Ground Works Land Design updated their business hours.
Even the hoop and half court were worked into this landscape design 🏀
Inching closer to spring and those beautiful lawn maintenance routes...
We’ve been sharing a lot of Reels on Instagram lately but we haven’t forgotten about our Facebook community. Enjoy this backyard reveal video made in our 3-D design software.
If you live in Northeast Ohio then you know how special the Cleveland Metroparks (Cleveland Metroparks) are to this community. We shared news of the Ground Works X Metroparks partnership last week and we’re thrilled to officially break ground. We’ll be at Huntington Beach in Bay Village for most of March. Stop by and see us or check back on this page for additional updates. Let the fun begin!
Should Ground Works Land Design open a second office in the islands? Let us know in the comments below...
INTERNET INSPO WE’RE DIGGIN’ Vol. No. 2
I think we can all relate to this Friday humor after the weather we endured this past week.
You Betcha
February 18 at 2:03 PM ·
3 Types of Shovels ❄️
🏀March Madness 2021 is officially underway! Here are some gorgeous homes of our clients that love the game. How many basketball hoops can you spot?🏀
Currents Magazine March 2021 Issue. ‘Spring By Design’. Read about residential landscaping trends from Ground Works President & Founder. Full article available in bio.
Currents March 2021 'Spring By Design' Issue is out now! Click the link below to read about residential landscaping trends in an interview with Ground Works President & Founder. The article was written by the talented, Cynthia Eakin. Fantastic issue, thanks again Chagrin Valley Times! The complete E-Edition is available here: https://issuu.com/currentsneo/docs/mar_21
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and that’s a good enough reason as any to treat our hard working team to lunch. Delicious corned beef sandwiches from the iconic downtown Cleveland restaurant, Karl's Inn of the Barristers.
That up lighting magic💡The paver patio and outdoor kitchen, seen in the background, designed and installed by Ground Works.
Inching closer to spring and those beautiful lawn maintenance routes...
Brand-new issue of The Landscape Professional is out now - pick up your copy today! As always, job well done by National Association of Landscape Professionals. We're honored to be recognized in the feature article that focuses on recruiting and retention strategies (p.28-p.30). Employees first!
Digital Magazine Link: http://www.modernpubsonline.com/0A3ofua/MarchApril2021/html/index.html?origin=reader
🏀March Madness 2021 is officially underway! Here are some gorgeous homes of our clients that love the game. How many basketball hoops can you spot?🏀
Currents Magazine March 2021 Issue. ‘Spring By Design’. Read about residential landscaping trends from Ground Works President & Founder. Full article available in bio.
Currents March 2021 'Spring By Design' Issue is out now! Click the link below to read about residential landscaping trends in an interview with Ground Works President & Founder. The article was written by the talented, Cynthia Eakin. Fantastic issue, thanks again Chagrin Valley Times! The complete E-Edition is available here: https://issuu.com/currentsneo/docs/mar_21
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and that’s a good enough reason as any to treat our hard working team to lunch. Delicious corned beef sandwiches from the iconic downtown Cleveland restaurant, Karl's Inn of the Barristers.
That up lighting magic💡The paver patio and outdoor kitchen, seen in the background, designed and installed by Ground Works.
