The Green Grind Podcast

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , LeRoy and Kory sit down with  Landon Evanoff , a 20-year-old entrepreneur from Michigan who scaled his lawn and landscape company from knocking doors for pressure washing jobs to generating over $100,000 in monthly revenue . Kory and LeRoy break down the hard truths behind entrepreneurship: why chaos is common in growing companies, how to build real sys...

In this episode of The Green Podcast, Kory Ballard sits down with Stanley Genadek, better known as Dirt Monkey, for an impromptu conversation packed with entrepreneurial wisdom, business growth strategies, and real-world lessons from decades in the trenches. Stan shares his journey from running a construction company to building multiple successful businesses, including an online retail store, Air...

This week on The Green Podcast , Kory Ballard sits down with YouTube creator, "Mower Mike," for an unfiltered conversation about entrepreneurship, content creation, lawn equipment, and chasing what excites you. Mike shares his journey from working a corporate career in the defense industry to building a successful YouTube channel focused on mower repairs, equipment reviews, and real-world testing....

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast, Kory and Leroy dive into the red flags they've ignored throughout their careers—and the expensive lessons that followed. From customers who lead with price, employees who bring toxic attitudes, vendors who constantly miss deadlines, and acquisitions that looked good on paper but felt wrong in their gut, they share real-world stories of what happens when...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , Kory & LeRoy sit down with Brian Fullerton for a raw, wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to grow a successful lawn and landscaping business in today's environment. From navigating rising fuel and material costs to handling tough client conversations and protecting your margins, Brian shares the real-world challenges contractors are facing...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , Kory & LeRoy sit down with John Matthies. Area Sales Manager at SiteOne Landscape Supply, to break down what's really happening in the green industry right now. From fertilizer price spikes to global supply chain disruptions, John gives a behind-the-scenes look at the factors driving costs—and what it means for contractors on the ground. We dig into Joh...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , Leroy Mains and Kory Ballard sit down with Jim York—a deputy chief and shift commander with the Hartford Fire Department—who brings a powerful, outside-the-industry perspective on leadership, structure, and decision-making. The conversation dives into what most small businesses get wrong about leadership, why too many owners become bottlenecks, and how...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , Kory and LeRoy sit down with operations expert Tommy Cole—a guy who's not just talking theory, but has lived it. From scaling a landscaping company from $4M to $30M to consulting businesses across the country, Tommy brings real-world insight into what it actually takes to run profitable, efficient operations. The conversation dives deep into one of the...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , hosts LeRoy and Kory sit down with sales expert Neal Glatt to break down what it really takes to scale a lawn and landscape business. Neil shares his journey from jumping into the snow industry with zero experience to helping grow a company from a small operation into a $40+ million powerhouse in just a few years. But this episode goes far beyond the st...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Noah Balice for a real, no-BS conversation about what it takes to grow, adapt, and stay competitive in the green industry. Noah shares his journey through the highs and lows of building his business, offering insight into the lessons learned along the way — from early struggles to developing the systems and mindset needed to...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , Kory and LeRoy sit down with returning guest Matt Boelman for a real, in-depth conversation on leadership, growth, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts. Matt dives into his transition out of the president role and into a strategic advisor position, sharing what it looks like to step back from operations while still driving impact at...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast, LeRoy and Kory dive into a real, unfiltered conversation about the grind behind building a successful business in the green industry. The guys break down the challenges that come with growth — from managing people and maintaining culture to creating systems that actually support long-term success. They discuss the importance of discipline, accountability...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Colin Sullivan for a real, no-BS conversation about what it actually takes to grow and sustain a business in the green industry. Colin shares his journey through the ups and downs of building his business, offering insight into the lessons learned along the way — from early struggles to developing the systems and mindset need...

In this episode of The Green Grind, Kory and LeRoy sit down with returning guest  Christian Schloegel to talk about what real growth looks like when you're in the trenches of building a landscaping business. From grinding 80-hour weeks while in school to scaling into multiple crews, Christian shares how his company has evolved—and where he's still feeling the pressure. The conversation dives into...

In this episode of The Green Grind, Kory and LeRoy get back to basics with a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to build a business that runs without you . From unpredictable Midwest weather to real-life examples of snowstorms hitting while owners are out of town, the guys break down a hard truth: if your business falls apart when you're gone, you don't have a company—you ha...

In this episode of The Green Grind, Kory and LeRoy sit down with returning guest Brittany Auman for a powerful, real-world conversation about what it actually takes to evolve as a leader and scale a business the right way. Brittany shares how her company has transformed over the past few years—not just through better systems, but through personal growth, intentional leadership, and clarity of visi...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Tommy Mello , founder of A1 Garage Door Service. Tommy shares the journey of building his company from a struggling startup into one of the largest garage door service companies in the country, along with the mindset, leadership, and systems that helped fuel that growth. Throughout the episod...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast , Kory sits down solo while LeRoy is away and welcomes special guest Daison Pursley , professional sprint car driver of the NAPA Auto Parts #9 car for Kasey Kahne Racing , competing on the World of Outlaws sprint car circuit , for a conversation that goes far beyond lawn care. While this isn't a traditional green industry business episode, the lessons hit...

In this episode of The Green Grind Podcast, LeRoy and Kory sit down with special guest Jesus Nieto for a powerful conversation about growth, grit, and building something bigger than yourself in the green industry. Jesus shares his journey — from early challenges and learning curves to developing the mindset and structure necessary to scale. The discussion dives deep into leadership evolution, oper...

In this episode of The Green Grind , LeRoy and Kory sit down with Chase Stetson — known across the industry as "That Lawn Dude" — to talk about the energy and authority he's built on social media and how that visibility translates into real business growth. Chase shares how consistency, personality, and discipline helped him stand out in a crowded green industry space, while also navigating the pr...

In this episode of The Green Grind , Kory and LeRoy sit down with Jordan Smith of Storm Equipment to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in snow and ice management: liquid deicing. Jordan shares how he went from running a lawn and snow company in Minnesota to building a liquid equipment brand that eventually partnered with Boss Snowplow and Toro—all rooted in trial, error, and a relentl...

In this episode of The Green Grind , LeRoy and Kory sit down with Angela Chanowsky , Founder & CEO of Unique Genius , for a practical conversation about delegation, focus, and getting out of the daily grind as a business owner. Angela shares why missed calls, admin overload, and trying to do everything yourself quietly limit growth—and how strategic virtual partners can help contractors reclaim th...

In this episode of The Green Grind , LeRoy and Kory sit down with Jim Parker of The Lawn Boss for a real, experience-driven conversation about longevity, leadership, and doing business the right way—especially when the grind gets heavy. Jim works with lawn and landscape business owners to help them get their companies ready to sell, and he shares lessons learned from years in the industry along th...

In this episode of The Green Grind , LeRoy and Kory sit down with Timon Nadarevic of Stipez Site Management for a candid, experience-driven conversation about consistency, responsibility, and what it truly takes to build a durable business over time. Timon shares lessons earned through years of hands-on fieldwork, high-pressure decision-making, and navigating the real challenges that come with gro...

In this episode of The Green Grind , LeRoy and Kory sit down with Ezra for a grounded, real-world conversation about growth, responsibility, and the personal development required to lead a business forward. Ezra shares his journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—learning how pressure, mistakes, and accountability shape not only better businesses, but better leaders. The discussion fo...