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Green Side Up
Welcome to "Green Side Up: Tackling Entrepreneurial Weeds in Landscaping and Tree Care." Join hosts Jason Lee & Jordan Upcavage, a battle-tested landscaper, and a tree whisperer, as they peel back the layers of small business ownership in the green industry. Get ready for raw stories from the trenches, navigating unpredictable weather, managing demanding clients, and conquering the challenges that define entrepreneurial journeys. Whether you're knee-deep in the dirt or just planting your seeds…
Episodes
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Ep 87. The Price is Right!
Join us live from the show floor at the Landscape Show for this week's episode of the Green Side Up Podcast! Hosts Jason and Jordan welcome back Tony Bass…
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Ep 86. Keep your Fleet Fresh
Welcome back to the Green Side Up Podcast! In this lively, in-person episode recorded live from the trade show floor at the 2024 Landscape Show in Orlando…
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Ep 85. The Landscape Rodeo
Get ready for a jam-packed episode of the Green Side Up Podcast! Jason and Jordan reunite after a brief hiatus to catch up on company updates, including a new…
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Ep 84. Hiring Made Simple: Team Engine's Approach to Workforce Success
Join us for this episode of the Green Side Up podcast as we sit down with Carlos, co-founder of Team Engine, to explore the challenges and solutions in…
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Ep 83. Tree Preservation in Urban Redevelopment: Challenges and Solutions
In this compelling episode, veteran arborist Eric Lawyer and industry leader Jordan Upcavage discuss their collaborative approach to tree preservation during a…
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Ep 82. Biochar, Rain Delays, and Business Survival: A Candid Conversation
In this episode of Green Side Up, Jason and Jordan dive deep into the world of tree care, landscaping, and business management. Jordan shares his recent…
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Ep 81. Big Fish, Small Bream: Learning How to Let Others Lead
In this episode of Green Side Up, Jordan dives deep into the art of delegation and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. From mangrove trimming to…
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Ep 80. The CDL Conundrum: Clever Truck Strategies for Green Industry Pros
In this episode of the Greenside Up Podcast, we dive deep into the world of commercial trucks and equipment for tree care and landscaping businesses. The hosts…
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Ep 79. Behind the Scenes: Private Equity, Culture, Home Services
In this episode of Green Side Up, Johnny Furlong joins the crew to dive deep into the world of private equity, home services, and business ownership. The…
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Ep 78. Shop Talk: From Weed Control to Employee Walkouts
In this episode of Green Side Up, Jason and Jordan dive into a whirlwind of landscaping adventures. They explore Jordan's robotic mower saga, discuss the…
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Ep 77. Make Your Phone Ring: Crush Competitors with Intrigue Media
In this lively episode of Green Side Up, hosts Jason and Jordan dive deep with Rob and Vanessa from Intrigue Media, exploring the wild journey of a marketing…
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Ep 76. Vacations, Taxes, and Flounder Gigging: A Green Industry Escape
In this sun-soaked episode of Green Side Up, Jordan and Jason dive into their vacation adventures while keeping it real with industry insights. Jordan's…
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Ep 75. Marketing, Mentorship, and Making Waves
In this episode of Green Side Up, hosts Jordan and Jason sit down with Jay Worth, who shares his fascinating journey through the Green Industry. From selling…
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Ep 74. Semper Fi to Arboriculture: A Memorial Day Special
In this Memorial Day weekend special of Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jordan and Jason welcome Buck from Omega Tree, a United States Marine veteran turned…
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Ep 73. Dash Cam Diaries: Protection of Your Fleet with No Contract.
In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jordan and Jason dive deep into the world of GPS tracking and dash cameras with Jake from GS Track Me…
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Ep 72. The $10 Solution: How Customer Insight Now can Revolutionize Your Business
In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jason and Jordan sit down with Brant, creator of Customer Insights Now, an innovative app designed to help…
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Ep 71. Money Talks: Financing Your Business Growth with JoAnn from Northern Atlantic
In this episode of Greenside Up, hosts Jason and Jordan dive deep into the world of equipment financing with JoAnn from Northern Atlantic Financial. Learn how…
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Ep 70. Tree Climbing and Southpaw Saws
Go behind the scenes of the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Competition with an in-depth look at how everything works. Our half time show is brought to you by…
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Ep 69. More Broken Trucks, Easter Parades, Mega Props, and Brace Rods
Join Jordan and Jason for another rollicking episode of Greenside Up, where landscaping meets mayhem. This week, Jordan and Jason share their latest projects -…
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Ep 68. Taproots Horticulture: A Journey Beyond the Family Business
In this episode of Green Side Up, Jordan and Jason sit down with Rayne Gibson, a passionate horticulture professional who transformed his family's small…
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Ep 67. Fuel, Frustration, and Funny Business: A Mechanic's Nightmare
In this high-octane episode of Green Side Up, Jordan and Jason dive deep into the world of vehicle maintenance mishaps, fuel contamination nightmares, and the…
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Ep 66. Chum the Waters: How to Get Top Dollar for Your Green Industry Business!
In this episode of Green Side Up, we dive deep into the world of business sales with Jim the Lawn Boss, a 25-year veteran business broker specializing in lawn…
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Ep 65. Pivot, Profit, and Personal Growth: The Blue Duck Blueprint
In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, hosts Jason and Jordan sit down with Matt from Blue Duck Lawn Care to dive into an incredible entrepreneurial…
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Ep 64. Shed Squatters, Outrigger Injury, and Yard Sign Wars.
In this episode of Green Side Up, Jordan and Jason tackle shed squatters, workplace safety, and marketing strategies with their signature humor. From near-miss…
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Ep 63. Battery Revolution: How Kress is Transforming Outdoor Power Equipment
In this episode of Green Side Up, we dive deep into the world of battery-powered outdoor equipment with Todd Zimmerman from Kress. Discover how this innovative…
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Ep 62. Masters of the Canopy: Inside the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Championships
Here's a podcast description for the episode: Join Jordan and Jason at the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Competition as they dive deep into the world of…
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Ep 61. Biscuits and Gravy, Discovering New Tree Legislation, and Onboarding New Talent
In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss their upcoming appearance at the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Competition, where they plan to cook biscuits and…
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Ep 60. Tony Rudolph: From Family Business to Solo Operator
In this episode, the hosts welcome Tony Rudolph, host of the "Tony's Lawn Care Talk" podcast, for an in-depth discussion about the landscaping industry. Tony…
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Ep 59. Yard Signs, Leftover Take Out, and Losing Golf Tournaments
In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss their recent adventures at the SYNKD Live trade show, including an epic dinner at Poor Calvin's restaurant and a…
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Ep 58. Building Relationships and Delivering Quality: Inside North Georgia Landscape Management's Commercial Approach
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph from North Georgia Landscape Management to discuss his journey into the landscape industry. Joseph shares how he…
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Ep 57. H-2B, Not That Scary After All
In this episode, we explore the H-2B visa program and how it can benefit businesses facing labor shortages, particularly in the landscaping and tree care…
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Ep 56. MitoGrow's Innovative Approach: A Deep Dive into Solving the Root of the Problem
In this episode, we sit down with Todd and Chad from MitoGrow, a company that has developed a unique biostimulant product for the landscape and tree care…
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Ep 55. Tree Check Up with John Snow
This episode features an in-depth conversation with certified arborist John Snow. John shares his expertise on a range of topics, including his background as a…
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Ep 54. Lighting Up the Outdoors: Insights from Bold Landscape Lighting
In this episode, we welcome Chris from Bold Landscape Lighting to discuss the art and value of landscape lighting. Chris shares insights on Bold's modern…
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Ep 53. End Of The Year Recap
This episode of the Green Side Up podcast features a wide-ranging conversation between Jason Lee and Jordan. They discuss Jordan's record-breaking year in…
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Ep 52. From Vending to Landscaping: One Entrepreneur's Journey Through the Pandemic
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Grenier, a landscaper from Broward County, Florida, who started his own company during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tim shares…
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Ep 51. F*%k Ups and Eating Crow
The episode title says it all. Get ready for some wild stories. Synkd Live Jan. 14-16 Atlanta, GA (Use code: GSU 15 to save 15%) Connect with Jason and Jordan…
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Ep 50. Papa Jerry Round Two: Independent Tree Service Branches Out
In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Upcavage, the founder of Independent Tree Service, as he shares the incredible story of building his business from the…
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Ep 49. The Stripes and Grind of a Solo Lawn Care Entrepreneur
In this episode, we welcome Matt from The Grass Guys LLC, who shares his journey into the green industry. Matt discusses his focus on high-end, detail-oriented…
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Ep 48. Kids Take Over the Mic, Bedtime Stories Included!
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful to welcome a very special set of guests to the Green Side Up podcast - Jordan's twin children, Axley and Sawyer! In this…
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Ep 47. Scaling a Service Business and Diversifying Entrepreneurial Ventures: A Conversation with Kory Ballard.
In this episode, we sit down with Kory Ballard, the founder of Perficut and Ballard Products. Kory shares the inspiring story of how he built his landscaping…
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Ep 46. Success= Intersection of Opportunity + Preparedness
In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss the intersection of opportunity and preparedness, and how it has led to their success. They share stories about a…
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Ep 45. Cast Your Vote for Eliminating Trailers
In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, we sit down with Tony Bass, the founder of Super Lawn Trucks, to discuss his mission to eliminate trailers from…
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Ep 44. Hurricanes: High Tides, High Winds, and High Stress
In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the extensive tree damage and cleanup efforts Jordan's company has…
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Ep 43. What do you do for fun? A Glimpse into Entrepreneurial Therapy
In this episode of the Greenside Up Podcast, host Jason Lee is joined by fellow landscapers Matt Hiner and Mark Smith for an exciting discussion about their…
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Ep 42. Mentorship and Collaboration: Freddie Lewis' Path from Pro Baseball to Landscape Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we sit down with Freddie Lewis, a former professional baseball player who found his way into the landscape industry through a connection with…
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Ep 41. Treetop Talks: Insights from Production Tree Climbers
In this episode, Jordan and Jason speak with two experienced arborists, David and Carson, at the Saluting Branches event in Florida. They discuss their…
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Ep 40. Live with a Florida State Representative: Insurance Reform and Flying Cars!
In this special on-location episode, we're joined by Florida State Representative Doug Bankson at the Florida National Cemetery for the Saluting Branches…
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Ep 39. Unlocking Savings and Efficiency: Heritage Landscape Supply Group's Early Order Program Revealed
In this episode of the Greenside Up podcast, hosts Jordan and Jason are joined by representatives from Heritage Landscape Supply Group and FIS Outdoor to…
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Ep 38. Saluting Branches: A Day of Service at the Florida National Cemetery
In this special episode of the Greenside Up Podcast, hosts Jason Lee and Jordan Upcavage are joined by returning guest Adam Jackson and his wife Danae Jackson…
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Ep 37. Tackling Back Pain in the Green Industry: A University of Florida Physical Therapy Study
In this episode, we sit down with Kim and Janeen from the UF Physical Therapy Department to discuss their research study on addressing low back pain among…
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Ep 36. Will Running This Business Ever Be Easy?
In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss the challenges of running growing landscape and tree care businesses. They share stories of dealing with difficult…
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Ep 35. Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent in the Green Industry
In this episode of the Greenside Up Podcast, hosts Jason Lee and Jordan Upcavage sit down with Michael and Ben from Best Human Capital and Advisory Group, a…
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Ep 34. Bringing German Engineering to American Landscapers: An Inside Look at Schaffer Loaders
In this episode, we sit down with David Font, the owner of David Font Designs and the US master distributor for Schaffer articulating wheel loaders. David…
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Ep 33. Key West, Employees, and Vanishing Episodes
In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss the challenges they faced during a recent vacation and tropical storm, including equipment issues, storm damage, and…
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Ep 32. Building a Profitable Landscaping Business: Lessons from Tony Bass
In this episode of the Green Side Up podcast, hosts Jason and Jordan are joined by special guest Tony Bass, a true green industry veteran and entrepreneur…
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Ep 31. Steve Samuels: From Football to Foliage and the Power of Software
The Green Side Podcast is a show that features interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders in the Green Industry. In this episode, the hosts sit down…
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Ep 30. Couch Cushions, PGRs, and the Evolving Green Side Up Podcast
In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, Jordan discusses his struggles with high blood pressure and caffeine intake while working long hours trimming…
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Ep 29. Quality Over Quantity: Building a Thriving Pest Control Empire
In this episode of the Green Side Up podcast, hosts Jason and Jordan welcome Chris from Brothers Pest Control. Chris shares insights on growing a successful…
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Ep 28. Trees Florida Debrief and Exciting Business Updates
Jordan and Jason recap their recent trip to the Trees Florida conference, where they networked with arborists and tree care professionals. They discuss the…