Nextra Presents...!

Insurance is a necessity but understanding what you need and how much you need can be confusing and frustrating. Not any longer! Today Grant talks to Kyle O’Brien from Hub International Insurance, a 20-year insurance industry veteran, specializing in providing insurance to landscape construction, maintenance, arborist and snow removal companies. Episode Links:   Connect with Kyle O’Brien LinkedIn...

Jim & Jenna Monk’s Markham Property Services is one of the premier companies for building culture. People want to work for them and once hired, they don’t want to leave! On today’s episode, Jim and Jenna share their journey to creating a great culture and provide insight on how you can improve your own. Episode Links: Markham Property Services Facebook Instagram Website 647.493.2909 Connect wi...

We’re talking about mental health on today’s episode. This is a topic that has come up time and time again during the last year. We’ve decided to devote this episode to providing some simple tips on helping us all be healthier during these uncommon – can we just call them weird? - days. We hope you’ll find today’s podcast to be helpful and encouraging. Podcast Links: Connect with Grant Website Fac...

Ryan Hebel – Green Ventures On today’s episode of Nextra Presents…! Grant talks to Ryan Hebel of Green Ventures. Ryan is going to be one of the speakers at our ICE event on February 9 where the focus will be electric equipment. Ryan’s father started Green Ventures in 2013 and Ryan joined him as a partner in 2015, when they started implementing electric equipment, beginning with hedge trimmers. In...

Meet the new Executive Deputy Director of Landscape Ontario. Joe shares his history in the industry as well as his vision for the future of landscaping in Ontario.  *Disclaimer*  Joe Salemi was one of the first guests  Nextra Presents!.. had on the podcast and because we were new to recording, had some "thumps" behind Joe's vocals. Unfortunately the audio errors were not fixable in...

Having excellent legal advice can save you time, money…even your business. Grant speaks with Shayna Beeksma about how proper legal contracts and advice can protect yourself, your company, and your future. Shayna is a lawyer who understands our industry and is focused on small business owners. This episode can save you a lot of headaches in the future.  Episode Links:   Connect with Shayna Phone: 9...

Hello again, friends. If you’ve been following us on social media at all, you’re probably aware of the new program we’ve rolled out called the Nextra Network.  On today’s episode, we’re switching things up and I will be interviewing Grant about the Nextra Network, what prompted him to start it and how it will benefit business owners. You’ll also hear a little bit about our story. It’ll be like you...

Truck specialist, Wendy Ladd from Jim Pattison Lease talks all about vehicle leasing and fleet management. She shares how to get the most out of your fleet, how to know when it’s time to sell, and how having her on your side will save you time, money and stress.  Episode Links : Connect with Wendy Cell: 416.417.5233 Email Instagram LinkedIn   Jim Pattison Companies The Jim Pattison Group Jim Patti...

Today Grant talks to Jay Murray from TLC Landscaping Design & Pools in London about working with a business partner, knowing your numbers, engaging your employees and giving back to the community. Jay is knowledgeable, educational and inspiring. You’ll be glad you took the time to listen. Episode Links: Connect with Jay Linked In Email TLC Landscaping Design + Pools     Resources Drive: The Su...

At our I.C.E event last month, we had Pierre-Marc Laforest from Reliable Care Landscaping share his experience and knowledge about liquid brine. Pierre Marc transitioned his snow operation from rock salt to 100% liquids about 4 years ago. In this podcast, Pierre-Marc discusses acquisitions, good financials, the importance of teamwork and of course, liquid de-icing. This is a discussion that should...

On this episode, Grant talks to Jason and Denise Gervais from Web ROI, a digital marketing agency based in Milton. They share information and tips on hiring a marketing firm, on building a social media presence, on getting traffic to your website, and on how to successfully work with your spouse. We know you’ll benefit from what they have to share.  Episode Links   Connect with Jason & Denise...

On this episode, Grant speaks with Brad Caton, the Founder of Invictus Professional Snowfighters, a leading snow and ice management company in the Pacific Northwest that is solely dedicated to snow and ice management. Brad shares his extensive industry knowledge, insight and experience. If snow removal is any part of your business, you’ll want to hear today’s episode. Brad Caton Links Facebook Lin...

Frank Bourque is a hardscape professional, speaker, writer, consultant and entrepreneur with an extensive background in business. He is knowledgeable, honest, passionate and genuinely wants to help contractors be better. You’re gonna love Frank. Connect with Frank Bourque Frankbourque.com   Discount for our listeners: Frankbouque.com/specialoffer     App: Calendly – Free online appointment schedul...

Jim Landry is the Executive Director of Landscape New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island. He shares how the landscape industry in the east is faring through COVID-19 and how being part of the association benefits the whole industry.    Links On the Road by Jack Carovacks Dawdling on the Danube by Edward Enfield    Jim Landry Email - Jim Landry  Website : Landscape New Brunswick/PEI  LinkedIn   Connect...

One of the most common issues facing business owners is staffing – finding the right people and making sure they’re in the right role. Today Grant talks to Jason Taylor of Predictive Success. Predictive Success empowers leaders with the data and skills to maximize the investment in their people. If you have staff, you – and they -will benefit from today’s episode. Links Get Out of Your Own Way by...

If talking equipment gets your motor running, then fasten your seat belt! Greg & Mack introduce the features and benefits of the Merlo telehandler and how it can help you do more, faster.  *Disclaimer*  Due to the busy nature of our businesses, Grant, Greg and Mack were not able to be in the most ideal environments for recording this episode resulting in some audio errors that were not fixable...

Gavin heads up the subcontractor program at Landscape Effects. Hear his story and how they’ve grown their subcontractor partners to over 500.    We’d love for you to rate and review our podcast. Show notes can be found on our website here .   Episode Links: Gavin MacDougall: LinkedIn  Gavin MacDougall: Email The Alchemist   by Paulo Coelho Landscape Effects Group   Connect with Grant Website Faceb...

Andrew Wall talks all about sales today. He’s got of ton of experience and insight for landscape contractors. Grab a pen for this episode.    We’d love it if you would rate and review our podcast. Show notes can be found on our website here .   Episode Links: Andrew Wall Links: Phone: 905-691-4553 Email Sandler Training   Recommended Reading: Verne Harnish – Mastering the Rockefeller Habits , foll...

Paul St. Pierre is a wealth of experience and energy. Hear how he grew his company from a single lawn tractor to a multi-million-dollar group of companies. You’ll be inspired!    We’d love it if you would rate and review our podcast. Show notes can be found on our website here .   Paul’s Links:  LinkedIn   Email     Landscape Effects Rochester Place Golf Course Innovative Lifescapes LFX Supply Cen...

Jacki will encourage you. She’s a coach with Hart (see what we did there?!) Here’s the bottom line: you’re not alone. Whatever you’re dealing with, help is available.    We’d love it if you would rate and review our podcast. Show notes can be found on our website here .   Episode Links:   Jacki Hart Links: Consulting by Hart Business Skills Academy Peer to Peer Network Jacki Hart on LinkedIn Email...

Grant Harrison is the host of Nextra Presents…! He’s spent 30 years in the landscape industry. In this episode, you’ll get to know him a little better.   We’d love it if you would rate and review our podcast. Show notes can be found on our website here .   Connect with Grant Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter   Email