CONFESSIONS OF THE CRAFT

In this episode of Confessions of the Craft, listen to host Max McGee speak with Dan Lucas, Director of Agronomy at High Point Golf Club, about starting as a player and getting into the industry, being a part of course construction and revamping older courses, inventory challenges, meeting customer expectations, how the industry has changed over the years, and more.  Create a SiteOne.com account t...

Host Shawn Sandink speaks with Chris Lemcke, National Technical Director at Weed Man, about his early start in stone masonry, getting into the family business, franchising a company and setting regulations, navigating market volatility, EOPS and proactive planning, the importance of building a strong team and culture, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft. Create a SiteOne.com accou...

Listen in to Shawn Sandink from SiteOne and Cindy Code from Project Evergreen discuss the journalism side of the green industry, transitioning to a non-profit, Project Evergreen's mission and community involvement, how to volunteer with Project Evergreen, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteo...

In this episode of Confessions of the Craft, listen to host Max McGee speak with Lucas Walters, superintendent at Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island, GA, about growing up playing golf and getting into the industry early, the unpredictability of nature and the efficiencies of a weather station, misconceptions about the industry and sustainability, growing customer expectations, and more.  Subscri...

Listen in to Shawn Sandink from SiteOne and Daryl Prentice from Knoxville Landscaping discuss business goals and past regrets, how his business has evolved over time, customer service challenges and successes, CRM, his wife's support and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteone.com/online YouTube:...

In this episode of Confessions of the Craft, listen to host Max McGee speak with JT Hauser, superintendent at Des Moines Golf & Country Club, about transitioning from political science to turfgrass management, weather impacts on the job, robotics in the industry, customer expectations, and more. Subscribe to Confessions of the Craft to get notified when new episodes drop: https://siteone.buzzs...

We're kicking off a new season of Confessions of the Craft! Host Max McGee from SiteOne and Asa High, superintendent of the Frederica Golf Club in St. Simons Island, GA talk about the unique challenges of managing turfgrass at a course in the south, managing expectations for green speeds, misconceptions of the job, the future of the golf industry, and more in this episode. Subscribe to Confes...

Host Max McGee speaks with Tom Caliguire from Forest Glen Golf and Country Club in Naples, FL discuss his 30 year career and how he got into the industry, challenges with staffing, duel tee times and crossovers, prioritizing jobs on the course, misconceptions about being a super, how to grow in the industry, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft.  Create a SiteOne.com account today...

Listen in to Shawn Sandink from SiteOne and Mark Becker from Complete Lawn Care Inc. discuss full service lawn maintenance, residential vs. commercial services, transitioning into a business owner and challenges in partnerships and mergers, H2B visas and seasonal workforces, battery vs. electric equipment, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to...

Listen in to Shawn Sandink from SiteOne and Hunter Bailey from Bailey's Hardscaping and Landscaping in Maryville, Tennessee discuss hardscape installation, selling a lawncare business, using the SiteOne mobile app, navigating the residential to commercial transition, adding pool and water feature installation services, marketing, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft. Create a...

Listen to host Shawn Sandink talk with Audrey Benz from The Davey Tree Expert Company about being a woman in the green industry, pesticide compliance, environmental health and safety, scientific communication, sustainability reporting and more.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteone.com/online YouTube: https://bit.ly/3wGaeJ6 Facebook: https://Facebo...

Host Shawn Sandink talks with Tennessee-based landscape company owner Matt Blankenship about winning the Equip|HNA raffle grand prize and covers topics like service expansion, getting a spraying license, the importance of customer referrals, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteone.com/online YouTu...

Host Shawn Sandink and Brett from Brothers Lawn Maintenance cover many topics, such as full service lawn maintenance, working with family and friends, utilizing subcontractors, social media and SEO marketing, distributor and dealer support, holiday lighting, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteone...

Listen in to Shawn Sandink from SiteOne and Delaney and Sam Fisher, a husband and wife business team from Fox River Landscapes in Oshkosh, Wisconsin discuss roadway maintenance, nursery installations, family owned business, labor challenges, customer expectations and satisfaction, women in the green industry, finding efficiencies with automation, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craf...

Listen in to Max McGee from SiteOne and John Fulling from Kalamazoo Country Club in Michigan discuss John's long-standing partnership with SiteOne, changing industries from music to the golf, labor challenges, importance of agronomic product knowledge,  technology in the industry, creating a postcard experience every round, and more in this episode.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to star...

Listen in to Shawn Sandink from SiteOne and Brittani Holladay from Holladay Lawn and Landscaping in Gravois Mills, Missouri discuss lawn maintenance and mowing, pool construction, employee guidelines, RV park landscaping, paver patio constructions, fireplace construction, word of mouth referrals, advice for women in the green industry, business development growth, and even a story about a mower fa...

Host Shawn Sandink and Perry Philips from Yellow Dog Lawn Care and Holiday Lighting Services chat about learning how to market lawncare services and navigating different marketing channels like social media and Craigslist, outsourcing and costing, using technology to become more accurate and efficient, and even a story about mowing the wrong lawn in this episode.  Create a SiteOne.com account toda...

Host Shawn Sandink and Nate Shirley from Brookside Landscape and Design chat about outdoor living spaces and water features, the differences in design based on location, labor shortages and retaining employees, pond installations and cleaning, irrigation maintenance, homeowner referrals, and more in this episode.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteo...

Host Shawn Sandink and Thomas from Alpha Outdoor Services discuss ways to deliver the best possible service, sod installation and maintenance, company growth, green industry education, and consultative selling in this episode of Confessions of the Craft. Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteone.com/online YouTube: https://bit.ly/3wGaeJ6 Facebook: https...

In our latest episode of Confessions of the Craft, tune in to hear Shawn from SiteOne and Derek Bennett from Lawn People Property Services chat about weather challenges including the importance of moisture management, control products for weeds and pests, benefits of gas powered equipment, mowing maintenance, municipal regulations for mowers, and more.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to start...

Host Shawn Sandink and Michael Payne from Brown Landscape Management discuss full-service lawn care and pest management, serving multiple states, incorporating autonomous mowers, efficiency of SiteOne, scheduling different services throughout the year (such as irrigation winterization and aeration), and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft. Create a SiteOne.com account today to start g...

Listen in to Max McGee from SiteOne and Jon Oppenheim from Knollwood Country Club in Granger, Indiana, discuss the unique circumstance of having a course between state borders, the love of the game and building relationships, multi-course facilities, private golf course management, distributor partnership, repairing golf course vandalism, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft. Creat...

Jim Colo from Naples National Golf Club and Max McGee from SiteOne chat about how to get started in the golf industry, moving up the ladder, the day to day challenges of running a course, finding qualified crew members, renovations, technology versus skills, hurricane damage, and more in this episode of Confessions of the Craft. Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: ht...

Host Matt Blashaw and Grant Stanley from Fine Touch Services chat about project management, managing subcontractors, branching into different lines of business, liability insurance, getting educational support from suppliers like SiteOne, change orders, and more in this episode. Create a SiteOne.com account today to start growing your business: https://www.siteone.com/online YouTube: https://bit.l...

Todd Evans from the Marco Island Marriott Golf Club chats with Confessions of the Craft host Max McGee about getting into the golf industry, mentorship within the industry, the differences between club and resort course play, partnering with SiteOne, and the unique challenges Florida courses face with no dormancy in this episode. Listen in for more details.  Create a SiteOne.com account today to s...