Description

What does it take to lead a multi-state snow and landscape company, when you didn’t grow up in the industry?

In this episode of The Landscaper’s Guide, Jack Jostes sits down with Eddy Zakes, CEO of Earth Development, to explore how grit, values, and systems fuel business growth.

Eddy shares:

• What it’s like to acquire and lead a company as an outsider to the industry
• How Earth Development builds long-term partnerships with clients and service providers
• His personal discipline—training for an Ironman while running a growing company
• Why hiring for grit, not just experience, makes all the difference

If you're thinking about leadership, recruiting, or scaling with purpose, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in and get inspired to build a business (and life) that aligns with your values.

Show Notes:

📺 Watch the full episode + read the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast 

🌐 Learn more about Earth Development:
https://earthdevelopmentinc.com 

👤 Connect with Eddy Zakes on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddyzakes 

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📅 Catch Jack at upcoming events:
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