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Three of every four landscaping deals are now private equity. The owner gets all the advice. The team gets left out. And the team is where the deal actually works or falls apart. In this episode, Mike Voories breaks down what nobody is telling green industry owners about selling to private equity. Not the mechanics of the deal. The people. With about thirty years in the green industry and thousand...

America turns 250 this year. Most companies don't make it past ten. So what actually makes a team last? In this episode, Mike Voories uses America's 250th birthday as the doorway into something every owner wrestles with: why some teams survive pressure while others crack the first time things get hard. The founders couldn't stand each other and still built something that outlived all of them. That...

For years, the people managing your teams were the most engaged employees in your business. Not anymore. Global manager engagement has fallen off a cliff, and the disengagement is bleeding directly into your crews, your operations, and your bottom line. In this episode of the BR1 Podcast, Mike Voories tackles the "Set It and Forget It" promotion trap. We break down exactly why your best foremen an...

We spend massive amounts of time writing job descriptions for mythical creatures that simply do not exist. Then, when we inevitably hire a human being with actual flaws, we spend their entire career trying to fix them. It’s time to stop trying to make your people well-rounded and start pouring gas on the fire of what they already do best. In this episode, Mike Voories breaks down why the obsession...

Silence isn't being nice. Avoiding difficult conversations with your underperforming employees doesn't avoid conflict; it just delays it. And when you delay it, you pay the "Leadership Tax." In this episode of the BR1 Podcast, Mike Voories breaks down exactly why conflict avoidance is destroying your company culture and driving your A-players straight to your competitors. We are tearing down the m...

You look at your high turnover and tell yourself that this generation just doesn’t want to work. But here is the uncomfortable truth: your culture isn't built, it's reflected. In Episode 51 of the BR1 Podcast, Mike Voories breaks down why the root cause of your recruiting and retention problems is staring right back at you in the mirror. We tear down the common excuses and look at the operational...

Are resumes broken? Employers judge a person's entire professional worth on a single piece of paper, while at the exact same time, candidates are blasting out generic, copy-and-paste documents expecting to land life-changing careers. The truth is: both sides are getting it completely wrong. In this episode of the BR1 Podcast, Mike Voories breaks down the brutal truth about the resume trap. We tear...

Your best crew leader just texted. He's putting in his two weeks because the company down the street offered him a dollar more an hour. Your first instinct? Match it. But what if money isn't actually the problem — and throwing more of it at the situation is just delaying the real fix? In this episode, Mike Voories breaks down the biggest myth in employee retention and the three operational failure...

Most employers walk into an interview trying to figure out if someone can do the job. That's the wrong question — technical skills are trainable. What you actually need to know is whether this person will show up, perform, and still be on your team 18 months from now. In this episode, Mike breaks down the 8 things employers should really be trying to learn during an interview — and none of them ar...

You just spent forty-five minutes interviewing a candidate, but do you actually know if they will succeed on your team? Most hiring managers treat interviews like a simple review of past jobs. A resume tells you where someone was sitting for the last five years. It does not tell you how they work. Mike Voories breaks down the "Big 3" of interviewing: Fit, Capability, and Potential. Learn how to ev...

You know that sinking feeling you get three weeks after a new hire starts? The moment you realize the person you interviewed is not the person who showed up for the job. Bad hires don’t just cost you money; they drain your energy, frustrate your best people, and damage your reputation. Today on the BR1 Podcast, Mike Voories breaks down the massive risk you take every time you make a job offer base...

Skipping a background check to save a few bucks is a massive unforced error. It puts your equipment, your clients, and your best employees at direct risk. We break down why screening is no longer optional. You will learn how it actually protects your culture and why the "it takes too long" excuse is a complete myth. Stop guessing and start verifying the facts. Protect your business and build a str...

Last week, we talked about the operational disaster of promoting your absolute best employee into management. You give your top producer a title, they fail, and you lose your best worker. But the answer isn’t to stop promoting from within. The answer is building a system that actually prepares them for the job. Mike Voories breaks down the operational "how-to" of building a real internal promotion...

You took your absolute best worker and made them a manager. Now, production has slowed to a crawl, the crew is miserable, and your former star employee wants to quit. You thought you were solving a leadership gap, but you just created an operational disaster. In this episode of the BR1 Podcast, Mike Voories breaks down the most common—and destructive—mistake business owners make: promoting their t...

You’re down three people. The schedule is backed up, and you just want a warm body. So you hire the first person who shows up. Big mistake. Mike Voories breaks down why the "desperation hire" is a massive leadership failure. Panicking to fill an empty seat doesn't solve your capacity problem—it destroys your productivity and drives your absolute best people out the door. Here is what to expect: -...

Do you automatically put "Must have 3-5 years of industry experience" on every job description? That one requirement might be the exact reason you can't find good people. It feels safe to hire from your competitors. You assume an insider will hit the ground running with zero training. But let’s be honest: how many times have you hired an "industry veteran" only to watch them bring another company'...

Stop blaming the economy. Stop blaming the "younger generation." And stop blaming the labor market. If your competitors are fully staffed with A-players while you are struggling to find a pulse, the problem isn’t out there—it’s inside your building. In this episode, Mike delivers a hard dose of reality: the labor market is just the weather. You can’t change it, but you can dress for it. If you are...

In this episode, Mike Voories from BR1 discusses a major oversight in how companies use personality assessments like DiSC during the hiring process. While many organizations focus on evaluating candidates, they often neglect to assess the managers and existing team dynamics. Mike underlines the importance of understanding the interaction between a new hire and their future team to prevent friction...

Join Mike Voories from BR1 as he discusses the importance of morning huddles for creating a motivated and effective team. Learn the key reasons why your team might dread these meetings and discover actionable tips to turn your huddles from a drain on productivity to a source of daily momentum. Mike covers the pitfalls of negative feedback sessions, problem-solving debates, and lengthy monologues,...

The Importance of Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in 2026 In this episode, Mike discusses the crucial role of Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in recruitment. He explains how EVP is not merely a corporate statement but a real, lived experience shaped by leadership behaviors, day-to-day interactions, and communication styles. Mike emphasizes that candidates in 2026 are more informed and selective,...

Mike discusses the evolving landscape of hiring and employee retention in 2026. He emphasizes that employees are now choosing teams over brands, focusing on leadership, communication, and the day-to-day experience. Companies must adapt their hiring strategies to highlight team dynamics and create a more human-centric approach to attract and retain talent. The conversation outlines the importance o...

Mike Voories discusses the significant changes in the labor landscape as we approach 2026. He emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt their hiring strategies to meet the evolving expectations of candidates, including faster communication, pay transparency, and proactive recruiting. Mike highlights the importance of effective onboarding and strong leadership in retaining talent, urging companie...

Mike discusses the impact of AI, particularly ChatGPT, on job descriptions and recruitment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of using AI as a tool to enhance human creativity and strategy rather than relying on it to generate generic content. Mike introduces the concept of the 'human prompt packet,' which includes essential details that only a human can provide to create effective job ads t...

Mike discusses the three types of companies that have a permanent recruiting advantage: those that excel in employee referrals, provide real growth opportunities, and possess a strong employer brand. He emphasizes that these companies attract and retain talent through trust, career development, and a positive workplace culture, rather than through superficial recruiting tactics. Mike encourages or...

Mike Voories discusses the critical role of payroll in business strategy, emphasizing that payroll should not be treated as a standalone task but as an integral part of human capital management. He outlines the key features to consider when selecting a payroll provider, including applicant tracking, onboarding, time management, and compliance. Voories also highlights the importance of choosing bet...