Green Side Up

In this Memorial Day weekend special of Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jordan and Jason welcome Buck from Omega Tree, a United States Marine veteran turned certified arborist. Buck shares his incredible journey from enlisting in the Marine Corps right after high school to spending 20 years in the infantry, including roles in reconnaissance and as an infantry officer. The episode offers a personal lo...

In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jordan and Jason dive deep into the world of GPS tracking and dash cameras with Jake from GS Track Me. Learn how this innovative technology can protect your business, prevent fraudulent claims, and improve operational efficiency. Jake shares real-world examples of how dash cameras have saved companies from costly litigation, while Jordan and Jaso...

In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jason and Jordan sit down with Brant, creator of Customer Insights Now, an innovative app designed to help contractors understand their potential clients' financial capabilities. Brant shares his journey from a small-town Nebraska landscape designer to developing a tool that provides detailed insights into customer spending habits and ability to...

In this episode of Greenside Up, hosts Jason and Jordan dive deep into the world of equipment financing with JoAnn from Northern Atlantic Financial. Learn how a specialized finance professional can help tree service and landscape businesses acquire essential equipment without breaking the bank. Joanne shares insider tips on building business credit, navigating financing options, and avoiding commo...

Go behind the scenes of the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Competition with an in-depth look at how everything works. Our half time show is brought to you by Southpaw Saws. Heather Craig describes the innovative left handed chainsaw she is bringing to market and the safety benefits for operators. Join expert commentators as they break down the techniques, strategies, and skills that make a top-tier...

Join Jordan and Jason for another rollicking episode of Greenside Up, where landscaping meets mayhem. This week, Jordan and Jason share their latest projects - from rehabilitating sports fields to installing complex tree support systems. Hear about Jordan's wild Easter neighborhood parade, complete with a bucket loader full of kids, and the surprise addition of a new Bahamian street dog to his fam...

In this episode of Green Side Up, Jordan and Jason sit down with Rayne Gibson, a passionate horticulture professional who transformed his family's small nursery into a coast-to-coast operation before pivoting to consulting. Rayne shares his incredible journey through the green industry, from growing up in Forest Hill, Louisiana - a hidden nursery capital - to navigating complex family business dyn...

In this high-octane episode of Green Side Up, Jordan and Jason dive deep into the world of vehicle maintenance mishaps, fuel contamination nightmares, and the importance of having a reliable mechanic. Jordan shares his frustrating saga with Bill Currie Ford, detailing a series of truck repairs that went sideways, while Jason recounts a fuel mix-up that nearly brought their landscaping business to...

In this episode of Green Side Up, we dive deep into the world of business sales with Jim the Lawn Boss, a 25-year veteran business broker specializing in lawn and landscape companies. Jim shares insider tips on navigating the complex landscape of business sales, revealing how contractors can maximize their business's value and attract the right buyers. Learn about the current industry consolidatio...

In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jason and Jordan sit down with Matt from Blue Duck Lawn Care to dive into an incredible entrepreneurial journey. Matt shares his transformative story of building a successful lawn care business from humble beginnings, pivoting from traditional lawn maintenance to high-profit services like pest control and Christmas light installations. Learn how...

In this episode of Green Side Up, Jordan and Jason tackle shed squatters, workplace safety, and marketing strategies with their signature humor. From near-miss incidents to innovative yard sign campaigns, they share candid stories and insights from the landscaping world. Join them for a laugh-filled, behind-the-scenes look at running a green industry business. Connect with Jason and Jordan: https:...

In this episode of Green Side Up, we dive deep into the world of battery-powered outdoor equipment with Todd Zimmerman from Kress. Discover how this innovative German brand is revolutionizing landscaping tools with groundbreaking battery technology that charges in just 8 minutes and lasts 3000 life cycles. From top-handle chainsaws to robotic mowers, Todd breaks down how Kress is solving real-worl...

Here's a podcast description for the episode: Join Jordan and Jason at the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Competition as they dive deep into the world of professional arboriculture. In this exciting episode, they're live on-site with certified arborist Andrew Bowles, providing an insider's view of the Masters Challenge. Watch as top climbers David Loats and Forrest McCullough showcase their incredi...

In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss their upcoming appearance at the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Competition, where they plan to cook biscuits and gravy for the attendees. They also cover some business updates, including Jordan's recent family ski trip, the onboarding of a new Account Manager at SkyFrog, and the positive lead generation results they've seen from their marketing efforts wit...

In this episode, the hosts welcome Tony Rudolph, host of the "Tony's Lawn Care Talk" podcast, for an in-depth discussion about the landscaping industry. Tony shares his background, explaining how he transitioned from his father's larger company to running his own small, maintenance-focused business. He highlights the unique challenges of providing high-end lawn care services in gated communities w...

In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss their recent adventures at the SYNKD Live trade show, including an epic dinner at Poor Calvin's restaurant and a hilarious podcast recording with Vanessa and Rob from Intrigue Media. They also cover updates on their business operations, including navigating personnel changes, implementing a new yard sign marketing campaign, and targeting real estate agents...

In this episode, we sit down with Joseph from North Georgia Landscape Management to discuss his journey into the landscape industry. Joseph shares how he transitioned from the automotive industry into landscape design and maintenance, and how he has built a successful career in the Green Industry We dive into the operational structure of NGLM, including their separate maintenance and design/build...

In this episode, we explore the H-2B visa program and how it can benefit businesses facing labor shortages, particularly in the landscaping and tree care industries. Our guest, Nataly Mualem, an experienced immigration attorney, shares her expertise on the H-2B program. Nataly explains the key aspects of the H-2B visa, including the application process, strategies for improving approval odds, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Todd and Chad from MitoGrow, a company that has developed a unique biostimulant product for the landscape and tree care industries. We dive deep into how MitoGrow works, exploring the key ingredients like IBA rooting hormone and beneficial mycorrhizae fungi. Chad and Todd explain how MitoGrow can help regrow roots, unlock trapped nutrients in the soil, and improve...

This episode features an in-depth conversation with certified arborist John Snow. John shares his expertise on a range of topics, including his background as a Board Certified Master Arborist and the consulting work he does for developers, architects, and community associations. The discussion covers the importance of considering tree maturity and site suitability when selecting trees, as well as...

In this episode, we welcome Chris from Bold Landscape Lighting to discuss the art and value of landscape lighting. Chris shares insights on Bold's modern lighting fixtures, innovative connection systems, and smart lighting capabilities. We dive into the importance of lighting in outdoor living spaces, how to avoid common installation pitfalls, and the benefits of working with lighting specialists....

This episode of the Green Side Up podcast features a wide-ranging conversation between Jason Lee and Jordan. They discuss Jordan's record-breaking year in 2024, including over $93,000 in plant healthcare revenue. Jordan shares his plans to expand into new service offerings like cabling, bracing, and lightning protection. The conversation also covers Jordan's recent equipment purchases, including a...

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Grenier, a landscaper from Broward County, Florida, who started his own company during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tim shares his journey of transitioning from a struggling vending business to building a successful landscaping operation, highlighting the challenges he faced with staffing, equipment, and growing his client base. Jordan and Jason provide insights and...

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In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Upcavage, the founder of Independent Tree Service, as he shares the incredible story of building his business from the ground up. From knocking on doors in the late 70s to growing a multi-crew operation, Jerry reflects on the importance of education, the power of referrals, and the challenges of navigating economic downturns. Joined by his son Jordan and co-...