Jim and I discuss his history and background in the landscape industry, and his career extensions into property development and consulting.

We discuss his “visionary” appraoch to consulting and the impact it had on his business and life.

We discuss his latest book, “The Depressed Motivational Speaker”, and his own struggles with depression and how he overcame them.

This podcast is a discussion between the old guard (Jim) and the newer guard (Jeffrey) that came up in his wake.

Jim also shares ideas on recruiting from high school and on selling and other topics.

Jim Paluch, former president of JP Horizons, shares his journey from being a landscape architect to becoming a consultant. He discusses his experiences in sales, working with developers, and the importance of building relationships. Jim also talks about the creation of JP Horizons and their various programs, including the Working Smarter Training Challenge. He emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm, creativity, and leadership development in the landscape industry. Jim Paluch shares his experiences of using unique team-building exercises, such as breaking through boards, to help people overcome obstacles. He also discusses his book, ‘The Depressed Motivational Speaker,’ which explores the topic of depression and offers strategies for overcoming it. Jim emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself, practicing the right things, and focusing on what is happening through us rather than to us. He also encourages business owners to attend association meetings with key team members and to connect with high schools to promote the landscape profession.