The Landscaping Podcast

Landscaping Unlimited
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The Landscaping Podcast is where real landscapers talk shop. Hosted by Shay Brickhouse (CEO of Landscaping Unlimited, Inc.) and Zac Small (COO & Media), each episode dives into landscaping, hardscape, irrigation, turf installation, and the realities of running a company. From managing crews and scaling a business to balancing family and faith, we bring unfiltered conversations with experts, entrepreneurs, and tradesmen building lives outdoors. Whether you’re laying pavers, leading a team, or want to grow a landscaping company with integrity, this show is for you.

  1. APR 30

    62. The Places Landscaping Can Take You

    Solo episode this week, recorded on a quick break from installing artificial turf for Beast Games. A few years back, if you'd told me landscaping would put me on a set like that, I would have laughed. That's really what this episode is about. One minute, we're on a high-profile install, and just before that, Shay and I were standing in front of an elementary school classroom for career day, walking kids through everything we do beyond mowing lawns, which they already know about. That's the thing, most people think landscaping starts and ends with mowing. We got to show the students how much more is involved, from hardscaping and irrigation to lighting, drainage, turf, and the kind of jobs that pop up out of nowhere and take you somewhere unexpected. Every week in this industry looks different; that's part of what makes it worth showing up for. If you work in the trades, are thinking about getting in, or have a kid who needs to hear that there's real opportunity in this kind of work, this one is for you.

    8 min

  2. APR 24

    61. Leadership Is a People Business with Jon Rennie

    What does leading a submarine crew have to do with running a landscaping company? More than you'd think. In this episode, Shay and Zac sit down with Jon Rennie, former Cold War submarine officer, corporate executive, manufacturing business owner, and host of the Deep Leadership Podcast. Jon has spent decades studying and living out one simple truth: Leadership is a people business, and that doesn't change no matter the industry you're in. These three leaders dig into what real leadership actually looks like on the ground, why so many business owners manage tasks instead of leading people, and how the principles Jon learned underwater and in the boardroom translate directly to the trades. Whether you're running a two-man crew or scaling a full operation, this conversation will challenge you to take a hard look at how you're showing up for the people around you. Jon is also the author of the Qualified Leadership Series and a voice you need in your rotation if you're serious about building a business worth following. Connect with Jon at jonsrennie.com.

    54 min

  3. APR 22

    60. Your Best Client Is Looking For You On Social Media Right Now

    In this episode, Zac speaks about the "Digital Division" of Landscaping Unlimited and how social media is a tool that all companies should use. This is not about becoming an influencer; it's about making a smart business decision. Property managers, commercial clients, and potential partners are online right now doing their research to find out who is doing the best work and who the best people are out there. If you're not showing up on their timeline, someone else is. Zac breaks down why social media isn't about followers or going viral; it's about being findable, building trust before the first conversation, and reaching clients who would have never known you existed.

    23 min

  4. APR 17

    59. Planting Seeds: Landscaping Unlimited Goes Back to School

    What does a landscaping company have to do with an elementary school? Everything. In this episode, Shay and Zac sit down fresh off a visit to Northeast Elementary School in Pinetown, NC, where they represented Landscaping Unlimited, Inc., The Landscaping Podcast, Z Photography & Media, and had a conversation with students that most in this industry would never think to have. And we must give a shoutout to the students of Northeast Elementary for kicking off this episode themselves; you'll hear THEIR voices right out the gate, and it really doesn't get better than that. Shay and Zac talk about why showing up in the community matters, why the next generation deserves to see what a real career in the green industry looks like, and why landscaping is far more than mowing lawns... It's design, it's business, it's craftsmanship, it's entrepreneurship, and somebody needs to say that out loud where the kids can hear it. If you've ever believed that what you do with your hands is worth passing down, this episode is for you.

    24 min

  5. APR 15

    58. AI Isn't Coming for Your Shovel (Why The Trades Are the Smartest Career Move)

    Everyone's talking about AI taking jobs; nobody's talking about the ones it can't touch. In this solo episode, Zac breaks down why artificial intelligence isn't moving into the trades, the blue-collar workforce, or the green industry anytime soon. He also explains why that matters more than most people realize, and while white-collar jobs are being automated and college degrees are losing their return on investment, the people who work with their hands are becoming more valuable by the day. This one is for the career changer who's tired of staring at a screen. It's for the young person who was told a four-year degree was the only path forward. It's for anyone who's ever wondered if there's still a future in doing real, physical, skilled work outdoors. Zac covers: Why AI can't replicate the skilled trades and what makes them automation-resistantThe growing labor shortage in the green industry and what that means for pay and opportunityWhy landscaping and the trades are legitimate, respectable career paths, not fallback optionsWhat it looks like to build a career in the green industry in 2026 🎙️ The Landscaping Podcast is hosted by Shay and Zac of Landscaping Unlimited, Inc. in Washington, NC.

    20 min

  6. APR 10

    57. Your Backyard Should Make You Feel Better: The Rise of Outdoor Wellness Spaces

    Your backyard should be the most restorative place you own. In this episode, Shay and Zac dig into the rise of outdoor wellness spaces and what it actually looks like to build one from the ground up. Meditation gardens, living water features, cold plunges, saunas, red light therapy, they cover the science behind why these things work and how Landscaping Unlimited brings it all together into one cohesive, custom outdoor space. Whether you've got a quarter acre or five, this episode will change how you think about your property.

    29 min

  7. APR 8

    56. Licensed & Loaded: Green Industry Licenses, and What Shay's General Contractor License Means for Landscaping Unlimited

    The green industry runs on more than grass and good intentions; it runs on credentials. In this episode, Shay and Zac break down the licenses they've used in the landscaping world, which are: NC Pesticide LicenseNC Irrigation LicenseNC Landscape Contractor's LicenseAnd the one Shay just added to the wall, his NC General Contractor's License. They talk about what each license actually means, why it separates serious operations from the guys with a truck and a prayer, and what Shay's GC license opens up for Landscaping Unlimited moving forward. This isn't a "flex episode", it's a blueprint for what professional growth looks like in this industry. If you're in the trades, thinking about getting licensed, or just want to know what you should be looking for when you hire a landscaping company, this episode is for you.

    1h 23m

  8. APR 1

    55. Why Talented People Fail

    Talent isn't enough. Zac Small goes solo this episode to talk about something nobody in the trades wants to admit: That there are talented people everywhere who are completely failing, and it has nothing to do with skill. Zac breaks down the five reasons he sees talented people fall short, from the job site to the leadership seat. This one hits close to home for anyone who's ever watched someone with real ability self-destruct, or looked in the mirror and wondered why they haven't gone further. The five reasons: They can't find comfort being uncomfortable, and growth only lives outside of comfortThey don't set goals, and they don't pursue them; talent without direction is just potential gathering dustThey feel entitled, like success should be handed to them instead of earnedThey have poor role models, and they don't even realize it's holding them backThey mistake difficulty for danger, and avoid every hard thing instead of attacking it This is one of those episodes you'll want to share with someone on your crew, someone in your circle, or maybe just listen to yourself twice. Shay will be back next week; today, Zac brought the challenge directly to you. The Landscaping Podcast is powered by Landscaping Unlimited, Inc., based in Washington, NC. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more.

    28 min
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The Landscaping Podcast is where real landscapers talk shop. Hosted by Shay Brickhouse (CEO of Landscaping Unlimited, Inc.) and Zac Small (COO & Media), each episode dives into landscaping, hardscape, irrigation, turf installation, and the realities of running a company. From managing crews and scaling a business to balancing family and faith, we bring unfiltered conversations with experts, entrepreneurs, and tradesmen building lives outdoors. Whether you’re laying pavers, leading a team, or want to grow a landscaping company with integrity, this show is for you.

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  • Creator
    Landscaping Unlimited
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Landscaping Unlimited Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Landscaping Podcast