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Landscape Leadership PodcastBuilding a Tree & Lawn Care Company Buyers Actually WantMost green industry owners think a profitable company automatically means a sellable one, but buyers see things very differently. In this episode, we sit down with Dan Mello, former owner of Seacoast Tree Care and Seacoast Turf Care, to unpack what it really takes to build a buyable green industry business. Dan shares how he grew his company by over 280%, intentionally increased enterprise value, and ultimately exited successfully through private equity. They dive into the operational, financial, leadership, and marketing decisions that positioned the business for acquisition, including hard lessons learned along the way. This conversation offers...
2026-01-2047 minLandscape Leadership Podcast3 Pillars of a Standout Green Industry PodcastMost green industry podcasts never achieve their full potential because they look amateur and lack a clear point of view. Some even disappear after a few episodes. If you've ever said, "We should start a podcast," but had no idea what comes next, this episode gives you the exact roadmap. And if you have a podcast but it's falling flat, this insight-packed episode is just what you need to become a leading voice in the industry! In this episode, Landscape Leadership® CEO Chad Diller sits down with podcasting expert and Multimedia Producer Scot Leonard to un...
2025-12-0554 min
The Commercial Landscaper PodcastInterview with Michael Tomaino, Owner of Landcrafters Florida, and Chad Diller, CEO of Landscape LeadershipMichael Tomaino is the Founder and "Head Gardener" of Landcrafters, a premier landscape design-build and maintenance firm based in Tampa Bay. Under his leadership, Landcrafters has grown into a $6M+ operation known for combining precision horticulture, design excellence, and disciplined business systems to serve some of Florida's most discerning residential and commercial clients. Drawing on nearly a decade in the landscape industry, Michael has built a culture that blends creative craftsmanship with data-driven execution. He's passionate about helping his team scale sustainably, through technology, accountability, and a deep focus on people. Michael frequently collaborates with Wilson360 and...
2025-11-1947 minLandscape Leadership PodcastThe New Rules of Green Industry RecruitingYou want better leaders in your landscaping business—but the best candidates are slipping away. And the worst part? You may have no idea why. In this episode, Chad Diller talks with Tito Caceres of Bloom Talent Solutions to dig into what's really costing green industry companies their best mid- and upper-level candidates. From outdated hiring practices to branding missteps, this conversation is a must-watch for any contractor struggling to attract and retain strong leaders. Learn how to speed up hiring, build better interview processes, and showcase your company as a place where top talent wants to wo...
2025-10-2346 minLandscape Leadership PodcastPeople Over Profit: What That Really Takes in Landscaping (w/ Michael Tomaino)The green industry is addicted to growth, but at what cost? In this brutally honest episode, we expose the uncomfortable reality behind some of the industry's most celebrated success stories. We sit down with Michael Tomaino, owner of LandCrafters Florida, to have a raw, no-nonsense conversation about how the landscaping industry is prioritizing profit over people, and what needs to change. Michael shares his journey from consulting to landscaping, how his upside-down org chart puts crews first, and why so many industry veterans are questioning everything. This episode challenges the status quo and offers a blueprint for...
2025-08-0746 minLandscape Leadership PodcastBuilding a More Valuable Lawn Care or Landscaping Company with Jeff HarknessWhat makes a landscape company truly valuable—and why do so many owners get it wrong? In this episode of the Landscape Leadership Podcast, CEO Chad Diller sits down with Jeff Harkness, founder of 3PG Advisors, to break down the five key drivers of enterprise value in the lawn and landscape industry. Jeff has facilitated over $1 billion in M&A deals and works closely with top-performing green industry businesses to help them scale smarter and increase their market value. Whether you're planning to sell your business or simply want to build something more scalable, profitable, and...
2025-07-2140 minLandscape Leadership PodcastBillion Dollar Branding: Lessons for Landscaping ProsYou could run the best lawn care or landscaping company in town... but if your brand looks outdated, confusing, or just plain boring, you're losing business before the first phone call. In this episode, I'm joined by branding expert John Dalton of McFarland Stanford—someone who's helped rebrand billion-dollar companies like FedEx—to talk about the hidden messages your visual branding is sending (and why it matters more than you think). We dive into: Why tree icons and old fonts aren't doing you any favors The simple formula big brands use to create unfo...
2025-05-1252 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastTrademarks 101: Safeguard Your Green Industry BrandIn this episode, we tackle a critical issue for lawn care and landscaping businesses—trademarks. What happens when another company trademarks your business name? It's not just theoretical; it has happened, and the consequences can be devastating. Chad Diller from Landscape Leadership® sits down with trademark attorney, Richard Rimer, to discuss how to protect your brand, avoid costly rebrands, and defend against trademark disputes. Learn what you can and can't trademark, the risks of skipping legal protection, and how to secure your business's future. If you own a green industry business, you need to hear this.
2025-02-1024 minLandscape Leadership PodcastThe Landscaping Sales Kryptonite: Poor PreparationYou may think you're prepared to sell landscaping to prospects, but you could be losing out. Get expert tips to customize your approach to sell more landscaping with less aggravation. Join 25+ year green industry veteran, Chad Diller and sales trainer, T.M. Dickinson as they share practical advice to connect more deeply with prospective clients and maximize your potential. Learn about the sales and marketing services Landscape Leadership provides for our clients https://www.landscapeleadership.com/
2024-09-1336 min
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 222 - Chad DanielsChad Daniels tells Tom how Wisconsin and Minnesota are identical, including their lack of Olympic champions. They plan living in the woods on a pontoon boat avoiding X-Games level activities like tandem bikes and paddle boarding. Tom gets uncomfortable with Chad’s past love affair with comedy legend Phyllis Diller. Chad shares his thrilling past as a soda pop felon sent to Camp Cucamonga where he made a pastor sin. Stay tuned for the shocking Pringles taste test of the century. Catch Chad’s new Netflix Special “Empty Nester” out now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Chad Daniels: With clos...
2024-07-301h 08Landscape Leadership PodcastHow Joshua Tree Experts Grew Lawn Care By Over 1000%Joshua Malik ran a successful tree service but was struggling to grow his lawn care business. Fast forward and Joshua Tree Experts has grown by over 1000% and has expanded into multiple states. Join Landscape Leadership's president, Chad Diller, as he gets Josh to share some keys to their amazing success.
2024-04-1820 min
Growing In The Green IndustryPassion and Curiosity with Chad DillerIn this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Chad Diller with Landscape Leadership. Chad shares his non-traditional path of how felt lost at times in his career and how he finally ended up in landscape industry. He talks about what he learned in the past and
taking those experiences and applying them to your next opportunities. Chad also shares advise to stop minimizing the little things that make a big difference. This episode is hosted by Skyler Westergard with LandCare and Brett Lemcke with RM Landscape.
2024-04-1757 min
Fresh Art InternationalMaking and Teaching Art on Louisiana's Gulf CoastIn this episode, we consider the role that teaching artists play in shaping the art school experience. How does an artist in academia cultivate expressive opportunities for students while making time to deepen their own creative practice?
New Orleans based artist Cristina Molina invites us to consider this challenging dynamic at the art school where she teaches—Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Visual Art and Design. Research and observation, architecture and the environment, memory and motherhood, music and movies, intuition and uncertainty are a few of the forces that drive the artmaking we discover at the edge of...
2024-02-0833 minLandscape Leadership PodcastHow Over-Diversification of Services Can Hurt Your Brand & ProfitIn this episode, Chad Diller and green industry consultant, Jeffrey Scott explore how adding too many services at your lawn care or landscaping company can hurt your brand, profit, and company culture.
2023-03-0139 min
The Opera House Story SessionsMike BurnsMike Burn's first foray into Old-Time music was as a spoons player in the West Virginia University Forestry Club jug band. He soon moved on to guitar. The Forestry Club led him to Elkins for the Forest Festival where he heard Dwight Diller play in the banjo contest. It was the first time that Mike heard the clawhammer style of banjo playing and he instantly knew that was what he wanted to play. Back in Morgantown, Mike found Ron Mullenax and Jack Ramsey (who became his banjo mentor). Mike heard Highwoods at WVU around the same time and credits...
2022-06-0625 minLandscape Leadership PodcastUsing Technology to Pre-Qualify Landscaping LeadsAre you wasting time as an unpaid landscaping consultant? Find out how these process and technology additions can help you sell more landscaping projects. Visit the Landscape Leadership website for more resources mentioned in this episode.
2022-03-2336 min
Roofing Podcast: Hook Better LeadsWhy Most Referral Programs Fail & How to Fix It (w/ Chad Diller)Chad Diller of https://www.landscapeleadership.com/ Chats with me about why most Referral Programs fail, and what to do to fix it. Extremely detailed, killer consulting, all in a half hour listen! Do yourself a favor, finish the whole thing and take lots of notes!
2022-02-1429 min2021-09-0240 minLandscape Leadership Podcast14 Questions to Find Marketing Agency Expertise (for Lawn & Landscape Companies)Check out these essential questions to find the best marketing agency for your landscaping or lawn care business. Get an expert vs. a typical partner.
2021-06-1724 min
Lawn & Landscape Radio NetworkMarketing mattersEditor Brian Horn speaks with Chad Diller from Landscape Leadership about a recent research project they conducted around marketing and landscaping. Chad also gives some tips on building a marketing plan, managing a workload and other marketing topics. You can access an article about the survey by visiting http://bit.ly/llmarketingll.
2021-05-2100 min2021-04-2238 min
A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsFred is a Terrible Name for a HostpitalHall of Fame hoofer Ben Vereen and mediocre sax player Phyllis Diller are this week’s very special guest stars. Harry gets a little crazy, Hilda has a mid-life crisis, and what’s in the box? WHAT’S IN THE BOX??? (It’s Fozzie.)TW: Sexual Harassment / AssaultHi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sou...
2021-03-181h 182021-03-0416 minLandscape Leadership PodcastRe-Designing Lawn Care & Landscaping Websites (into Lead Machines) [PODCAST]
2021-02-1820 min2021-02-0415 minLandscape Leadership PodcastThoughts on Company Names & the Importance of Having a Brand Style Guide
2021-02-0415 minLandscape Leadership PodcastHow to Have Content Marketing Success in the Lawn & Landscaping Industry
2021-01-2125 minLandscape Leadership PodcastEmerging Sales & Marketing Technology: Tools to Sell More Lawn Care & Landscaping [Smarketing Talk S3 E10]
2020-11-1235 minLandscape Leadership PodcastThe Best Ways to Grow a Lawn Care Services Division [Smarketing Talk S3 E9]
2020-10-2219 minLandscape Leadership PodcastWhat We Learned From Producing 60+ Lawn Care & Landscaping Videos [Smarketing Talk S3 E8]
2020-10-0846 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastLet's Talk About How to Make More While Working Less [Smarketing Talk S3 E1]In this episode Chris addresses a particular frustration for business owners in the lawn and landscape industry: working too many hours while not making enough money. We discuss: The purpose and reason for operating a business Topline revenue vs. bottom-line profit The concept of Limited Capacity The principles of supply and demand
2020-09-2428 minLandscape Leadership PodcastOur Best Marketing Advice for Lawn & Landscape Companies Under $1M (What We Got Right & Wrong) [Smarketing Talk S3 E6]
2020-09-0339 minLandscape Leadership PodcastSocial Media Then & Now (What We Got Right & Wrong) [Smarketing Talk S3 E5]
2020-08-0642 minLandscape Leadership PodcastIs Your Sales Process Leaving Money On The Table? [Smarketing Talk S3, E4]
2020-07-0928 minLandscape Leadership PodcastThe Right (and Wrong!) Ways to Diversify Your Landscaping Services [Smarketing Talk S3, E3]
2020-06-0436 minLandscape Leadership PodcastLessons in Selling Lawn Care from an $8M Company [Smarketing Talk S3 E2]
2020-05-1827 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastThoughtful vs. Thoughtless Content; and, How to Leverage Content Internally [Smarketing Talk S3 E1]In this episode of Smarketing Talk we discuss content marketing for lawn care and landscaping companies with a test if it's thoughtful or thoughtless.
2020-05-0732 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastPractical Sales & Marketing Advice for Lawn and Landscape Companies During This Pandemic [Smarketing Talk]Chris Heiler, CEO, and Chad Diller, Director of Client Success, of Landscape Leadership offer up some timely, practical sales and marketing advice landscape industry professionals will find valuable during these trying and unusual times.
2020-04-0649 min
Stories Fables Ghostly TalesEpisode 460 - SFGT | Double Entry - Remastered [SUSPENSE!] 📻 😷Double Entry - Remastered [SUSPENSE!] 📻 😷
~ The Tale Teller hath caughteth a cold! But none shall stop thine from bringing you an awesome oldeth radio show!
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2019-08-1630 min
Stories Fables Ghostly Tales PodcastEpisode 460 - SFGT | Double Entry - Remastered [SUSPENSE!] 📻 😷Double Entry - Remastered [SUSPENSE!] 📻 😷~ The Tale Teller hath caughteth a cold! But none shall stop thine from bringing you an awesome oldeth radio show!📻
Double Entry:
https://archive.org/details/SUSPENSE2/45-12-20_Double_Entry.mp3
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WHITE TEA WARLORDS:
#1: Matthew J Bower
#2: Maya
☕☕☕Want to support the show? (All donation goes right back into the show)
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2019-08-1630 min
The Mother Love Show@ 2 Alison Arngrim, NY T Best Selling Author @ & @ 3 Michael V. Torrenueva@ 2 Alison Arngrim, best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie," continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television and stage appearances. She can currently be seen in the independent films “For the Love of May” with Ru Paul and Patricia Neal, and “The Last Place On Earth” with Billy Dee Williams and Phyllis Diller. She recently began her foray into French cinema with the role of “Edith” in the French detective comedy, Jean Pierre Mocky’s “Le Deal”.In addition to her seven yea...
2018-07-102h 01
The Mother Love Show@ 2 Alison Arngrim Confessions of Prairie Bitch @ & @ 3 Michael V. Torrenueva@ 2 Alison Arngrim, best known to viewers worldwide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie," continues to amuse audiences through her many films, television and stage appearances. She can currently be seen in the independent films “For the Love of May” with Ru Paul and Patricia Neal, and “The Last Place On Earth” with Billy Dee Williams and Phyllis Diller. She recently began her foray into French cinema with the role of “Edith” in the French detective comedy, Jean Pierre Mocky’s “Le Deal”.In addition to her seven...
2017-02-091h 59
Landscape Leadership Podcast7 Big Mistakes Companies are STILL Making When it Comes to SEO [Smarketing Talk S1 E7]Lawn and landscape industry companies are still making some basic, but big, mistakes when it comes to SEO. We dive into those in this episode of SmarketingTalk.
2016-08-0328 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastSocial Media for Landscapers & Lawn Care Companies [Smarketing Talk S1 E6]Using social media to market your lawn and landscape industry business. Tips for using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for landscapers and lawn care companies.
2016-07-2728 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastIf I Were Your Marketing Director, Here's What I Would Do [Smarketing Talk S1 E5]I was just hired as the marketing director for your landscaping company. What will my first six months look like? How will I convince my boss to do what I want to do?
2016-07-1334 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastB2B vs B2C Marketing in the Lawn & Landscape Industry [Smarketing Talk S1 E4]There's a big difference in how you market your services in the lawn & landscape industry depending on the audience you serve, residential or commercial (B2B).
2016-06-2932 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastUsing Professional Video and Photography in Your Marketing [Smarketing Talk S1 E3]In this episode of Smarketing Talk we discuss the best ways to use professional video and photography when marketing your lawn and landscape industry company. We talk best practices and discuss the cost of hiring a professional videographer and photographer.
2016-06-2234 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastBest Practices for Hiring a Marketing Agency [Smarketing Talk S1 E2]There is much to consider when hiring a marketing agency. When should you hire an agency? How much will an agency cost? How do you find a good one?
2016-06-1633 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastHiring Marketing Help In-House [Smarketing Talk S1 E1]In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of hiring full-time marketing help in-house. What should the role look like? What skills and experience are required? What about compensation?
2016-06-0831 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastAn Update From My Time Away (and 3 Mistakes I've Made) [Smarketing Talk Ep. 15]It's supposed to be liberating talking about our mistakes. At least that's what I've heard. In this podcast I share three mistakes and lessons learned over the last six months while I've been away from the "podcast booth".
2016-04-0118 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastThe Differences in Marketing to Companies vs Homeowners [Smarketing Talk Ep. 14]In this episode we go deep into the differences between effective B2B and B2C marketing strategies.
2015-09-2333 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastTips to Get Started With CRM Software [Smarketing Talk Ep. 13]In this episode we talk about getting started with CRM software by discussing the five most important questions you need to ask when researching software.
2015-09-1528 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastHow to Set SMART Marketing & Sales Goals [Smarketing Talk Ep. 12]In this episode we talk about the SMART framework for setting actionable and achievable marketing and sales goals for your green industry company.
2015-09-0124 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastMeasuring the Value & ROI of Content Marketing [Smarketing Talk Ep. 11]In this episode we dive into the benefits of investing in content marketing and the expectations you should have in your investment.
2015-08-2524 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastThe 9 Most Important SEO Tasks You Can (& Should) Do In-HouseIn this episode we breakdown the nine most important tasks related to search engine optimization that you should be handling in-house.
2015-08-1127 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastBigger, Faster, Stronger: My Thoughts on Scaling a Landscaping BusinessScaling a business is about achieving predictable annual growth by putting the right people, processes and technology in place. In this episode we discuss five marketing and sales related necessities for scaling your landscaping business.
2015-08-0427 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastHow to Turn Your Website Into a Recruiting Machine [Smarketing Talk Ep. 8]Inbound Recruiting... Get to know that phrase. In this episode of Smarketing Talk I introduce you to Inbound Recruiting and explain five basic steps that will allow you to turn your website into a recruiting machine.
2015-06-0932 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastIf You Suck at Marketing...You Can't Just Ignore It [Smarketing Talk Ep. 7]In this episode we talk about podcasting for lawn and landscaping industry companies and get into a discussion on hiring marketing help. Should you hire in-house or go the agency route?
2015-05-1224 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastSEO For Landscapers and Lawn Care Pros [Smarketing Talk Ep. 6]In this episode we dive into some real talk about search engine optimization (SEO) for landscapers, lawn care companies and others in the green industry.
2015-04-1524 min
DISSONANCE2-10-15 Beauty PillGuest DJs: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill, Smart Went Crazy) and Basla Andolsun (Beauty Pill, Warm Sun, The Andalusians, Del Cielo) |Playlist:...JJ Doom - Guv'nor |Arto Lindsay - Simply Are |TV on the Radio - Love Dog |Midnight Oil - Short Memory |Antelope - Game Over |Ramsey Lewis Trio - Hang On Sloopy |David Pizarro - Cold Hurt |Branford Marsalis Quartet - The Mighty Sword |Thom Yorke - Black Swan |Arto Lindsay - The Prize |Elvis Costello - Man Out of Time |Kaada...
2015-02-112h 48
Landscape Leadership PodcastAttracting Buyers With Content Marketing [Smarketing Talk Ep. 5]Chris Heiler discusses investing vs. spending on marketing tactics for your landscape business. He also discusses how to attract leads to your website with the Big 5 blog posts - and the astounding results companies have experienced by including them in their inbound marketing strategy.
2015-02-0630 min
Landscape Leadership PodcastSmarketing Talk Ep. 4: Houzz for Your Landscaping Business and How to Measure the Success of Your BlogIs social media worth the time and money? Should it be part of your landscaping company's marketing strategy in 2015? We dive into this question as well as the ROI of the niche social network Houzz. We also talk about how to measure the success of your landscaping blog.
2015-01-1024 min
Retro Disney World Podcast2 - Contemporary: Amongst the Plexiglass TreesWelcome to Episode 2 of the Retro Disney World Podcast. We have had lots of great feedback thus far, we hope you continue to enjoy our retro presentations!
Introductions - The regular crew is all here, Todd, Brian, How & JT are all present and accounted for. How kicks off the podcast with the correct story behind the crying aligator gag in the Jungle Cruise from the last show.
Main Topic - The team starts by mentioning their favorite part of the Contemporary Resort, from there we dive into the overall design, the association with US Steel a...
2014-12-181h 21
Landscape Leadership Podcast3 Subjects Lawn Care and Landscaping Companies are Scared to Write AboutIn this episode of Smarketing Talk we dive into two emerging inbound marketing trends for 2015 and discuss three subjects lawn care and landscaping companies are reluctant to discuss on their websites.
2014-12-1730 minLandscape Leadership PodcastSmarketing Talk Ep. 2: Getting Buy-In (and Budget) and Using Age as a CrutchIn this episode Chris recommends two apps for your business, talks about the challenges of getting buy-in as it relates to inbound marketing and rants about folks who use age as a crutch when it comes to adopting technology and new ways of doing business.
2014-11-1922 min2014-10-2824 min