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IM Landscape Growth Podcast — 96 episodes

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Joe Salemi | The Real Reason Landscaping Companies Struggle to Scale

2

John Dalton: Why Most Landscaping Brands Stay Invisible

3

Steve Reynolds (River Valley): Why Most Contractors Stay Stuck at $1–2M

4

Steve Wheatcroft: The Truth About Scaling (No One Talks About)

5

Brad Stephenson : Build a Business That Runs Without You

6

Jim Shimon, Willow River Company: The People Playbook Behind $15M+ Growth

7

Bob Roman (Fire by Design): How to Differentiate in a Sea of “Me Too” Contractors

8

Justin White (K&D): Clarity of Vision = Faster Growth (Here’s the Playbook)

9

Scot Eckley (SEI): How Specialization Turns a Landscape Business Into a Category Leader

10

Mike McCarron, ImageWorks Landscaping: The Systems Every Sub-$1M Company Misses

11

From Fragmented to Scalable: Marketing Lessons for Contractors | Karol Wyman

12

James Hatfield (LiveSwitch) on Using Video & AI to Close Deals Faster in Home Services

13

How Granum is Rewriting Landscape Software, Insights from CEO Mark Sedgley

14

Richard Sperber (Sperber Landscape): How to Grow a Billion-Dollar Company Without the Apps

15

Culture, Systems, Profit: Snow Industry Lessons w/ Martin Tirado (SIMA)

16

Dominick Mondi Shares Operational Secrets for Growth

17

One Question, Big Results: Chris Dyer on Feedback Loops That Win

18

How to Build a Winning Mindset (and Stop Getting Stuck) – Frank Bourque

19

Darren Oostdyk: Scaling Doverscape to $2M With Just Four Employees

20

The #1 Growth Constraint in the Green Industry | Aaron Whitener of ACE Outdoor

21

Sergi: Landscaping CEO’s Secret to Growth: Fixing the Leader Bottleneck

22

The $30M Lawn Empire: Kurt LaButte's 46-Year Growth Playbook

23

Scott Grams: Solving Labour Shortages and Middle Management Challenges in Landscaping

24

Financial Strategies in the Green Industry with David Whittaker

25

Paul Fraynd: Landscaping Success and Lessons Learned

26

Scaling Past $1.5M: The Key Hire That Changed Everything for Pika Landscapes

27

Kevin Butler & Jame Toribio on Growing The Outdoor Living Company

28

Meet Al Perreault of Green Collar: From Side Hustle to Industry Leader

29

Ashly Paladino on Growing Sun Valley Landscaping from $1M to $10M+

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Turning Data into Dollars for Landscaping Businesses - Paul Demarco of Intrigue

31

Jeff McManus (University of Texas): How People Growth Drives Landscaping Success

32

From $0 to $16M: Nathan Helder on Scaling Without Losing Your Life

33

How Caleb Scaled Third Space by Hiring Smarter, Not Buying More Gear

34

Million Dollar Business? Start with Your Habits – Ultimate Landscape Academy

35

From Overwhelmed to Organized: How Admin Support and Systems Saves Your Sanity – Advanced Admins

36

Running a $4M Tree Biz with Humor, Hustle & Big Nuts – Jordan Upcavage

37

What Separates Landscape Companies That Grow from Those That Stall – Kim Hartman

38

Mark Tipton’s Guide to Growing and Managing a Landscape Business Efficiently

39

Sal Hernandez on Scaling Smarter, Not Harder (GroXmart)

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Heather Jerrard on Crushing Fear and Owning Your Growth (My Landscape Artist)

41

Rob’s 5 Rules for Growing a Landscaping Business to $1M

42

Robert Clinkenbeard Reveals the $20M Mistake Most Landscape Owners Make

43

Jon Gohl on the Landscaping Companies Built to Win in 2025 (and the Systems Behind Them)

44

Overworked and Over-involved? Stephen Mazelis Finally Stepped Back—and Business Took Off

45

Want to Be in the Top 1% of Landscaping Companies? Brian Hamilton Spells It Out

46

AI, EQ, and Parke Kallenberg’s Secrets to Smarter Landscape Sales

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Landscaping Owners: If You’re Doing It All, You’re Doing It Wrong—Peter Guinane Explains Why

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Want More Sales? Try Saying ‘No’ More Often – Doug C. Brown on Smart Selling

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Landscaping? Nope. You’re in the People Business – with Jeffrey Scott

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Hiring Landscapers? Jill Odom Says If They Bring a Pocket Knife, They Might Be a Keeper

51

Firing on All Five Cylinders: Jeffrey Domenick’s Framework for Growth

52

The Great Game of Landscaping: Ryan Markewich’s Formula for Success

53

Green Industry Grit: Jason Lee’s No-BS Approach to Growing a Landscape Business

54

Laying the Foundation for a Customer-Obsessed Business with Chris Yancey

55

Why You’re Stuck: Jordan Daneker on Overcoming Barriers in the Green Industry

56

Ross Peterson: Moving Soil, Solving Problems, and Scaling Big Ideas

57

“It’s Never Crowded Along the Extra Mile”: Leadership Insights from Shane Humble

58

Angelique Robb on SYNKD, Waste, and Her Unique Journey from Oil to Landscaping

59

Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Budget: Alex Zalewski on Transparent Pricing, Team Culture, and More

60

Evolving Your Leadership for Big Growth: Lessons from Mark Bradley

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Will Joyce on Navigating Growth and Legacy in a Family Landscape Business

62

Market Insights with Steve Wolf: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent

63

Shaping a New Blue Collar Culture with Mikayel Ter-Grigoryan

64

How to Let Go and Grow: Matt Bell’s Guide to Business Leadership

65

How Mindset, Team, and Time Can Transform Your Landscape Business with Grant Harrison

66

From Industry Collaboration to Youth Engagement: The Future of Landscaping with Britt Wood

67

Unlocking Success: Jeffrey Scott on Leadership & Growth

68

Lessons in Growth: Trust, Delegation, and Sales with Marty Grunder

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Educate to Elevate: The Landscape Industry's Future with Linda Reindl

70

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Landscaping with Andrew Gross

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Transitioning from Craftsman to Business Owner in Landscaping with Weston Zimmerman

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Alan White speaks on the Role of Landscaping in Urban Health and Climate Adaptation

73

The Landscape of Opportunity: Building a Career Destination with Dean Morales

74

From Ground Up: Michael Pletz's Blueprint for Landscaping Business Excellence

75

Solving the Labour Puzzle in Landscaping: Training and Development in the Landscaping Industry with Matt Crinklaw

76

Soil to Software: The Role of Technology in the Green Industry with Ed Hansen

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Harvesting Potential: Essential Insights for Landscape Entrepreneurs with Jud Griggs

78

Green Horizons: Russell Wood on Enhancing Landscaping Careers

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Mastering Green Industry Sales with Neal Glatt

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Beyond the Business: Creating Community in Landscaping with Joe Salemi

81

Paul Zammit Reflects on 20 Years at a Garden Center & His Shift to Teaching

82

The Kaizen Way to Business Success with George Urvari

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Harnessing Association Power for Industry Growth Elizabeth McMurray

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Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Innovation: Rob Weins Horticulture Journey

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Andrew McCurry on Innovation and Training in Landscape Business

86

Scott Tolson on Nurturing Leadership in Landscaping

87

Building a Landscape Business with a Foundation in Architecture: Kristopher Dabner

88

From Green to Gold: Navigating Business Growth in Landscaping with Frank Bourque

89

Transforming Landscaping Businesses with Strategic Coaching: Warren Coughlin

90

Creating a Customer-Focused Culture for Business Growth with John Spence

91

No Dickheads Allowed: Building a Positive Company Culture with Ivan Katz

92

Landscaping Your Team: HR Management with Hilary Harrison

93

From Groundwork to Growth: Executive Director Jim Landry on Advancing the Landscape Sector

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The Art of Growing: Jacki Hart's Lessons on Building a Landscape Business

95

From Roots of Success: Navigating Growth and Challenges in Landscaping with Chris Sheer

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From Landscaping to Leadership: Jake DeJong's Business Evolution