The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott

Ted Ventre is the sole owner of Hively Landscapes in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. It services high end residential with revenue mix of 33% hardscape, 26% landscape and 41% maintenance. Ted is experienced in both commercial and residential and enjoys serving picky comprehensive wealthy clients the most. We dive into how he came to buy this current business, his approach to delegation, and his unique customer service model. Ted and I discuss some of his favorite sports, and how his membership in the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association has really changed his life for the better as an owner. The post From Commercial to Residential with Ted Ventre appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Industry expert and consultant, Jeffrey Scott, shares seven lessons from 2023, including prioritizing cyber security, harnessing AI and technology, and revamping marketing and sales. He also provides ten predictions for 2024, such as focusing on residential business value and strengthening relationships at the top. Additionally, he highlights the importance of improving financial management and investing in real talent. Listen to gain insights and prepare for the upcoming year!

Tim Johnson is co owner of Tim Johnson Landscaping, a two branch, 10+M mixed-services landscape business situated in Statesville and Charlotte, NC Tim has experienced all the growing pains, including ’not being on the same page’ with another owner, carrying everything on his shoulders without a strong leadership team, operating reactively, and being overly focused on the top line. You will learn about his journey solving those struggles, and some secrets of the trade that he has developed. The post More than a Father and Son Business, with Tim Johnson II appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Marc Nissim is the owner of Harmony Design Group in Westfield, NJ. It’s 18 years old and does $5million in mostly DB business, with 10% maintenance. Marc shares how he overcame Dyslexia, found his true passion in the visual arts, and opened up a design business. He then pivoted from a design only to design-project mgmt, to design-build that relies on sub contractors, and now he it taking it further. We discuss his super powers, his journey to high profit, and his goal of helping others with learning disabilities. The post Overcoming Dyslexia with Marc Nissim appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Jeffrey Scott, author, investor and founder of Jeffrey Scott Consulting, talks about “giving back” to charities and the community, from five unique angles.   1. The true meaning of Thanksgiving, and how you can live it every day. 2. How we pledged to raise money for charity from our Summer Growth Summit, and the results of that pledge. 3. Why giving back is good for you personally and your business, based on scientific studies and personal experience, 4. When is the right time to start giving back? 5. Two secrets to giving back, to help you do a better giving. The post Walking the Talk, Giving Back with Jeffrey Scott appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Wade and Dustin Vugteveen are owners of DeHamer Landscaping, a 10M+ firm in Grandville, MI. They do a mix of snow, maintenance, landscape and irrigation. We discuss their history of startups, first with a baseball training business and then in retail. We discuss how hard it was for them early on, and how difficult it is to grow a business as an entrepreneur. These two have taken a series of risks over and over again, which has allowed them to scale their business quickly. Business is more of a “calling” for them as a people-first company. You will enjoy stories and their ride. The post Taking Big Risks with Dustin and Wade Vugteveen appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Ted Lucia is majority owner and President of the $13M Lucia Landscaping Inc., headquartered in Roseville, Michigan. Lucia Landscaping began as a small business in Metro Detroit and has rapidly expanded over the last 20+ years. Among other methods, this rapid expansion is attributed to diversification, making external acquisitions, and remaining dedicated to company culture and a clear vision of growth and profitability.  Jeffrey and Ted explore how he overcame significant challenges as a youth, and how he uses those lessons to drive his growth.  We dive into strategies around recruiting, acquisitions, and his “one team” approach to culture building.  Ted is a fan of technology, processes and becoming best in class, and this all comes through on the podcast. The post Drive and Compassion with Ted Lucia appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Steve Griggs is the founder and owner of Steve Griggs Design, based in Baluvelt, NY. He is author of the best-selling book, “Straight Dirt”. Steve is the original OG (“old guard”) and very direct, and shares the straight dirt on contracting and how to work with high-end clientele. Jeffrey and Steve dive into his journey from contractor to design/project manage only. Steve is not your average designer; he has decades in the business as a contractor and is now focused on his design to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into extraordinary masterpieces. With decades of experience and a discerning eye for detail, Steve has become one of New York’s premier landscape designers. Steve and Jeff also discuss his coffee table book, Straight Dirt, and how he uses that in his marketing and sales process. The post The Straight Dirt from the original OG, Steve Griggs appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Scott Lamon owns the 17 yr. old firm, Tynic Landscaping in Southwick, MA. His firm revenues 3.5M with almost 50 people at peak including PT help; they do 60% commercial and 40% residential. Jeffrey and Scott discuss all the different jobs he had before he got into the green industry: fishing lobster, selling insurance, building spec homes. Scott then dives into the journey of how he built his leadership team and added stability with 4 key hires. Scott shares with us his financial journey, figuring out how where and to make money in this Industry, including getting his team on board with open book management. The post Building a team and a profitable business with Scott Lamon appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Matt Hunter is the owner of New Garden Landscaping & Nursery in Greensboro, NC. Matt and his teams run a 12+M highly diversified business with three locations. Jeffrey and Matt discuss Matt’s rise from laborer to salesperson to branch manager to General Manager to Owner. You will learn about personal growth, making big business decisions, company succession, and much more. Lots of inspiration in this discussion! The post From GM to Owner with Matt Hunter appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.