Talkin’ Winter with Swinter

Ken and Jason are back with Jason Porto of Ground Builders, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska! They explore how Jason stays organized and finds clarity amidst the chaos of a storm, how to find the right subcontractors, crafting an effective onboarding process...even an ambulance comes into play!

Get ready to meet our special guest, Jason Porto from Ground Builders, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska! Join Ken and Jason as they dive into the history of Ground Builders and discover how Jason has brought together an incredible team.

Ken, Nicole, Elizabeth & Jason finish their SIMA 2024 recap with takeaways from the Breakfast Jamboree, including efficiency in technology, software implementation time, importance of contract wording, and using AI generators.

Ken, Jason, Elizabeth, & Nicole discuss more takeaways from the first day of the 2024 Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) Symposium, like how accountability promotes growth, how to tame the chaos with SOPs, reducing salt without reducing service, and more.

Ken, Nicole, Jason, & Elizabeth recap what they saw and learned the first morning at the 2024 Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) Symposium, such as the importance of company culture & how to motivate your team.

On location at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport during air show practice, Ken, Jason, and Nicole discuss the benefits of being a snow subcontractor.

Live from behind the scenes at the Spirit of St. Louis air show practice, Ken, Jason, and Nicole discuss the benefits of hiring snow subcontractors.

With planes roaring above at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Ken, Jason, and Nicole talk about what to do when you're involved in a slip & fall case and what to do during the snow season to have your best foot forward in case of a slip and fall.

Ken, Jason, and Nicole discuss what details are important to include in your contracts. (First of all, always have a contract!) This season of Talkin' Winter with Swinter was recorded live from the Spirit of St. Louis Airport during air show practice, and this episode was recorded just as the official run through was beginning.

Live from the Spirit of St. Louis Airport during air show practice, Ken & Jason review different contract types, which types to avoid, and how to balance these contract types to guarantee profit.