Jeffrey Scott

In this episode, Jeffrey Scott steps away from traditional business strategy to explore a more intentional and sustainable approach to personal goal setting for the new year. Rather than relying on reactive New Year’s resolutions, Jeffrey explains why they often fail and introduces a simple but powerful framework built around four core questions: Who do you want to be? What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? And what do you want to have? Drawing from personal experiences, travel aspirations, family life, health goals, and leadership growth, he shares how aligning personal goals with purpose creates clarity, focus, and long-term momentum. Jeffrey also emphasizes the importance of pacing, prioritization, accountability partners, and borrowing proven business tools like quarterly goals and OKRs to support personal development in 2026 and beyond.

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In this episode, Dan Simpson, Manager of Product Marketing at Fleetio, joins Jeffrey Scott to break down why fleet and equipment management is one of the most overlooked — yet most volatile — cost centers in landscaping and contracting businesses. Dan shares insights from his hands-on background in construction and years working directly with fleets, explaining how better visibility, preventative maintenance, inspections, fuel tracking, and data-driven decisions can dramatically reduce breakdowns, control costs, and protect margins. The conversation dives into why landscaping companies are also “in the fleet business,” how software and data turn gut-feel decisions into confident ones, and where AI and automation are heading in fleet management.

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In this episode, Jeffrey Scott addresses the critical relationship between budgeting and business strategy for landscape company CEOs planning for 2026. He identifies a fundamental problem: too many companies treat budgeting as a checkbox exercise rather than a confirmation of their strategic direction. Drawing from his consulting experience with landscape businesses, he walks through ten common disconnects between budgets and operational reality—from unclear owner objectives to poor equipment management and weak cash flow planning. His core message is that effective budgeting requires intentional decision-making about what kind of company you’re building, whether that’s a lifestyle business, a growth company, or a sellable asset, and every financial decision should reinforce that goal.

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This is a replay of a previous episode featuring Wade and Dustin Vugteveen, owners of DeHamer Landscaping, a $10M+ landscaping firm based in Grandville, Michigan.

They do a mix of snow, maintenance, landscape and irrigation.

We discuss their history of startups, first with a baseball training business and then in retail.

We discuss how hard it was for them early on, and how difficult it is to grow a business as an entrepreneur.

These two have taken a series of risks over and over again, which has allowed them to scale their business quickly. Business is more of a “calling” for them as a people-first company.

You will enjoy stories and their ride.

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Join Jeffrey Scott for an insightful conversation with two leaders from Aspire: Mark Tipton, co-founder and former CEO, and Eli Zevin, the current General Manager. Mark shares his 12-year journey building Aspire from a skunkworks project into the leading landscape business management software, while Eli discusses his transition from Service Titan and his vision for Aspire’s AI-powered future. This episode explores leadership transitions, scaling software companies, company culture, implementation challenges, and the revolutionary role of artificial intelligence in transforming the landscape industry.

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In this episode, Jeffrey Scott breaks down the complete roadmap to financial mastery for landscape entrepreneurs. Whether you’re running a $1 million or $50 million operation, Jeffrey guides you through ten progressive steps that transform financial confusion into confidence and control. From establishing proper chart of accounts and job-costing systems to implementing gamification strategies and building enterprise value, this episode covers the essential frameworks that separate struggling companies from highly profitable ones. Jeffrey shares real-world insights on how companies have jumped from 5% to 18% net profit through disciplined financial systems, and offers a preview of the upcoming Financial Masterclass, where these concepts will be taught in depth with expert guest speakers.

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In this episode, 24-year-old entrepreneur Matthew Woolley, founder of Woolley Outdoors in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, shares his journey from mowing lawns after work to building a company that now generates nearly $4 million in annual revenue. In just four and a half years, Matthew’s success has been driven by his relentless work ethic, willingness to learn, and focus on people. He opens up about his early challenges, key leadership lessons, hiring strategies, and how he manages rapid growth while maintaining balance in his personal life. His story offers practical insights and inspiration for anyone looking to grow their business with purpose and clarity.

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Founder Nate Moses of Precision Landscape Management built his $10 million landscaping company in Greenville, South Carolina, from the ground up—literally. In this episode, Mitch Katz sits down with Nate to uncover how he turned a one-man mowing operation into a thriving business serving high-end residential clients across the Upstate region. From working out of a Honda Accord to leading a multi-branch enterprise, Nate shares the defining lessons, growing pains, and pivotal decisions that shaped his journey.

Listeners will gain insight into Nate’s leadership philosophy, the role of self-awareness in business growth, and how strategic clarity and strong culture fueled Precision’s rapid rise. This episode delivers actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs ready to scale smart and lead with purpose.

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In this conversation, Phillip Carnuccio, Founder of Clean Peak Landscaping in Westchester, PA., shares his mission-driven journey in the landscaping industry, detailing the evolution of his business from a small operation to a successful $2M model that primarily utilizes subcontractors.

He shares his mission driven approach to building his business and impacting his community. He discusses his strategy for building high-impact relationships with subcontractors, the challenges of pricing and financial management, and the significance of mentorship and community in fostering growth.

Phillip also shares insights on the future of the landscaping industry, emphasizing the rapid changes driven by technology and the need for entrepreneurs to remain centered amidst these developments.

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In the second part of the podcast, Mitch Katz and Jeffrey Scott delve into advanced coaching techniques for individual and team performance. They discuss strategies for giving constructive feedback, the importance of active listening, accountability methods, and ways to keep high performers engaged. They also explore conflict resolution, measuring coaching success, and building trust within teams. The episode concludes with advice for leaders on improving their coaching skills and the benefits of structured peer groups.

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