Green Side Up

In this episode, Jordan and Jason sit down with Jerry Upcavage to discuss the origins of Independent Tree Service. Jerry shares how he got into landscaping and transitioned his focus to tree work. He describes dangerous early climbing experiences and hiring professional climbers. Jerry also discusses the challenges of a one-man operation and reinvesting profits into equipment. Jordan and Jason learn about Jerry's entrepreneurial journey and the values of hard work that helped his business grow over 46 years. Listeners will enjoy this inspiring conversation about starting humble and building a respected local business.

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[email protected] https://www.instagram.com/greensideuppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/skyfroglandscape/ www.skyfroglandscape.com www.indepenttreeservice.com Podcast Produced by Mr. Producer - https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/

The conversation continues with John Furlong. The guys dive deeper into the nitty gritty of everyday business. Topics include cigarettes and weed, GPS and dashcams, clear communication, and customer education. John lays out the groundwork for 'The White Collar Tradesmen' concept and the importance of the service industry.

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[email protected] https://www.instagram.com/greensideuppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/skyfroglandscape/ www.skyfroglandscape.com www.indepenttreeservice.com Podcast Produced by Mr. Producer - https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/

In this episode, Jason and Jordan are joined by Johnny the Plumber. John Furlong is a manager for a multi-trade service company. The guys cover a wide array of topics including plumbing, marketing, customer service, branding, and more. Just remember there is no such thing as a flushable wipe!

Connect with the guys at:

[email protected] https://www.instagram.com/greensideuppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/skyfroglandscape/ www.skyfroglandscape.com www.indepenttreeservice.com Podcast Produced by Mr. Producer - https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/

This week, Jason and Jordan kick off their new podcast by introducing themselves and the goals of the show. They discuss bridging the gap between the landscape and tree care industries through collaboration and referrals.

The hosts also dive into their backgrounds and how they got started in the green industries. Jason shares growing up in a cut foliage operation and Jordan talks about helping out at his family's tree service from a young age.

Other topics covered include:

- The challenges of running a business and dealing with errors or unhappy customers

- Developing a strong work ethic through early experiences like pushing lawnmowers

- Starting out doing lawn care routes and how prices have changed over the years

- Learning the trade from the ground up through summer jobs and mentorship

- The stigma around palm tree trimming prices in Florida

Join us next time to hear how Jason and Jordan first met and to get an update on what's been happening in their businesses this week.

Connect with the guys at:

[email protected] https://www.instagram.com/greensideuppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/skyfroglandscape/ www.skyfroglandscape.com www.indepenttreeservice.com Podcast Produced by Mr. Producer - https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/