Building, Sustaining and Leading a Thriving Team in the Regenerative Landscaping Industry with Erik Ohlsen

What does it really take to build a strong, reliable, and motivated crew?Erik Ohlsen—founder of Permaculture Artisans and author of The Regenerative Landscaper —pulls back the curtain on what he's learned over two decades of growing his mission-driven company. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, listen to learn how to hire and retain the best people for the job. Erik covers:What to look for when building your teamHow to hire (and keep) great peopleWhat to pay and how to know when you're financially ready to hireScheduling, time management, and navigating last-minute curveballsThe balance between hiring for skill vs. training on the jobInterview questions that reveal true characterSpotting red flags and assessing energetic fitCreative ways to care for and retain your peopleThe leadership lessons that shaped his company cultureThis is the conversation every edible landscaper or permaculture entrepreneur needs to hear—because building a resilient business starts with building a resilient team.Want more support as you build your ecological edible landscaping company? Join our membership!This is where you can get feedback on your work, join live coaching calls with Matt Lebon, and access a vast library of training videos to up your career in foodscaping. Get your first month free at thefoodscaper.com/membershipWant to join our annual meeting of the foodscaper minds? Join our annual Foodscaper Conference. Head to thefoodscaper.com/conference to learn more!