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Snowfighters Institute Podcast

Phil Harwood
Snowfighters Institute
Spectrum Weather and Specialty Insurance
Cycle CPA
Snow and Ice Management
Insurance
Boss By Integra
Emerald Companies
Snow Removal
Snow and Ice Industry
Midwest Salt
Salt
Customer Service
Technology
Brine
Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
Kasel Rocks Landscape Company
Tam Arisk Advisors
Tamarisk Method
Snow Insurance
G&G Landscape and Development, Inc.

This is the Snowfighters Institute podcast, where you will hear directly from some of the most interesting people in the professional snow and ice management industry – to learn about their successes, to hear about the challenges they faced along the way, and to have their perspective on critical issues facing our industry today. Hosted by Phil Harwood (Phil@GrowTheBench.com). Follow our social me... more

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GROW! Snow | September 22 to 23, 2026 An in-person event built for snow leaders and their teams. Two days of snow-specific breakout sessions, a facility tour, and content designed to drive real change at your business. Details coming... more

Upcoming Events

GROW! Snow | September 22 to 23, 2026 An in-person event built for snow leaders and their teams. Two days of snow-specific breakout sessions, a facility tour, and content designed to drive real change at your business. Details coming... more

Upcoming Events

GROW! Snow | September 22 to 23, 2026 An in-person event built for snow leaders and their teams. Two days of snow-specific breakout sessions, a facility tour, and content designed to drive real change at your business. Details coming... more

Upcoming Events

Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Finding & Managing Subcontractors | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Ho... more

Upcoming Events

Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Pricing & Estimating Review | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Are you pri... more

Upcoming Events

Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Contract Review | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Internal review and upd... more

Upcoming Events

Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Contract Review | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Internal review and upd... more

Josh Ferguson, Partner at Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP and 22-year insurance defense attorney, joins Phil to share legal insights from defending snow and ice management contractors nationwide. From handling salt shortages with proper contract language... more

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Eric Gagnon
Owner of G&G Landscape and Development, Inc. (Maine)
G&G Landscape and Development, Inc.
Episode: Eric Gagnon - From Electrician to Snow Professional: Seasonal Contracts, Automated Salt Sales, and Building a Business Rooted in Community
Robert Holmes
Founder of Spectrum Weather and Specialty Insurance
Spectrum Weather and Specialty Insurance
Episode: Robert Holmes - Weather Insurance for Snow Contractors: Building Custom Coverage from a Box of Legos
Tabetha Hart
President and co-founder of Tamarisk Business Advisors
Tamarisk Advisors
Episode: Tabetha Hart - The Purpose of a Business Is to Create Options: A Conversation on Freedom, Design, and the Tamarisk Method
Scott Lesak
Founder/Owner, Kasel Rocks Landscape Company and Kasel Rocks Facility Services
Kasel Rocks
Episode: Scott Lesak: Building Kasel Rocks Through Communication, Culture, and Personal Transformation
Matt Delborrello
Commercial insurance consultant, accredited risk in insurance
Alera Group
Episode: Matt Delborrello - Insurance Insights for Snow Contractors: Coverage, Claims, and Choosing the Right Clients
Carla Policastro
Co-founder of Cycle CPA, CPA
Cycle CPA
Episode: Joe & Carla Policastro - Know Your Numbers: Financial Clarity, Cash Flow, and Building a Business You Can Trust
Joe Policastro
Co-founder of Cycle CPA, former merchant mariner turned CPA entrepreneur
Cycle CPA
Episode: Joe & Carla Policastro - Know Your Numbers: Financial Clarity, Cash Flow, and Building a Business You Can Trust
Josh Ferguson
Attorney and partner at Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP
Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
Episode: Josh Ferguson: Legal Protection, Risk Mitigation, and Defending Snow Contractors
Steve Wallace
President of Great Lakes Snow Systems
Great Lakes Snow Systems
Episode: Steven Walus: From Shoveler to Owner: Building a Snow Empire Through Seller Financing and Municipal Contracts

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Robert Holmes - Weather Insurance for Snow Contractors: Building Custom Coverage from a Box of Legos
Q: For someone who has no idea what Spectrum Weather Insurance does, tell us what you do.
Holmes explains that Spectrum is an independent insurance brokerage focusing on weather-based solutions; they consult with clients to tailor coverage around measurable weather events, primarily snowfall, using third-party data sources to determine payouts and ensure objective settlements.
Scott Lesak: Building Kasel Rocks Through Communication, Culture, and Personal Transformation
Q: What was the turning point that led Kasel Rocks to shift from residential design-build to recurring industrial snow services?
Around 2011-2021 they realized the revenue math favored long-term, 12-month contracts over episodic project work, prompting a pivot to recurring revenue and a focus on maintenance and snow services.
Scott Lesak: Building Kasel Rocks Through Communication, Culture, and Personal Transformation
Q: How did the mentorship relationship originate and how did it evolve over Scott's career?
Scott explains that mentorship began informally through a garden-center owner who asked them to plow snow, and over time he sought new mentors as he outgrew initial guidance, continually asking questions to learn and grow.
Matt Delborrello - Insurance Insights for Snow Contractors: Coverage, Claims, and Choosing the Right Clients
Q: What practical steps can contractors take to improve insurability before the next season?
Maintain thorough documentation (site specifics, timings, salting, and conditions), ensure client selection aligns with insurability, and consider cameras and proper contract language to support claims handling and reduce disputes.
Matt Delborrello - Insurance Insights for Snow Contractors: Coverage, Claims, and Choosing the Right Clients
Q: How do you explain snow contractors to insurers so they see the real risk?
Explain the contractor's proactive risk management, site planning, equipment investment, and year-round operations to show that snow work is planned and not impulsive; relationships with carriers are essential to translating that story.

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The series centers on seasoned leaders and practitioners in the snow and ice management industry, exploring how they scale operations, lead teams, and adopt technology to boost profitability and service quality. Across episodes, guests share real-world lessons on leadership, cash flow, procurement, and growth strategies—from seller financing and municipal contracts to software implementation and workforce development. There's a strong emphasis on practical how-tos, industry trends, and building resilient businesses that can weather seasonality. The show often highlights mentorship networks and industry councils as catalysts for learning, with recurring threads around culture, succession planning, and professionalization of the trades. Overa... more

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8. Josh Ferguson

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