Roots of Success

What if your landscape company could tap into untapped potential by harnessing the power of individual strengths? Join host Tommy Cole in this eye-opening episode of "Roots of Success" as he explores the transformative impact of identifying, understanding, and leveraging individual strengths within your business. Learn why focusing on what's right with people, rather than what's wrong, can take yo...

Are you looking to create a thriving landscape company that not only delivers exceptional results but also fosters a vibrant and supportive culture? In this episode of "Roots of Success," we have a heartfelt conversation with Danielle Padilla & Michaela Rivas from The Padilla Group. They share their journey from starting in a humble garage to establishing a successful company that feels like famil...

Looking to take your landscape & irrigation company to the next level? Step into the world of Olin Unruh, the owner of Wetlands Irrigation and Turf, in this captivating episode of Roots of Success. In a profession that often requires specialized knowledge, Olin defied expectations and turned a lack of experience into an advantage. In this deep dive, we explore how Olin's customer-centric approach,...

Is it possible for a small landscaping business to achieve explosive growth and become a multi-million dollar operation? Absolutely! Join us on Roots of Success as we dive into the remarkable success story of Josh Schmieder, owner of Josh Landscape Company. We explore his humble beginnings, the obstacles he faced, and the strategies he employed to transform his business into an industry heavyweigh...

On this episode of Roots of Success, Tommy sits down with Jack Jostes, CEO of Ramblin Jackson, a marketing agency for the landscape industry. Jack shares insights about the current state of the industry, and advocates different strategies you can implement to prepare your business for economic downturns. Jack stresses the need for constant communication and contact with clients. Asking for feedbac...

On this episode of Roots of Success, recruiter Josh Nguyen discusses the importance of having a diligent recruiting process to find the right candidates and ensure growth. We dive into the standard recruitment cycle, the importance of counter-offer conversations, and the significance of proper onboarding. We also discuss how to balance quality and speed in the recruitment process and create a posi...

On this episode of Roots of Success, we have Chris Winkler, who shares his experience of managing and growing his business, Coastal Scapes. Chris talks about the challenges he faced when he struggled to hire new managers, and how he sought out accountability from someone outside his personal and work life to ensure completion of tasks. He also discusses the growth of his business, including bookke...

On this episode, Chris Pnescik from McFarlin Stanford joins us to discuss how successful landscaping companies plan ahead for their workload and identify opportunities to fill gaps in their schedule. We also talk about the importance of customer focus, communication, and persistence when securing jobs, as well as exploring different opportunities to create a flatline balance for the labor force. W...

On this episode of Roots of Success, we explore the importance of good communication and planning for your landscape company. Jason New, Founding Principal of McFarlin Stanford shares his experience involving a landscape project and reflects on how better communication could have prevented an uncomfortable situation. We also learn about Jason's experience managing accounts and the valuable trainin...

On this episode of Roots Of Success, we dive into the importance of financial statements for landscape businesses. From an overview of your Profit and Loss statement (P&L) to understanding expenses, pricing, and profitability, McFarlin Stanford's head of finance, Liz Helton provides a wealth of information for entrepreneurs and landscape business owners. We touch on everything from managing labor...