Best Stihl Podcasts (2024)

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A Cut Above With Stihl Outdoor Equipment 33:26

7d ago33:26

33:26

Roger Phelps, with STIHL Inc., Joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss their relationship with the recreation and conservation communities. Roger Phelps joined STIHL Inc. in 2001 as the Corporate Communications Manager. In that position, he is responsible for creating and telling the STIHL story through integrated event marketing, strategi…

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REPLAY: Consistency is Key with Doug McDuff 1:02:01

1h ago1:02:01

1:02:01

In replay this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Doug McDuff, President and Co-owner of Landscape America. Doug shares his perspective on open book management focusing on teaching your team the next steps in growth and accountability and the importance of transparent communication. Doug talks about shifting your business and stic…

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North To Alaska III: An Update 31:24

2d ago31:24

31:24

Rosie Forgione, Stacie Linley, and Tom Linley join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for the third installment of North To Alaska. If you have not listened to the first two episodes, you might want to check them out before listening to this episode. Enjoy. donald@tailgate-talks.comBy Donald Forgione

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Educating and Inspiring the Next Generation with Daniel Greenwell 53:48

6d ago53:48

53:48

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guest Daniel Hill with Piedmont Technical College.This episode is Daniel shares his journey into education and his perspective on the green industry, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between educators and industry professionals. They also discuss the role of teachers and mentors in…

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REPLAY: The Importance of Translation with Kristin Pontarelli 31:11

13d ago31:11

31:11

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Kristin Pontarelli, COO of Proscape Landcape Management Corp. Kristin was a Spanish teacher for over 25 years when she decided to start working for her husband’s company. During this episode, she shares her perspective on how having a Spanish speaker on staff in a management role h…

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Director To Director; Texas State Parks 36:50

15d ago36:50

36:50

Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks, joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss what is next for Texas State Parks. Coming off a successful Centennial celebration, winning the gold medal, and the passage of Proposition 14, establishing a $1 billion trust fund to acquire and develop new state parks across Texas. The transformative i…

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The Balance of Productivity and Summer Motivation 36:45

20d ago36:45

36:45

In this host episode of Growing in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler talk discuss the challenges ofmaintaining productivity and motivation during the summer season. Brett emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and personal time,while Skyler expresses struggles with feelings of guilt for investing time in self-improvement. Th…

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Ranger Ride Along In Iowa 32:28

26d ago32:28

32:28

Derek Christoffel joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for an exciting ride-along discussion. Derek is a Park Ranger with the Plymouth County Conservation Board. Plymouth County Conservation manages over 2,700 acres of oak timber and river bottom forest, native and reconstructed prairies, wetlands, ponds, and lakes. With numerous miles of unpaved …

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REPLAY: The Challenge for Up-and-Coming Star Employees with Richard Kuperus 1:03:04

27d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guest Richard Kuperus of the Farmside Landscape & Design discusses how he balances work, school, and family dynamics in business. Topics covered include how to navigate business relationships as a young professional, navigating shifting dynamics at work, and balancing ambition with humili…

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Lessons From A Seasoned Park Manager 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

Pat Wright joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss park management. Pat is the Park Manager of Montgomery Bell State Park located SW of Nashville, TN. Pat is a 40-year veteran of Tennessee State Parks. Pat.Wright@tn.gov donald@tailgate-talks.comBy Donald Forgione

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Mastering Client Relationships and Time Management with Ed Furner 47:21

1M ago47:21

47:21

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, wewelcome Ed Furner with Mariani Landscape. Ed shares his thoughts on challenges and strategies with handlingdifficult clients and the importance of seeing complaints as opportunities for education and relationship building rather than a threat. He also talks about the importance of time management …

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#169 : Jamie Cairns @ Fluent Commerce 53:56

1M ago53:56

53:56

Wrap up your week by joining Adam Ellington as he connects with Jamie Cairns, Chief Strategy Officer at Fluent Commerce, an inventory and order management pioneer. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Jamie has watched the ever-evolving shape of global commerce change over the years and together he and Todd will dive into chats around …

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REPLAY: Finding a Successful Work/Life Integration with Bob Grover 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Bob Grover, President of Pacific Landscape Management. A long-time contributor and participant on state and national association leadership teams, Bob shares thoughts about past experiences and goals for the future, as he stepped into the NALP Board of Directors President role. The…

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Souvenirs And Support 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

Jessica Dolin joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the benefits of gift shops within our operations. Jessica is the Retail Merchandizer for West Virginia State Parks. Jessica.L.Dolin@wv.gov Donald@tailgate-talks.comBy Donald Forgione

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The Value of a Degree in Horticulture 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

In this host episode of Growingn in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler talk about the value of a degree inhorticulture and the strengths and limitations. They discuss building personal relationships and recruiting tactics along with touching on the importance of successful internships. They also talk about what happens if you don’t have a connect…

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#159 : Ashleigh Virgo @ Shopify POS 58:15

2M ago58:15

58:15

This weeks ep is for those ready to dive head first into omnichannel retail 🤓 Todd Welling, the visionary behind Overdose. will be joined by Ash Virgo, the dynamic Head of Retail Sales at Shopify, for an engaging session on all things Shopify POS, a game-changing system for today’s modern retailers. You'll see the actual device and discover how Sho…

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North To Alaska II: An Update 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

Rosie Forgione, Stacie Linley, and Tom Linley join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for an update on their journey to Alaska. donald@tailgate-talks.comBy Donald Forgione

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REPLAY: Understanding Your Customer 51:03

2M ago51:03

51:03

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts talk about mapping your customer journey. They discuss being an effective communicator and making the market more aware of who you are as well as knowing what to go after and being very specific. They touch on selling on value and always having a “plan B.” This episode is hosted by …

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Director To Director: Leadership 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Brent Leisure returns to join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for a discussion from Director to Director. Brent is the retired Director of Texas State Parks, and Donald is the retired Director of Florida Stae Park. Both gentlemen rose through the ranks in their respective large park systems. Brentleisure1@gmail.com Donald@tailgate-talks.com…

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#158 : Nikki Egene @ Stihl Shop 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

Join Leslie, our SEO guru host and Nikki, the E-commerce Manager at STIHL NZ, a leading retailer of outdoor power equipment in New Zealand. Nikki will be sharing the journey story of STHIL’s experience as they revamped their website and achieved significant results through organic search. Together, they'll discuss the challenges of shifting to onli…

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#157 : Hamish McKay @ Order Editing 53:51

2M ago53:51

53:51

Reduce time, frustration and give your customers control over their orders... No brainer, right? Join Ryan Delaney, our CXO, as he chats to the mastermind behind Order Editing - a revolutionary self-service platform that allows your customers edit their address post purchase, swap products and even apply discounts, all on their own. 🤯 In this ep, H…

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Managing Customer Relations and Employee Well-Being 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

In this host episode of Growing in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler celebrate kicking off the 5th season of the podcast! The hosts talk about the challenges they have faced over the spring months with weather challenges and the importance of staying ahead of the conditions and being proactive with clients about theirproperties. They talk about …

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Forestry Family Frolic 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Ludie Bond and Ash Ehlers join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the benefits of family members working in the same department. Ludie is a Wildland Mitigation Specialist and a Public Information Specialist for the Florida Forest Service. Her Daughter Ash Ehlers is a Forest Ranger with the Florida Forest Service. Many trades have been passe…

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REPLAY: Not Your Typical Family Business with Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan 36:16

2M ago36:16

36:16

In this replay 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…

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Safety In Action 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Kyle Bernis joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Safety In Action. Safety is an essential aspect of our day-to-day operations. donald@tailgate-talks.comBy Donald Forgione

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From Golf Course Grounds to Technical Quality Advisor with Will McEwen 52:02

3M ago52:02

52:02

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Will McEwen, Technical Quality Advisor with Viriginia Green. Will shares his inspiring story from hishumble roots at a local golf course and culminating in his current pivotal role. He shares invaluable wisdom on fostering early engagement with high school students and advocates for compa…

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North To Alaska 26:51

3M ago26:51

26:51

Tom Linley joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss their trip to Alaska. Tom is a returning guest, seasoned park professional, and full-time RVer. They discuss the adventure and the challenges of embarking on this long trip. North to Alaska is a song by Johnny Horton that was popular in the 50’s. tom@tomstarservices.com donald@tailgate-tal…

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REPLAY: Building a High Capacity, Engaging Workforce using Technology with Dave Pacifico 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Dave Pacifico, co-founder of Team Engine. Dave talks about thoughtful automation of keeping and building an engaging workforce. Dave discusses having a broad, diversified strategy for companies to adopt when it comes to looking for new talent. He talks about thinking about what mak…

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Branch Management with Mackenzie Chris 46:19

3M ago46:19

46:19

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mackenzie Chris with Southern Botanical. Mackenzie tells her story on how she grew quickly into her current Branch Manager role. She touches on her early career to where she is now. As a Branch Manager, Mackenzie talks about what she shares with her field team to make sure that they are p…

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#155 : Scott McNab @ RealNZ 53:29

3M ago53:29

53:29

This week on Chill, a sneak peek into revolutionary plans for New Zealand tourism. Todd Welling is joined by Scott McNab, Chief Revenue Officer at RealNZ, where they'll dive into Scott's inspiring career journey in driving revenue growth and spearheading marketing initiatives for a brand dedicated to sustainable tourism. With a passion for empoweri…

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#156 : James @ Particular Audience 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

Goodbye endless aisles. It's about hyper personalised shopping! 🛍️ This week on Chill, we're geeking out with James Taylor, the mastermind behind Particular Audience (CEO and founder). Hear about AI-powered websites that show you exactly what you want, when you want it. Hosted by Ryan, Overdose. Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder, they'll dive…

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Ok Boomer: Exploring Generational Differences And Similarities 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

Lauren Emmert and Cole Ross join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss generational differences and Similarities. Lauren is a Park Ranger at Winchester Lake State Park, and Cole is a Park Ranger at Round Lake State Park. Both of these park professionals work for Idaho State Parks. Lauren.Emmert@idpr.idaho.gov Cole.Ross@idpr.idaho.gov donald@ta…

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REPLAY: Setting Up Your Team for Success with Joe Lewis 44:54

3M ago44:54

44:54

In this replay 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 …

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Rethinking Access: Top 10 Overlooked Accessibility Concerns 34:48

3M ago34:48

34:48

Richard Edwards joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the personal, professional, and common sense side of the American Disability Act, Unerversital Assccesability, and just doing the right thing. Ric is the ADA Director for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and is a wheelchair user. Ric’s insight into this critical subject is …

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Mental Health Awareness Month with Hope Smith, Terry Williams, Jenny Girard and Jenn Myers 40:31

4M ago40:31

40:31

In this special episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Hope Smith with Plants Creative Landscape, Terry Williams with Green Lawn Fertilizing and Jenny Girard with RM Landscape. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this week’s episode, our guests share some of their stories and experiences around mental health personally and pro…

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Tailgate Takeover - Firefighter Paramedic Leadership 20:45

4M ago20:45

20:45

David Landis returns to joins Donald Forgione with a Tailgate Takeover to discuss Leadership. David is a retired Fighter and Paramedic from Indianapolis, Indiana. His company, Playing with Possibilities, provides strategic growth advisory services and coaches for personal transformation. Find him on LinkedIn or at David@davidladis.me donald@tailgat…

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REPLAY: The Future of Battery-Powered Equipment with Paul Beblowski 46:26

4M ago46:26

46:26

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Paul Beblowski, Senior Product Manager with STIHL. Paul talks about the state of battery powered equipment. He touches on infrastructure and seeing the hard and soft payback moments in the move to battery. If you are considering battery-powered equipment, you don’t want to miss thi…

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Tribal Relations; Bridging Cultures 39:05

4M ago39:05

39:05

Angelina Stancampiano joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Tribal Relations. Angelina is the Shoshone District Interpretive Ranger for Wyoming State Parks and a Tribal Member. Angelina and Donald share experiences and suggestions to start, and grow relationships with tribal entities. Angelina.Stancampiano@wyo.gov Donald@tailgate-talks.c…

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Passion and Curiosity with Chad Diller 57:19

4M ago57:19

57:19

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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Self Mastery Skills To Live By 30:36

4M ago30:36

30:36

David Landis joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Self Mastering Skills To Live By. David is a retired Fighter and Paramedic from Indianapolis, Indiana. His company, Playing with Possibilities, provides strategic growth advisory services and coaches for personal transformation. Find him on LinkedIn or at davidladis.me david@davidlandis.…

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REPLAY: The Bigger Picture with Sales and Marketing with Vanessa McQuade and Rob Murray 55:01

4M ago55:01

55:01

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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Park Ranger Associations 11:22

4M ago11:22

11:22

Join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate as we delve into the crucial work of Park Ranger Associations. These associations serve as pillars of support for park professionals nationwide, offering various forms of assistance and fostering a sense of community among those dedicated to preserving our natural treasures. donald@tailgate-talks.com…

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#153 : Erwin Hofman @ RUMvision 43:00

4M ago43:00

43:00

Join our New Zealand Technical Director, Andrew Kett, as he partners up for a fascinating chat with Erwin Hofman, a wiz in the world of page speed consulting for eCom brands and agencies, as the CTO, Lead Developer and consultant of RUMvision. Together they’ll delve into how Erwin drives improvements for brands, with in-house knowledge via audits a…

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#152 : Rob Draper @ lasoo 35:33

4M ago35:33

35:33

Join our APAC Marking Director, Vincent, as he teams up for an engaging conversation with Rob, a trailblazing innovator in eCommerce and marketing currently serving as the CEO and Founder of Lasoo marketplace and the CMO of @ivegroupltd. Learn about Lasoo, Australia's fastest-growing eCommerce marketplace and gain insights into Rob's journey, chall…

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#154 : Tama @ aoteamade 56:04

4M ago56:04

56:04

Our Overdose. Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder, Ryan Delaney, will be joined by Tama Toki, the founder and CEO of Aotea Made, a range of herbal and wellness remedies inspired by traditional Maori health practices. Join Ryan to hear Tama's founder's story as he shares his passion for using these proven and backed ingredients and how Māori cul…

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Being Proactive in Leadership with David Hanny 55:36

5M ago55:36

55:36

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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REPLAY: Attracting and Engaging Talent with Jennifer Burnett 54:15

5M ago54:15

54:15

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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Principles of Authentic Leadership 29:57

5M ago29:57

29:57

Warren Poplin returns to join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the Principles of Authentic Leadership. Warren is a retired District Manager for Florida State Parks and a life long conservation and recreation professional. He is a former Coast Guardsman who lead his team to success during many stressful situations. An Authentic Leader who …

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Helping Your Team Find Their Path to Success with Cate Deane 54:28

5M ago54:28

54:28

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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Warriors To Rangers; Service To Service 27:32

5M ago27:32

27:32

Warriors To Rangers; Service To Service Are you finding it challenging to fill your vacant positions? Join Eric Hougland and Donald Forgione on the tailgate as they discuss the Skill Bridge program. This program is provided to service men and women to help transition them from military life to civilian life. Eric is the Professional Development Coo…

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