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Growing In The Green Industry

Growing In The Green Industry

By NALP Young Professionals

The National Association of Landscape Professionals, Young Professionals Network Podcast powered by STIHL.

The best podcast for the Green Industry! Each week our hosts and guests discuss the topics that matter most for landscape professionals, including career advancement, hiring, professional development, retention, sales, operations, and more! Growing in the Green Industry is produced by NALP's Young Professionals Network. Learn more at www.landscapeprofessionals.org/youngprofessionals
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How Coaching Drives Success with Taylor Milliken

Growing In The Green Industry Aug 19, 2020

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REPLAY: Attracting and Engaging Talent with Jennifer Burnett

REPLAY: Attracting and Engaging Talent with Jennifer Burnett

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guest Jennifer Burnett, EVP of Organizational Development at LandCare discusses attracting and engaging talent and how it looked many years ago compared to how it is today.  She also talks about attracting talent from other industries.  Jennifer tells her story about exploring new opportunities and challenging and investing in yourself to achieve your goals.  She also touches on family life and how she handles work/life balance as a working mother.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape, Macey Robison with LandCare and Neal Glatt with GrowTheBench.

Mar 27, 202454:15
Helping Your Team Find Their Path to Success with Cate Deane

Helping Your Team Find Their Path to Success with Cate Deane

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Cate Deane with Ruppert Landscape.  Cate talks about finding your passion and being able to utilize the resources out there that are available to everyone.  Cate talks about finding the balance with training and mentoring and the importance of finding the best ways to keep your learners engaged.  She shares how important it is to have a safe space when it comes to learning and not assuming that the learner knows all – assume they do not know.  This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.

Mar 20, 202454:29
REPLAY: The Path of Working with Your Spouse with Claire and Charlie Goldman

REPLAY: The Path of Working with Your Spouse with Claire and Charlie Goldman

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Claire and Charlie Goldman, owners of R&R Landscaping. They talk about running a professional company with your spouse. They touch on the hustle, commitment, challenges, strategies and what makes it work. They share the importance of being present for your family and showing the way for your team. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus at Include Software and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

Mar 13, 202448:30
If You’re Not Making Mistakes, You’re Not Growing with Keenan Baird

If You’re Not Making Mistakes, You’re Not Growing with Keenan Baird

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Keenan Baird, Plant Healthcare and Fine Gardening Manager with Milosi.  Keenan talks about not letting money get in the way of your dreams as he shares his personal story of how he got into the landscape industry.   Keenan also talks about making mistakes - trying something new and making mistakes is ok and learning how to grow from your mistakes.  He also shares the importance of communication with your customers. This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare.

Mar 06, 202447:16
REPLAY: Hot Topics: Hiring, Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
Feb 28, 202445:32
Candid Conversations with Angela Hieronimus

Candid Conversations with Angela Hieronimus

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Angela Hieronimus, Director of Engagement and Success with Blades of Green Lawn Care.  Angela talks about the importance of having those hard conversations and how her experiences have helped her be successful in her HR role.  She talks about recruiting, team member retention and engagement. She shares how they keep their team members engaged throughout the year through benefits, team gatherings and conversations.  This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.

Feb 21, 202452:13
REPLAY: Let's Talk Grass Roots Efforts with Bob Mann

REPLAY: Let's Talk Grass Roots Efforts with Bob Mann

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Bob Mann, Director, State and Local Government Relations with NALP.  Bob talks about the EPA changing the paradigm of how they are evaluating pesticides and how they are looking at pesticides under the Endangered Species Act.  He touches strategies on how the green industry can be more engaged in the political process. Bob talks about what you can do to get more involved and the big threats that our industry is facing right now. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals.

Feb 14, 202447:31
The Feeling of Entrepreneurship with Marin Clark

The Feeling of Entrepreneurship with Marin Clark

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Marin Clark, Co-founder of Threadleaf Landscape Design.  Marin shares her experience with starting her own landscape design company, the gray areas and the advice of putting yourself out there and making that a priority.  She talks about making those connections and the huge opportunities that come with networking.  Marin also talks about their company values and making sure your goals are tied to your values.  This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.

Feb 07, 202450:07
If You’re Not Making Mistakes, You’re Not Growing with Keenan Baird

If You’re Not Making Mistakes, You’re Not Growing with Keenan Baird

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Keenan Baird, Plant Healthcare and Fine Gardening Manager with Milosi.  Keenan talks about not letting money get in the way of your dreams as he shares his personal story of how he got into the landscape industry.   Keenan also talks about making mistakes - trying something new and making mistakes is ok and learning how to grow from your mistakes.  He also shares the importance of communication with your customers. This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare.

Feb 07, 202447:16
REPLAY: Navigating Your Career Map and Journey

REPLAY: Navigating Your Career Map and Journey

As we approach NCLC in a few short months, in this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts are live from the 45th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition, where 600 students, 97 faculty members, and 347 industry professionals have gathered to learn, compete, and network. Discussion topics include charting your career path (and how it will change and evolve over time) and best practices for networking, interviewing, and follow up. The hosts also share personal interviewing, internship, and onboarding experiences and what they have learned. This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, Miles Kuperus at Include Software, Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape, and Luke Melograno, Production Coordinator at Mariani Landscape.

Jan 31, 202401:13:36
Bigger Does Not Make You Better with Joe Ketterer

Bigger Does Not Make You Better with Joe Ketterer

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Joe Ketterer, Director of Quality & Efficiency Maintenance Division with Ruppert Landscape. Joe shares his advice with training and execution is knowing what to do being one thing but doing what you know is another.  They talk about the difficulties of how to quantify or assess a role in training.  Joe also talks about how to make training more scalable and the challenges behind that. This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.

Jan 24, 202453:30
REPLAY: Know Your Limitations with Jan Johnsen

REPLAY: Know Your Limitations with Jan Johnsen

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Jan Johnsen, Principal with Johnsen Landscapes & Pools. In this episode Jan talks about defining your market niche and how important referrals are. They talk about building strong relationships as well as touching on the labor shortages that so many are facing in the green industry. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape, Luke Melegrano with Mariani Landscape and Neal Glatt with GrowTheBench. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals.

Jan 17, 202449:06
Peer Groups with Joe Kujawa

Peer Groups with Joe Kujawa

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Joe Kujawa, Practice Leader of Bruce Wilson & Company. Joe talks about the power and value of peer groups.  Joe talks about the uniqueness that our industry has compared to other industries and how our industry is willing to share information – successes and failures.  He also shares how networking can be intimidating but the importance of it.  This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.

Jan 10, 202445:17
REPLAY: Celebrating Your Career Wins!

REPLAY: Celebrating Your Career Wins!

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts talk about the different career wins they have had over the last few months! They discuss the power of learning how to say no and improving your work/life balance to see the positive changes it has. They also touch on the importance of having a process and making your services a system. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus and Neal Glatt at GrowTheBench and Luke Melograno with Mariani Landscape. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

Jan 03, 202444:45
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

In this special episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we want to wish you and your families a Happy Holidays!  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape and Skyler Westergard with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

Dec 27, 202312:53
REPLAY: Teaming Up with Jessica and Andrew Habasevich

REPLAY: Teaming Up with Jessica and Andrew Habasevich

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Jessica and Andrew Habasevich from Weed Man Lawn in Houston, TX. While they are both relatively new to the industry, Jessica has a long family connection to Weed Man; she is the daughter of Turf Holdings|Weed Man|Mosquito Hero CEO, Jennifer Lemcke. Jessica and Andrew dive into their career paths, and how backgrounds in accounting (Jessica) and logistics (Andrew) and years of playing and coaching sports helped prepare them for the jump to lawn care.  The group also talks working with your spouse, having tough conversations at home and at the office, and how they are planning now for future growth. This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, Miles Kuperus and Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape.

Dec 20, 202358:24
Never Leave Anything on the Table with Kohler Brafford

Never Leave Anything on the Table with Kohler Brafford

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Kohler Brafford, Principal at Black Pearl Management and Principal at White Pearl Management.   Kohler talks about his story and how he entered into the green industry.  He talks about early milestones that helped accelerate his career and shares his advice on never leaving anything on the table and taking a leap.  He talks about as a business owner; his focus is not as much on the plants but is more about embracing the people and how important that is to the business. This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.

Dec 13, 202352:38
REPLAY: The Key to Finding and Retaining Great Employees (hint: Be a Better Employer) with Mick Mulhall

REPLAY: The Key to Finding and Retaining Great Employees (hint: Be a Better Employer) with Mick Mulhall

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mick Mulhall, president of Mulhall’s, an Omaha, Nebraska-based family of green industry businesses. Mick shares a brief history of the business and thoughts around finding his place and passion, as well as the organization’s continued focus on plentiful and meaningful community engagement. The group also discusses the importance of focusing on the whole employee, not just the parts you need or encounter in the workplace, and how being a better employer leads to finding and retaining better employees. This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape, and Luke Melograno at Mariani Landscape.

Dec 06, 202349:32
Get It, Want It, and the Capacity for It

Get It, Want It, and the Capacity for It

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts talk about filling the gaps with new hires and some of the challenges they face when bringing on new team members - how to measure and quantify what we have asked them to achieve and how fast that should happen.  They also discuss knowing where you are as an organization and the balance of flexibility.  They talk about employee satisfaction and how our employees feel at our organizations but what’s most important is being willing to do something with that feedback. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape and Skyler Westergard with LandCare. 

Nov 29, 202347:51
REPLAY: Happy Thanksgiving

REPLAY: Happy Thanksgiving

In this special replay Thanksgiving episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts wanted to wish all our listeners a very Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus, Macey Robinson with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

Nov 22, 202322:01
Row the Boat with Kyle Narsavage

Row the Boat with Kyle Narsavage

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Kyle Narsavage, President with GreenSweep. As someone who started their business very young, Kyle shares advice on starting your own business.  Kyle also talks about his success being driven by his team.  He shares his mantra on GreenSweep’s Row the Boat concept, how it started and how it has defined his team and business.  This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.

Nov 15, 202351:26
REPLAY: Green Ink with Brian Horn

REPLAY: Green Ink with Brian Horn

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Brian Horn, editor of Lawn & Landscape magazine. A career journalist, Brian shares thoughts about what makes our industry truly unique, and how his team works each month to develop engaging and forward-thinking content. The group also focuses on the importance of embracing technology now and in the future, and Brian provides a preview of his session at LANDSCAPES 2021, Inside Customers' Minds: Results of Lawn & Landscape's Grow the Market Study. This episode is hosted by Jenn Myers at NALP, and Lisa Stryker at NALP.

Nov 08, 202349:48
Plant Design with Savana Craven

Plant Design with Savana Craven

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Savana Craven, Project Designer and Plant Specialist at Northland Design Group. Savana is a repeat guest and talks about what has changed since her last time on the podcast.  She talks about some of the software she uses for design and in her planting design role she talks about the things that excite her - to include staying current and keeping up with the trends.  She also touches on some of her experiences with traveling outside the United States to get new inspirations which has helped her feel more confident in her designing.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape and Skyler Westergard with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nalp-young-professionals

Nov 01, 202344:20
REPLAY: Leafing Your Best Life with Matthew Ross

REPLAY: Leafing Your Best Life with Matthew Ross

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Matthew Ross, Director of Continuing Education at Longwood Gardens. The hosts get back to their horticultural roots, as Matthew talks about the history of public gardens, the importance of connecting people to the natural environment, and the horticultural and educational opportunities Longwood Gardens provides for the public. Matthew provides a unique perspective, as a horticulturist, educator, and photographer, and as someone who is passionate about bringing people together through their shared love of plants. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus, Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno at Mariani Landscape, and Macey Robinson at LandCare.

Oct 25, 202353:02
VILN Takeover: Developing that “We: Mentality with Joe Lewis, Brian Chapman and Terry Williams

VILN Takeover: Developing that “We: Mentality with Joe Lewis, Brian Chapman and Terry Williams

This episode of Growing in the Green Industry is presented by the Veterans in Landscape Network and hosted by Joe Lewis with Yard Solutions, Brian Chapman with LMI Landscapes and Terry Williams with Green Lawn Fertilizing.  In this special VILN takeover episode these military Veterans discuss how to be adaptable leaders and working beside your team as well as leadership dependability and being able to lean on your team.  They discuss patience and how having the military mentality has helped them to learn and adapt to a new environment.  They also talk about being present to make an impact.  It’s an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals.

Oct 18, 202351:05
REPLAY: The Art of Listening (to Your Team) with Tyler Bloom

REPLAY: The Art of Listening (to Your Team) with Tyler Bloom

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Tyler Bloom from Tyler Bloom Consulting. Tyler and the hosts talk all things workforce, including the importance and benefits of having a diverse staff, why evolution and adaptation in employee education and development is paramount, and how listening to your team is underrated (and one of the easiest and most powerful things an organizational leader can do). This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, and Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape.

Oct 11, 202301:04:30
AI: Scratching the Surface with Chelsea Hartshorn

AI: Scratching the Surface with Chelsea Hartshorn

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Chelsea Hartshorn, Co-founder of Threadleaf Landscape Design.  Chealsea shares her story on how she started in the green industry as a young professional in college.  She talks about the flexibility of her design company and how they have been able to utilize the opportunities of a hybrid working environment.  She also talks about AI and how it can revolutionize our industry.  Chelsea shares how it can help in your daily job and how this new technology is evolving and why you should be open to integrating this into your personal and professional world.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape and Skyler Westergard with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nalp-young-professionals


Oct 04, 202352:18
REPLAY: Building Relationships with Your Service Partners with Katie Raymond

REPLAY: Building Relationships with Your Service Partners with Katie Raymond

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Katie Raymond, Regional Director of Operations with Case Facilities Management Solutions.  Katie talks about her experience working with service partners (subcontractors) and how to communicate with them to build a successful relationship.  She talks about tips for being strategic and not technical with your service partners. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus and Macey Robinson with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

Sep 27, 202353:16
The “We” Industry with Jack Pohutsky

The “We” Industry with Jack Pohutsky

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Jack Pohutsky, Assistant Project Manager and Site Supervisor at R.P. Marzilli & Co.  Jack shares his thoughts on pushing for your career and being authentic.  He talks about his 5 to 10-year goals and how his company is helping him achieve those goals.  He also talks about being an advocate for yourself and your professional development as well as the industry.  Jack also talks about the secret sauce and tips for what helps him with time management. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape and Skyler Westergard with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nalp-young-professionals

Sep 20, 202344:44
REPLAY: Initiating Your Corporate Social Responsibility with D’Anna Wade Thompson

REPLAY: Initiating Your Corporate Social Responsibility with D’Anna Wade Thompson

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome D’Anna Wade Thompson, CEO of StandOut Communications. During this podcast, D’Anna talks about Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and how to partner in the space you work in. She touches on the importance of impact reports and tracking your initiatives. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus, Neal Glatt at GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno with Mariani Landscape and Macey Robinson, with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

Sep 13, 202354:25
Inviting People to Bring a Different Part of Themselves to Work with Brandon Sheppard
Sep 06, 202350:57
REPLAY: Climbing Up and Branching Out with Mark Chisholm

REPLAY: Climbing Up and Branching Out with Mark Chisholm

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mark Chisholm, certified arborist, climbing champion, sought-after consultant, and industry spokesperson. The hosts and Mark chat all things arboriculture, including business evolution and service lines; how company culture, values and safety are uniquely intertwined; and why we all must continue to educate ourselves and each other. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus, Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench and Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape.

Aug 30, 202353:13
LLN Takeover - Bridging the Culture Gap with Tim Martinez, Jennifer Menjivar and Debbie Bartsch

LLN Takeover - Bridging the Culture Gap with Tim Martinez, Jennifer Menjivar and Debbie Bartsch

This episode of Growing in the Green Industry is presented by the Latino Landscape Network and hosted by Tim Martinez with LandCare, Jennifer Menjivar with Gachina Landscape Management and Debbie Bartsch with Chalet Nursery.  In this special LLN takeover episode they discuss bridging the culture gap and having that cultural awareness.  They talk about the importance of the onboarding process.  They also discuss empowering your team members and their career path.  The hosts also share their passion for the Latino Landscape Network and why it drives them.  Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals.

Aug 23, 202346:42
REPLAY: Trusting the Process with Savana Craven

REPLAY: Trusting the Process with Savana Craven

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Savana Craven, Landscape Designer at Sunline Landscapes in Draper, Utah. Savana shares her perspective as a young professional, including the value of hands-on experience (like internships or working with campus grounds teams), the discovery process to find your passion and the roles that embrace it, and how sales and customer service skills are essential for success in any professional landscape position. This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno at Mariani Landscape, and Brett Lemcke at R.M. Landscape.

Aug 16, 202354:16
The Ultimate Experience with Hope Smith

The Ultimate Experience with Hope Smith

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Hope Smith with Plants Creative Landscape. Hope shares her story behind the Ultimate Experience Manager and talks about what the ultimate experience for Plants Creative is all about.  Hope talks about employee engagement and the one-on-one discussions she has with her team and how that helps build that employee trust.   She touches on the onboarding process, their core values and some of the benefits that they offers their team to include how they implemented their employee assistance program.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nalp-young-professionals

Aug 09, 202338:47
REPLAY: From OK to Outstanding with Steve Mulvany

REPLAY: From OK to Outstanding with Steve Mulvany

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Steve Mulvany, President and founder of Management Tools Inc., which works on a long-term basis with companies throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia implementing strategies to improve management and service quality practices, impacting company performance and customers’ perceptions. With Steve’s guidance and input, the group breaks down the key components of long range planning, discusses the difference between strategic planning and operational planning (and the importance of both), encourages viewing change as a challenge (and not a path to excuses), and so much more. You don’t want to miss this discussion! This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt, Managing Partner of GrowTheBench, Miles Kuperus, Systems Architect at Include Software, Luke Melograno, Production Coordinator at Mariani Landscape, and Brett Lemcke, VP at R.M. Landscape.


Aug 02, 202301:01:59
Not Your Typical Family Business with Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan

Not Your Typical Family Business with Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan with LandCare.  Mike and Jensen share their unique perspective on ways to operate a family business.  They talk about their personal stories, how they started working together and how Jensen fell into her fathers’ footsteps.  Jensen talks about how her skills from the hospitality industry transferred into the green industry.  They both talk about the pros, the cons, and the challenges of working together.   This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape.

Jul 27, 202336:16
REPLAY: Engage for Success with Monique Allen

REPLAY: Engage for Success with Monique Allen

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Monique Allen, Founder & Creative Director of The Garden Continuum. Monique shares her distinct business model, with a focus on “Life-Scaping” and sustainable landscape practices for residential and commercial properties.  The group also discusses the importance of true evaluation and evolution as you build your business, and best practices for engaging your team and cultivating passion for the work they do. This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench and Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape.

Jul 19, 202354:58
Growing Your People with Skyler Westergard

Growing Your People with Skyler Westergard

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Skyler Westergard with LandCare.  Skyler shares his story about how he ended up in learning and development and how he went about creating new opportunities.  He talks about different ways that people learn and retain information as well as how we assess learning.  He also talks about the importance of investing in your team.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape.

Jul 12, 202351:41
REPLAY: Branch Models with Pam Dooley

REPLAY: Branch Models with Pam Dooley

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Pam Dooley, Owner with Plants Creative Landscape.  Pam talks about the how and why and the successes, challenges, and opportunities of branching models. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape and Macey Robinson with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals.

Jul 05, 202343:05
Growing Your Business with Events with Claire Goldman

Growing Your Business with Events with Claire Goldman

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Claire Goldman with R&R Landscaping.  Claire talks about the importance of event-based education and why company owners should attend industry events.  Claire discusses how connecting with other companies at events has elevated her business, who to bring with you and getting a new perspective on your business.  As the ELEVATE committee chair, Claire also shares a few teasers of what to expect at ELEVATE 2023 in Dallas.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape.

Jun 28, 202334:16
REPLAY: Shaping Your Story with Roger Phelps

REPLAY: Shaping Your Story with Roger Phelps

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Roger Phelps, Corporate Communications Manager from STIHL Inc.  During this engaging discussion, Roger shares highlights from his career, including oversight of STIHL’s social media rollout and the popular STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Series, and the importance of leaning into opportunity.  The group also touches on STIHL’s commitment to supporting young people and future generations of lawn and landscape professionals. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus and Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench.

Jun 21, 202358:60
Setting Up Your Team for Success with Joe Lewis

Setting Up Your Team for Success with Joe Lewis

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Joe Lewis, COO with Yard Solutions, Inc.  Joe talks stress management and setting expectations with your team.  He talks about the importance of taking care of your team as well as educating and training your team on how to manage stress.   Joe talks about being proactive vs. reactive and having a plan in advance to set your team up for success.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape.

Jun 14, 202344:55
REPLAY: How Coaching Drives Success with Taylor Milliken

REPLAY: How Coaching Drives Success with Taylor Milliken

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guest Taylor Milliken of Milosi Landscaping discusses the importance of coaching in personal and professional success.  Topics covered include training to all levels, budgeting for development, learning from professional coaches, and growing through learning.  This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, Miles Kuperus and Luke Melograno at Mariani Landscape.

Jun 07, 202357:32
WILN Takeover - Employee Retention

WILN Takeover - Employee Retention

This episode of Growing in the Green Industry is presented by the Women in Landscape Network and hosted by Brigitte Orrick with The Davey Tree Expert Company, Laura Shartle with SiteOne Landscape Supply and Angela Hieronimus with Blades of Green.  This episode they discuss their experiences with turnover and culture in trying to make their companies a great place to work.  They talk about involuntary and voluntary turnover as well as sharing their onboarding process with new hires and making sure they have the right support system.  They also talk about where they go to find new and qualified talent. 

May 31, 202348:35
REPLAY: Marketing Your Unique Brand with Lara Omick

REPLAY: Marketing Your Unique Brand with Lara Omick

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Lara Omick from Conserva Irrigation. Lara and the hosts take a deep dive into all things marketing, with a special focus on how things have changed over the last 18 months. They also touch on Smart Irrigation Month, and Lara provides insight into the world of national brand and consumer marketing for Conserva Irrigation’s franchise operations. This episode is hosted by Neal Glatt of GrowTheBench, and Miles Kuperus.


May 24, 202347:53
Being Proactive with Your Team with Erin Barr

Being Proactive with Your Team with Erin Barr

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Erin Barr, HR Consulting with Erin Barr Consulting.  Erin talks about some of the struggles that the green industry has been facing when it comes to workforce.   Erin talks about strategies to make progress and how to approach your team with getting feedback.  She talks about the importance of making sure whatever you implement in your company, to make sure that you make it sustainable and buildable over a long period of time. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape.

May 17, 202343:43
REPLAY: Account Management with Marshall Jones

REPLAY: Account Management with Marshall Jones

In replay this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Marshall Jones, Landscape Design Account Manager with Valley Landscaping. During this podcast, Marshall talks about what it takes to have the skill set of account management and taking the time and the importance of understanding what you are selling. He also touches on the stress over meeting your sales goals. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus at Include Software and Neal Glatt at GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno with Mariani Landscape, Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape and Macey Robinson with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

May 10, 202353:59
Making the Sacrifices with Michael Bauman

Making the Sacrifices with Michael Bauman

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Michael Bauman, CEO and Owner of Grand Entrance Group.  Michael shares his story of how he took over the family business.  He talks about finding the problems and failures and embracing them.  He reflects back and speaks on priding yourself in your mistakes and making the sacrifices to see the end results.  He talks about making hard decisions and the struggles he went through to stay afloat through the difficult times.  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape.

May 03, 202355:29
REPLAY: Finding Your Why with Joshua Gillow and Duane Draughon

REPLAY: Finding Your Why with Joshua Gillow and Duane Draughon

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Joshua Gillow, Founder of YES Express, and Duane Draughon owner and lead designer of VizX Design Studios.  Both Joshua and Duane are also the co-hosts of Outerspaces, a podcast dedicated to empowering contractors in the outdoor living space.  During this podcast, they share their own career paths and how they came together and stayed connected before deciding to go into business together. They touched on the importance of networking, taking chances, and navigating away from fear mode and the growth of employees and self-care. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke at R.M. Landscape, Luke Melograno at Mariani Landscape, and Neal Glatt at GrowTheBench.

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