Brian Laurent, executive director of the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, talks about the national approach he is taking to his group's show in early December.

Brian Laurent, executive director of the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, talks about the national approach he is taking to his group's show in early December.

David McCall, a researcher at Virginia Tech, talks about how to keep ahead of spring diseases by building a strong stand of turf, along with chemical applications.

David McCall, a researcher at Virginia Tech, talks about how to keep ahead of spring diseases by building a strong stand of turf, along with chemical applications.

Diane Giddens, co-owner of Oak Park Landscape and Water Garden Center in Ohio, explains how the company has remained the local pond expert and maintained strong sales in the category for more than two decades.

Diane Giddens, co-owner of Oak Park Landscape and Water Garden Center in Ohio, explains how the company has remained the local pond expert and maintained strong sales in the category for more than two decades.

Dan Bantell, client consultant and account manager for AOS Landscaping, talks about going in cold for a sale, developing relationships with gatekeepers and what challenges he’s seen in his part of Pennsylvania.

Public speaking isn’t for everyone, but Scott Topper says it can help boost your brand and is a talent that can be learned. He gives his tips on how to be a better speaker, how often to practice and who to use as an audience.

Public speaking isn’t for everyone, but Scott Topper says it can help boost your brand and is a talent that can be learned. He gives his tips on how to be a better speaker, how often to practice and who to use as an audience.

Dan Bantell, client consultant and account manager for AOS Landscaping, talks about going in cold for a sale, developing relationships with gatekeepers and what challenges he’s seen in his part of Pennsylvania.