John Allin

John Allin is a snow removal consultant, author of the best-selling book, “Managing Snow & Ice” and the recipient of Snow Magazine’s 2010 Pioneer Award for contributions to the professional snow removal industry. E-mail him at john@johnallin.com.

Deicing strategies

With the industry buzzing about rock salt shortages, snow industry veteran John Allin takes a fresh look at how the industry addresses ice.

Deicing strategies

With the industry buzzing about rock salt shortages, snow industry veteran John Allin takes a fresh look at how the industry addresses ice.

Wake-up call

Snow contractors learned a lot from the busy winter.

Primed for business

The active winter resulted in companies being ready for mergers and acquisitions.

The Death Book

Sure, it’s morbid. But it’s essential. Create an instruction manual for your company in the event of your untimely demise.

Technology evolution or revolution?

Snow industry vet John Allin analyzes recent equipment advances and sizes up whether they’ve made the essential tasks any easier.

Technology evolution … or revolution?

Have recent equipment advances made the essential tasks any easier?

Opportunity calls

It’s not always a complaint when the phone rings.

The postseason review

Successful companies want to know what their customers are thinking, especially about their service.

Slip and fall and you

Over the years, I've worked with attorneys on slip-and-fall suits against property managers and snow contractors.