The Green Grind Podcast

Jan 21 2025 100 ep. 58 mins 19
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Real Experience. Real Struggles. Real Business. Green Industry Podcast featuring Industry Experts discussing all aspects of running a better business!

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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 200

Jan 21 2025 60 mins  
This week, we’re celebrating our 200th episode with a special Q&A session featuring your hosts, Kory and LeRoy! 🎉 Instead of interviewing a guest, they’re turning the tables on each other, diving into their own journeys of business growth and personal development. In this fun and insightful episode, Kory and LeRoy reflect on the key takeaways from 2024, the lessons they’ve

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 199

Jan 14 2025 58 mins  
This week, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Lukas Iraola, the proud owner of Home Keys Landscaping and Home Keys Compass Real Estate. Lukas shares his journey into the green industry, taking over his father’s business and rapidly tripling its size through strategic acquisitions and innovative processes that foster a strong company culture. Discover how Lukas leverages his real estate

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 198

Jan 07 2025 69 mins  
Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Ryan Gaither, President of Choice Landscapes in Burlington, Washington. Ryan shares his inspiring journey into the green industry, starting as a young kid exploring the outdoors and eventually discovering his passion for landscaping after becoming a homeowner. He opens up about how he grew Choice Landsc

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 197

Dec 31 2024 41 mins  
Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Michael Deel, owner of Deel’s Lawn Care LLC in Vero Beach, Florida. Michael shares his inspiring story of transitioning from a career in coal mining to building a thriving lawn care business. In this episode, he emphasizes the critical role of pricing your services correctly and how it impacts every a

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 196

Dec 24 2024 54 mins  
Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In this episode, Kory and LeRoy are joined by John Spear, the owner of J.R.'s Lawns in Jacksonville, FL. John shares his inspiring journey from working as a salesman at Pepsi Corporation to diving into the green industry. Hear how he made the leap to entrepreneurship by acquiring a local lawn care company and turning it into a thriving busin

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 195

Dec 17 2024 48 mins  
Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Derrick Conti, General Manager of Blue Water Pools in Connecticut. Derrick shares his deeply personal journey of battling addiction and the hard work it took to overcome that struggle. With years of experience in the pool maintenance industry, Derrick has worn many hats, including running his own busin

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 194

Dec 10 2024 73 mins  
Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Rick Wallace, CEO of Liquid Lawns. Rick shares his journey in the green industry, detailing how he’s successfully acquired and sold businesses, scaled operations, and found ways to continuously improve over the years. His experience offers a wealth of knowledge for lawn care professionals looking to g

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 193

Dec 03 2024 67 mins  
Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! This week Kory and LeRoy sit down with Evan Breuer, Founder & CEO of Executive Outdoor Solutions, formerly known as Evan's Almighty Lawn Care. Since starting in 2013, Evan has grown his company into one of the most trusted outdoor service providers in Central Iowa. Known for its attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and a highly

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 192

Nov 26 2024 68 mins  
Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! In this special episode, Kory and LeRoy turn the mic over to a former guest, Sam Gembel, the owner and visionary behind Atlas Outdoor, a leading landscape and snow management company based in Flint, Michigan. Sam flips the script by interviewing Kory and LeRoy about their journeys in the green industry and their experiences as leaders. Toget

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 191

Nov 19 2024 45 mins  
This week on The Green Grind Podcast, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Matt Dickey, the proud owner of Plum Creek Lawn Care in Sparta, IL. Matt shares his incredible journey from working full-time in the coal mining industry and selling firewood on the side to taking the leap into the green industry and building a thriving lawn care business. Tune in to hear how Matt’s entrepreneuria