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The Commercial Landscaper Podcast

Robert Clinkenbeard
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Mergers and Acquisitions
Landscaping
Landscape Workshop
Commercial Landscaping
Aspire Software
ESOP
Landscape Industry
Sales
Risk Management
Private Equity
Landscaping Industry
Firehawk Bioherbicide
Fisk Lawnscapes
Monarch Landscape Services
Aberdeen
Liveswitch
Technology

The journey of an entrepreneur, replete with the challenges of self-belief, vulnerability, and consistency, can often feel overwhelming. "The Commercial Landscaper Podcast" hosted by Robert Clinkenbeard, is designed to elevate your entrepreneurial mindset. Robert offers a fresh perspective that ensures you never feel isolated in your journey, instilling a firm belief that you not only deserve succ... more

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Andrea Palacio is the founder of Crewless and co-owner of Angler Lawn & Landscape. Before Angler, she and her husband ran a successful e-commerce business while sailing on a boat, building a life around freedom. They sold it, and in 2023 bought Angle... more

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Rick Williams brings more than 17 years of experience within the landscape industry across the United States, having served in a variety of roles. His approach to risk management centers on proactively identifying potential exposures and operational ... more

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Crystal leads Dynamic Landscaping & Lawn and Turf Landscaping with a focus on people, culture, and long-term growth. With experience in the landscape industry dating back to 2003, she brings both craftsmanship and vision into every part of the compan... more

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Kathleen Hallal is Vice President of Landcare & Municipalities for FireHawk Bioherbicide, where she works with municipalities, universities, schools, landscape professionals, and other organizations seeking effective approaches to more sustainable we... more

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Rick Williams
Landscape industry risk management professional with more than 17 years of industry experience
Higginbotham
Episode: Turning Risk into Strategy - Rick Williams, Higginbotham Insurance
Krista Bontrager
Co-owner and integrator overseeing systems and operations for Dynamic Landscaping and Lawn and Turf Landscaping.
Dynamic Landscaping and Lawn and Turf Landscaping
Episode: Clarity Amidst Chaos: The 10X Growth Mindset - Krista Bontrager & Crystal Knafel, Dynamic Landscaping | Lawn and Turf Landscaping
Crystal Knafel
Landscaping business owner focused on company direction, team development, and growth.
Dynamic Landscaping and Lawn and Turf Landscaping
Episode: Clarity Amidst Chaos: The 10X Growth Mindset - Krista Bontrager & Crystal Knafel, Dynamic Landscaping | Lawn and Turf Landscaping
Kathleen Hallal
Vice president of Landcare and Municipalities at FireHawk Bioherbicide and NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional
FireHawk Bioherbicide
Episode: Safer Landscapes, Smarter Growth - Kathleen Hallal, FireHawk Bioherbicide
Judy Guido
Founder/CEO of Guido & Associates
Guido & Associates
Episode: Vendor Partnerships Drive Growth - Judy Guido, Guido & Associates | Scaling Up
Justin Martin
Co-founder, Granite Hills Group
Granite Hills Group
Episode: Scaling Through Partnership and People - Justin Martin & Derek Stutts of Granite Hills Group
Derek Stutts
Co-founder, Granite Hills Group
Granite Hills Group
Episode: Scaling Through Partnership and People - Justin Martin & Derek Stutts of Granite Hills Group
Scott Hutcheon
Founder & CEO of Big Z (rebranded from HeyFlora)
Big Z
Episode: Work Less, Profit More - Scott Hutcheon, Founder & CEO of Bigzy (rebranded from HeyFlora)
Doug Sirkoch
Representative from UpRoute, marketing agency focusing on the green industry
UpRoute
Episode: Marketing Systems That Convert - Doug Sirkoch, UpRoute

Host

Robert Clinkenbeard
Host of The Commercial Landscaper Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Honest, and engaging conversation around more than just the landscape industry. Many topics cross-business industry lines and apply to entrepreneurs across the board.

    Podchaser
    5
    Pam Hill
    5 years ago
  • Top class

    A real insightful podcast, full of tips and tricks to inspire a business mind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamAtkinson
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on leadership development and culture in scaling teams.
Quality guest mix that blends operators with tech/marketing experts.
Guests balance strategy with on-the-ground execution and real-world examples.
Very practical, actionable takeaways for growing a landscaping business.

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Turning Risk into Strategy - Rick Williams, Higginbotham Insurance
Q: What sort of size company should start to be thinking about a captive program?
Williams says a group captive may be worth considering when a landscaping company spends roughly $300,000 to $400,000 on workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability premiums, though entry points vary.
Turning Risk into Strategy - Rick Williams, Higginbotham Insurance
Q: How do you determine if you have the right broker?
Williams recommends assessing whether the broker understands the company's goals, communicates proactively, asks questions, and continually works to improve the risk program.
Clarity Amidst Chaos: The 10X Growth Mindset - Krista Bontrager & Crystal Knafel, Dynamic Landscaping | Lawn and Turf Landscaping
Q: How do you keep yourself still focused on that end goal, still working on that one-year plan or maybe some of those 90-day rocks?
Krista describes using travel time together for strategic conversations and maintaining Level 10 meetings and communication with leaders. She says protecting those priorities helps prevent daily email and text requests from displacing work that moves the business forward.
Clarity Amidst Chaos: The 10X Growth Mindset - Krista Bontrager & Crystal Knafel, Dynamic Landscaping | Lawn and Turf Landscaping
Q: But why do you feel that's the hardest? Is it finding good salespeople? Is it finding the right target clients? What's the biggest challenge there?
Crystal says the initial challenge was generating leads, while the current challenge is training the team and building systems that help close those leads.
Safer Landscapes, Smarter Growth - Kathleen Hallal, FireHawk Bioherbicide
Q: Is there any difference in that normal program?
Hallal says FireHawk can fit into an existing weed-management schedule, although the first two applications may need to be closer together. In some conditions, a new user may need one extra application at the outset.

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The show centers on real-world entrepreneurship in the landscaping and blue-collar service space, with deep dives into growth, leadership, and systems that scale. Episodes often explore scaling from small teams to multi-site operations, integrating technology and data to improve field execution, procurement, marketing, and open-book management. A recurring thread is building culture, mentoring leaders, and planning for exits or strategic pivots, all while navigating labor challenges and client expectations. A standout aspect is how guests range from operators to technology and marketing leaders, offering practical frameworks, playbooks, and mindset shifts that listeners can apply directly to their businesses.

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1. Rick Williams
2. Krista Bontrager
3. Crystal Knafel
4. Kathleen Hallal
5. Judy Guido
6. Justin Martin
7. Derek Stutts
8. Scott Hutcheon

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