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McFarlin Stanford's podcast on building thriving landscape companies - people, process, and profit.
Out of Necessity: Landscapers’ Hacks for AI and DIY Development
This episode delves into how two landscaping business owners, Sam Zale and Sterling West, are leveraging AI and custom development to overcome operational frustrations and enhance efficiency. They share their journeys from initial pain points to creating bespoke software solutions that streamline various aspects of their businesses, from website content and scheduling to estimating and project management.
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33:06
Transparency, Liquidity, and Bankers – How to Take Control of your Business’ Value
Coming Soon
44:21
Out of Necessity: Landscapers’ Hacks for AI and DIY Development
34:32
Control the Flow of Your Business: Reframing Irrigation as Strategic Water Management – Part 2
31:47
Control the Flow of Your Business: Reframing Irrigation as Strategic Water Management – Part 1
42:19
What Happens When You Stop “Gutting it Out” and Start Using Your Numbers to Make Decisions
42:11
Risky Business: Essential Insurance Strategies Every Business Needs to Know
46:00
ACE Coaches Roundtable: Mow Money, Less Problems by Mastering your Finances
36:12
Strengthening Roots: Introducing our new CEO – Scott Wallingford
37:20
Why Irrigation is the Missing Revenue Stream to add to your Business in 2026
40:59
Silent Service, Big Impact: Winning with Electrification and Automation
46:45
What Budget? How to Create a Budget You and Your Team Can Understand Like a Scoreboard
37:13
Real Training for Real Landscapers: No Actors Needed
38:54
ACE Coaches Roundtable: What’s the deal with McFarlin Stanford & The Grow Group?
41:09
Growing a $5 Billion Resort in the Middle East: Seedlings and International Teams
36:17
Mountain Biking Leadership & Atmospheric Growth at Good Earth Landscape
CX
37:12
Ep 60: How This Landscaper Built AND Sold Two Companies Before 40
44:40
Ep 058 – ACE Coaches Roundtable: Daddy issues and Busch Light Math
46:28
Ep. 57 – Building Ballfields and Bonds: How Tom and Dana Groh Lead with People First
42:49
Ep. 56: Lessons in Growth: Escaping the Owner-Operator Trap With Kerry & Jill Cline
54:25
Ep. 53 – Drive, Data, and Disruption: Bob Carey’s Landscape Success Formula
33:34
Ep 52 – Expanding Horizons: Jake Malone on Family Dynamics and Branch Management
24:07
Ep. 51 – Two Crews to Multiple Locations: Chase Mullin’s Journey to Landscape – Expansion
31:51
Ep 050 – Playing the long game: 40 Years of with Gene Freeman
45:50