The Landscaping Podcast

Before heading to the Equip Expo, Shay and Zac break down why attending industry events is one of the smartest investments landscapers can make, not for the machines, but for the mindset.

Inside:

• Why exposure to the industry’s future fuels growth
• How expanding your network expands your opportunities
• What attending expos does for personal and professional development
• How to make the most of big industry events
• Why staying stagnant is the biggest threat to your business

This is the perfect “pre-game” episode before any landscaper attends their first expo.

Send this episode to someone traveling to Equip next year.

Anyone can be a “boss.”

Very few become leaders.

In this episode, Shay and Zac break down the difference and why leadership determines whether a landscaping company survives or truly thrives.

You’ll learn:

• Why “boss mode” kills morale
• The traits that make crews WANT to follow you
• How leaders grow companies through influence, not fear
• The mindset shift every business owner must make
• The practical skills that turn managers into real leaders

If you’re trying to build a stronger team culture, start here.

Share with a new crew lead or future foreman.

Shay and Zac sit down with Jason Kirkman of Haw Branch Church of Christ to discuss something rare: The intersection of faith, business, and leadership in today’s world.

This episode goes far beyond Sunday morning; it explores how Christian values shape company culture, decision-making, client relationships, and daily discipline.

Inside the conversation:

• Faith as a foundation for work ethic and integrity
• How values influence leadership and business operations
• Why faith-driven businesses attract loyal employees
• The importance of character in client relationships
• How spiritual grounding supports long-term success

This episode delivers honesty, depth, and real-world relevance.

Share with someone who blends faith and business.

In this first episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Shay Brickhouse (Owner) and Zac Small (Media & Operations) of Landscaping Unlimited Inc., share an intro to what you can expect from the new podcast, as well as their views on why this was an inevitable step in the direction Landscaping Unlimited was heading.

From a small local service in 1989 to a leading landscape and hardscape business in Eastern North Carolina, Landscaping Unlimited has begun the journey towards operating in the world of digital landscape.

This episode sets the tone for everything to come:

• The mindset needed to lead a successful company
• How we've built a culture of excellence from the ground up
• The importance of showing up ready to work every single day
• Why “The Possibilities Are Unlimited” isn’t just a slogan, but a way of life
• What it takes to balance faith & family, while running a small business

You’ll hear about real people, real projects, and real lessons from the field, while being introduced to those who've impacted us during our journey.

Welcome to The Landscaping Podcast with Shay Brickhouse and Zac Small of Landscaping Unlimited Inc.

In this show, we explore more than lawns and hardscapes; we dig into the realities of running a landscaping business, balancing family life, strengthening faith, and navigating today’s digital landscape.

In this trailer episode, you’ll hear what to expect when you subscribe:

• Insights on balancing work, family, and faith
• Honest conversations about entrepreneurship and leadership
• Expert guests sharing landscaping, hardscaping, and small business tips
• Behind-the-scenes stories from one of North Carolina’s growing landscaping companies

Whether you’re a homeowner, landscaper, or entrepreneur looking for motivation and insight, The Landscaping Podcast is your place to grow in business and life.

Subscribe today and join the conversation.