The Green Grind Podcast Episode 253
The Green Grind
In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Timon Nadarevic of Stipez Site Management for a candid, experience-driven conversation about consistency, responsibility, and what it truly takes to build a durable business over time. Timon shares lessons earned through years of hands-on fieldwork, high-pressure decision-making, and navigating the real challenges that come with growth. The discussion draws a clear line between chasing short-term wins and committing to long-term standards—both in business and in life. 🎧 Free Trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months: 🌐...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 252
The Green Grind
In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Ezra for a grounded, real-world conversation about growth, responsibility, and the personal development required to lead a business forward. Ezra shares his journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—learning how pressure, mistakes, and accountability shape not only better businesses, but better leaders. The discussion focuses on what happens when ambition meets reality, and how intentional thinking, discipline, and ownership determine whether growth becomes freedom or chaos. 🎧 Free Trial and 20% off Jobber...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 251
The Green Grind
In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory dig into the real conversations contractors need to hear—but rarely do. No hype. No shortcuts. Just honest talk about business, pressure, leadership, and the realities of growth in the green industry. The guys break down what happens when hustle alone stops working and why so many contractors stay stuck despite working harder every year. From mindset shifts to real-world decision-making, this episode challenges listeners to stop operating on emotion and start building with intention. 🎧 Free Trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months: ...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 250
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In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Brian Fullerton, entrepreneur, content creator, and one of the most recognized voices in the green industry, for a real conversation about growth, discipline, and building a business that lasts. Brian shares his journey from grinding in the field to building multiple income streams through service work, education, and content—while staying grounded in the fundamentals that actually make contractors successful. This episode goes beyond social media highlights and digs into the daily habits, mindset shifts, and business decisions...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 249
The Green Grind
In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Jordan Renner for an honest, boots-on-the-ground conversation about growth, pressure, and what it actually takes to build a solid business in the green industry without losing yourself in the process. Jordan breaks down his journey through the realities of scaling—learning the hard way that more work doesn’t always mean more money, and that discipline, systems, and decision-making matter just as much as hustle. The conversation pulls back the curtain on the mental side of entrepreneurship: stress, responsibility, confidence,...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 248
The Green Grind
In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with returning guest Bob Weaver, a small-business owner grinding his way through the hardest stage of growth—scaling from a one-man operation to a half-million-dollar company without losing his sanity, family, or financial footing. Bob opens up about what it really looks like behind the scenes when revenue grows faster than systems. From doubling sales to nearly going broke, long hours, equipment breakdowns, hiring struggles, and the pressure of providing for his family, this conversation pulls zero punches....
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 247
The Green Grind
In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with industry icon Marty Grunder, CEO of Grunder Landscaping and president of The Grow Group, to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the green industry: why most companies never break past $1–2 million—and what it really takes to scale beyond it. Marty shares decades of hard-earned lessons from building a respected multi-million-dollar company, hitting long plateaus, and ultimately breaking through by getting out of his own way. The conversation dives deep into the uncomfortable truth that owners are often the bottleneck,...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 246
The Green Grind
In this powerhouse episode of The Green Grind, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Kevin Scott, founder of Muskoka Landscapers, a premier high-end design/build firm specializing in luxury lakefront projects throughout Canada’s cottage country. Kevin shares the raw truth behind scaling from a one-man operation to a $10M+ landscape company, breaking down the wins, failures, and jagged growth curve that shaped his business. From leaving a secure job with benefits, to landing his first major lakefront projects, to navigating the chaos of million-dollar builds, Kevin gives an unfiltered look into what...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 245
The Green Grind
In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Shane Cunningham, owner of The Lawn Shark, a full-service lawn care and landscape company based in Westminster, Maryland. Shane brings an unfiltered, brutally honest look into what it takes to survive, rebuild, and scale in the lawn and landscape industry when life hits hard. Shane shares his journey from a troubled youth to building a thriving landscape and lawn-care business, surviving the 2008 housing crash, navigating a divorce, raising his children as a single parent, and rebuilding his company with a completely new level of...
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 244
The Green Grind
In the final installment of the Scaling Smart Series, Kory and LeRoy dive deep into two pillars that determine whether a company grows with intention—or stays stuck: culture and building like a builder instead of hustling. They unpack the realities of culture at every stage of business, reminding listeners that culture isn’t something you create once you have 10–20 employees—it starts with your first hire. From shifting language from “employees” to “team members” to modeling the standards you expect, they break down how small leadership actions (and inactions) ripple across...
info_outlineIn this episode, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Eric Hill, a driven entrepreneur who has built his landscaping business through grit, vision, and relentless focus on relationships. Eric shares the real story behind starting small, facing setbacks, and pushing through the challenges of growing a company in a competitive industry.
From developing leadership skills to creating a culture that values people, Eric’s journey is packed with lessons on resilience, growth, and staying grounded through it all. He also highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with the right team, adapting to industry changes, and leading with integrity.
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