Interview Series: Managing Battery Power All Day Long LIVE from Equip Expo

In this special live episode from the STIHL booth at Equip Expo 2024, moderator Marty Grunder is joined by an expert panel including Brandon Haley, Vice President of Grounds at SSC Services for Education, Chase Stetson of "That Lawn Dude," and Mike Poluka, Senior Manager at STIHL USA.  The panel explores best practices for managing battery-powered tools, both on-site and at company headquarters. You’ll hear how to promote battery technology to customers, how and where to use mobile charging solutions, and how to track assets and equipment with connected tracking systems. Wondering about charging times and environmental challenges—like extreme heat and cold? These issues are also addressed. The benefits of battery power are many, including its lighter weight, enhanced safety features, and improved performance. The episode concludes with audience questions, tackling real-world challenges and practical solutions for keeping battery tools running smoothly throughout the day.In This Episode: The episode opens with Marty Grunder and panel experts discussing the transition from gas to battery-powered equipment Intro of Moderator Marty Grunder Intro of Brandon Haley, Vice President of Grounds for SSC Services for Education Intro to Chase Stetson, “That Lawn Dude” Promoting battery power to your customers Intro of Mike Poluka, Sr. Manager, Strategic and Commercial Accounts @ STIHL USA Best practices for managing batteries at HQ and on sites, the ProPower Hub Solution from Stihl Benefits of mobile charging tech Asset tracking - tags, ‘Stihl-connected’ tracking and data function embedded in batteries Comparing gas to battery equipment at the Expo, lightweight, safety functions Charging times for different tech, challenging situations, using battery power at the right levels Environmental challenges with heat and cold Audience questions Last words and key takeaways Looking forward to GROW! 2025  Share with someone in landscaping, subscribe, like, share, and send us your show ideas and comments! The Grow Show podcast is sponsored by STIHL and brought to you by The Grow Group - a leading coaching and education firm for landscape professionals. Your host is Marty Grunder, president and CEO of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co., one of the most successful design-build operations of its kind in the Midwest. The Grow Show shares ideas, tips, tactics, and insights that will help you grow your landscaping business. Resources...