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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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Welcome to the Green Industry & More With Sam podcast, where amazing things happen. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-smith9/support
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Chad Diller with Landscape Leadership. Chad shares his non-traditional path of how felt lost at times in his career and how he finally ended up in landscape industry. He talks about what he learned in the past andtaking those experiences and applying them to your next opportunities. Chad …
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guests Vanessa McQuade, Senior Account Executive and Owner and Rob Murray, CEO and Co-owner of Intrigue Media discuss the bigger picture with sales and marketing. They talk about digital marketing and making the communication shift from company centric, and solution oriented to customer c…
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome David Hanny with Virginia Green. David shares his story of how he landed into the landscape industry and shares his advice on transitioning from one industry to thegreen industry. He talks about being proactive in a leadership role and the importance of engaging with your team - he even g…
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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 aboutattracting talent from other industries. Jennifer tells her story about exploring new opportunit…
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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 eng…
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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 wa…
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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 mi…
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry our hosts discuss the hot topics of hiring, recruiting and retention. With the lack of available workforce being a primary concern for our industry, and spring right around the corner our hosts touch on best practices for finding qualified professionals, proactive approaches for keeping profes…
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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…
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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 mo…
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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 t…
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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 pat…
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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 t…
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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…
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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 ne…
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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 sys…
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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
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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 thei…
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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 aboutearly milestones that helped accelerate his career and shares his advice on never leaving anything on the ta…
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REPLAY: The Key to Finding and Retaining Great Employees (hint: Be a Better Employer) with Mick Mulhall
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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 eng…
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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 …
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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…
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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 h…
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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 technolo…
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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…
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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 opportuni…
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VILN Takeover: Developing that “We: Mentality with Joe Lewis, Brian Chapman and Terry Williams
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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 …
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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 (an…
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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…
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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 an…
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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 a…
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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 host…
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Brandon Sheppard, Franchise Owner of Weed Man and President-Elect of NALP. In this episode we also welcome our newest host, Skyler Westergard with LandCare. Brandon shares his experience with volunteering at Renewal and Remembrance and how important the opportunity is to give b…
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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 al…
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LLN Takeover - Bridging the Culture Gap with Tim Martinez, Jennifer Menjivar and Debbie Bartsch
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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 andDebbie Bartsch with Chalet Nursery. In this special LLN takeover episode they discuss bridging the culture gap and having that cultural awareness. They talk about…
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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 rol…
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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 hel…
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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 customer…
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan with LandCare. Mike and Jensen share theirunique 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 herskills from t…
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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 a…
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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 newopportunities. He talks about different ways that people learn and retain information as well as how we assess learning. He also talks about theimpo…
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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…
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Claire Goldman with R&R Landscaping. Claire talks about the importance of event-basededucation 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 perspectiv…
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Roger Phelps, Corporate Communications Manager from STIHL Inc. During this engagingdiscussion, Roger shares highlights from his career, including oversight of STIHL’s social media rollout and the popular STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Series, andthe importance of leaning into opportunity. The group …
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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 hav…
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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…
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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…
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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 con…
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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 o…
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