In this episode, I'm talking with Lindsey Best from EXT.tech in Ottawa and Canada.

We're talking about the importance of communication, FLP (Fusion Landscape Professional program & certification), real paper books vs. digital (fyi - paper is always better!), "bottom of the barrel beers" - though - she did go on an adventure after we recorded this episode and tried one called "Naughty Octopus", that is is OKAY to ask for help and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc:

Corona NO LIME!

Sol

a shot of Malibu Coconut Rum IN a Corona (you will NOT be dissapointed!)

Naughty Octopus (she tried after our episode and recommends) by Pelican's Seafood Market & Grill

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni

Death by Meeting, Patrick Lencioni

The Making of a Manager, Julie Zhuo

Insight, Tasha Eurich

Hug Your Haters, Jay Baer

Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache Series

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Darla Malcolm-Hauraney from The Garden Girls, TurfNDirt and AOMPrint.ca in Mississauga /Oakville, Ontario. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

Visit them on Instagram (@ext.tech_inc) or online here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/dgs09⁠⁠⁠

Hold onto your hats! This is a long one but a great one.

In this episode, I'm talking with Lindsey Ross from Living Green Landscaping Inc. We're talking about that time we were all navigating the workplace during COVID, the incredible support within the Peer to Peer network within Landscape Ontario, his crazy journey into landscaping, hourly wage, managing burnout and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc:

Water (ol' ye faithful)

Keep Rollin' Tropical Fruit Pale Ale by Lake of Bays Brewing co.

For those Landscape Ontario members looking to attend the Peer to Peer Fall Summit event - it will be held on October 24-25 in Huntsville. More details here: https://shorturl.at/lMCl7

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

Leadership is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say--and What You Don't

by L. David Marquet

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Lindsey Best from EXT.tech and Hansen Lawn & Garden. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

Visit them on Instagram (@ext.tech_inc) or online here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/dgs09⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I'm talking with Will Joyce from Cudmore’s Landscape & Design Ltd. in Oakville, Ontario. We're talking about the importance of storm water management, being a 2nd generation family business owner, his family cottage in Coboconk, aka 'Cobby' ON. (very fun word to say), KSMI weather app, connecting younger kids to our profession, "Chaos Gardening" and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

Corono Zero (non-alc Corona) - I can personally vouch for its yumminess!

Hop Valley's Kryo Stash IPA @8.7% alc

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Lindsey Ross from Living Green Landscaping Inc. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

Visit them on Instagram (@ext.tech_inc) or online here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/dgs09⁠⁠⁠