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Meet Pam Dooley, 2022’s Woman Leader of the Year

Pam Dooley is a well-known figure in the industry and this year she has been named NALP’s Woman Leader of the Year for her innovation and desire to lead by example. ā€œBeing a beacon for other women in the industry that are coming in and just seeing the shift and the arrival of so many […]

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Team Building: How To Recruit and Retain Veterans

You probably already know that veterans are reliable, trainable team players that can be a welcome addition to any lawn or landscape company. However, you might be uncertain how to get connected to those who are making the transition from military service to civilian life. At SiteOne, they have made veteran and military spouse recruiting […]

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REPLAY: From OK to Outstanding with Steve Mulvany

In this replay episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape, and Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape, talk with Steve Mulvany, president and founder ofĀ Management Tools Inc. Mulvany’s company works on […]

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How I Do It: Employing and Helping Homeless Individuals

Enterprise Professional Services, Inc. (EPSI), based in Lakeway, Texas, started in 2011 with a mission to provide employment for people with disabilities. They saw an opportunity to help another group of people in 2018 as Austin’s homeless situation was snowballing. EPSI is an AbilityOne nonprofit agency that specializes in custodial, grounds and hospital environmental services […]

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How I Do It: Incorporating Battery Power Into Hardscaping

You typically hear about battery-power equipment being implemented in landscape maintenance operations, but Alfredo’s Lawn and Landscape, based in Austin, Kentucky, has been able to incorporate some battery-powered tools in their hardscaping jobs. Alfredo Aubone, owner of Alfredo’s Lawn and Landscape, says they’ve been using battery-powered blowers for a long time because they’re easy and […]

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Preparing for the Snowy Season with Phill Sexton: Season 3: Episode 25 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In season 3, episode 25 of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, host Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape talks to Phill Sexton, founder and managing partner of WIT Advisers. WIT Advisers administers the Sustainable Winter Management (SWiMĀ®) system and certifications.  Sexton is a professor at the Center of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the […]

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Discover Your Why and the Power of Playing Offense at Leaders Forum

If you are an executive in the landscape industry, you don’t want to miss this year’s Leaders Forum and keynote speaker from Feb. 1-4, 2023, in Maui, Hawaii. Not only will you have the opportunity to network with your peers, but Paul Epstein, chief purpose advisor for the WHY Institute, will also lead two sessions […]

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How I Do It: Creating a Company Store

Ground Works Land Design, based in Cleveland, Ohio, has a strict uniform policy, as first impressions are very important to owner Tony Nasrallah. The company provides their employees with luxury apparel as it helps boost employee morale and the quality of their work. Recently, the company has taken this a step further by creating a […]

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REPLAY: Casting a Vision and Leaving a Legacy with Zech Strauser

In this replay episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, and Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape, talk to Zech Strauser, founder and owner of Strauser Nature’s Helpers. Strauser has a strong passion for the outdoors and being […]

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Embracing Technology with Elizabeth Bonadonna: Season 3: Episode 23 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In season 3, episode 23 of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Brett Lemcke of RM Landscape and Macey Robinson at LandCare talk with Elizabeth Bonadonna, president of Busy Beaver Lawn and Garden, based in Buffalo, New York. Bonadonna started this business with her two partners in 2014 and has continued to grow […]

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