The Root Development Podcast

Doug and Kevin talk soil testing, the benefits from the report. There are many available options for testing including tissue testing. They also review some turf recovery techniques and how using additional microbiology with applications help turf recovery quicker. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode.

The Lawn Care Life Conference, a two day event hosted by Jason Creel and Paul Jamison at Mathews Manor in Springville AL. This is a two day event and all your meals are included! It is limited capacity so please let folks know it's first come first serve, the first 300 to register get to attend. Once it's sold out, it's sold out. 

Doug and Kevin reflect after they spent the day reviewing current turf conditions, discussing ordering application 4 and 5 and enjoying lunch at Bear's Smokehouse. We hope you enjoy their first in person podcast as they enjoy the nice cold IPA's!

This week we have a very candid conversation with Meghan Coberly and we talk about her company, "The Landscaping Bookkeeper". Meghan and her husband Joey run a remote bookkeeping company that specializes in the green Industry. The value of their service is monumental as they work the backend of your business by setting up the proper chart of accounts, reconciling all transaction and meeting with you monthly to review your prior month, the future month ahead as well as reviewing your YTD numbers.

If you are interested in their services, you can set up a 15 minute phone call to learn if they can help you in your bookkeeping needs.

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In this episode Doug and Kevin get back into the numbers. They talk about overhead, chart of accounts, financial forecasting. Why you need to understand what your true cost, not only for today but planning for expansion. Why you need to charge the proper rates to include you overhead/indirect and expansion costs.

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Sheila Chaplin, CFP®

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This week Doug and Kevin talk about current turf situations from the summer heat in April to where are the prices and inventory levels are forecasted for the rest of the season. This episode they shoot from the hip to talk about what we are all encountering this early spring and what we should be planning for the upcoming weeks.

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The Landscaping Bookkeeper- https://www.gulfcoastbk.com

Sheila Chaplin, CFP®

Reliable Tax & Business [email protected]

This week we talk about the true amounts of active ingredient is that is in your bag. Filler is the carrier that most fertilizers and control products are attached to allowing for proper calibration of the application.

If you need filler in your bag, why not use a beneficial carrier that will increase the effectiveness of your application.

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Kevin Salters:

The Landscaping Bookkeeper- https://www.gulfcoastbk.com

Sheila Chaplin, CFP®

Reliable Tax & Business [email protected]

This is a MUST listen show where Doug and Kevin have the privilege to speak with Mark Nichols from Organisan Corporation. Mark discusses and explains his all natural product O2-YS. This is a natural surfactant made from Chitosan and Yucca that has amazing benefits to not only turf but all botanical species. Mark's knowledge and vast experience is infectious and our conversation will pump you up for the 2023 season!

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Mark Nichols

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http://www.organisancorp.com

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The Landscaping Bookkeeper- https://www.gulfcoastbk.com

Sheila Chaplin, CFP®

Reliable Tax & Business [email protected]

Today is the FIRST of what will be a multiple episodes where Doug and I talk about the financial side of the turf management business. We will have an relaxed discussion from start to finish on how to build a budget and proper planning to help you be comfortable with your business and the decisions you make.

We are all guilty of not having a proactive plan and/or approach to our season and budget. We are not experts, can only share the mistakes we have made as we have both been in the green industry for 35 plus years. We hope you will have at least one take away that will help you in the future.

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Today's episode we talk about spring weeds and some approaches of being proactive for a successful season. Having a proactive plan to effectively and efficiently treat weeds can make or break your year. The spring is a very busy time as a turf manager, having an early and solid weed control plan will only amplify your success for the season.

Listen in as we get into the weeds about some control products, timing, carrier rates and also surfactants

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