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Welcome to BONUS content recorded at SYNKD Live 2024! In this mini-episode, Jay Worth talks with Matthew Green.

Matthew has been on the Green Industry Perspectives Podcast before. He's the owner and CEO of Blue Duck Lawn Care (formerly Green's Lawn Care and Property Services) and Indy Christmas Light Pros.

Matthew explains why creating and using a budget is so critical, and why you (the owner and entrepreneur) should learn to communicate better with your team about how to work with you.

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Welcome to BONUS content recorded at SYNKD Live 2024! In this mini episode, Jay Worth talks with Joshua Malik.

Joshua is the Founder and CEO of Joshua Tree Experts, a tree care, lawn care, and pest control company based in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. In the last couple of years, Joshua Tree Experts has begun franchising. As of this recording, there are now locations in Lansdale, West Chester, and Cranberry Township in Pennsylvania; Middletown, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; and North Indianapolis, Indiana.

And Joshua shares something that no one else leaned into: marketing. Not even Briana Johnson from Dirty Marketing talked about that during these BONUS mini-episodes.

Tune in to Joshua's insights if you want to throw some rocket fuel on the fire in your business this year!

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Welcome to BONUS content recorded at SYNKD Live 2024! In this mini episode, Jay Worth talks with Jonathan Gillespie.

Jonathan is the owner of Yardsy, a rapidly growing lawn care company in the Southeast with a footprint in multiple states.

What do you need to think about doing to get ahead in 2024? According to Jonathan, you cannot underestimate the importance of setting goals.

Tune in for this mini-episode packed with a full episode worth of insights!

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Welcome to BONUS content recorded at SYNKD Live 2024! In this mini episode, Jay Worth talks with Jeremy Talboy!

Jeremy is the owner of North Georgia Landscape Management, a full-service residential and commercial landscape company based in Alpharetta, Georgia (north of Atlanta).

Jeremy shares why successful Green Industry companies will plan and communicate in 2024, and why learning from your mistakes helps you get ahead.

You'll love this very raw episode (some of his team interrupts the interview). Great use of six minutes to grow your business today!

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Welcome to BONUS content recorded at SYNKD Live 2024! In this mini episode, Jay Worth talks with Jeffrey Scott!

What do you need to get ahead in 2024? According to Jeffrey, you need to be really intentional about focusing on your team. From the leadership on down, you need to invest in building a world-class team. "Really great people will make you money," he says. "When you find a great person, that's the right time to bring them in."

What do you need to avoid doing in order to hit your goals? Tune in to this short (less than eight minutes) podcast to find out!

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Welcome to BONUS content recorded at SYNKD Live 2024! In this mini episode, Jay Worth talks with Claire Goldman!

Claire is a board member at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), and she and her husband Charlie are the Principals at R&R Landscaping outside of Auburn, Alabama.

Claire and Charlie have been on the show before, and Claire shared some great insights into why you might be having problems with staffing.

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Welcome to BONUS content from SYNKD Live 2024! In this episode, Jay Worth talks with Briana Johnson.

Briana is the Founder of Dirty Marketing Group, a marketing agency that works with Landscapers and Tree Care companies. 

She has been on the show before, and joins this mini episode to answer two questions: What is something Green Industry companies should do to get ahead in 2024, and what is something that they should stop doing to get to the next level this year?

In this bonus episode, she shares why a customer loyalty program and embracing new tactics can help you get ahead in 2024.

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Welcome back! In this episode, Jay Worth welcomes Liz Lark-Riley to the show!

Like so many of us, Liz came to the Green Industry in an indirect route. She studied theater in school, earning a Master's Degree in performing arts administration. From there, she and her husband ran a successful and popular event venue in Florida. 

Her formal education and practical experience have given her a deep understanding of how to create amazing experiences for customers. Now, she's the Senior Customer Relations Manager at Mahoney's Garden Centers, a chain of plant nurseries and retail garden centers in Massachusetts. 

Liz joins the show and shares how successful Green Industry companies prioritize communication, use core values to empower team members, and consistently develop their employees.

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Welcome back! In this episode, Jay Worth welcomes Paul Fraynd to the show!

Paul is the CEO of Sun Valley Landscaping in Omaha, Nebraska. He and a college roommate wanted to earn extra cash to support a more entertaining college experience. What started with a $50 garage sale mower has turned into a team of 70 landscape professionals serving high-end residential and commercial clients.

Paul is full of energy and excitement for what he and his team are building. During this conversation, Paul discusses being people-first, being disciplined with your core customer, and why passion and fun are foundational to success in the Green Industry.

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Welcome back! In this episode, Jay Worth welcomes Tyler Benoit to the show!

Tyler comes from a family where working in the Green Industry is the norm. Following (unexpectedly) in her grandfather's and father's steps, she is an Account Manager for Crystal Greens Landscaping in Portland, Oregon.

Tyler is passionate about people. That passion is almost tangible throughout this entire interview. It's hard not to listen to it and feel the same way; her energy is contagious.

In this episode, she shares why the most successful Green Industry companies have a strong culture, employee buy-in, and are people-first.

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