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The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottCrushing It With 2 Profitable Businesses In Different States with Jon RickJeffrey Scott interviews Jon Rick, the Owner of two landscape firms totaling $3.5M in revenue: J. Rick Lawn & Tree in Colorado Springs, CO, and Dakota OutdoorScapes in Bizmark, N.D.
Jon shares insights into his diverse business ventures, including a couple non-landscape companies. He discusses the challenges of finding the right operations manager, his approach to financial management and profit setting, and strategies for scaling both businesses.
He emphasizes the importance of professionalism as part of his sales advantage and reflects on balancing work and family life after becoming a father. He also highlights the...2025-05-0859 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottThe HR Advantage with Schill’s Chief People Officer, Mary Vales
In this conversation, Jeffrey Scott talks to Mary Vales, Chief People Officer at Schill Grounds Management. She shares her secrets to success in HR, recruiting tips, software support, onboarding processes, and of course the importance of company culture.
She discusses her career journey, the need for great processes in HR, and the challenges of HR in the field of mergers and acquisitions. She shares the significance of hiring practices (do’s and dont’s) in shaping a successful organization.
Mary emphasizes the need for honesty and critical interview skills when recruiting, and when assessing a company to b...2025-04-1743 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottBuilding a Legacy: The TLC Landscaping Journey with Dave LeffIn this conversation, Jeffrey Scott interviews Dave Leff, ex-co-owner of TLC Landscaping (Ontario Canada), and regional manager of Schill Grounds Management. They discuss the journey of Dave’s business over 35 years. They explore the growth strategies, the importance of account management, and the impact of diversification in the landscaping industry. Dave shares insights on the significance of (Jeffrey Scott’s) peer group, the story behind their safety training company Greenius, and the lessons learned from selling their businesses. The conversation emphasizes the value of employee development and the importance of analyzing business numbers for growth.
Link to Summ...2025-04-1034 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottSelling or Retiring-In-Place with Jeffrey ScottHow To Successfully Transition Your Landscape Business.
Should you plan to sell your business, or to retire-in-place? Either way, you will need to transform the business in many ways, from accounting to leadership and operations. Plus you will need to negotiate the sale, if you decide to go that route.
In this conversation, Jeffrey Scott (interviewed by Kelly Dowell) discusses the intricacies of selling a landscaping business, including understanding buyer motivations, common myths about selling, alternatives to selling, preparing a business for sale, building a sustainable revenue model, strengthening brand reputation, and key financial metrics...2024-11-081h 02The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottThe Pivotal Role of the Second in Command with Desiree BouchardJeffrey Scott is joined by client Desiree Bouchard, General Manager of Great Lakes Landscape Design, in Oak Park Michigan. And by Sean Baxter, owner of Lawn and Landscape Solutions (KC) and he is also an Executive Coach at Jeffrey Scott Consulting.
In this episode, Jeffrey Scott discusses the pivotal role of seconds in command with Desiree and Sean. They explore the journey of becoming a second in command, the importance of trust and communication in leadership, and the dynamics of managing teams effectively. Desiree shares her experience transitioning from marketing to integrator, while Sean reflects on his...2024-10-2457 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottConverting Design-Build to Maintenance with Jeffrey ScottJeffrey Scott is interviewed by Kelly Dowell (owner of Keldo Digital) where Jeffrey discusses various aspects of converting design-build into maintenance clients.
Jeffrey touches on topics such as the role of the enhancement salesperson, the timing of introducing the maintenance account manager to clients, and strategies for kickstarting a weak maintenance division. They also explore marketing methods for maintenance services and ways to showcase the long-term benefits of maintenance. Jeffrey Scott shares many insights from his own business and also from his high-impact peer group community and how it helps landscape companies achieve their goals.
...2024-10-0357 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottWhen and Why to Make Your Next Big Hire with Mitch Katz & Sean BaxterIn this episode, Mitch Katz and Sean Baxter (Executive Coaches at Jeffrey Scott Consulting) discuss the critical aspects of hiring in the landscape industry.
They explore the common pain points business owners face when considering new hires, the benefits of proactive hiring, and the importance of defining roles and responsibilities.
The conversation emphasizes the need for a clear vision, effective onboarding, avoiding burnout and the potential advantages of hiring from outside the industry. They also highlight the significance of budgeting, tracking metrics and taking action to ensure successful scaling of the business. You need to...2024-09-191h 09The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottLessons from 2023, Predictions for 2024, with Jeffrey ScottIn reflection of the roller coaster year of 2023, Jeffrey Scott highlights seven lessons that significantly impacted the industry. He also shares 10 predictions for you to pay attention to in 2024.
The 7 lessons are based on all the coaching and consulting work he does with companies across the US and Canada.
Here is a summary of his seven lessons; he dives into important details on all seven.
Prioritize Cyber Security:
Harness AI and Technology:
Value Your Residential Business:
Revamp Marketing and Sales:
Invest in Real Talent:
Strengthen Relationships at the Top:
Improve Financial Management:
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1. The true meaning of Thanksgiving, and how you can live it every day.
2. How we pledged to raise money for charity from our Summer Growth Summit, and the results of that pledge.
3. Why giving back is good for you personally and your business, based on scientific studies and personal experience,
4. When is the right time to start giving back?
5. Two secrets to giving back, to help you do a better giving.
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His firm revenues 3.5M with almost 50 people at peak including PT help; they do 60% commercial and 40% residential.
Jeffrey and Scott discuss all the different jobs he had before he got into the green industry: fishing lobster, selling insurance, building spec homes. Scott then dives into the journey of how he built his leadership team and added stability with 4 key hires.
Scott shares with us his financial journey, figuring out how where and to make money in this Industry, including getting his...2023-09-2145 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottImproving Your Marketing Impact with Justin QueenJustin Queen is owner and founder of Sales Engine, a marketing firm for the home services markets. He has 10 employees and is located in Wilmington, NC
Jeffrey and Justin discuss how the old marketing model is broken, and how it needs to be addressed with a “results first” approach.
Justin explains how he scientifically develops his clients marketing budget, and how he helps landscape contractors to maximize their sales from an overarching arc of “inquiry to invoice.”
Jusin explains that the biggest marketing oppportunity is actually taking advantage of lost sales opportunities and he expla...2023-08-101h 05The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott18 Ways To Pivot with Jeffrey ScottThe economic winds are changing in different sectors and geographic areas around the country.
Even if the economy remains strong in your neck of the woods, you will appreciate the savvy ideas that Jeffrey shares to tighten down your systems and approach.
Jeffrey Scott (founder, Jeffrey Scott Consulting) discusses what he is seeing and shares specific advice that he has given to his coaching clients recently on how to overcome and address the lack of lead flow and revenue.
He shares marketing and sales ideas, and tips on better managing by the numbers...2023-05-1134 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottLandcare’s Business Philosophy with Mike Bogan, Part 2Mike Bogan returns for a follow up podcast to dive deeper into the nuts and bolts of Landcare.
Mike shares with Jeffrey the business philosophy of People First that drives their growth.
Jeffrey and Mike discuss Landcare’s core values, purpose and systems, high lighting what makes the business different. They discuss profit sharing vs incentives and commissions. They end with a discussion about making work as enjoyable as life.
Mike Bogan is President and Co-Owner of Landcare, based in Frederick, MD. It’s a 24-year-old company that Mike joined 8 years ago as CEO...2023-03-091h 01
The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottBuilt to Scale with Darin BrockelbankDarin Brockelbank is the founder of MetroGreenscape, a Charlotte, NC landscape firm that he built and sold before the pandemic.
He was a longtime client of Jeffrey’s, and after reading the book, Built To Sell, he decided to transform his business so he could scale it and sell it, in order to spend more time with his family.
On this podcast, you will learn about his spiritual and business journey, how he implemented a unique subcontractor model to allow him to scale his business, and how he changed his ideal client and pro...2022-11-171h 09The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottBuilt to Scale with Darin BrockelbankDarin Brockelbank is the founder of MetroGreenscape, a Charlotte, NC landscape firm that he built and sold before the pandemic.
He was a longtime client of Jeffrey’s, and after reading the book, Built To Sell, he decided to transform his business so he could scale it and sell it, in order to spend more time with his family.
On this podcast, you will learn about his spiritual and business journey, how he implemented a unique subcontractor model to allow him to scale his business, and how he changed his ideal client and product in ord...2022-11-171h 09The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott“What’s Jeffrey’s Story” with Jeffrey ScottOn this special edition we turn the tables, and you hear Jeffrey Scott interviewed by longtime landscape client Sean Baxter.
Sean and Jeffrey discuss Jeffery’s origin story, how he got his first job at 7 years old, and his next job at 13 years old in the green industry. You learn about the role of his family business in his life and his history in corporate consulting and running a landscape business that led him to hang out his shingle as a landscape business consultant.
They discuss how Jeffrey invented many of his products and services.
I...2022-09-2953 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottNavigating An Uncertain Economy
In July 2022, Jeffrey held a webinar on the topic of Navigating an Uncertain Economy, where he shared 8 proactive strategies for attaining financial resilience and staying on top of your game in your market.
These eight strategies are helpful to hear regardless of how the economy is doing, good for all seasons and all economies.
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2022-07-2859 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott9 Ways To Kick Butt In The Heat Of The Season With Jeffrey ScottJeffrey Scott shares with you 9 kick butt tools and strategies you can use to increase your team’s performance right now, whether it is spring, summer or fall.
Jeffrey cuts right to the chase, and shares actionable ideas you can put to use right away.
Need we say more? It’s short, so take a listen!
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2022-04-2125 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottRolling Up with Technology and a People-First Strategy, with Keith FreemanKeith Freeman, co-founder, and CEO of Green Group Companies in Raleigh, NC, joins in on Jeffrey’s podcast. In this episode, we discuss his unique business model of buying lawn care companies but leaving the original brand intact.
Keith and his partner have developed a “loose-tight” approach to binding these firms together with technology, marketing/sales, and a human resource strategy. All while allowing them to retain their original brand, employees, and community relationship.
Jeffrey and Keith discuss many cutting-edge facets driving the green industry that you can apply to any lawn or landsca...2022-02-171h 00The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott7 Lessons From 2021Jeffrey Scott shares with you 7 lessons he learned working with landscape professionals from around the US and Canada over the past year. He touched on these in his newsletter and elaborates here, giving extra insight.
You will also hear 7 questions to ponder in 2022 to make yourself more successful and relevant in this new year.
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2022-01-2029 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode 185 – Hiring an HR Manager, with Arnie Arsenault and Dustin WolfeJeffrey Scott speaks with these two landscape entrepreneurs about their experiences hiring a Human Resource manager.
Arnie Arsenault is managing partner of A. Arsenault and Sons, and Dustin Wolfe is owner of Artistic Grounds, both located in Massachusetts.
Arnie and Dustin are interesting examples of this challenge given their relatively small size, and yet they both have implemented the HR role into their business.
You will also learn how one of them developed a kick butt training program.
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He shares his experience as “the host” of a recent Leader’s Edge peer group run by Jeffrey Scott, where over a dozen landscape business owners descended on his company to review it and learn from it.
You will hear him talk about his experiences, his learning points, and the implications of the change to his business.
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2021-11-1820 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode 181 – Recruiting, Retaining and Making Money in a Tight Labor Market with 2 Special GuestsJeffrey Scott invites two of his clients and excellent landscape entrepreneurs, Chris Vedrani (Planted Earth Landscaping, MD) and Ted Lucia (Lucia Landscaping, MI) to share their experiences in fully staffing and growing their businesses in such a tight labor market.
These two guests share unique strategies and techniques for managing a successful year; with ideas you can make use of immediately in your business.
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2021-10-0751 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #173 – The Triple Threat of Process, Culture and Client Focus with Jeff RossenJeff Rossen is the majority owner of Rossen Landscape, an $8 million firm specializing in high-end residential design, construction and maintenance.
It is 100% focused on developing a culture and processes that result in loyal clients in the affluent Great Falls, Virginia, market, a short drive from Washington D.C.
Jeff Rossen, President, and CEO, drives the long-term vision and business development efforts. He runs the company with longtime friend and partner Jason Navon. Together with their team, they are leveraging innovative processes and a passion for employee and client delight to help them achieve their goal...2021-05-131h 10The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #166 – Economic Predictions For 2021 With Economist Dr. Charlie HallDr. Charlie Hall is the top economist in the Green Industry.
He is a passionate speaker on all things green (money and plants.)
Growing up in the industry on a nursery in Western North Carolina, Dr. Hall currently is a professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at Texas A&M University. He has degrees in landscape design, economics and horticulture, and is the single most influential economist in our industry.
In this episode, Jeffrey and Dr.Hall discuss the new Biden administration and the economic trends for 2021 and beyond.
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Delmarva's Own PodcastRandy Scott- Delmarva's Own Radio Host and Voice TalentDelmarva native Randy Scott joins us for the first episode of Season 2. Randy has worked in radio since 2004.
Currently the co-host of the Whiskey and Randy show, he has worked on many formats including oldies, top 40, Adult Contemporary, Sports, and Country. Randy was the play by play announcer for the Delmarva Shorebirds (Class A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) for 5 seasons. The Whiskey & Randy show is heard mornings on Froggy 99.9 on the Delmarva peninsula and afternoons on 94.7 WDSD in Wilmington, Delaware. Randy is married with two children, loves sports, is active at his church and in his community. In the f...2021-01-0752 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #165 – Live a Culture of Excellence; Pillar 2 from “Become A Destination Company®”This is the second pillar from Jeffrey Scott’s book, Become a Destination Company®. A Roadmap to Attract, Motivate, and Retain Great Employees.
Live a Culture of Excellence
In this episode, Jeffrey will show you what you need to do as a company to create a Culture of Excellence.
To attract and retain great people, you must give them ample evidence of your high standards and of the quality-driven culture you live every day.
This chapter includes strategies and systems for implementing such a culture of excellence in your company and dev...2020-11-1335 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #164 – Two Brothers Grow Residential Firm To $30M and 6 Branches with Kevin McHaleKevin McHale is the President and co-owner of McHale Landscape Design, MD.
He started the business with his brother 40 years ago. Now, it is a $30M residential business with 300 employees spread over 6 locations.
McHale’s business is unique for three reasons:
A strong branch network all focused on residential work
Ample in-house crews in carpentry and hardscape including home building
A very employee-centric culture with well-represented female leadership and high employee retention
Jeffrey Scott and Kevin discuss how McHale built his success and how others can compete against firms like his. Plus, tune in...2020-10-2955 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #163 Vision Is An Action Verb; Pillar 1 from “Become A Destination Company®”This is the first pillar from Jeffrey Scott’s book, Become a Destination Company®. A Roadmap to Attract, Motivate and Retain Great Employees.
Nurture Your Company By Making Vision an Action Verb.
In this episode, Jeffrey explains why attracting, motivating, focusing, and retaining great employees starts and ends with a concrete and compelling vision.
If you do not flesh out your vision, and if you do not keep your vision front and center with your staff, it will wither and die along with your company’s energy and focus. You will learn strategies and spe...2020-10-1544 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #162 – Growing to $100M “Three Million at a Time” with Teddy RussellTeddy Russell, owner, and CEO of Russell Landscape Group, based in Atlanta, runs a $40M company with 8 locations and 465 employees.
He is the second-generation owner of a fabulous, southeastern enterprise growing with the growth goal of $100M.
Teddy has made growth look easy, with his highly attuned relationship selling approach, and understanding of superb customer service and the systems that support client retention and employee development.
Listen in while Jeffrey and Teddy discuss the magic of “hitting $3 million”, key systems that maintain client satisfaction as you scale, and the freeing nature of learning some...2020-10-0157 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #161 Building a Driven, Caring $30M+ Company with Jason CravenJason Craven has built a mega-successful company (Southern Botanical) in the heart of Texas. At 12 years old, he started mowing lawns to earn money for a new bicycle. In 1995, he turned this endeavor into a company that includes 280+ team members who share the same devotion to quality that the company was founded on.
Jason is unique in his inspiring vision for the green industry, his dedication to the long game, his passion for constant improvement, and for the level of service he demands and trains his team to achieve.
Jeffrey and Jason discuss how ambition...2020-09-1759 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #160 – Building An Effective Sales Team with Paul RederPaul Reder is the President, CFO, and Marketing Manager of Reder Landscaping.
He owns this business along with his two brothers, Dave and Mike. He started working for the business as a teenager back in the seventies, mowing lawns and working the nursery. The big lesson they all learned from their dad, Walt Reder Sr., was to never cut any corners. That work ethic has made the difference and allowed them to keep growing and succeeding during challenging times over the years.
Reder Landscaping today is made up of 60% D/B and 40% maintenance and snow...2020-07-3043 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #158 – Building A Multi-Ownership Team With Shawn EdwardsJoin Shawn Edwards, President of A+ Lawn and Landscape in Des Moines, Iowa and Jeffrey Scott for a conversation on building a highly-diversified, high-profit landscape business.
Shawn is a serial entrepreneur, likes to work hard and play hard, and has enjoyed success in multiple industries.
Shawn and his team (including 4 other minority owner/managers) have built up a unique, profitable business model, with a dedication to quality, customer service and scaling their business. They serve both residential and commercial customers with an extensive range of services which makes A+ Lawn and Landscape a dominant player i...2020-07-0934 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #157 – The Power of Peer AccountabilityIs joining a peer group the right move for you? Join Jeffrey Scott and three inspirational landscape business owners, to explore the value and impact of peer groups on their business and lives.
Seneca Hull, Franz Witte Contracting, ID; Paul Reder, Reder Landscaping, MI; and Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping, ON
As long time members of Jeffrey’s community, we discuss topics related to trust, accountability, empowerment and change management. We also cover how peer group sharing and accountability can help you create a supremely stronger team and culture, better systems, stronger profitable growth, and mor...2020-07-0248 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #156 – Why Growing to $20M (But Not $40M) Makes SenseJim McCutcheon, CEO of Highgrove Partners, Atlanta, GA (200 employees, $20M in revenue) is widely regarded as a landscape industry expert and a dynamic pioneer.
Besides his landscape firm, Jim and his wife Erin started Copiana, an organization that brings local food production to people and places. It’s a unique business model exposing people to the joys of growing and building a sustainable food chain.
Jeffrey and Jim talk about both companies, his leadership team, people strategy, how bragging rights will get you into trouble, and why he temporarily shrank his business.
Jim is...2020-06-2258 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #155 – Growing from $5M to $15M with Bob DrostAs the founder of Drost Landscape in Petoskey, MI, Bob Drost has been reinventing landscaping since the company was founded in 1991.
His pioneering spirit helped build Drost Landscape; and his integrity, innovativeness, and commitment to quality have ensured continued success with each passing year.
Jeffrey and Bob discuss how he grew his company from $0 to $5M, and then speedily from $5M to $15M.
Bob shares his newest growth plans and his biggest passion that has powered the company’s growth, along with a bit of name-dropping of those who have contributed to their su...2020-06-0247 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #154 – The Magic of Zingerman’s and the Art of DiversificationPaul Saginaw is the co-founder of Zingerman’s, a highly diversified food enterprise known for its innovative high-end service and out-of-the-box management practices.
Paul and Jeffrey discuss what makes Zingerman’s truly unique, and how other business owners (in the green industry) can copy and learn from the Zingerman’s model. Paul shares his current struggles and how he is pivoting. He tells all and doesn’t hold back!
Zingerman’s started as 1300 square feet of combined restaurant and specialty food retail space, run solely by Paul, his partner Ari and two employees. The Zingerman’s Community...2020-05-211h 01The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #153 – Staying Small While Scaling to $200M+ with Phil KeyPhil Key, President and Partner of Ruppert Landscape, and board member of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, has a unique impact on our industry.
Phil started working part-time at Ruppert Landscape when he was 15, and full time for over 22 years with 30+ years industry experience. He and Jeffrey Scott discuss what makes Ruppert so successful, how the new normal is impacting Ruppert Landscape, and what strategies they have put in place to continue their growth curve.
Phil also shares his biggest professional regret and his biggest business challenge.
Ruppert Landscape is a giant...2020-05-1457 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #152 – Growing Commercial Maintenance with Bob GroverAs a true industry leader, Bob Grover, CEO of Pacific Landscape Management has built a business that is one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in Portland, OR.
Jeffrey Scott and Bob Grover discuss how his company is responding to Covid-19, his predictions for the next 24 months, and what his long term strategies are for growth and innovation in the green industry. Bob shares a few business secrets that will intrigue the listeners. He is a passionate outdoorsman and sustainability remains one of his key goals.
Since starting PLM back in 2001, this is not t...2020-05-0456 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #151 – Conversation With Frank Mariani, Owner of Mariani LandscapeFrank Mariani is the owner of the largest residential landscape firm in the country. It all started back in 1954 when Frank’s dad Vito Mariani came to the US from Italy.
As an industry leader, Frank’s passion is professionalizing the industry and mentoring the next generation.
Jeffrey Scott and Frank Mariani discuss how Mariani Landscape is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, what his new normal looks like and lots of other gems. You will enjoy and feel inspired by their ideas.
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2019-09-0403 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #149 – Why leaders exploit opportunitiesAre you fixing problems or exploiting opportunities? In this podcast Jeffrey discussed these concepts and how to accelerate your growth.
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2019-08-2803 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #148 – The domino impact of accountabilityWithout the proper level of accountability there is no positive impact on your company. Listen to Jeffrey’s insights and his description of the 5 levels of accountability.
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2019-08-2103 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #147 – How to turbo-charge your strategic goals with this reframing tipWhy do most strategic goals fail? In this podcast Jeffrey shares his critical insights to make sure your strategic goals are achieved.
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2019-08-1403 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #143 – What sets you apart?Jeffrey has just gone through a profound exercise of finding out what sets him apart. Listen to this fascinating podcast as you are sure to learn new insights about his business and yours.
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2019-07-1706 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #139 – Low trust is strangling your companyThere is a profound difference between individuals with low trust vs. those with high trust and the impact on the success of their companies. Listen to this podcast where Jeffrey shares his insights and how to develop higher trust.
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2019-06-1905 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #134 – Laugh everydayPeople are attracted to happy and optimistic leaders. Are you one of these leaders? In this podcast Jeffrey reveals the essence of laughing.
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2019-05-1502 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #130 – Building your team to achieve your futureWhat can you do to build the team that takes you into the future? Listen to this podcast where Jeffrey shared his key insights.
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2019-04-1703 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #129 – Balancing Exuberant vs. Sage AdviceWhat kind of team are you building? Are they young and exuberant or more mature and sage or perhaps a combination of both? Listen to this podcast and to Jeffrey sharing his insights.
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2019-04-1004 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #128 – Building financial securityDo you have a financial planner and do you have at least 3 diversified sources of income? In this podcast Jeffrey discusses his insights on how to build your financial security.
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2019-04-0304 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #127 – Test the MarketRaising fees is one of the fears of testing the market. Listen to this podcast and to Jeffrey revealing others and what to do about them.
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2019-03-2704 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #124 – Sales problem or a marketing problemDo you have enough leads and if so are you able to convert them? Listen to this podcast and Jeffrey’s distinctions.
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2019-02-2702 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #119 – The genius of Peter DruckerIn this podcast Jeffrey discusses the genius of Drucker, what he agrees with and even disagrees.
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2019-01-2303 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #112 – The myth of strategic planningHaving a strategic plan is no guarantee of success. In this podcast Jeffrey shares his insights for a strategic changing plan.
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2018-12-0505 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #110 – Should you have a COO?Having your unique skillset is one of the reasons to have a COO. In this podcast, Jeffrey reveals the other reasons.
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2018-11-2104 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #95 – Your sales and marketing is all wrongListen to this podcast and to Jeffrey revealing why and how to get the momentum you need for success.
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2018-06-0602 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #90 – What makes you unique?Having better people is one of the four things that makes you unique. In this podcast, Jeffrey shares his unique perspective.
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2018-05-0204 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #80 – Seven insights from 2017Listen to Jeffrey share his profound life and business insights.
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2018-03-1206 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #70 – The Role of the owner and when is it time to pivot?When is it the best time to pivot? Listen to this podcast and to Jeffrey’s ideas on this topic.
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2018-02-0502 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #68 – The art of negotiationDo you know the key to successful negotiation? In this podcast Jeffrey reveals his insights.
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2018-01-2902 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #66 – Intentional growth is like a double espressoWhat’s your intentional growth strategy? Listen to Jeffrey’s podcast to learn more.
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2018-01-2403 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #56 – Increasing The Value Of Your BusinessIn this podcast Jeffrey discusses the 4 categories and why you must start with the end game in mind.
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2017-08-2902 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #52 – Why Raising Rates Actually Strengthens Relationships?Are you apprehensive about raising your rates? Listen to this provocative podcast and to Jeffrey explains why it would improve relationships.
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2017-08-0802 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #50 – Your 10 Year Plan To Selling Your BusinessIn this podcast Jeffrey shares the 5 things you must do to develop the 10 year plan to sell your business.
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2017-07-2503 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #49 – How Strong / Weak Is Your Sales Team?Do you sell at discount or full price? Listen to Jeffrey and the difference between strong and weak selling.
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2017-07-1802 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #47 – Culture Of DisciplineJeffrey discusses the three attributes of a culture of discipline.
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2017-04-1304 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #46 – Increasing Your Personal EarningsJeffrey shares 10 ways to immediately increase your personal earnings.
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2017-04-1105 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #45 – A Culture Of Continuous TrainingJeffrey speaks on the benefits of providing continuous training in your organization.
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2017-04-0605 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #43 – Cohesive ConflictJeffrey shares ten ways to build a winning team by having, managing, and fostering cohesive conflict.
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2017-03-3004 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #41 – Transitioning A Hired GunWhat happens when you bring in a hired gun? Jeffrey discusses how to integrate this person without having a clash of cultures.
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2017-03-2304 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #40 – Should You Under-Promise And Over-Deliver?Jeffrey explains why under-promising and over-delivering doesn’t work and shares tips to give your client an exceptional experience.
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2017-03-0703 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #39 – How To Stand Out In A CrowdJeffrey shares five ways to make sure you get noticed in the marketplace.
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2017-03-0205 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #38 – Do Your Clients Understand Your Real Value?In this podcast Jeffrey examines what value really is to your clients.
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2017-02-2803 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #37 – Seven Time Management Secrets To Free Up Two Days Per WeekIs your use of time holding you back? Jeffrey discusses seven ways to increase your output in less time.
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2017-02-2305 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #36 – Cascading InefficienciesToday Jeffrey examines two type of cascading inefficiencies and how you can overcome them.
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2016-11-2903 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #35 – How To Guarantee Business FailureJeffrey shares four ways to guarantee business failure.
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2016-11-2304 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #34 – Building Your Inner CircleJeffrey discusses the four inner circles of support needed to be the ultimate CEO.
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2016-11-2103 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #33 – Growing From Five To Ten Million And BeyondJeffrey reveals the two key obstacles that could be holding you back in growing your business.
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2016-11-1704 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #31 – Abundance Mindset ElevatorHow can you live an abundant lifestyle today? In this podcast Jeffrey explores the seven mindset shifts needed to do so.
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2016-11-1004 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #30 – Celebrate Losing An EmployeeJeffrey shows how treating your exiting employees with a celebratory send-off can help your company become a Destination Company®.
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2016-11-0802 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #29 – The Power Of VisioningJeffrey explains the importance of sharing your company dream with employees to achieve maximum growth.
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2016-11-0304 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #28 – Should You Become A Recruiting Expert?Jeffrey explains why the best time to recruit is when you don’t need new staff.
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2016-10-2503 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #27 – Is It Time To Fire Your Star Employee?Is it more important to have high value or high performance? In this podcast Jeffrey explores the differences.
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2016-10-2003 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #26 – Debunking The Five Landscape MythsJeffrey shares the top five myths that can take your business off course.
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2016-10-1805 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #25 – Increasing Your Success With Landscape Peer GroupsJeffrey shares the top three ways to experience personal and business growth by using peer groups.
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2016-10-1303 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #24 – The Personal Side Of BusinessIn this podcast Jeffrey shares the importance of balance in your work and personal life.
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2016-10-1103 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #23 – Is Urgency Destroying Your BusinessJeffrey cautions against spending valuable time doing tasks that should be delegated to others.
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2016-10-0602 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #22 – The Implementation Success ModelJeffrey explains the three keys to successful implementation.
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2016-10-0405 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #21 – You Can’t Motivate Your TeamJeffrey explains how you can create an environment where an employee’s motivation can flourish.
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2016-09-2902 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #19 – It’s All In The ProcessAre you a process junkie? Jeffrey reveals three key aspects to successfully implementing processes.
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2016-09-2204 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #18 – The Myth Of Business PlanningJeffrey shares what should (and should not) be in a successful business plan.
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2016-09-2003 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #17 – The Four Jet Engines Of ProfitJeffrey explains why you can’t cut your way to profit.
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2016-09-1504 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #16 – The Seven Best Practices Of World-Class Landscaping CompaniesWant to accelerate your progress? Jeffrey shares the seven best practices that will help you do just that.
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2016-09-1303 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #14 – Let’s Talk About AccountabilityIn today’s podcast, Jeffrey shares the five types of accountability.
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2016-09-0603 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #13 – How Do You Compare With Your CompetitionJeffrey discusses six things to learn about your competition.
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2016-09-0102 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #12 – What’s Your Exit StrategyJeffrey stresses that now is the time to discover your numbers and set your goals.
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2016-08-3003 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #11 – Four Ways To Establish Competitive AdvantageJeffrey reveals four ways to stay ahead of the competition.
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2016-08-2503 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #8 – Working In Your Business Rather Than On Your BusinessJeffrey stresses the importance of focusing on results instead of tasks and shares five ways to work on the business.
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2016-08-1603 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #7 – Why Should Outside Organizations Rely On Outside Consultants?Jeffrey explains why the best value and growth of your company can come from ideas from someone who can step back and see the bigger picture
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2016-08-1104 minThe Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey ScottEpisode #6 – Strategy Without Execution Is FailureWhere are you in terms of execution? In today’s podcast, Jeffrey shares five ways to ensure execution of your strategy.
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