
The Ultimate
Landscape CEO

Setting Annual Goals with Chris DiStefano
Chris DiStefano is the CEO of DiStefano Landscaping in Burlington, VT. Founded in 2004, his 65% design/bid-build company has grown to 7M with 55-60 employees. Chris and I explore his company’s steady growth process, starting with his dad and mom impacting his love of...

18 Ways To Pivot with Jeffrey Scott
The economic winds are changing in different sectors and geographic areas around the country. Even if the economy remains strong in your neck of the woods, you will appreciate the savvy ideas that Jeffrey shares to tighten down your systems and approach. Jeffrey Scott...

Thinking Outside The Box with Chris O’Bryan
Chris O’Bryan is co-owner and President of Limbwalker Tree Service & Lawn Care, based in Louisville, KY. It’s a 20 year-old, 5M business that is 60% Tree service, with the rest spread over lawn services, PHC and mosquito control. Chris is a true visionary and...

A Life-Changing Snow Mobiling Accident with Mark Smith
Mark Smith is the owner of Smith Lawnscapes, a 5.4M business in St. Johns, Michigan. Mark truly loves to snowmobile, but a snowmobiling accident changed Mark’s life, and his approach to how he managed his business. Mark and Jeffrey discuss his journey of growth and...

Landcare’s Business Philosophy with Mike Bogan, Part 2
Mike Bogan returns for a follow up podcast to dive deeper into the nuts and bolts of Landcare. Mike shares with Jeffrey the business philosophy of People First that drives their growth. Jeffrey and Mike discuss Landcare's core values, purpose and systems, high...

Vulnerable leadership with Paul Fraynd
Paul is the CEO of Sun Valley Landscaping based in Omaha, NE. The company is 27 years old, has 62 employees, and is roughly 7.5M in revenue. Paul’s firm does a large mix of services, commercial, residential, snow, supply yard, etc. Paul has personally done it all,...

Helping Employees Achieve Their Dreams with Mark Ables
Mark Ables is the owner of 48-year-old Ables Landscapes in Charleston, SC. The company has 55 employees and does around $7M in residential design-build-maintenance. Mark bought the business from his father and modernized its approach to management and growth, but...

The Power of Partners, with Brian Cuccaro and Brad Stephenson
Brian and Brad are co-owners of New Castle Lawn & Landscape, based in Birdsboro, PA. The company is 28 years old and revenues $10M. Brian founded the firm and then hired Brad, and ultimately invited him to become a 50% partner in the business. In this podcast, we...

Thriving in Snow with Troy Clogg
Troy R. Clogg, CSP is the owner of Troy Clogg Landscape Associates, in Wixom, MI. Troy started Troy Clogg Landscape Associates in the early 80's with a mower & a dream With more than 30 years of knowledge and experience in snow and ice management practices, Troy...

The Organic Growth Method with Mike Bogan
Mike Bogan is President and Co-Owner of Landcare, based in Frederick, MD. It's a 24-year-old company that Mike joined 8 years ago as CEO. He and his leadership team have transformed Landcare into a profitable, fast-growth company. Landcare has 70 locations and 3800...