The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott

Ivan Katz, founder of Great Lakes Landscape Design, near Detroit, Michigan, shares his experiences in the landscaping industry, including overcoming embezzlement and a major accident. His firm will hit close to 10M in 2024. He emphasizes the importance of trust, loyalty, and investing in employees. Katz also discusses the value of customer service and the […] The post “I am doing it my way” with Ivan Katz appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Jim and I discuss his history and background in the landscape industry, and his career extensions into property development and consulting. We discuss his “visionary” appraoch to consulting and the impact it had on his business and life. We discuss his latest book, “The Depressed Motivational Speaker”, and his own struggles with depression and how […] The post The Visionary Consultant with Jim Paluch appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Ted Carter, is President of Pinehurst Landscape Company in Glen Arm, Maryland. They focus 85%  on residential landscape design, build, and maintenance. The company employs around 40 people during peak season and aims to surpass $6 million in revenue this year. Pinehurst was founded by Carter’s father in 1964. Initially a lawn mowing business, it […] The post The Stages of Growth with Ted Carter appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

My guests on this podcast are the real deal: Nag Murty is an aerospace engineer turned serial tech entrepreneur.   Jarrett Herold is co-founder and COO of VC-backed startup Electric Sheep, the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics.   This company is acquiring traditional outdoor service providers and progressively transforming operations by deploying […] The post The future of landscape maintenance with Electric Sheep: Nag Murty and Jarrett Herold appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Chad Simmons is owner of Playrite, a small but powerful $2M profitable artificial turf company in Knoxville, TN Regarding artificial turf, we discuss his proactive hiring strategy, how he uses competition to drive his business, and how his vendor relationships give him a strategic advantage. Chad is also a BBQ expert, and shares some tips […] The post Artificial Turf & BBQ with Chad Simmons appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Larry Ryan is founder and owner of Ryan Lawn & Tree, based near Kansas City, KS, a 37 yr old company. Larry and his team have grown their firm organically and through acquisition to approx $75M with more growth planned this year. Jeffrey and Larry discuss the 5 most valuable growth strategies that Ryan undertakes, […] The post Five Strategies for Growth with Larry Ryan appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Greg Crabtree is an author and financial expert, and has built a CPA firm focused solely on the needs of entrepreneurs.  Greg works with entrepreneurs all over the country in a broad range of industries. He is the author of “Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits” and “Simple Numbers 2.0: Rules for Smart Scaling.” He […] The post Simple Numbers, Straight Talk with Greg Crabtree appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Dennise J. Vidosh owns two Michigan companies, Green Acres Tree farm and RE-TREE, where she has developed five separate divisions serving the tree care space. Dennise is an innovator in the green industry, and a trailblazer in the field of mature tree preservation. Over the course of thirteen years leading Green Acres Tree Farm, Dennise […] The post Trailblazing the tree industry with Dennise Vidosh appeared first on 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 […] 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!