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Trades Talk Podcast

Justin White
K&D Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscape Industry
Landscaping Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Private Equity
Business Growth
Leanscaper
K&D
Construction Industry
Entrepreneurship
Automation
Electric Equipment
Mergers and Acquisitions
California
Hiring Crisis
Equip Expo
Trades Industry
Personal Development

Trades Talk Podcast is a captivating and dynamic program that is led by Justin White. He’ll delve into the triumphs of various trade industries, showcasing the successes of those who have made a significant impact. With his extensive network of industry connections, Justin provides an unparalleled view into the world of visionary leaders. Prepare to be inspired and enlightened with the trade secre... more

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This week on Trades Talk, Justin White is back on the ground and diving into one of the most important conversations for operators right now, how to turn pain into progress while building a smarter, more financially sound, and AI driven business.

Fr... more

This week on Trades Talk, Justin White sits down with Orlando Castillo of The Sales Collective to break down one of the most overlooked drivers of growth in the trades, building a real sales process that actually scales.

After working together to re... more

On this weekly update of Trades Talk, Justin White checks in from 4,500 feet in the air, flying back from Palo Alto after attending the Techo Bloc Hardscape Showcase, and breaks down what is really happening inside K&D Landscaping right now.

From ne... more

This week on Trades Talk, Justin White sits down with Naylor Taliaferro, a well known voice in the lawn care and landscaping industry, to talk about what it really takes to build a business while staying grounded in who you are.

Naylor shares his jo... more

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Recent Guests

Naylor Taliaferro
Lawn care professional turned media founder behind LCR Media
LCR Media
Episode: Naylor Taliaferro: Why Authenticity Wins in the Lawn Care Industry
Jonathan King
Founder/CEO of Get Strategy Done, leadership alignment and strategy consultant
Get Strategy Done
Episode: Get Strategy Done: Jonathan King on Leadership Alignment and Profitable Growth
Jeff Soch
General Manager at NIAID Irrigation
NIAID Irrigation
Episode: How NAIAD Irrigation Books 4,500 Jobs a Season w/ GM Jeff Soch
Sean Laux
Runs technology and innovation department at K&D Landscaping
K&D Landscaping
Episode: Weekly Update #42: Voyager Delivery Week w/ Sean Laux
Kevin Scott
Landscape Design Company owner and Leanscaper advisor
Muskoka Landscapers / Leanscaper
Episode: Stop Guessing, Start Scaling: Kevin Scott’s Playbook for Landscape Growth
Brian Fullerton
Lawn care entrepreneur and founder of Brian's Lawn Maintenance and Lawntrepreneur Academy
Brian's Lawn Maintenance; Lawntrepreneur Academy
Episode: How Brian Fullerton Built One of the Biggest Lawn Care Brands in the Industry
Richard Sperber
Founder of Sperber Landscape Companies; former head of ValleyCrest
Sperber Landscape Companies; ValleyCrest (former)
Episode: How Richard Sperber Built Billion Dollar Landscape Companies and Why He Walked Away From Sperber
Jonathan Goldhill
Business coach and author; hosts The Disruptive Successor podcast
The Goldhill Group
Episode: Disrupting the Next Generation: Jonathan Goldhill on Scaling Family Businesses
Mike Perlof
Co-host of HOA Pros Podcast
HOA Pros Podcast
Episode: Unlocking the HOA Market with Mike Perlof and Kara Foley of HOA Pros Podcast

Host

Justin White
Host of the show, leveraging a wide network in trades and leadership to explore growth, technology, and business strategy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • INSPIRATION

    What I love most about Justin isn’t just the way he runs the podcast—it’s how relatable he is. He has a way of making you feel like you’re sitting across the table having a real conversation. The stories he shares, the lessons from leaders in the trades, and the advice he draws out are not only practical but also inspiring on a personal level.

    Justin has been a huge inspiration to me. The way he connects with people, lifts up their stories, and shares wisdom from the trenches makes me want to k... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhilGarza
    United States7 months ago
  • Landscaping Must Listen!!!

    If you are in Landscaping or the trades you do not want to miss this podcast. Great information coming from this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Landscaper1993
    United States9 months ago
  • Inspired ideas and conversation from the succeeding generation

    This is not regurgitated industry talking points.

    Trades Talk is ... interviews with a personal/professional edge.

    Both hosts asking questions and flushing out practices that challenge preordained behaviors within the trades. During conversations with any quest, both Maggie and Justin often have a knack for asking great questions or helping ideas flow as the podcast moves along.

    Its never to late to learn and be entertained. This is not a thought stopping cliche of industry retreads... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    aptjps
    United States2 years ago
  • A must listen for any aspiring entrepreneur and trades professional

    This show brings the best guests to the masses in a unique format that keeps you entertained!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin White - K&D
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Polished host with practical insights for trades leaders
Content regularly highlights technology and modernization in the trades
Guests bring credible, hands-on experience in scaling businesses
Strong value for entrepreneurs seeking growth and strategic planning

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Naylor Taliaferro: Why Authenticity Wins in the Lawn Care Industry
Q: What role does time management play in your business, and what tools or routines do you rely on?
Time management is foundational; I use time-blocking, the Bullet Journal system, and strict boundaries to design my days, optimize focus, and ensure that work supports life goals rather than consuming them.
Naylor Taliaferro: Why Authenticity Wins in the Lawn Care Industry
Q: What's the Profit Accelerator Live and why should listeners consider attending?
Profit Accelerator Live focuses on profits and time, offering practical strategies for pricing, numbers, and workflows; it's designed to help contractors regain time and financial stability through targeted, actionable sessions with industry leaders.
Weekly Update #42: Voyager Delivery Week w/ Sean Laux
Q: What is the rollout plan for the Voyagers and how will they be integrated into production?
The plan starts with mapping and deploying a small number of Voyagers on select sites, using on-site crews to focus on detail work while the autonomous units operate in circles or milk-run patterns. The approach emphasizes phased deployment, site-by-site integration, and iterative learning to optimize efficiency.
Weekly Update #42: Voyager Delivery Week w/ Sean Laux
Q: What are a few things from a global perspective that landscapers need to know about artificial intelligence today?
AI is moving beyond prompting; organizations are building apps and cloud-based workflows to automate processes, with back-office systems rapidly evolving. The emphasis is on selecting a direction, deep-diving into a tool, and scaling with practical, time-saving applications that move toward higher profitability and broader workforce goals.
Bonus Episode: Derek Clelan & Your Haven are Revolutionizing Design-Build
Q: How does the Your Haven Design Academy fit into their growth strategy?
The academy is a paid internship that trains young landscape architects in their systems, with the end goal of offering graduates full-time roles. It addresses fulfillment bottlenecks by building a pipeline of qualified designers and elevating overall design quality.

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Trades-focused business conversations featuring leaders from the trades and landscaping sectors. Episodes cover rapid company growth, leadership development, design-build transitions, adoption of automation and AI, and strategies for wealth planning and exit readiness. The show often features operators, founders, and executives discussing lessons learned, culture building, and how technology, automation, and new market opportunities reshape field service businesses. A notable pattern is blending practical operations advice with strategic insights on scaling, marketing, and managing teams, making it useful for owners, managers, and aspiring leaders seeking actionable takeaways.

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1. The Commercial Landscaper Podcast
2. The Deal Factory
3. The LeanScaper Podcast
4. Roots of Success
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Recent guests on Trades Talk Podcast include:

1. Naylor Taliaferro
2. Jonathan King
3. Jeff Soch
4. Sean Laux
5. Kevin Scott
6. Brian Fullerton
7. Richard Sperber
8. Jonathan Goldhill

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