Landscape Podcast

In this episode I sit down with Robert Pressler to talk about bonsai maintenance, how to grow your own, and the oldest bonsai he owns. How he got started in the bonzai business The number one thing you need to make a bonsai tree Why it's better to start with bigger trees and make them smaller Why it's important to leave your trees alone and allow them time to grow back The qualities he looks for in a potential bonsai

Connect + Show Notes: http://landscapepodcast.com In this episode I sit down with Kyle McNerney from Smart Water Management to talk about irrigation, turf management, and what he's trying to do at his company. Why he focuses on his "why" when introducing himself to others How he found himself in the irrigation business How he approaches upgrades to older systems The number one problem his app will help you solve How building trust in his industry helped him grow his business

Connect + Shownotes: http://landscapepodcast.com   In this episode I sit down with Dan Pestretto from Sod Inc. to discuss: How Dan learned to run a successful landscape design business The advantages of hiring a landscape design team What Sod Inc. does for it's clients The challenges of working in the landscape business How landscapers would work with a company like Sod Inc.

Connect + Resources: www.landscapepodcast.com In this episode I sit down with Nicole Tigges from North Eastern Irrigation and landscape to talk about: How she went from being an interior designer to a landscape designer. The resources she uses to effectively do her job. What it's like being a project manager in the field. The importance of having the right resources. Her biggest pitfalls as a project manager.

Connect + Resources: www.landscapepodcast.com In this episode I sit down with Marty McDonald from Bad Rhino to talk about social media marketing in the landscape industry. Key Takeaways: Why you should never spread yourself too thin in social media. The number one platform for landscape professionals. How to best use Facebook to grow your brand. Why using native platform tools are important. Why it's important to consider your target audience when choosing platforms.

Connect + Resources: www.landscapepodcast.com In this episode I sit down with Matthew Marchese to talk about photography for landscape and green industry professionals and his top recommended tools for taking better photos. Key Takeaways: Tips and tools that you can use to take better pictures that showcase your work. How to create better marketing/branding material by creating "white space" in your photography. Times of day that are best for shooting landscapes and how to work with the sun. How to edit and print your own images. What a landscaper should look for in a printer.

Connect + Resources: www.landscapepodcast.com In this episode I sit down with Cynthia Villalba to talk about her journey from a finance career to helping advance the environmental and green industry. Key Takeaways: How Cynthia turned a love for volunteering into the beginning of her green industry career. How she used her financial background to get her bosses interested in the green roof project. Why it makes so much sense to invest time and money into green infrastructure. What happened when her team made a mistake and how they learned from it. Why she wrote a book to help others avoid the same mistakes she has made.

Connect + Resources: www.landscapepodcast.com In this episode I sit down with Tommy Morrison to talk about starting from the bottom in the landscape industry, how expanding his horizons lead to rapid career advancement, and the #1 piece of advice he would give himself today. Key Takeaways: How Tommy entered the landscape industry. How he advanced in his career by seizing opportunities. The best advice he's ever received. Why technology is the biggest pitfall in his industry. The #1 piece of advice he would give himself if he were just starting out. Quote: "I always look for opportunities that can expand my horizons." - Tommy Morrison

Connect + Resources: www.landscapepodcast.com In this episode I sit down with Ralph Guariglio to talk about landscaping's effects on the real estate industry, how to put your client's needs first, and effective networking. Key Takeaways: Why the front of a house is important in selling a home. Why you should invest in your backyard. How to put your client's needs first. Why a simple clean up can go a long way. Why doing an irrigation check is important. Why relationships matter more than business cards. Quote: Let people get to know you so they feel comfortable referring you.  

In this episode I sit down with Abram Allard to talk about his journey into the Landscape industry, what it's like to run his own business day-to-day, and the key takeaways he would pass on to anyone entering the industry today. Key Takeaways: How Abram Allard entered the Landscape industry. Why the cold winters create a competitive environment. Why it's important to look the part when selling a premium service. The best advice he was given going into the Landscape industry. The best advice he would give to you. The importance of having a mentor. Quote: If you're going to be self-employed you have to be ready to be an entrepreneur. Resources: Allard Landscape Facebook  www.allardlandscape.com

In this episode I sit down with Doug Wright from Heritage Links to talk about how he got started in golf course construction and his #1 piece of advice for anyone trying to make their way into the industry today. Key Takeaways: How Devin and Doug met. How Doug got his start in golf course construction. Why Doug chose to study civil engineering in college. How the recession affected the golf course design industry. The responsibilities and day-to-day activities of a project manager. Why getting into the golf course construction and golf course design business is tough. Quote: Sometimes when opportunities come along you just have to jump at them. Read the full Show Notes: www.landscapepodcast.com/002

In this episode of Landscape Podcast I sit down with Christopher M. Nichols of C.M. Nichols Landscape to talk about erosion control, flower shows, and everything in between.  Key Takeaways: Christopher's origin story and what lead to him starting his own business. How erosion control is used to protect our water systems. The process required to acquire your DEP certification. What an erosion control project looks like behind the scenes. How Christopher developed an interest in erosion control. Christopher's approach to creating displays that capture attention. Quote: Any landscaping project starts with first acknowledging the problem. Read the full Show Notes: www.landscapepodcast.com/001

In this episode I introduce you to the landscape podcast, talk about my background in the landscape industry, tell you what you can expect from the show, and reveal a surprising fact about the landscape industry.   You Will Hear: - Who I am. - What the Landscape Podcast is about. - Why you should be excited about the Landscape Industry.   Connect: Website - http://landscapepodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Landscape-Podcast-1100726179971694/   Resources: vernoncoleman.com/facefear1.htm   Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqhynCc_TQ