Choosing a business management software can be overwhelming. We’re hoping to make that easier for you. In the first of a series of episodes focused on business management software for landscapers, Grant talks to Mark Bradley from Landscape Management Network (LMN). Mark and Grant discuss the origin of LMN and the solutions and efficiencies it offers to landscapers. 

Episode links:

LMN

Website

Phone: 888-347-9864

Email

LinkedIn

Instagram

Connect with Mark

LinkedIn

Email

Mark’s Links

The Flow Research Collective 

The Art of the Impossible by Steven Kotler

Episode Sponsor: Jim Pattison Lease

Wendy Ladd

416.417.5233

[email protected]

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

On this episode, Grant talks with Martin Tirado, the CEO of SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association). They dive in and talk all about the snow industry - how Martin got involved, what SIMA is all about, the services and training they offer, as well as the future of the industry.

Episode Links:

SIMA

Website

CSP and ASM Training Programs 

SIMA Symposium

Connect with Martin

LinkedIn

Facebook

Martin’s Links

Freakonomics Radio podcast

Freakonomics book

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Episode Sponsor – Bidwell Financial

Bidwell Financial website 

James Fullerton phone: 416.906.3398

James Fullerton email

Over the last couple of years, most landscapers haven’t had to work at sales. In fact, most have had trouble keeping up with the demand for work. The result is that we’ve been more like order-takers rather than salespeople. But as the economy starts to slow down a bit, it is important that we revert to being salespeople to ensure the continued growth of our business. Andrew Wall has been in sales for his entire professional life in sales, and he shares how to be effective salespeople. 

Episode Links:

Connect with Andrew

905-691-4553

Email

Website

LinkedIn

Sandler Sales Training

LinkedIn

Website

Andrew’s Bookshelf

The Road to Excellence by David Mattson

Selling to the Modern Buyer by David Mattson

Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Think Again by Adam Grant

Podcasts

Re: Thinking with Adam Grant

Work Life with Adam Grant

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Episode Sponsor: Jim Pattison Lease

Wendy Ladd

416.417.5233

[email protected]

On today's episode, Jordan sits down with James Fullerton of Bidwell Financial. James talks about how he got involved in the financing side of the industry and what types of vehicles and equipment his clients reach out to him for. James and Jordan dive into the short and long term effects of the pandemic on commercial vehicle & equipment purchasing, the current state of the used market and if the future might hold a light at the end of the financing tunnel for contractors. Looking for an inside perspective on vehicle shortages and buying in 2023? James has you covered!

Episode Links:

Bidwell Financial

Website

1-855-624-3935

Connect with James

Email

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

On today's episode, Jordan speaks with Raqib Omer from Viaesys Inc. Raqib shares the unlikely story of how he got involved with the snow and ice industry, how he started Viaesys and what's next for the innovative technology company. Raqib also discusses some of the biggest issues facing snow and ice removal contractors, the importance of training your staff, and some thoughts on the current and future states of salting/liquid de-icing. If you have anything to do with the snowy side of the landscaping industry, you will want to hear what Raqib has to say!

Episode Links:

Viaesys
Website
1-844-VIAESYS

Connect with Raqib
Email

Connect with Grant
Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

On today's episode, Jordan speaks with Joanna Philipps from ESOP Builders. Joanna shares her knowledge about ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan), its goals and options, and the risks and benefits to both owners and employees. You will gain a strong understanding of an ESOP and if and how it would work for your company.

Episode Links:

ESOP Builders

Website

1-416-645-0512 or 1-877-995-3767

Email

Connect with Joanna

Email

647.881.8532

Joanna’s Bookshelf

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto

Connect with Jordan

Email

647-297-9354

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Nextra Presents…! welcomes Lianna Desmarais from Plantscape Windsor. Liana talks about her introduction to the landscape industry, the resources she found so valuable in navigating her first few years, and how she’s grown the company. She also talks about gender bias and what it’s like to be a female landscape business owner in an industry that is male dominated. 

Episode Links:

Plantscape Windsor

(519) 972-5440

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Connect with Liana
Email

Liana’s Bookshelf

Peer to Peer Network

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

On this episode, Grant speaks with Chris Penny of Lucrative Landscape about his humble beginnings in the landscape world and how he realized his talent for marketing and growth focused on small businesses. Chris talks about the Lucrative Landscape model, how it can benefit small business owners and the ideal contractor that he can really help. 


Episode Links:

Lucrative Landscaping

Website

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Connect with Chris

Email

Chris’s Bookshelf

Lucrative Landscaping by Chris Penny

How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

On this episode Jordan talks with Rob Murray of Intrigue Media about being more competitive by using your website and social media more effectively to position yourself for success. Rob is full of great information, and he delivers it in a way that is understandable for those of us who aren’t part of that world. 

Episode Links:

Intrigue Media
226-210-4276

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Connect with Rob

Email

Linked In

Twitter

YouTube

Rob’s Bookshelf

Scaling Up by Verne Harnish

Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross

From Impossible to Inevitable by Aaron Ross

The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin

Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio 

Connect with Jordan

Email

647-297-9354

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

On our first episode of the year we wanted to talk about a part of the industry we have not touched on before... enter landscape lighting. Today Jordan talks with Scott Sim from Moon Glow Lightscapes about how he became involved in the lighting industry, the challenges he faces and the logistics and rhythm of the industry. He says, “irrigation is science, landscape lighting is art”. In the episode, you’ll hear how much he loves his art!

Episode Links:

Moonglow Lights

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Connect with Scott

Email

519-532-0660

Scott’s Bookshelf

Nextra Presents…! podcast

Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller

The Pumpkin Plan by Michael Michalowicz

Traction by Gino Wickman

Connect with Jordan

Email

647-297-9354

Connect with Grant

Email

519.868.6398

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Nextra Consulting

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Lighting Peer Group