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Interview Series: Making Battery-Powered Equipment Work for You


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Battery-powered equipment is a fan favorite for clients because of the reduced noise, but many pros struggle with how to switch their crews over. In this episode, Marty Grunder is joined by a panel of experts who share their advice on setting crews up for success with battery-powered equipment and share best practices if you're interested in trying it out yourself.

Marty discusses the transition to battery-powered landscaping equipment with Clint Deboer from Pro Tool Reviews, Brandon Haley from SSC Service Solutions, and Dan Mabe from the American Green Zone Alliance. Clint offers expertise in tool reviews, Brandon shares economic insights from his company's switch to electric equipment, and Dan, with his extensive experience in eco-friendly landscaping practices, delves into the industry's challenges and opportunities. Together, they cover the financial and environmental benefits, practical applications, and strategies for managing a battery-powered fleet, addressing the shift from traditional gas-powered tools to sustainable, electric alternatives.

Discussion Points:

  • Revolution in landscaping with a shift to battery-powered tools
  • Environmental and financial benefits of electric equipment
  • Addressing battery-powered fleet management and crew adaptation
  • Importance of solar power and noise reduction
  • Overcoming resistance to change in landscaping practices
  • Environmental impact of batteries throughout their life cycle
  • Cost savings and efficiency of electric landscaping tools
  • Practicalities of using battery-powered chainsaws and trimmers
  • Logistical challenges of maintaining power for battery tools
  • Navigating change management for a smooth transition to electric equipment
  • Real-world examples of successful switches to battery power in landscaping
  • Encouraging informed decisions and support for battery tool platforms
  • The Grow Show podcast is sponsored by STIHL and brought to you by The Grow Group - a leading coaching and education firm for landscape professionals. Your host is Marty Grunder, president and CEO of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co., one of the most successful design-build operations of its kind in the Midwest. The Grow Show shares ideas, tips, tactics, and insights that will help you grow your landscaping business.

    Resources:

    Daniel Mabe LinkedIn  

    Clint Deboer LinkedIn   

    Brandon Haley LinkedIn    

    SSC Services  

    American Green Zone Alliance   

    Pro Tools Review      

    The Grow Group 

    Grunder Landscaping  

    Marty Grunder LinkedIn  

    Stihl 

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