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Real Experience. Real Struggles. Real Business. Green Industry Podcast featuring Industry Experts discussing all aspects of running a better business!
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 287 (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory Ballard have a raw, unfiltered conversation about one of the toughest challenges business owners face: learning when to get out of the way. They break down why so many owners struggle with delegation, why "nobody can do it like me" can become a dangerous mindset, and how failing to train your team can keep every decision running through you. They also talk about the importance of SOPs, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, empowering emplo
The Green Grind Podcast Episode 286 (opens the original)
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On this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy Mains and Kory Ballard sit down with Brandon Comstock, a longtime landscape industry entrepreneur who built Landscapers by Nature in Calgary, Alberta, around commercial landscape maintenance, snow services, and a highly specialized condo-focused business model. Brandon shares the lessons he learned building the company, including why specialization can be a powerful growth strategy, how saying "no" helped his company become better at what it did, and why
The Green Grind Podcast Episode 285 (opens the original)
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What happens when the business you've spent years building is suddenly underwater—and then catches fire? On this episode of The Green Grind,Kory and LeRoy sit down with Steve Nolte of Nolte & Sons to talk about one of the toughest challenges a lawn and landscape business owner can face. After years of growing his company from a one-man operation into a 19-employee, full-service landscaping business, Steve found himself dealing with a devastating flood that turned into a fire, destroying equipmen
The Green Grind Podcast Episode 284 (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Green Grind, Kory and Leroy sit down for a no-guest conversation about what it really takes to grow a successful landscaping business—and why staying comfortable can be one of the biggest obstacles to growth. The guys break down a recent acquisition, what they learned from bringing new team members into the company, and why having strong systems in place can make taking on additional business much easier. They also dive into hiring, leadership, delegation, and the importan
The Green Grind Podcast Episode 283 (opens the original)
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Mike Garvey returns to The Green Grind to share what's changed since his first appearance on the show and why he believes robotics, battery-powered equipment, and smart technology are transforming the landscape industry. From growing Coastal Fertilization and expanding into new markets to becoming a Kress robotic mower dealer, Mike breaks down what he's learning on the front lines of innovation. 🎧 Free Trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months: go.getjobber.com/ballardinc 🌐 Need more leads for your
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