The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott Jeffrey Scott
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Helping Landscape Business Owners to Fix, Scale and Exit their Business
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Simple Numbers, Straight Talk with Greg Crabtree
Greg Crabtree is an author and financial expert, and has built a CPA firm focused solely on the needs of entrepreneurs.
Greg works with entrepreneurs all over the country in a broad range of industries.
He is the author of “Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits” and “Simple Numbers 2.0: Rules for Smart Scaling.” He has also contributed to Verne Harnish’s book, “Scaling Up.”
Jeffrey and Greg talk about many financial topics on this podcast, namely, valuation, labor efficiency, return on investment, and many other topics related to running a profitable landscape business — or any privately owned business. -
Trailblazing the tree industry with Dennise Vidosh
Dennise J. Vidosh owns two Michigan companies, Green Acres Tree farm and RE-TREE, where she has developed five separate divisions serving the tree care space.
Dennise is an innovator in the green industry, and a trailblazer in the field of mature tree preservation.
Over the course of thirteen years leading Green Acres Tree Farm, Dennise observed a troubling trend in the industry. Magnificent, mature healthy trees were being felled to make way for new construction or due to spatial constraints. This frustrating element had just become an accepted part of doing business. Dennise knew there had to be a better way, a realization that sparked the inception of RE-TREE in 2018.
On this podcast we discuss all five of her services, and her ideas for the future of tree care.
Dennise’s mission goes beyond business; it’s a commitment to a more sustainable planet. Her expertise as an ISA certified arborist, coupled with her passion for technology and innovation, drives the valuable solutions she offers to global problems. Every day, she works to redefine the way we approach mature tree preservation, inspiring property owners, green industry peers and communities.
She is the sister of one of my long time clients, Donn Vidosh, and it’s great to learn about their shared family and roots in our wonderful green industry. -
From Commercial to Residential with Ted Ventre
Ted Ventre is the sole owner of Hively Landscapes in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
It services high end residential with revenue mix of 33% hardscape, 26% landscape and 41% maintenance.
Ted is experienced in both commercial and residential and enjoys serving picky comprehensive wealthy clients the most.
We dive into how he came to buy this current business, his approach to delegation, and his unique customer service model.
Ted and I discuss some of his favorite sports, and how his membership in the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association has really changed his life for the better as an owner. -
Lessons from 2023, Predictions for 2024, with Jeffrey Scott
In 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: -
More than a Father and Son Business, with Tim Johnson II
Tim Johnson is co owner of Tim Johnson Landscaping, a two branch, 10+M mixed-services landscape business situated in Statesville and Charlotte, NC
Tim has experienced all the growing pains, including ’not being on the same page’ with another owner, carrying everything on his shoulders without a strong leadership team, operating reactively, and being overly focused on the top line.
You will learn about his journey solving those struggles, and some secrets of the trade that he has developed. -
Overcoming Dyslexia with Marc Nissim
Marc Nissim is the owner of Harmony Design Group in Westfield, NJ. It’s 18 years old and does $5million in mostly DB business, with 10% maintenance.
Marc shares how he overcame Dyslexia, found his true passion in the visual arts, and opened up a design business. He then pivoted from a design only to design-project mgmt, to design-build that relies on sub contractors, and now he it taking it further.
We discuss his super powers, his journey to high profit, and his goal of helping others with learning disabilities.
Customer Reviews
Love this podcast and its guest!
Jerry from Schill Grounds Management really knows how to stay involved with each brands. The townhall meetings are really something buisness owners should really take note of. NOBODY EATS FOR FREE!! Thanks for the episode!
Excellent!!
We've followed the work of Jeffrey Scott for many years and appreciate his work very much. Jeffrey’s willingness to provide his vast knowledge of the landscape industry to allow others to grow has been beneficial. The Ultimate Landscape CEO Podcast. It is an extension of his and other successful landscape owners' enthusiasm to give back to improve our industry and encourage landscape owners to continue to be motivated to strive for their own success.
Thank you Jeffrey