What a fantastic and enjoyable conversation I had with Luke O'Brien! From his beginnings as an aspiring and talented musician to his role as an emotional support teacher in Philadelphia, Luke's journey is truly remarkable. Now, he leads his own creative content company, @lukeobriencreative, where his creativity shines. But that's not all—Luke, alon…

This episode was somewhat self-indulgent. I responded to a cold call/email, a rare occurrence, and met berts_turf. It turned out he was a golfer and possibly had products suitable for the lawn care industry. Fast forward 18 months, and now some of Aspen Outdoors' products are integrated into the Stout Turf Care program. As a lawn care owner, I beli…

Jim and I had a captivating discussion about sales, spanning from his military beginnings to his leadership in sales teams and his current venture as a Real Estate agent. Jim's extensive expertise was evident as we caught up, and his valuable sales tips left a lasting impression. I look forward to applying some of the insights we shared and hope th…

After a bustling conference season, I had the pleasure of sitting down with John Perry, the Owner of Green County Fertilizer Company. Our conversation ranged from his beginnings in the green industry to his intriguing TV appearances, all the way to the humble origins and current success of GCF. It was truly inspiring to interview such a prominent f…

We discuss the humble beginnings of two brothers starting a business, growing into a 5000 sq. ft shop, and their mutually beneficial relationship with Stout Lawncare. Plus we talk about the importance of building up your employees and training them for success! Jastrem Premium Landscaping Providing a tick and mosquito control service? Tick and Skee…

Me and Steph sit down for a quick interview about how she got her start in the green industry and how she has handled a new job, a new marriage, and doing all this while running to small businesses. Thanks again Steph for your time. https://yardcomfort.com/By The RootZone Podcast

In this joint podcast with The Turf Nutrition and Management Podcast, Kevin Salters visits from Suffield, Connecticut to talk about how his passion for human nutrition helped him build his business Root Development, knowing your limits as an owner and when to ask for help, and adapting your home life to become more environmentally friendly. Plus, K…

In this episode, Joe from Royersford Fence Company explains how he turned a side job into a second full-time job. We discuss work-life balance, especially when raising a family and being a teacher, and if there is such a thing as an "exit plan." Plus, where to put your advertising dollars in a world where everyone is on the Internet, and the intric…

In this episode, we talk to Kara and Greg Lehman, an incredible couple who are the proud owners of Kara Jo Skincare (https://www.karajoskincare.com/) and the Kara Jo Bee Farm. Our conversation takes us on their remarkable journey, starting with the discovery of a solution to Kara's personal skincare issue, which eventually blossomed into a thriving…

Chris Lerch joins the podcast to discuss the origins of Hello422, launching during the pandemic to help small businesses, and leveraging social media for success.By The RootZone Podcast

Justin Brown and Dan Tennity discuss their experience as line level employees, taking initiative to learn new skills, and the ways they like to be acknowledged in the workplace for a job well done.By The RootZone Podcast

Bryan Swinney talks about walking away from his union job to start his own landscaping business, why the the business changed to fertilizing, and how he came to create Tick and Skeeter Deleter. Check out Tick and Skeeter Deleter at https://yardcomfort.comBy The RootZone Podcast

Brian has almost 30 years in the plumbing business, from the days of teaching himself on the job, now to setting others up for success. Brian talks about his transition into the industry from Blockbuster, and the important aspects of managing employees. Visit Avanti at paplumbinganddrains.comBy Chris Stoudt

The first episode with Derek Madden, Vice President of Go Green Lawn & Pest. Gogreenlawnservices.comBy corbittb

Welcome to the RootZone Podcast with Chris Stoudt, owner of Stout Lawn Care. New episodes come out every other week!By corbittb