Finding good workers feels impossible right now. But the problem usually isn't the labor market — it's the hiring process.

In this episode, Scott breaks down exactly where to find reliable workers right now, how to write a job post that actually gets people to apply, and what to do so they stop ghosting you before the interview even happens.

He also gets into what the first day on the job should look like — and why most landscaping companies are losing good people in the first 30 days without even realizing it.

If you're tired of the revolving door, this one's for you.

In this episode:

1. Where to actually find good workers (it's not Indeed)

2. Why you need to stop requiring landscaping experience

3. How to write a job post that sells the job — not demands a perfect candidate

4. The simple text message trick that cuts interview no-shows

5. What a real onboarding process looks like

6. Why pay is the last piece — and why it still matters

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Most landscapers using AI are only scratching the surface — writing emails, posting on Facebook, maybe a caption here and there. But that's a fraction of what AI can actually do for your business.

In this episode, Scott sits down with Erik Madsen — entrepreneur, business coach, and founder of Crescita Innovations — to talk about how landscapers can use AI as a real strategic tool. Not just for content. For running the business.

Erik shares his 30-40-30 formula for getting quality output from AI, the five foundation files that train AI to actually know your business, and why treating AI like an advisory board changes the way you make decisions.

You'll also hear real examples — from landscapers using GPS satellite measurements to build instant on-site estimates, to snow companies using cameras and AI to automatically dispatch drivers when conditions hit.

If you've ever felt like you're behind on AI or not using it right, this episode will clear that up.

What you'll learn:

1. Why most landscapers are thinking too small with AI

2. The 30-40-30 formula and why input quality matters

3. What the five foundation files are and how to build them

4. How to use AI as a strategic advisor for your business decisions

5. Real examples of AI being used in landscaping operations right now

Guest: Erik Madsen — Founder, Crescita Innovations | Business Coach

https://www.crescitainnovations.com/

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You install the plant. A few months later, it's struggling. Maybe it dies.

Most landscapers blame the watering. Or the homeowner. Or the weather.

But what if the problem started at the nursery — before you ever touched it?

In this episode, Scott talks with Eric Olson from RediRoot about something most landscapers never think about: root development. Specifically, how plants are grown, what root circling actually does to a tree over time, and why the plant you buy from the nursery might already be set up to fail.

This one's a little different from our usual business and pricing topics — but it's just as much about protecting your money. Because every plant that dies after you install it is a callback. And every callback is work you're doing for free.

Here's what you'll take away from this episode:

The difference between solid-wall plastic pots and air pruning containers — and why it matters for your installs. What root circling actually does to a tree over time (the race car analogy is worth hearing). What to look for — and ask — when you're buying plants from a nursery. Whether you really need to remove burlap on B&B plants. How soil type and hole size affect whether a plant survives long-term. And why fabric bag-grown plants could save you real time and money on the job site.

This isn't plant science for its own sake. It's about protecting your reputation and your bottom line — because those roots you're putting in the ground are the last thing standing between you and a warranty call.

Connect with Eric Olson and Rediroot: Website: https://rediroot.com/

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