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McFarlin Stanford's podcast on building thriving landscape companies - people, process, and profit.

Opposites Attract and Then They Build a Business: Transformation Team Investment

This episode features Steve and Ann Scarcella, owners of Brothers Lawn Services and Landscaping, discussing how they leverage individual and team strengths to build a thriving business. They highlight the power of understanding different working styles and the importance of offsite team-building events for growth and camaraderie.

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Opposites Attract and Then They Build a Business: Transformation Team Investment

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Busy Isn’t a Badge: The 5 Habits That Are Keeping You Stuck

Fail Forward and Show Up Consistently: The Culture Playbook from a Second-Generation Owner

Transparency, Liquidity, and Bankers – How to Take Control of your Business’ Value

Out of Necessity: Landscapers’ Hacks for AI and DIY Development

Control the Flow of Your Business: Reframing Irrigation as Strategic Water Management – Part 2

Control the Flow of Your Business: Reframing Irrigation as Strategic Water Management – Part 1

What Happens When You Stop “Gutting it Out” and Start Using Your Numbers to Make Decisions

Risky Business: Essential Insurance Strategies Every Business Needs to Know

ACE Coaches Roundtable: Mow Money, Less Problems by Mastering your Finances

Strengthening Roots: Introducing our new CEO – Scott Wallingford

Why Irrigation is the Missing Revenue Stream to add to your Business in 2026

Silent Service, Big Impact: Winning with Electrification and Automation

What Budget? How to Create a Budget You and Your Team Can Understand Like a Scoreboard

Real Training for Real Landscapers: No Actors Needed

ACE Coaches Roundtable: What’s the deal with McFarlin Stanford & The Grow Group?

Growing a $5 Billion Resort in the Middle East: Seedlings and International Teams

Ep 61: Tackling ‘Brilliant Jerks’ and Team Dynamics

Mountain Biking Leadership & Atmospheric Growth at Good Earth Landscape

Ep 60: How This Landscaper Built AND Sold Two Companies Before 40

Ep 59 – Too Many Hats: HR Tips for Landscape Owners

$Ep 058 – ACE Coaches Roundtable: Daddy issues and Busch Light Math$ 44:40

Ep. 57 – Building Ballfields and Bonds: How Tom and Dana Groh Lead with People First

Ep. 56: Lessons in Growth: Escaping the Owner-Operator Trap With Kerry & Jill Cline

Ep. 54 – Investing in People: Adam Dukes’ Approach to Leadership and Landscape Excellence

Ep. 53 – Drive, Data, and Disruption: Bob Carey’s Landscape Success Formula

Ep 52 – Expanding Horizons: Jake Malone on Family Dynamics and Branch Management

Ep. 51 – Two Crews to Multiple Locations: Chase Mullin’s Journey to Landscape – Expansion

Ep 050 – Playing the long game: 40 Years of with Gene Freeman

Ep: 47 – People First Philosophy: The Secret behind EMI Landscape’s Growth