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  • TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 6, Episode 4: D.E.E.D. to Success, Dee Maddox, DMX Consulting

    D.E.E.D. to Success

    Featuring Dee Maddox, DMX Consulting | Live Podcast recorded at the Lone Star Hort Forum

    Sponsored by Leaf Landscape Supply

    In this live podcast, Dee Maddox shares the D.E.E.D. framework for building stronger, more effective teams. Learn practical strategies for developing employees, strengthening leadership, and creating a workplace culture that drives accountability, engagement, and long-term success in today’s workforce.

    Questions

    1. What does D.E.E.D. stand for, and why is it so effective for team success?
    2. How can leaders use the D.E.E.D. framework to improve accountability and performance?
    3. What common leadership behaviors hold teams back, and how does D.E.E.D. address them?
    4. What’s one practical step leaders can take today to start applying D.E.E.D.?
      5. 27 min
    5. TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 6, Episode 3: How the Green Industry Can Embrace the Unknow, Ryan Watkins, Hort Mentor

      Featuring Ryan Watkins, Hort Mentor | Live Podcast held at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum

      Change and uncertainty are constant in today’s green industry. In this live podcast, Ryan Watkins of Hort Mentor shares insights on adapting to shifting markets, labor challenges, and evolving customer expectations. Learn how leaders can stay flexible, plan ahead, and turn uncertainty into opportunity for long-term success.

      Questions

      1. What are the biggest unknowns facing the green industry right now?
      2. How can businesses prepare for uncertainty?
      3. What leadership skills matter most when navigating change?
      4. How can companies turn uncertainty into an opportunity for growth?
        5. 36 min
      5. TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 6, Episode 2: Employers’ Biggest Legal Mistakes, Dustin Paschal, Simon Paschal PLLC

        Employers’ Biggest Legal Mistakes

        Featuring Dustin Paschal, Simon Paschal PLLC | Live Podcast held at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum

        Employment law missteps can be costly. In this live podcast, attorney Dustin Paschal breaks down the most common legal mistakes employers make and how to avoid them. From hiring and termination to policies and compliance, gain practical guidance to reduce risk and protect your business in today’s complex legal environment.

        Questions

        1. What are the most common legal mistakes employers are making right now?
        2. Where do businesses most often get into trouble with hiring or termination?
        3. How important are written policies in protecting employers from liability?
        4. What’s one legal step employers can take today to reduce risk?
        5. Can employers legally terminate an employee based on posts made on their personal social media accounts, and what factors should they consider before taking action?
          6. 32 min
        6. TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 6, Episode 1: H-2B Updates, Jacob Monty, Monty and Ramirez LLP

          The H-2B program is constantly changing, and staying informed is critical for employers who rely on seasonal labor. In this live podcast, immigration attorney Jacob Monty breaks down the latest H-2B policy and regulatory updates and what they mean for green industry employers. Get practical insights on compliance, workforce planning, and advocacy—whether you’re a longtime H-2B user or just getting started.

          32 min
        12. TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 5, Episode 5: From Dirt to Data: AI for the Texas Green Industry, Terry Brock

          Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency

          In this episode, Hall of Fame speaker Terry Brock breaks down how AI is already transforming nurseries, greenhouses, and landscape operations—and how you can use it to grow profits in 2026. Forget buzzwords and sci-fi hype. This session delivers real-world examples and live demos showing how horticulture businesses are using AI to improve forecasting, reduce waste, spot trends early, and strengthen customer relationships.

          You’ll explore practical AI tools—including but not limited to ChatGPT—and walk away with a realistic action plan for what to test, what to ignore, and how to get your team using AI effectively, even if you’re not a tech expert. If you want AI to work for your business (not overwhelm it), this episode is your roadmap.

          1 hr 7 min

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        Updates on news and politics affecting the Green Industry in Texas. Hosted by the Texas Nursery & Landscaping Association.