Blizzard & Bloom: Insights from the Ice and the Green Scene
Blizzard & Bloom: Insights from the Ice and the Green Scene
Podcast Description
Welcome to Blizzard and Bloom, the podcast where the green meets the white! Hosted by Jay Rotonnelli, a seasoned expert with over 36 years in the landscape and snow removal industries, this show dives deep into the business, operations, and stories behind both blooming landscapes and blizzard battles.Whether you’re a property manager, business owner, snow fighter, or landscape professional, you’ll find valuable insights, industry trends, and real-world advice. Expect candid conversations with industry leaders, tips for growing your business, and even a few wild stories from the field.It’s informative, it’s fun, and it’s designed to help you thrive—whether the ground is covered in grass or snow.New episodes every other week. Subscribe now to stay ahead in the green and snow game!
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The podcast focuses on various topics within the landscaping and snow management industries, including operational strategies, sales techniques, and community engagement, with episodes like exploring the significance of strong client relationships and the role of technology in enhancing customer experiences.
Welcome to Blizzard and Bloom, the podcast where the green meets the white! Hosted by Jay Rotonnelli, a seasoned expert with over 36 years in the landscape and snow removal industries, this show dives deep into the business, operations, and stories behind both blooming landscapes and blizzard battles.
Whether you’re a property manager, business owner, snow fighter, or landscape professional, you’ll find valuable insights, industry trends, and real-world advice. Expect candid conversations with industry leaders, tips for growing your business, and even a few wild stories from the field.
It’s informative, it’s fun, and it’s designed to help you thrive—whether the ground is covered in grass or snow.
New episodes every other week. Subscribe now to stay ahead in the green and snow game!
Brian Horn, editor-in-chief of Lawn and Landscape magazine, explores how the landscaping industry is evolving through private equity investment, technological advancements, and professional development opportunities.
• Labor remains the top challenge, with companies focused on creating clear career ladders for advancement
• Private equity investment continues to transform the industry with consistent mergers and acquisitions
• Technology adoption accelerating with battery-powered equipment potentially replacing gas within five years
• Autonomous mowers gaining traction, especially in residential applications through ”robots as a service” models
• Industry consolidation creating larger companies, with the Top 100 threshold now around $38-39 million
• Companies fostering employee engagement through recognition programs and cultivating fun workplace cultures
• Upcoming industry events include the Business Builder Summit in Nashville and Technology Conference in Las Vegas
• Landscaping industry particularly collaborative, with professionals openly sharing ideas and best practices
For more information, contact Brian at [email protected] or visit lawnandlandscape.com.
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