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ABI presents Ground Etc, where we talk all things turf care and ground prep. This podcast is for grounds keepers, landscape contractors, and anyone interested in working in the dirt. From the right equipment, to the right crew, to the strategies needed to run a successful business. We talk to experts of the industry about the ground, the work, et cetera!
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Breaking Into Adjacent Markets – With Pete Denny
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This episode, Matt sits down with Pete Denny, landscaping YouTuber and founder of GCI Turf, to talk about the equipment, strategies, and connections that helped his business break into adjacent turf care markets.By ABI Attachments
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What's Next in Landscaping Equipment – With Nate Smith
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We’re getting into gear in Season 2 Episode 3! Tune in to hear us talk about the future of landscaping equipment with ABI’s Vice President of Engineering, Nate Smith.By ABI Attachments
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How to Win Bids & Make Money – With Kevin Keigley
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This episode, ABI’s co-founders Scott Holmes and Kevin Keigley are back to talk about how to build a landscaping business from the ground up, and which strategies and equipment he used to help his business grow.By ABI Attachments
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Finding Better Ways for Soil Prep & Turf Maintenance – With ABI Founder Kevin Keigley
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It’s Season 2! Episode one is packed with useful info for anyone in ground care work. Scott Holmes sits down with his longtime business partner and ABI’s founder, Kevin Keigley, to talk about how he started his landscaping business, why he started inventing his own equipment, and what tips and tricks he’s learned over the years working in the lands…
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Doing the Renovation Work On Sports Fields – With Leah Withrow
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If your baseball field is in bad shape, making small adjustments isn’t enough to give you the consistent playability you need. Renovating your field gets down to the field’s base and gives you a fresh start. Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper at the home of the Reno Aces and the recent award recipient for the 2022 professional baseball field of the y…
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Starting Out In Sports Field Maintenance – With Leah Withrow
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Ever wondered how people get into ballfield maintenance? Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper at the award-winning Greater Nevada Field, is here to tell you everything you need to know about getting started in sports field maintenance. Greater Nevada Field named Sports Field Management Association’s Field of the Year Article…
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Maintaining Ballfields on a Limited Budget – With Taylor Coquillard
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In the studio for this episode is Taylor Coquillard; he’s here to help you get the most out of your baseball and softball grooming equipment. Taylor has loads of experience playing, coaching, and maintaining local fields. He knows his way around a ballfield and the challenges that come with working with limited time, labor, and budget for equipment…
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Dealing with Drainage Issues on Your Field – With Cory Stoneburner
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On Episode 3 of Ground Etc., we talk about where the water is going on your ballfield. Our guest, Cory Stoneburner, worked for a company that specialized in ball field installation and renovation. He has been with ABI for two years, and now he’s ready to discuss water pitfalls to avoid and recommend drainage setups to prevent flooding and wash outs…
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Leading A Groundskeeping Crew – With Chuck White
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We’re back with Chuck White, of United Turf and Track. In this episode, we switch from discussing what goes on behind the scenes to how anyone can lead and empower their crew, on and off the infield. Whether you have a team of full-time people, or you are leading a small group of volunteers, we cover everything from tackling interpersonal issues to…
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Secrets of Infield Grooming – With Chuck White
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Welcome to our premier episode of the Ground Etc. podcast. This season, we’re talking about all things infield grooming, and today we’re sitting down with a legend in the field: Chuck White. In our conversation with Chuck White, he gives us his life history, leadership concepts, and tips for leading and developing people, all of which led him to hi…
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"Sound Check" We’re Doing a Groundskeeping Podcast!
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In this teaser episode for the ABI’s new podcast “Ground Etc.” Matt Metzger and Scott Holmes talk infield grooming equipment, what it really means to be an innovation company, and what’s to come in this infield grooming season of Ground Etc.By ABI Force
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