Scott sits down with Jason (Skyfrog Landscape) and Jordan (Independent Tree Service) to share no-fluff hiring, onboarding, and retention tactics for landscaping business owners.

If finding reliable crew leaders and labor feels impossible right now, this episode is for you. Jason and Jordan talk real hires-and-fires pain: no-shows, drug use in trucks, seasonal staffing swings, and the costly mistakes owners make when they “hire anyone with a heartbeat.” Learn the mindset shift that makes hiring your problem to solve — not just something to complain about.

You’ll walk away with clear, practical moves you can use this week: screening rules (driver’s license + drug test), low-cost ad channels (Craigslist, Indeed, Team Engine), how to delegate hiring to a part-time Director of Employee Development, two-week mentoring for new crew leaders, and simple ongoing training ideas (tailgate talks, quarterly skill days). They also cover culture wins that actually stick — removing toxic leaders, genuine perks (CPR training, solid pay), and referral hires that scale your landscaping business.

Want to see the crew skills in action? Check out the Landscape Rodeo (Feb 20, St. Augustine) — thelandscaperodeo.com.

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