The Green Grind Podcast

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week, Kory and LeRoy are joined by Adam Fullerton, owner of  Branded Bull , a marketing agency designed specifically for lawn care and landscaping businesses. Adam dives into how his team took years of experience working with large corporations and distilled it into actionable strategies tailored for the everyday lawn care professional. From branding b...

This week, we're celebrating our 200th episode with a special Q&A session featuring your hosts, Kory and LeRoy! 🎉 Instead of interviewing a guest, they're turning the tables on each other, diving into their own journeys of business growth and personal development. In this fun and insightful episode, Kory and LeRoy reflect on the key takeaways from 2024, the lessons they've learned, and the strate...

This week, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Lukas Iraola, the proud owner of Home Keys Landscaping and Home Keys Compass Real Estate. Lukas shares his journey into the green industry, taking over his father's business and rapidly tripling its size through strategic acquisitions and innovative processes that foster a strong company culture. Discover how Lukas leverages his real estate background to enh...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Ryan Gaither, President of Choice Landscapes in Burlington, Washington. Ryan shares his inspiring journey into the green industry, starting as a young kid exploring the outdoors and eventually discovering his passion for landscaping after becoming a homeowner. He opens up about how he grew Choice Landscapes into a prem...

Welcome back to  The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Michael Deel, owner of Deel's Lawn Care LLC in Vero Beach, Florida. Michael shares his inspiring story of transitioning from a career in coal mining to building a thriving lawn care business. In this episode, he emphasizes the critical role of pricing your services correctly and how it impacts every aspect of running...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In this episode, Kory and LeRoy are joined by John Spear, the owner of J.R.'s Lawns in Jacksonville, FL. John shares his inspiring journey from working as a salesman at Pepsi Corporation to diving into the green industry. Hear how he made the leap to entrepreneurship by acquiring a local lawn care company and turning it into a thriving business. Whether you...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Derrick Conti, General Manager of Blue Water Pools in Connecticut. Derrick shares his deeply personal journey of battling addiction and the hard work it took to overcome that struggle. With years of experience in the pool maintenance industry, Derrick has worn many hats, including running his own business before findi...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Rick Wallace, CEO of Liquid Lawns. Rick shares his journey in the green industry, detailing how he's successfully acquired and sold businesses, scaled operations, and found ways to continuously improve over the years. His experience offers a wealth of knowledge for lawn care professionals looking to grow, innovate, and...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Evan Breuer, Founder & CEO of Executive Outdoor Solutions, formerly known as Evan's Almighty Lawn Care. Since starting in 2013, Evan has grown his company into one of the most trusted outdoor service providers in Central Iowa. Known for its attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and a highly satisfied clien...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In this special episode, Kory and LeRoy turn the mic over to a former guest, Sam Gembel, the owner and visionary behind Atlas Outdoor, a leading landscape and snow management company based in Flint, Michigan. Sam flips the script by interviewing Kory and LeRoy about their journeys in the green industry and their experiences as leaders. Together, they tackle...

This week on The Green Grind Podcast , Kory and LeRoy sit down with Matt Dickey, the proud owner of Plum Creek Lawn Care in Sparta, IL. Matt shares his incredible journey from working full-time in the coal mining industry and selling firewood on the side to taking the leap into the green industry and building a thriving lawn care business. Tune in to hear how Matt's entrepreneurial mindset helped...

In episode 190 of The Green Grind Podcast, Kory and LeRoy sit down with David Preciado, the owner of Ascent Landscaping. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales and marketing, David decided he'd had enough of the endless KPIs and metrics and took the bold leap to start his own landscaping business just last year. In this episode, David shares his inspiring journey, highlighting how he...

  Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In episode 189 Kory and LeRoy are joined once again by Chris Stoudt, the owner of Stoudt Lawn & Pest. Chris first appeared on episode 130, where he shared the journey that brought him into the lawn and pest control industry and the early challenges he faced in building his business. Now, a year later, he returns with fresh insights and exciting updates on...

Welcome back to the Green Grind Podcast! This week, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Tori Buldhaupt, the talented owner of Nature's Palette Landscape Design, to explore her unique journey in the green industry. Tori shares her path to entrepreneurship, stepping out on her own as a freelance landscape designer. Listen in as she discusses how hands-on fieldwork during her internships laid the groundwork...

Welcome back to Episode 187 of The Green Grind Podcast , Kory and LeRoy chat with David Luna , the proud owner of Lawn Strong based in Boerne, TX. After spending the majority of his career in the corporate world, David faced a turning point when he was laid off. Instead of returning to the corporate grind, he decided to follow his passion for lawn care and see if he could turn it into a successful...

This week, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Matthew Roach from Roach Brothers Lawn Care, based in Cape May, NJ. Matthew dives into his journey in the green industry, starting with small-scale neighborhood leaf cleanups and growing into a full-service lawn care business. He shares valuable insights on the challenges he faced along the way, including building a client base, managing operations, and scal...

In this week's episode of The Green Grind Podcast , Kory and LeRoy sit down with Tanner Kenison, owner of Green Space Lawn Care in Charlotte, NC. Tanner opens up about his inspiring journey from leaving college to going all in on his own lawn care business. With 16 employees and over 300 clients, Tanner shares valuable insights on how he grew and scaled his company, offering practical advice for a...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In this follow-up to the  Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast , Kory and Brian continue their deep dive into all things lawn care and landscaping, while also focusing on growth and development for entrepreneurs. They discuss the importance of having a clear vision and a solid plan to achieve your business goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expan...

Join Kory and LeRoy for a special episode of The Green Grind! Today it's just the two of them talking shop and catching up on everything happening in their respective businesses. This episode marks an exciting milestone as it's the first one recorded in the brand-new podcast studio at Ballard Inc.'s new headquarters. Kory and LeRoy dig deep into what's been happening behind the scenes over the pas...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In today's episode, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Jason Lee, owner of SkyFrog Landscaping. After earning a degree in landscape and nursery management from the University of Florida, Jason gained valuable experience as a project manager at Yellowstone Landscape Group. He later returned to Gainesville to launch SkyFrog Landscaping, where he now oversees manage...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast , Kory and LeRoy welcome Wes Brommel, COO of Perficut Site Management in Des Moines, IA. Wes takes us through his personal journey with Perficut, sharing how he rose through the ranks to become a key leader in the company. He delves into the operational side of running a large-scale site management business, providing valuable insights into the challenges an...

In this week's episode of The Green Grind Podcast, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Kayla Lamb, the energetic and adventurous owner of The Garden Groomer. Born and raised on the colorful East Coast, Kayla moved to the Midwest in 2009 and has since planted her roots in Des Moines' Beaverdale Community. With a deep passion for gardening, Kayla turned her love for well-maintained and beautiful gardens in...

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In this powerful episode, Kory and LeRoy are joined by Adam Singh, the proud owner of Promised Land Lawn Care. Adam's story is one of resilience, determination, and transformation. Tune in as he shares his incredible journey from battling addiction to building a successful lawn care business that has changed his life. Adam dives deep into the steps he took...

Welcome back to the Green Grind Podcast! In this special episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane by re-releasing one of our most impactful early episodes—Episode 2 with the legendary Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek. Join Kory and LeRoy as they dive deep with Stanley into crucial topics that every green industry professional needs to master, including the right mindset for pricing your services...

Welcome back to the Green Grind Podcast! Join Kory and LeRoy for an inspiring conversation with Danny Hernandez, the determined owner of All The Grass Lawn Care based in Connecticut. Danny's story is one of resilience and triumph. After a devastating injury that cost him his CDL and his job as a bus driver, Danny was faced with a life-altering challenge. But rather than letting this setback define...