The Snow Magazine Podcast

State of Salt Columnist Rob English returns to the podcast to provide the latest industry update and shares some issues that could impact price and availability heading into this winter.

Rob English is president of Chemical Solutions Inc. (MeltSnow.com) in Franklin, Mass. He writes often about issues pertaining to the salt and deicing industry including his regular State of Salt columns. You can reach him at [email protected]  

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Executive coach and Executive Summit featured speaker Mark Noon discusses strengthening your leadership skills, as well as identifying and developing these qualities in your workforce.

Mark excelled in military and civilian healthcare leadership for more than 25 years. He is an Author, Actor, Speaker, Executive Coach, Husband & Father. Spending his early military days as a lab technician, Mark received a commission as an officer and an immediate promotion to a lab management role. As is true with many promotions, he entered this new role lacking the skills and training needed to lead others and his department. That experience shaped Mark’s career-long commitment to developing skilled leaders in all industries.

Mark’s expertise includes employee engagement, leadership development, inspirational and motivational speaking, collaboration & teamwork, change leadership, creating value and leading by values bridging generational gaps in all organizations, and at all levels.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Small business writer and Executive Summit featured educator Gene Marks shares how companies are managing through these inflationary times. Plus, he talks labor and where are all the workers?

Nationally, Gene Marks appears regularly on MSNBC and Fox News as well as The John Batchelor Show and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.

Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a highly successful ten-person firm that provides technology and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Project Evergreen's Ki Matsko rejoins the podcast to discuss SnowCare for Troops volunteer needs for Winter 2022-23. She is joined by special guest Brad Davis who offers a first-hand account of being involved with the program as both a soldier and a snow pro.

For families of deployed military personnel, clearing driveways and sidewalks can be a real challenge. To meet that challenge, BOSS Snowplow and Project EverGreen established the SnowCare for Troops program to provide complimentary snow and ice removal services to these deserving individuals. Now in its eighth year, SnowCare for Troops has partnered with more than 1,500 snow removal volunteers to offer more than 5,000 military families  with complimentary snow and ice removal services.

SnowCare for Troops is more than clearing driveways and sidewalks of snow and ice- it is a means to ease the burden of deployments on military families.

Interested military families and veterans can also register for participation in the SnowCare for Troops program by calling Project EverGreen at 888-611-2955 or registering online at projectevergreen.org/greencare-and-snowcare-for-troops/.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Many owners and managers in the professional snow and ice community have never operated in a inflationary climate. Sales guru Marvin Montgomery offers insights in how to successfully sell your services despite the economic setback.

For more than 30 years, Marvin Montgomery has earned widespread national recognition and praise for his informative, practical and stimulating programs that reflect his basic philosophy: “Preparation and practice are the keys to sales success.”

Marvin’s captivating presentations have assisted hundreds of organizations to meet or exceed their sales goals using his training programs. Many of Marvin’s clients have said that getting “Marvinized” has truly made a difference in their company and Marvin has become a mandatory part of company training.

In addition to his training programs, Marvin has given keynote addresses, public workshops and presentations for all industries, professional services, chambers, associations and organizations of all sizes.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Snow Magazine contributor and industry coach Neal Glatt joins the podcast to discuss labor issues, and focuses in on how to better develop an often forgotten asset -- your existing workforce.

As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, industry coach Neal Glatt offers workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching to aid personal and professional growth through study and practical application of proven leadership methods. Working together, Neal moves clients and their teams' organizations in the desired direction to reach their goals.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Snow Magazine contributor and industry coach Fred Haskett returns to the podcast to discuss staffing woes, supply chain issues, and how to avoid getting caught in the inflationary downward spiral. PLUS: Are contractors putting COVID behind them?

Fred Haskett is a 45+ -year Green Industry veteran who has professional leadership experience as an owner in small and mid-sized operations and as a senior executive with some of the most outstanding organizations in the Green Industry. He has served as President, Vice President, Regional Manager and Division Manager and has had P&L responsibility for Multi State / Multi Branch operations with revenues exceeding $45 Million annually.

During his career Fred has directly managed the sales and production of over $207 million landscape services, $80 million in lawn care and tree care services, $24 million in vegetation management services, and $12 million in pest control services.

In addition to being a regular Snow Magazine contributor, Fred is Principle Partner with TrueWinds Consulting where he brings tremendous experience in operations, finances, sales, marketing and franchising. Fred is a Landscape Industry Certified Manager (NALP), Certified Arborist (ISA), Certified Turfgrass Professional (PLCAA), and in 2006 was named an NALP Trailblazer by his peers.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Attorneys Josh Ferguson and Alec Tyra discuss winter salt use and the implications its alleged environmental impact could have for commercial snow and ice management and how contractors can mitigate potential legal exposure.

A frequent contributor to Snow Magazine, Josh Ferguson is a Partner and Co-chair of the Philadelphia office of Freeman, Mathis & Gary LLP. He is a highly experienced attorney with an array of experience in high exposure tort, employment and professional liability cases.

Josh’s tort and catastrophic loss practice includes defense of premises liability, transportation, product liability, toxic and mass tort claims.

He serves as general counsel for a wide variety of businesses, including those in the construction, snow and ice management, power sweeping, landscaping, and property management industries. Josh regularly advises clients on pending legislation at the federal and state levels. He has drafted legislation on behalf of various industries, and has been asked to speak in Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg, Pa., before house committees.

Josh also has experience defending employment discrimination and harassment claims, ADA claims, and disputes surrounding employment agreements. He also has defended claims against homeowners associations and community associations.

Alec D. Tyra is an Associate in Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP’s Sacramento office. He attended Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law where he graduated cum laude and was an O’Connor Honors Fellow. He was an Articles Editor for Jurimetrics, the ABA’s official journal for the section on law, science, and technology. While at ASU, Alec earned Certificates of specialization in three areas ­– Trial Advocacy; Law, Science, and Technology; and Law and Sustainability. Alec has published on topics ranging from persistent environmental pollutants, natural resource management, and data privacy in genetic research.  Prior to law school, he earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis. As an undergraduate, he graduated with Highest Honors and earned the Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in the Major for 2016.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

OPEI's Kris Kiser rejoins the podcast to review the state of the power equipment industry. We discuss the impact the supply chain, fuel prices, parts availability and other issues will have as you prepare for Winter 2022-23.

Kris Kiser is the President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, and a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the development of safety and performance standards. OPEI is managing partner of Equip Exposition, the industry’s annual international trade show, and the creative force behind the environmental education program, TurfMutt.com. OPEI-Canada represents members on a host of issues, including recycling, emissions and other regulatory developments across the Canadian provinces.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Had it with negativity in the workplace, among your employees, and in life in general? Contributor and coach Alan Zimmerman discusses the power in being a positive influence and how things like “mind binders” and “killer statements” hold back your team’s momentum.

As a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and authority on the topics of Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, and Attitude, Dr. Zimmerman has spoken to more than one million people in 49 states and 22 countries.  His articles and interviews have appeared in hundreds of publications, and on networks all over the world.

Dr. Zimmerman’s Tuesday Tip is published each week and is available for reprinting and sharing with the appropriate credit. Each week his Tuesday Tip reaches an immeasurable number of people through social networks and emails that are forwarded and broadcasted through local, national, and multinational organizations.

The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you.

For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.