Everde Growers: Part 2

Joe and Will are back with another episode of From the Field with returning guest, Nicholas Staddon, company spokesperson and plantsman for Everde Growers. With Nick's return comes a wealth of industry knowledge in a new series called "Nick's Picks". In this series, Nick shares reading recommendations and cues us in to high performing varieties to watch and new plant releases, while discussing current trends with the From The Field duo. Join us as Nick invites us into his world and encourages us to keep learning and break out of our every-day plant palate. Stay to the end for book and magazine recommendations that will help up your design and horticulture game. We hope you enjoy the new series, and stay tuned for more "Nick's Picks" as the season progresses!

Joe and Will spend some time with well-respected leader and business owner, Pam Dooley, owner of Plants Creative Landscapes in Decatur, GA. From de-tasseling corn at the age of 12, to now owning a Landscape Maintenance/Design Build company with 4 divisions and 2 locations serving the Georgia area, Pam's story and tips for success are based in humility, passion, and commitment to her team and their individual growth. Pam discusses recent changes and challenges in staffing and autonomous mowers as well as her involvement with NALP and the value it brings to her and others. Cheers and Thank you Pam for joining us for a great episode of From the Field!

Today's guest is Jack Jostes from Ramblin Jackson and he's here to give you a preview on an upcoming half day virtual workshop that LandscapeHub will be participating in. It's called Win the Spring and is coming up on March 9th. The workshop is designed to provide landscapers with the tools they need to help them succeed this spring and beyond. The workshop will be hosted by Jack, including a presentation from him as well as Team Engine and LandscapeHub.

We're excited to have Nick Stevens from Bailey Nurseries on the latest episode of From the Field. Bailey Nurseries is one of the biggest names known throughout the world in the green industry. For over a hundred years, people have been relying on Bailey Nurseries to provide the highest quality plants and fantastic customer service. In this episode, Nick talks about his history in the green industry, gives a bit of background on Bailey Nurseries and goes deep on what Bailey is doing with brands that has helped them succeed in the industry. Nick also touches on the challenges he sees for the industry moving forward and what can be done to mitigate those challenges.

Joe and Will get to know Kris Kiser, CEO and President of OPEI, the organization responsible for representing and setting industry standards for Outdoor power equipment Manufacturers across the country. Get a better understanding of the EQUIP expo along with what it takes to host a crowd of 40,000+ registrants and exhibitors from around the world. Hear about what's new at the EQUIP expo for 2023, including education, new exhibits, entertainment, and what they plan to offer those spending their week in the city of Louisville this coming October. They've made sure its a destination for all to understand what's trending in the industry as it pertains to Equipment, hardscapes, and more. Not to mention, they provide everyone a chance to get down and dirty with the tools and machines in their GIANT outdoor demo area. Kris shares some tips about how to plan ahead to attend Equip along with more about a true passion of his, an organization/effort called TurfMutt where Superheroes TurfMutt & the Outdoor Powers teach kids and families backyard science. Incredible interview! 

Proven Winners is a brand known worldwide that you see almost everywhere you turn, and that's by no mistake, or lack of effort by their incredible team. In this episode, Marshall goes into depth about his start in the industry, the brand itself, and the lengths they go to to better understand their consumers to produce the highest quality plants, at the same time providing industry standard support for the growers that trial, produce and sell their lines across the country. Joe and Will also discuss an array of topics with Marshall including the new generation of Gardeners post Covid, the incredible benefits of using branded Plant on your project installations, and the trends we see ahead for our industry. Wrapping up, Marshall asks a few questions for Joe and Will about LandscapeHub including the challenges we face with our own Marketplace and helping the wholesale side of the industry dig into purchasing online. Enjoy!

Get to know Beth Berry in a conversation that covers a broad range of relevant topics ranging from how she got her start with Scott's, her involvement with Real Green Systems, including truly leveraging technology and really "seeing" how to grow your business by understanding what your front line employees and consumers are experiencing. All in, she's a powerhouse Green Industry Advocate that’s been making a difference in our Industry for years at multiple levels. She has a broad range of experience in SaaS/Software as a Service. In 2020 Beth was acknowledged as one of the Top 50 Women leaders in SaaS according to The Software Report. Beth has lead multiple sales teams, and most recently spearheaded integrated and strategic partnerships for Real Green Software. She’s a widely regarded Green Industry advocate and expert, Beth co-authors the Turf Care Index and also has a Podcast of her own, called Ahead of the Curb. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! 

If you've ever attended a GROW Group annual event, you already know what it means to be "Grunder Struck"!  More and more landscape contractors are digging into working with Marty Grunder's consulting business, the GROW Group, creating connectivity with their peers and ultimately getting the practical help and precise expertise they need to achieve growth within their business. Don't be fooled, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to the business tactics he teaches also being executed in his day to day operations at Grunder Landscaping. Join Jeremy and Will as they learn more about Marty's Entrepreneur mentality, where/how he got his start, his 100% dedication to his employees success, and how being committed to letting go helped him achieve more of his goals both professionally and personally. Hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as we did!

Episode 29: Mulch Mate x LandscapeHub Will and Joe get to know Nick Carlson, Inventor and Founder of Mulch Mate. You may have seen him on social media rocking his brand, or recently on the Equip show floor showcasing his power line up of equipment and accessories designed to make the life of the Landscape Pro that much easier and efficient.  We’re all about innovators at From the Field and inspirational stories that encourage others on their business journey. His story is just that, not to mention this guy drives race cars, and heavily believes in systems to create a stable and profitable business. Have a listen, you won't be disappointed! 

Episode 28: Everde Growers x LandscapeHub The conversation continues as Nicholas turns the microphone back to Joe and Will with great questions around change and LandscapeHub's five year journey on building the industry's premier online marketplace. They discuss the importance around continuous education, networking, and embracing change.  Tune in to gain a better understanding of what Everde Growers is all about!