In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with returning guest Bob Weaver, a small-business owner grinding his way through the hardest stage of growth—scaling from a one-man operation to a half-million-dollar company without losing his sanity, family, or financial footing.

Bob opens up about what it really looks like behind the scenes when revenue grows faster than systems. From doubling sales to nearly going broke, long hours, equipment breakdowns, hiring struggles, and the pressure of providing for his family, this conversation pulls zero punches.

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In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with industry icon Marty Grunder, CEO of Grunder Landscaping and president of The Grow Group, to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the green industry: why most companies never break past $1–2 million—and what it really takes to scale beyond it.

Marty shares decades of hard-earned lessons from building a respected multi-million-dollar company, hitting long plateaus, and ultimately breaking through by getting out of his own way. The conversation dives deep into the uncomfortable truth that owners are often the bottleneck, and growth requires letting go, trusting people, and running toward the "non-sexy" parts of the business.

In this powerhouse episode of The Green Grind, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Kevin Scott, founder of Muskoka Landscapers, a premier high-end design/build firm specializing in luxury lakefront projects throughout Canada's cottage country.

Kevin shares the raw truth behind scaling from a one-man operation to a $10M+ landscape company, breaking down the wins, failures, and jagged growth curve that shaped his business. From leaving a secure job with benefits, to landing his first major lakefront projects, to navigating the chaos of million-dollar builds, Kevin gives an unfiltered look into what it really takes to succeed at the top end of the industry.

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In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory sit down with Shane Cunningham, owner of The Lawn Shark, a full-service lawn care and landscape company based in Westminster, Maryland. Shane brings an unfiltered, brutally honest look into what it takes to survive, rebuild, and scale in the lawn and landscape industry when life hits hard.

Shane shares his journey from a troubled youth to building a thriving landscape and lawn-care business, surviving the 2008 housing crash, navigating a divorce, raising his children as a single parent, and rebuilding his company with a completely new level of clarity, discipline, and purpose.

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In the final installment of the Scaling Smart Series, Kory and LeRoy dive deep into two pillars that determine whether a company grows with intention—or stays stuck: culture and building like a builder instead of hustling.

They unpack the realities of culture at every stage of business, reminding listeners that culture isn't something you create once you have 10–20 employees—it starts with your first hire. From shifting language from "employees" to "team members" to modeling the standards you expect, they break down how small leadership actions (and inactions) ripple across morale, behavior, and performance inside a company.

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Kory and LeRoy are back with Part Three of the Scaling Smart Series, diving into what it really takes to scale a company with discipline, consistency, and mature leadership. They break down how owners evolve from reacting to everything that goes wrong… to staying calm, solving problems, and leading with intention.

This episode covers the routines and habits that create real growth—showing up for your team, running consistent meetings, staying disciplined with cash flow, and sticking to the processes that built your business in the first place.

If you're ready to move from hustling to building and create a business that grows without chaos, this one's packed with lessons you can put to work immediately.

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In this episode of The Green Grind, Kory and LeRoy dive into the second part of their Scaling Smart Series, tackling one of the biggest challenges every growing business faces—creating systems that actually work. They break down how chaos kills growth, why great people can't thrive without structure, and how to systematize everything from your crews' daily routines to your sales process.

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Kory and LeRoy kick off the brand-new Scaling Smart Series — a 4-part deep dive into what it really takes to grow and scale a green industry business the right way.

In this first episode, they sit down for a no-fluff, straight-talk conversation about building the foundation for sustainable growth. From defining a clear vision to living by your company's core values, they break down why so many business owners stay stuck at the same size year after year—and what separates those who scale with purpose.

The guys share real stories from their own journeys—mistakes, mindset shifts, and tough leadership calls that shaped their success. Whether it's hiring the right people, enforcing accountability, or letting go of those who can't grow with you, this episode hits hard on leadership, culture, and vision.

This is just the start of the Scaling Smart Series—four powerful episodes designed to help you grow smarter, lead better, and build a business that lasts.

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This week, LeRoy sit's down with Bryan Clayton, founder of GreenPal, often called the "Uber for lawn care." Brian's entrepreneurial story is nothing short of inspiring. He started mowing lawns at 18, grew his landscaping company into a $10M business with over 150 employees, successfully sold it, and then pivoted into tech — building GreenPal, which now connects 300,000+ users with lawn care professionals across the country.

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This week, Kory and LeRoy sit down with Ted Glaser, owner of Summit Lawns to talk about the highs and lows of building a landscaping business from the ground up. Ted shares how he started small, what motivated him to keep pushing through challenges, and the lessons he's learned about leadership, hiring, and staying profitable in a competitive industry.

From navigating employee turnover to building strong client relationships, Ted opens up about the real struggles business owners face — and how mindset, persistence, and smart decision-making can carry you through.

If you're in the green industry and looking for encouragement, practical advice, and an honest perspective on what it takes to grow a resilient business, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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