Growing In The Green Industry

In this special episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we want to wish you and your families a Happy Holidays!  This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape and Skyler Westergard with LandCare. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Jessica and Andrew Habasevich from Weed Man Lawn in Houston, TX. While they are both relatively new to the industry, Jessica has a long family connection to Weed Man; she is the daughter of Turf Holdings|Weed Man|Mosquito Hero CEO, Jennifer Lemcke. Jessica and Andrew dive into their career paths, and how backgrounds in accounting...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Kohler Brafford, Principal at Black Pearl Management and Principal at White Pearl Management.   Kohler talks about his story and how he entered into the green industry.  He talks about early milestones that helped accelerate his career and shares his advice on never leaving anything on the table and taking a leap.  He talks about as a bu...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mick Mulhall, president of Mulhall’s, an Omaha, Nebraska-based family of green industry businesses. Mick shares a brief history of the business and thoughts around finding his place and passion, as well as the organization’s continued focus on plentiful and meaningful community engagement. The group also discusses the importance o...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts talk about filling the gaps with new hires and some of the challenges they face when bringing on new team members - how to measure and quantify what we have asked them to achieve and how fast that should happen.  They also discuss knowing where you are as an organization and the balance of flexibility.  They talk about employee satisfacti...

In this special replay Thanksgiving episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts wanted to wish all our listeners a very Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus, Macey Robinson with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/nalp-young-professionals

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Kyle Narsavage, President with GreenSweep. As someone who started their business very young, Kyle shares advice on starting your own business.  Kyle also talks about his success being driven by his team.  He shares his mantra on GreenSweep’s Row the Boat concept, how it started and how it has defined his team and business.  This episode ...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Brian Horn, editor of Lawn & Landscape magazine. A career journalist, Brian shares thoughts about what makes our industry truly unique, and how his team works each month to develop engaging and forward-thinking content. The group also focuses on the importance of embracing technology now and in the future, and Brian provides a...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Savana Craven, Project Designer and Plant Specialist at Northland Design Group. Savana is a repeat guest and talks about what has changed since her last time on the podcast.  She talks about some of the software she uses for design and in her planting design role she talks about the things that excite her - to include staying...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Matthew Ross, Director of Continuing Education at Longwood Gardens. The hosts get back to their horticultural roots, as Matthew talks about the history of public gardens, the importance of connecting people to the natural environment, and the horticultural and educational opportunities Longwood Gardens provides for the public. Mat...

This episode of Growing in the Green Industry is presented by the Veterans in Landscape Network and hosted by Joe Lewis with Yard Solutions, Brian Chapman with LMI Landscapes and Terry Williams with Green Lawn Fertilizing.  In this special VILN takeover episode these military Veterans discuss how to be adaptable leaders and working beside your team as well as leadership dependability and being abl...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Tyler Bloom from Tyler Bloom Consulting. Tyler and the hosts talk all things workforce, including the importance and benefits of having a diverse staff, why evolution and adaptation in employee education and development is paramount, and how listening to your team is underrated (and one of the easiest and most powerful things an o...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Chelsea Hartshorn, Co-founder of Threadleaf Landscape Design.  Chealsea shares her story on how she started in the green industry as a young professional in college.  She talks about the flexibility of her design company and how they have been able to utilize the opportunities of a hybrid working environment.  She also talks a...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Katie Raymond, Regional Director of Operations with Case Facilities Management Solutions.  Katie talks about her experience working with service partners (subcontractors) and how to communicate with them to build a successful relationship.  She talks about tips for being strategic and not technical with your service partners. This...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Jack Pohutsky, Assistant Project Manager and Site Supervisor at R.P. Marzilli & Co.  Jack shares his thoughts on pushing for your career and being authentic.  He talks about his 5 to 10-year goals and how his company is helping him achieve those goals.  He also talks about being an advocate for yourself and your profession...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome D’Anna Wade Thompson, CEO of StandOut Communications. During this podcast, D’Anna talks about Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and how to partner in the space you work in. She touches on the importance of impact reports and tracking your initiatives. This episode is hosted by Miles Kuperus, Neal Glatt at GrowTheBench, L...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest, Brandon Sheppard, Franchise Owner of Weed Man and President-Elect of NALP.  In this episode we also welcome our newest host, Skyler Westergard with LandCare.  Brandon shares his experience with volunteering at Renewal and Remembrance and how important the opportunity is to give back to those who give to the green industry.  Br...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mark Chisholm, certified arborist, climbing champion, sought-after consultant, and industry spokesperson. The hosts and Mark chat all things arboriculture, including business evolution and service lines; how company culture, values and safety are uniquely intertwined; and why we all must continue to educate ourselves and each othe...

This episode of Growing in the Green Industry is presented by the Latino Landscape Network and hosted by Tim Martinez with LandCare, Jennifer Menjivar with Gachina Landscape Management and Debbie Bartsch with Chalet Nursery.  In this special LLN takeover episode they discuss bridging the culture gap and having that cultural awareness.  They talk about the importance of the onboarding process.  The...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Savana Craven, Landscape Designer at Sunline Landscapes in Draper, Utah. Savana shares her perspective as a young professional, including the value of hands-on experience (like internships or working with campus grounds teams), the discovery process to find your passion and the roles that embrace it, and how sales and customer ser...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Hope Smith with Plants Creative Landscape. Hope shares her story behind the Ultimate Experience Manager and talks about what the ultimate experience for Plants Creative is all about.  Hope talks about employee engagement and the one-on-one discussions she has with her team and how that helps build that employee trust.   She touches on th...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Steve Mulvany, President and founder of Management Tools Inc., which works on a long-term basis with companies throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia implementing strategies to improve management and service quality practices, impacting company performance and customers’ perceptions. With Steve’s guidance and input, t...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan with LandCare.  Mike and Jensen share their unique perspective on ways to operate a family business.  They talk about their personal stories, how they started working together and how Jensen fell into her fathers’ footsteps.  Jensen talks about how her skills from the hospitality industry transferred into the...

In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Monique Allen, Founder & Creative Director of The Garden Continuum. Monique shares her distinct business model, with a focus on “Life-Scaping” and sustainable landscape practices for residential and commercial properties.  The group also discusses the importance of true evaluation and evolution as you build your business, and...

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Skyler Westergard with LandCare.  Skyler shares his story about how he ended up in learning and development and how he went about creating new opportunities.  He talks about different ways that people learn and retain information as well as how we assess learning.  He also talks about the importance of investing in your team.  This episo...