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The Green Grind Podcast

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Landscaping
Entrepreneurship
Business Growth
Lawn Care
Jobber
Leadership
Green Industry
Marketing
Landscaping Industry
Marketing Strategies
Green Frog Web Design
Business Management
Branding
Landscaping Business
Company Culture
Employee Retention
Lawn Care Industry
Customer Service
Snow Removal
Turf Geeks

Real Experience. Real Struggles. Real Business. Green Industry Podcast featuring Industry Experts discussing all aspects of running a better business!

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In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory Ballard have a raw, unfiltered conversation about one of the toughest challenges business owners face: learning when to get out of the way.

They break down why so many owners struggle with delegati... more

On this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy Mains and Kory Ballard sit down with Brandon Comstock, a longtime landscape industry entrepreneur who built Landscapers by Nature in Calgary, Alberta, around commercial landscape maintenance, snow services, a... more

What happens when the business you've spent years building is suddenly underwater—and then catches fire?

On this episode of The Green Grind,Kory and LeRoy sit down with Steve Nolte of Nolte & Sons to talk about one of the toughest challenges a lawn... more

In this episode of The Green Grind, Kory and Leroy sit down for a no-guest conversation about what it really takes to grow a successful landscaping business—and why staying comfortable can be one of the biggest obstacles to growth.

The guys break d... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Comstock
Founder of Landscapes by Nature; founder of SiteDNA
Landscapes by Nature; SiteDNA
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 286
Mike Garvey
New Jersey State Trooper; Coastal Fertilization and Weed Control; Kress Robotic Mower advocate
Coastal Fertilization and Weed Control; Kress dealer
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 283
Alex Campbell
Owner of Campbell's Lawn Landscape (Campbell's Lawn NC)
Campbell's Lawn Landscape
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 281
Jason Clarkson
Founder of Turf Geeks, based in Kansas City area
Turf Geeks
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 280
Ezra McCarthy
Founder/CEO of Green Frog Marketing
Green Frog Marketing
Episode: The Green Grind Podacst Episode 279
Landon Evanoff
Founder of Wise Guys Lawn & Landscape (Wise Guys)
Wise Guys Lawn & Landscape
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 276
Stan the Dirt Monkey
YouTuber/entrepreneur featured as a guest
Dirt Monkey (YouTube channel)
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 275
John Mattis
Area Sales Manager for SiteOne Landscape Supply (Iowa and Central Illinois)
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 271
Jim York
Deputy Chief and Shift Commander with the Hartford Fire Department in Connecticut
Hartford Fire Department
Episode: The Green Grind Podcast Episode 270

Hosts

LeRoy Maines
Host with a background in landscaping and leadership; co-hosts and frequent collaborator on growth-focused episodes.
Kory Ballard
Co-host and founder, leads with practical, growth-focused insights; often introduces guests and discusses scalable systems.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • Best Green Industry Podcast!

    Kory and LeRoy do a fantastic job keeping it real, relevant and super valuable. Some podcasts seem like noting but commercials.

    Not this one. I have grown in my understanding of what it takes to help organize, run and maximize my solo owner/operator business.

    They have a great mix of sizes and different models of business in the Green Industry. This is the only one I listen to anymore! Keep up the great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian Carlisle
    United States6 months ago
  • Best podcast!

    This is my hands down favorite podcast. I just spent the last few weeks catching up on ALL the shows. It’s completely shifted my mindset 180 with the way I think with business and life. Thank you Kory and Leroy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Varrone
    United Statesa year ago
  • Set Your Business Up Right

    This podcast is so informative with insights and how to’s on getting my landscape business set up right from the beginning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Precision Property Worx
    United Statesa year ago
  • You guys need bigger and better owners on here.

    Love you guys and I used to listen a lot you deserve a 5 star review regardless. But recently I can’t listen to a single episode due to the guests. I want to listen to bigger business owners with minimum 15+ employees not self employed chuck and a trucks do it alls trying to get from 40 lawns to 100 lawns. Best episode I’ve heard were jones from badger pest control and Nolan gore that cuts 1000+ lawns a week. Get better / more experienced guests please! I’m ahead of most of these guys with 4 cr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liam Buehler
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avid pod listener7
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are consistently described as experienced and valuable, with actionable takeaways.
Some feedback requests more high-growth, larger-company examples and senior leadership insights.
Listeners praise practical, real-world business guidance for green industry operators.
The show is valued for blending small and large company perspectives without fluff.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 283
Q: What is that truly means to upfit a truck with battery equipment and what does the cost look like?
Outfitting a two-man crew with battery equipment can run roughly around $6,500, including two weed eaters, two edgers, two backpack blowers, and the necessary batteries; the key cost driver is the batteries, not the tools, and you can manage with a compact, serviceable kit rather than an oversized inventory.
The Green Grind Podcast Episode 280
Q: What should early-stage businesses focus on to avoid a messy build?
Automate and delegate first; define what to automate and what to delegate, and then scale by removing bottlenecks from the back-end so sales can grow without collapsing operations.
The Green Grind Podacst Episode 279
Q: What's one counterintuitive takeaway you've learned about hiring and team building from your guests?
Treat hiring like a customer acquisition effort—advertise continuously, target the right candidates, and avoid posting only when you're desperate. People want to join a company with direction and opportunity, not just a job.
The Green Grind Podcast Episode 276
Q: What is the recommended next hire to sustain growth for Landon's business?
The recommended next hire is a field staff person to stabilize operations, followed by a virtual assistant to handle phones, billing, and scheduling, because having solid front-end operations frees the owner to focus on growth and margins.
The Green Grind Podcast Episode 276
Q: How should Landon approach management challenges with a fast-growing team?
The hosts advise building clear systems for day-to-day operations, onboarding, scheduling, payroll, and communications, plus adopting a softer, inclusive leadership approach to align the team with the vision before applying stricter rules.

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The show centers on real-world strategies for building and scaling service-based businesses in the green industry. Across episodes, conversations cover growth through acquisitions, leadership development, operational systems, and implementation of technology to scale traditional landscaping and lawn-care operations. Guests range from owners of multi-crew businesses to marketing and technology partners, with a clear emphasis on practical, actionable tactics, profitability, and sustainable growth. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on operators and industry suppliers/experts, which offers listeners both ground-level guidance and strategic perspectives for expanding reach and value. The tone tends to be candid, value-driven, and focused on... more

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2. Mike Garvey
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7. Stan the Dirt Monkey
8. John Mattis

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