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Ep 041 – Tech-Driven Evolution: Building Landscape Success with Greg Cole

Ep 041 – Tech-Driven Evolution: Building Landscape Success with Greg Cole

Does the key to your landscape company’s success lie in the talent of seasoned professionals and strategic technology investments? This episode of Roots of Success might just challenge your preconceptions. Join host Tommy Cole as he dives deep with Greg Cole, the mastermind behind Cole Landscaping, who’s taken his company from humble beginnings to 7-figure…

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Ep 040 – Building Resilience: Lex Mason on Strategy and Innovation

Ep 040 – Building Resilience: Lex Mason on Strategy and Innovation

Could embracing water-conserving technology be the game-changer your landscape business needs? In this episode of “Roots of Success,” Tommy Cole and Lex Mason explore how Weathermatic bucked industry norms to revolutionize irrigation with Smartline and Smartlink technology. Uncover the principles behind successful hiring, maintaining a positive company culture, and the incredible efficiency gains that come…

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Ep 039 – Inside the annual ACE Peer Groups Summit with Jason New

Ep 039 – Inside the annual ACE Peer Groups Summit with Jason New

Could your landscape business be falling short because it’s missing key operational skills? Join Tommy and his exceptional guest, Jason New, as they break down the critical skills that can transform your landscape construction and maintenance teams into finely tuned machines. Learn the inside scoop on the ACE Peer Group Summit in New Orleans—an event…

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Ep 038 – Cultivating Success: How Rob Shrieve Engages and Empowers His Team

Ep 038 – Cultivating Success: How Rob Shrieve Engages and Empowers His Team

Can standardized training programs and career ladders transform your landscape company overnight? This episode is packed with groundbreaking insights from guest Rob Shrieve, the owner of Coastal Shores. Rob shares his unique approach to training, leadership, and effective team member engagement. From weekly morning meetings to life skills sessions covering personal improvement and finances, Rob…

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Ep 035 – Mastering Disruptive Growth in the Landscape Industry

Ep 035 – Mastering Disruptive Growth in the Landscape Industry

Do you think revenue is the only metric that matters? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of “Roots of Success,” Tommy Cole chats with Justin White, the trailblazing CEO of K&D Landscaping. Justin discusses why fostering a robust company culture—even at the expense of short-term profits—can lead to unstoppable growth. Unpack the strategic decisions behind…

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Ep 034 – Building a Legacy: Profile of a Family Landscape Business

Ep 034 – Building a Legacy: Profile of a Family Landscape Business

What does it take to build a multi-generational landscaping business that stands the test of time? In this compelling episode of Roots of Success, host Tommy Cole interviews Ryan Malone, a second-generation landscape professional who has defied the odds and transformed his family business into a thriving success story. Ryan shares his secrets for building…

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