Nextra Presents...‪!‬ Grant Harrison

There have been some recent changes at Nextra! In this episode, Grant and Marla share about those changes, and the circumstances that set the changes in motion. Then Grant speaks with Jake DeJong from PowerGroup Resources about their part in the changes and what the future holds for both PowerGroup and Nextra. 


Episode Links:

Connect with Jake
519-865-2487
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PowerGroup Resources

Connect with Grant
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519.868.6398
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On today's episode, our HR Director, Charolette Cascioli talks with Dave Hockley from Hockley’s Landscaping in Simcoe. Hockley’s brought in two temporary foreign workers this year and Dave shares what that experience has been like for him and for his company as well as the staffing struggles that led up to using the TFW program and what the benefits have been since. If you are at all curious of how the TFW program could help you're business and what to hear directly from another contractor, you have come to the right place. 
Episode Notes:

Connect with Dave 
519-909-0117
Email 
Hockley's Landscaping


Episode Sponsor – Bidwell Financial
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James Fullerton phone: 416.906.3398
James Fullerton email


Connect with Grant
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519.868.6398
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On today's episode, we welcome  back Wendy Ladd from Jim Pattison Lease. Wendy talks about the services JPL provides as well as gives us an update on the current vehicle market. She provides information on timelines and availability of new vehicles and outfitting, and then touches on what’s happening with electric vehicles as well as discounts available to contractors. We have Wendy on each year to give us all updates from the vehicle side of things and we love having her every time, enjoy!

** Apologies for the slight audio dips throughout this episode, sometimes when we record virtually, zoom does not like to cooperate but we feel it did not take away from the content of Wendy & Grants  great conversation**


Episode links:
Connect with Wendy 
416.417.5233
Wendy.ladd@jplease.com


Jim Pattison Lease
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519.868.6398
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On today's episode, Grant speaks with Paul Vanderzon, a lifetime landscape/snow industry professional and mentor to many. Paul has spent his life working in and advocating for the snow removal industry and its associations. Grant and Paul discuss his experience, the changes he’s seen in the industry and the ones he feels still need to happen as well as the benefits of snow contractors being part of associations like SIMA. This interview was a treat to record as Paul is full of experience, industry knowledge, and passion and we know you'll love listening to it.


Episode Links
Metal Pless
SIMA
En pleine têmpete TV show (season 1, episode 1)
Project Snow Fighter episodes


Connect with Paul
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Episode Sponsor: Jim Pattison Lease
Wendy Ladd
416.417.5233
Wendy.ladd@jplease.com


Connect with Grant
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519.868.6398
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On today's episode, Grant talks with Ryan Quigley and Mitch Bursey from Storm Solutions made a transition to liquid brine in 2019 and they share how they made that transition, what was involved, and how they trained their staff. Storm Solutions Plus is their sales, service and parts business. They are the Canadian dealer for VSI by Boss and for MetalPless snow blades and they were excited to share their story!

Episode Links:

Connect with Ryan
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Connect with Mitch 
Email
LinkedIn 
Facebook
 
Storm Solutions Plus 
Website
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn
705-775-7587
 
Other Links
VSI by Boss 
MetalPless
Innovative Surface Solutions
 
Episode Sponsor: Jim Pattison Lease
Wendy Ladd
416.417.5233
Wendy.ladd@jplease.com
 
Connect with Grant
Email
519.868.6398
LinkedIn                                      
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Nextra Consulting
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On Today's episode, Grant is joined by Brian Cotter. Brian is the president of Lloyd’s Grounds Management Professionals and Durham Artificial Grass. Brian and Grant talk about about his history in the landscape industry, his dual businesses, the growth of the artificial turf industry and about the company culture he and his leadership team have created. They also give some sage wisdom on investing in your company and your people by hiring consultants and being part of peer groups.
Unfortunately, there were some spots where Brian cuts out a bit due to connection, but it does not take away from the message being presented.  Brian & Grant cover a lot of ground in this episode and we know you’ll appreciate all he has to share. 

Episode Links:

Connect with Brian
Email
905-263-2225


Lloyd’s Grounds Management Professionals
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LinkedIn
YouTube


Durham Artificial Grass
Website
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube


Other Links
Jeffrey Scott 
Jacki Hart


Episode Sponsor: Jim Pattison Lease
Wendy Ladd
416.417.5233
Wendy.ladd@jplease.com


Connect with Grant
Email
519.868.6398
LinkedIn                                      
Twitter 


Nextra Consulting
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