Buying Local S3E29: Building Greener Landscapes with Terry Hubbard

This is a crossover episode with our sister show, Blue Collar Startup. In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media sits down with Terry Hubbard of Peak Environmental. Tune in as they discuss the innovative use of robotic mowers (mobots) in landscaping, the shift toward eco-friendly practices, challenges in the landscape industry, and the importance of sustainable business strategies.Find the Buying Local Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble.Find Peak Environmental at peakec.com for contact details, project galleries, and eco-friendly service information, or connect with them on Facebook and Instagram for updates on their innovative landscaping solutions.0:00 Welcome and Host Introduction1:00 Terry Hubbard Introduction2:28 Overview of Peak Environmental’s Services3:56 Landscape Industry Innovation5:34 Introduction to Mobots (Robotic Mowers)6:57 Mobots in Action at Fenway Park8:23 Shift to Eco-Friendly Practices10:00 Organic and Pesticide-Free Lawn Care12:08 Challenges with Traditional Lawn Maintenance14:22 Transition to Electric Equipment16:45 Mobot Operations and Homeowner Benefits19:52 Industry Trends and Automation23:26 Terry’s Strategy for Business Innovation26:33 Peer Group Accountability44:23 Closing Remarks and Contact Information