For the past twenty years, award-winning landscape designer and TV host Charlie Albone has seen, shaped and revived many gardens around the world. Thanks to STIHL, join him and his guests on That’s How We Grow as they give you the tips and tricks to get your garden, lawn, or vegie patch looking its best. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you! STIHL Tools are only available from the more than 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia. Find ...
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The National Association of Landscape Professionals, Young Professionals Network Podcast powered by STIHL. The best podcast for the Green Industry! Each week our hosts and guests discuss the topics that matter most for landscape professionals, including career advancement, hiring, professional development, retention, sales, operations, and more! Growing in the Green Industry is produced by NALP's Young Professionals Network. Learn more at www.landscapeprofessionals.org/youngprofessionals
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Welcome to Tailgate Talks, weekly talks with former Director of Florida State Parks Donald Forgione. Join Donald on the back of his tailgate for a conversation about conservation, recreation, business, and more.
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Genuine business & digital commerce chats, from the global crew at Overdose. Tune in for weekly unscripted interviews with the innovators, leaders and disrupters behind successful online retail brands shaping the future of the industry.
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REPLAY: WILN Takeover with Hosts, Beth Berry with Advanced Turf Solutions, Becca Presley with Senske and Gail Reinhart with Five Season Landscape Management
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This replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry is presented by the Women in Landscape Network and hosted by Beth Berry with Advanced Turf Solutions, Becca Presley with Senske and Gail Reinhart with Five Season Landscape Management. In this episode they discuss how to get more women involved in the industry. They also discuss some of the chall…
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Sydney Plant Guy: Mastering the indoor jungle
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Charlie Albone is joined by indoor plant hobbyist turned expert Jan Gettmann, better known to his fans as Sydney Plant Guy. Together, they’ll be separating the myths from science when it comes to growing and maintaining your indoor jungle. Learn how to make your greenery flourish and the surprising impact indoor plants can have on your home and you…
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Warren Poplin Joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Volunteer Management. Warren is the retired District Manager with the Florida Park Service with years of practical experience managing an extensive volunteer program.Oleh Donald Forgione
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From Landscapes to Irrigation with Brad Hill
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest Brad Hill with Par 3. Brad shares his journey from a landscape business owner to his current role at Par 3 Landscape. He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in establishing a successful irrigationbusiness, with Brad sharing his insights on leadership, technical expe…
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Tim The Lawnmower Man: Mow Lawn, Mow Problems
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Charlie Albone is joined by lawn-mower extraordinaire and social media sensation, Tim Parker AKA, Tim The Lawnmower Man, to chat about all things green, including his experience offering his services to Aussie’s in need and the tips and tools you can use to have your lawn looking lush and healthy in no time. Want Charlie to answer your question on …
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REPLAY: A Touch on Mental Health with Paul Fraynd
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Paul Fraynd, CEO of Sun Valley Landscaping. Paul talks about setting clear expectations and handling the many ideas that come your way. He also dives into the subject of mental health and the importance of checking in with your team and how personal success breathes business succes…
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Achieving Results With Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Communications
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Mike Simmons joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Communications, and Achieving Results. It’s a great conversation that leaders need to hear. Mike helps business leaders and founders FIND Clarity, STOP Second-Guessing the Work They Do, and take the Next Logical Step by making fearless decisions. He is a…
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From Sales to Leadership with Jacob Hong
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guest Jacob Hong with Woodlawns LandscapeCompany is a former landscape management student; discusses his career progression from sales to company leadership. They also talk about the importance of personal and professional growth, the balance between current roles and future opportunities, and t…
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#161 : Shopify Summer Editions Virtual Unboxing with Simon & Martin
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Still reeling over the Summer release?! Join our Shopify gurus as they unbox the treasure trove of hot new features, from streamlined B2B sales to AI-powered customer service and real-time analytics. If you missed our in-person 'unboxings' in Melbourne and Auckland, this session will feature topics like expanding your reach, personalising the custo…
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#162 : Google AI Overviews with Jason & Daniel
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The future of search is here. Join our Chief Search Officer, Jason, and our Head of SEO, Daniel, as they crack the code on Google's AI Overviews(AIO) and upcoming SERP changes. In this ep, they'll pull apart these groundbreaking updates and share their potential impact on Australian merchants. Together, they'll dive into the new features on the hor…
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REPLAY: Consistency is Key with Doug McDuff
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In replay this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Doug McDuff, President and Co-owner of Landscape America. Doug shares his perspective on open book management focusing on teaching your team the next steps in growth and accountability and the importance of transparent communication. Doug talks about shifting your business and stic…
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Rosie Forgione, Stacie Linley, and Tom Linley join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for the third installment of North To Alaska. If you have not listened to the first two episodes, you might want to check them out before listening to this episode. Enjoy. donald@tailgate-talks.comOleh Donald Forgione
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Educating and Inspiring the Next Generation with Daniel Greenwell
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guest Daniel Hill with Piedmont Technical College.This episode is Daniel shares his journey into education and his perspective on the green industry, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between educators and industry professionals. They also discuss the role of teachers and mentors in…
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A Cut Above With Stihl Outdoor Equipment
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Roger Phelps, with STIHL Inc., Joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss their relationship with the recreation and conservation communities. Roger Phelps joined STIHL Inc. in 2001 as the Corporate Communications Manager. In that position, he is responsible for creating and telling the STIHL story through integrated event marketing, strategi…
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REPLAY: The Importance of Translation with Kristin Pontarelli
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Kristin Pontarelli, COO of Proscape Landcape Management Corp. Kristin was a Spanish teacher for over 25 years when she decided to start working for her husband’s company. During this episode, she shares her perspective on how having a Spanish speaker on staff in a management role h…
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Director To Director; Texas State Parks
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Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks, joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss what is next for Texas State Parks. Coming off a successful Centennial celebration, winning the gold medal, and the passage of Proposition 14, establishing a $1 billion trust fund to acquire and develop new state parks across Texas. The transformative i…
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The Balance of Productivity and Summer Motivation
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In this host episode of Growing in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler talk discuss the challenges ofmaintaining productivity and motivation during the summer season. Brett emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and personal time,while Skyler expresses struggles with feelings of guilt for investing time in self-improvement. Th…
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Derek Christoffel joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for an exciting ride-along discussion. Derek is a Park Ranger with the Plymouth County Conservation Board. Plymouth County Conservation manages over 2,700 acres of oak timber and river bottom forest, native and reconstructed prairies, wetlands, ponds, and lakes. With numerous miles of unpaved …
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REPLAY: The Challenge for Up-and-Coming Star Employees with Richard Kuperus
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our guest Richard Kuperus of the Farmside Landscape & Design discusses how he balances work, school, and family dynamics in business. Topics covered include how to navigate business relationships as a young professional, navigating shifting dynamics at work, and balancing ambition with humili…
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Lessons From A Seasoned Park Manager
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Pat Wright joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss park management. Pat is the Park Manager of Montgomery Bell State Park located SW of Nashville, TN. Pat is a 40-year veteran of Tennessee State Parks. Pat.Wright@tn.gov donald@tailgate-talks.comOleh Donald Forgione
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Mastering Client Relationships and Time Management with Ed Furner
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, wewelcome Ed Furner with Mariani Landscape. Ed shares his thoughts on challenges and strategies with handlingdifficult clients and the importance of seeing complaints as opportunities for education and relationship building rather than a threat. He also talks about the importance of time management …
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#160 : Jamie Cairns @ Fluent Commerce
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Wrap up your week by joining Adam Ellington as he connects with Jamie Cairns, Chief Strategy Officer at Fluent Commerce, an inventory and order management pioneer. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Jamie has watched the ever-evolving shape of global commerce change over the years and together he and Todd will dive into chats around …
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REPLAY: Finding a Successful Work/Life Integration with Bob Grover
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Bob Grover, President of Pacific Landscape Management. A long-time contributor and participant on state and national association leadership teams, Bob shares thoughts about past experiences and goals for the future, as he stepped into the NALP Board of Directors President role. The…
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Jessica Dolin joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the benefits of gift shops within our operations. Jessica is the Retail Merchandizer for West Virginia State Parks. Jessica.L.Dolin@wv.gov Donald@tailgate-talks.comOleh Donald Forgione
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The Value of a Degree in Horticulture
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In this host episode of Growingn in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler talk about the value of a degree inhorticulture and the strengths and limitations. They discuss building personal relationships and recruiting tactics along with touching on the importance of successful internships. They also talk about what happens if you don’t have a connect…
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#159 : Ashleigh Virgo @ Shopify POS
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This weeks ep is for those ready to dive head first into omnichannel retail 🤓 Todd Welling, the visionary behind Overdose. will be joined by Ash Virgo, the dynamic Head of Retail Sales at Shopify, for an engaging session on all things Shopify POS, a game-changing system for today’s modern retailers. You'll see the actual device and discover how Sho…
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Rosie Forgione, Stacie Linley, and Tom Linley join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for an update on their journey to Alaska. donald@tailgate-talks.comOleh Donald Forgione
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REPLAY: Understanding Your Customer
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts talk about mapping your customer journey. They discuss being an effective communicator and making the market more aware of who you are as well as knowing what to go after and being very specific. They touch on selling on value and always having a “plan B.” This episode is hosted by …
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Director To Director: Leadership
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Brent Leisure returns to join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate for a discussion from Director to Director. Brent is the retired Director of Texas State Parks, and Donald is the retired Director of Florida Stae Park. Both gentlemen rose through the ranks in their respective large park systems. Brentleisure1@gmail.com Donald@tailgate-talks.com…
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#158 : Nikki Egene @ Stihl Shop
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Join Leslie, our SEO guru host and Nikki, the E-commerce Manager at STIHL NZ, a leading retailer of outdoor power equipment in New Zealand. Nikki will be sharing the journey story of STHIL’s experience as they revamped their website and achieved significant results through organic search. Together, they'll discuss the challenges of shifting to onli…
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#157 : Hamish McKay @ Order Editing
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Reduce time, frustration and give your customers control over their orders... No brainer, right? Join Ryan Delaney, our CXO, as he chats to the mastermind behind Order Editing - a revolutionary self-service platform that allows your customers edit their address post purchase, swap products and even apply discounts, all on their own. 🤯 In this ep, H…
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Managing Customer Relations and Employee Well-Being
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In this host episode of Growing in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler celebrate kicking off the 5th season of the podcast! The hosts talk about the challenges they have faced over the spring months with weather challenges and the importance of staying ahead of the conditions and being proactive with clients about theirproperties. They talk about …
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Ludie Bond and Ash Ehlers join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the benefits of family members working in the same department. Ludie is a Wildland Mitigation Specialist and a Public Information Specialist for the Florida Forest Service. Her Daughter Ash Ehlers is a Forest Ranger with the Florida Forest Service. Many trades have been passe…
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REPLAY: Not Your Typical Family Business with Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan with LandCare. Mike and Jensen share theirunique perspective on ways to operate a family business. They talk about their personal stories, how they started working together and how Jensen fell into her fathers’ footsteps. Jensen talks about how herskills…
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Kyle Bernis joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Safety In Action. Safety is an essential aspect of our day-to-day operations. donald@tailgate-talks.comOleh Donald Forgione
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From Golf Course Grounds to Technical Quality Advisor with Will McEwen
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Will McEwen, Technical Quality Advisor with Viriginia Green. Will shares his inspiring story from hishumble roots at a local golf course and culminating in his current pivotal role. He shares invaluable wisdom on fostering early engagement with high school students and advocates for compa…
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Tom Linley joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss their trip to Alaska. Tom is a returning guest, seasoned park professional, and full-time RVer. They discuss the adventure and the challenges of embarking on this long trip. North to Alaska is a song by Johnny Horton that was popular in the 50’s. tom@tomstarservices.com donald@tailgate-tal…
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REPLAY: Building a High Capacity, Engaging Workforce using Technology with Dave Pacifico
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Dave Pacifico, co-founder of Team Engine. Dave talks about thoughtful automation of keeping and building an engaging workforce. Dave discusses having a broad, diversified strategy for companies to adopt when it comes to looking for new talent. He talks about thinking about what mak…
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Branch Management with Mackenzie Chris
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mackenzie Chris with Southern Botanical. Mackenzie tells her story on how she grew quickly into her current Branch Manager role. She touches on her early career to where she is now. As a Branch Manager, Mackenzie talks about what she shares with her field team to make sure that they are p…
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This week on Chill, a sneak peek into revolutionary plans for New Zealand tourism. Todd Welling is joined by Scott McNab, Chief Revenue Officer at RealNZ, where they'll dive into Scott's inspiring career journey in driving revenue growth and spearheading marketing initiatives for a brand dedicated to sustainable tourism. With a passion for empoweri…
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#156 : James @ Particular Audience
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Goodbye endless aisles. It's about hyper personalised shopping! 🛍️ This week on Chill, we're geeking out with James Taylor, the mastermind behind Particular Audience (CEO and founder). Hear about AI-powered websites that show you exactly what you want, when you want it. Hosted by Ryan, Overdose. Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder, they'll dive…
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Ok Boomer: Exploring Generational Differences And Similarities
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Lauren Emmert and Cole Ross join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss generational differences and Similarities. Lauren is a Park Ranger at Winchester Lake State Park, and Cole is a Park Ranger at Round Lake State Park. Both of these park professionals work for Idaho State Parks. Lauren.Emmert@idpr.idaho.gov Cole.Ross@idpr.idaho.gov donald@ta…
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REPLAY: Setting Up Your Team for Success with Joe Lewis
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Joe Lewis, COO with Yard Solutions, Inc. Joe talks stress management and setting expectations with your team. He talks about the importance of taking care of your team as well as educating and training your team on how to manage stress. Joe talks about being proactive vs. reactive …
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Rethinking Access: Top 10 Overlooked Accessibility Concerns
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Richard Edwards joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the personal, professional, and common sense side of the American Disability Act, Unerversital Assccesability, and just doing the right thing. Ric is the ADA Director for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and is a wheelchair user. Ric’s insight into this critical subject is …
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Mental Health Awareness Month with Hope Smith, Terry Williams, Jenny Girard and Jenn Myers
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In this special episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Hope Smith with Plants Creative Landscape, Terry Williams with Green Lawn Fertilizing and Jenny Girard with RM Landscape. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this week’s episode, our guests share some of their stories and experiences around mental health personally and pro…
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Tailgate Takeover - Firefighter Paramedic Leadership
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David Landis returns to joins Donald Forgione with a Tailgate Takeover to discuss Leadership. David is a retired Fighter and Paramedic from Indianapolis, Indiana. His company, Playing with Possibilities, provides strategic growth advisory services and coaches for personal transformation. Find him on LinkedIn or at David@davidladis.me donald@tailgat…
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REPLAY: The Future of Battery-Powered Equipment with Paul Beblowski
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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Paul Beblowski, Senior Product Manager with STIHL. Paul talks about the state of battery powered equipment. He touches on infrastructure and seeing the hard and soft payback moments in the move to battery. If you are considering battery-powered equipment, you don’t want to miss thi…
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Tribal Relations; Bridging Cultures
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Angelina Stancampiano joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Tribal Relations. Angelina is the Shoshone District Interpretive Ranger for Wyoming State Parks and a Tribal Member. Angelina and Donald share experiences and suggestions to start, and grow relationships with tribal entities. Angelina.Stancampiano@wyo.gov Donald@tailgate-talks.c…
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Passion and Curiosity with Chad Diller
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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Chad Diller with Landscape Leadership. Chad shares his non-traditional path of how felt lost at times in his career and how he finally ended up in landscape industry. He talks about what he learned in the past andtaking those experiences and applying them to your next opportunities. Chad …
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David Landis joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Self Mastering Skills To Live By. David is a retired Fighter and Paramedic from Indianapolis, Indiana. His company, Playing with Possibilities, provides strategic growth advisory services and coaches for personal transformation. Find him on LinkedIn or at davidladis.me david@davidlandis.…
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