This is a crossover episode with our sister show, Blue Collar Startup. In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media sits down with Terry Hubbard of Peak Environmental. Tune in as they discuss the innovative use of robotic mowers (mobots) in landscaping, the shift toward eco-friendly practices, challenges in the landscape industry, and the importance of sustainable business strategies.
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Find Peak Environmental at peakec.com for contact details, project galleries, and eco-friendly service information, or connect with them on Facebook and Instagram for updates on their innovative landscaping solutions.
0:00 Welcome and Host Introduction
1:00 Terry Hubbard Introduction
2:28 Overview of Peak Environmental’s Services
3:56 Landscape Industry Innovation
5:34 Introduction to Mobots (Robotic Mowers)
6:57 Mobots in Action at Fenway Park
8:23 Shift to Eco-Friendly Practices
10:00 Organic and Pesticide-Free Lawn Care
12:08 Challenges with Traditional Lawn Maintenance
14:22 Transition to Electric Equipment
16:45 Mobot Operations and Homeowner Benefits
19:52 Industry Trends and Automation
23:26 Terry’s Strategy for Business Innovation
26:33 Peer Group Accountability
44:23 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
