The Commercial Landscaper Podcast Robert Clinkenbeard

David’s professional background includes over 30 years in mid-market business ownership and management. As owner, CEO or second-in-command his teams consistently scaled new business and operations in several industries.
In 2012 David founded strategy firm Growth Factor Group, Inc. focused on assisting lower mid-market CEO/Owners providing services for impact and scale. In 2019 he also joined the Bruce Wilson & Company team as Talent Acquisition Practice Leader to their green industry clients looking to expand strategically with top-tier talent within their landscape contracting businesses.
In recruiting and talent acquisition David has recruited and placed over 200 professionals ranging from C-level to management to specialty skilled roles in entrepreneurial mid-market companies throughout the U.S. in varied industries. With a focus on “Making A Difference” with Growth Factor Group, he has facilitated over 200 CEO monthly peer group and strategic planning meetings. In over 1,000 one-on-one coaching and senior leadership team sessions has helped CEO/Owners navigate growth initiatives, employee issues, owner transitions and work/life balance.
David has a BS in Industrial Design from Arizona State University, and resides in Greenville, SC with his wife. He’s active in his church, local education fundraising and has completed the IRONMAN Florida competition while maintaining a passion through fitness, cycling and running.

Bruce Moore Jr. is a leader for a new era of sustainable growth and purpose. Named President in 2017, Bruce heads up Eastern Land Management, a commercial landscape services firm in the Northeast with a clear focus: to enable his organization to work and learn together to build a continually evolving system for creating value.
Since taking the reins of the business his father built in 1976, and which will soon hit its half-century mark as an impact partner, Bruce is rethinking the future of work, how he could lead differently, and how by taking on the role of coach, he could help the company and its multi-branch team evolve into a highly innovative learning organization.
Bruce grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, received a B.S. Degree in Business from Curry College in Milton, Mass., and serves on the Boards of Directors for BOMA Southern Connecticut, Fairfield County House, and Stamford Little League.

Douglas York is the President and CEO of Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., the nation's largest family-owned landscape and irrigation supplier. Since joining the company in 1976 and taking leadership in 2001, Doug has guided Ewing through significant expansion and innovation, emphasizing customer service and sustainable practices. Under his direction, the company has grown to over 230 branches across 28 states. Doug embodies the family philosophy of "treating your customers right," a legacy established by his great-grandfather, King Ewing. He also enhances Ewing's commitment to the green industry through extensive educational programs for professionals.

Avi Kumar is the founder and CEO of KUWARE Inc., a marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Austin, TX, USA, and a subsidiary in NCR, India. Kuware focuses on growing Local Service Businesses through organic and paid media. In addition, Kuware offers white-label Google and Meta Ads services to other marketing agencies through its brand InvisiblePPC.
Avi prides himself on being an #irreverentmarketer, believing in looking past the star power of marketing “gurus” and shattering marketing myths. He places objective data and the science of marketing before subjective criteria and helps his clients stand out and succeed in a crowded marketplace.
Not only has Avi been a guest on numerous talk shows and podcasts, but Avi has also spoken at the prestigious Traffic & Conversions Summit alongside such speakers as Martha Stewart, Marie Forleo, Chip Wilson, and Magic Johnson! His diverse educational and business background gives him a truly unique insight into the finer nuances of both the business and technological aspects of marketing. As a guest expert, Avi talks about his Irreverent Marketing strategy and the benefits it has not only for large established companies but for local service providers as well. His no-nonsense, result-driven approach to business has contributed to the long-standing relationships between his agency and clients for over 15 years.

Utkarsh is the co-founder and CEO of SiteRecon. SiteRecon is an off-the-shelf property mapping solution for landscapers that simplifies sales, client relations and operations. Realising the critical importance of high resolution mapping solutions for an industry that works outdoors, Utkarsh built SiteRecon, believing that rapid access to the truth about our physical world will bring much-needed efficiency in the way businesses operate. In his free time, Utkarsh transforms into an armchair philosopher, film critic, MMA expert and a loving son, brother, husband and friend.

Leslie Herndon brings over 30 years of diverse experience in the horticulture industry, having served in pivotal roles such as Floriculturist, Client Relations Manager, and Vice President at Greenscape. Currently, as President of Greenscape Inc., she leads a team of over 200 professionals across four branches, catering to the landscape and outdoor service needs of NC commercial real estate market. In this capacity, Leslie oversees all aspects of the company, including operations, finance, sales, and human resources. Her academic background includes a bachelor's degree in Horticulture from NC State University, complementing her extensive practical knowledge. Notably, Leslie's leadership extends beyond her corporate duties, as evidenced by her past presidency at the NC Nursery and Landscape Association. Outside of work, she is an avid enthusiast of rock music, travel, and wake surfing, with her partner Mark, while also actively contributing to her community by teaching aerobics. Leslie Herndon's remarkable blend of professional expertise, industry leadership, and personal passions underscores her as a dynamic figure in both the horticulture sector and her broader community.