How Proper Preparation Set Bayou Belle Landmarks Up For Success

Jason Jambon is the owner/operator of Bayou Belle Landworks out of Covington, Louisiana. He serves Louisiana's Northshore area.

Before entering the land management industry, Jambon spent most of his career in the marine sector. However, Jason's talent in the field manifested in a slightly different way: rather than pilot the vessels, he excelled at logistics and management — work that required a keen eye for detail and a talent for organization. These skills, in addition to experience running heavy equipment in shipyards and around grain elevators, made Jason well suited to run a vegetation management business.

Jason's move into the land management industry didn't happen overnight. His interest in forestry mulching began while shopping for raw land and researching how he wanted it cleared.

“About four or five years ago, we started shopping for property, and we wanted to find raw land — maybe ten acres or so," Jambon said. "In that process of looking for property, we started thinking about how we wanted it cleared. That got me looking more into the forestry mulching aspect of things.”

He explained how this process inspired him to start his own land management business.

“It was extremely satisfying to watch the machines operate, and the more I researched it, the more I realized that I wanted to do this," Jambon added. "I decided a couple years ago that I was going to start doing my research and setting up this business. After working for about a year to lay the groundwork, we launched earlier this year.”

Research, Planning

During that preparation process, Jambon did his due diligence. Just as he did when he was managing marine vessels, he thought very carefully about every detail as he planned to launch his business. From market research to equipment, every facet was considered.

“I did a lot of research on equipment and settled on the Kubota unit that we went with," Jambon said. "We're very happy with that choice. We looked at a lot of heads from a lot of different manufacturers, and I knew I wanted a premium manufacturer. I've got to say, FAE had a phenomenal reputation: everything about it was high marks. All of the people in the industry who I spoke with and got reviews from had great things to say.”

He explained how he worked with his dealer, Evergreen Tractor, and his FAE territory manager, Tyler Raines, to find the perfect setup for his application.

“I knew I wanted to be very niche with my catalog of services, focusing on forestry mulching, brush clearing, and vegetation management, rather than grading, excavation, or site preparation," Jambon continued." We honed in on the SVL97-3, and the support from Evergreen has been phenomenal. Everything I've asked for, they've been able to put together. They made custom changes for me based on my talks with Tyler [Raines]. I took a lot of his advice, outfitting the Kubota with the auxiliary hydraulic oil cooler to help with the hot temperatures that we have here. Having that cooling unit has made a world of difference. I haven't overheated once, and it has made my production fantastic. That thing is worth its weight in gold.”

Making the Difference

To Jason, it's his customer service that really makes the difference. He explained that it's his responsiveness, professionalism and personalized approach that stand out most to customers.

“What separates us is our communication and our willingness to make sure our customers are satisfied," Jambon said. "Every job we go on, we take a personal approach. We go out there and make sure we're doing exactly what the customer wants. We show them that we're not about simply stripping everything off a property. We take a selective approach based on what the customer wants to preserve and what they want opened up. We want to make sure the work is aligned with how the customer wants to use and enjoy the property. We can leave buffers in place. So they can see it, walk it, and use it.”

For Jason, the biggest challenge is having the time to quickly respond to leads and provide estimates while also running jobs himself. As the business grows, Jason expects to add production capacity so he can spend more time meeting property owners, evaluating projects, and keeping communication responsive while the equipment stays productive.

Jason had a final message for Louisiana's Northshore landowners,

“If your land is overgrown and you want to see it, walk it and use it, give us a call at Bayou Belle Landworks," said Jambon. "Clear Today. Enjoy Tomorrow.”