The Root Development Podcast

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It has been some time since we have publiblished an episode and what a perfect place to get things started again. Sorry for the absence, but when you listen you will understand why....turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com@turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcastKevin Salters@rootdevelopmentllc rootdevelopmentllc@gmail.comSheila Chaplin, CFP®Reliable Tax & Business Services-screliabletax@gmail.comLawn Care Launchwww.lawncarelaunch.com@thelawncarelaunchThe Landscaping Bookkeeper www.gulfcoastbk.com@thelandscapingbookkeeperEarthapro-Complete care for your small businessearthapro.com@earthaproFrom the LCR Summit, speaker Roy Heintz (Amazing)

EP# 108 Chris Gentry from My Service Area

This week's conversation, Chris Gentry discusses the development and implementation of My Service Area (MSA), a tool designed to optimize customer base management for service businesses. The discussion covers the importance of route density, effective service area navigation, and leveraging data for marketing and business growth. Chris emphasizes the value of referral systems and address-based pricing strategies, while also hinting at future integrations of AI to enhance the functionality of MSA. The conversation highlights the need for service businesses to adapt to data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and profitability.

EP#107 Price Fluctuations in Turf Products

In this episode of the Turf Nutrition and Management podcast, Kevin Salters and Douglas Gray discuss the seasonal changes affecting turf management, the challenges of customer renewals, and the impact of economic concerns on pricing strategies. They delve into product costs, market fluctuations, and the importance of application techniques. The conversation also touches on customer expectations, service quality, and predictions for the upcoming season's weather, emphasizing the need for professionals in the industry to adapt and maintain their pricing integrity.turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com@turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcastDoug Gray@turfpoltscadgrayghost69@gmail.comKevin Salters@rootdevelopmentllcFacebook Root Development LLCrootdevelopmentllc@gmail.comCreative Content By Jessica@creativecontentbyjessicacreativecontentbyjessicaanne@gmail.comSheila Chaplin, CFP®Reliable Tax & Business Services-screliabletax@gmail.comThe Landscaping Bookkeeper www.gulfcoastbk.com@thelandscapingbookkeeperLMNT Hydration from sciencedrinklmnt.com

EP# 106 It's going to be an interesting spring

In this episode of the Turf Nutrition and Management Podcast, Kevin Salters and Douglas Gray discuss the transition into spring, focusing on lawn care strategies, market trends, and the challenges faced by the turf management industry. They explore the importance of spring seeding, the differences between cool and warm season grass management, and the economic concerns affecting the lawn care market. The conversation also touches on insurance issues, regulatory challenges, and best practices for product application, all while emphasizing the need for quality service in the industry.turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com@turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcastDoug Gray@turfpoltscadgrayghost69@gmail.comKevin Salters@rootdevelopmentllcFacebook Root Development LLCrootdevelopmentllc@gmail.comCreative Content By Jessica@creativecontentbyjessicacreativecontentbyjessicaanne@gmail.comSheila Chaplin, CFP®Reliable Tax & Business Services-screliabletax@gmail.comThe Landscaping Bookkeeper www.gulfcoastbk.com@thelandscapingbookkeeperLMNT Hydration from sciencedrinklmnt.com

EP# 105 Weathering the Storms

In this episode of the Turf Nutrition and Management Podcast, hosts Kevin Salters and Douglas Gray discuss various topics affecting the lawn care industry, the impact of recent weather patterns, and the ongoing renewal season for lawn care services. They delve into the economic implications of rising fertilizer costs, the effects of state budgets and taxation on homeowners, and the luxury status of lawn care services. The conversation also touches on the anticipation of spring and the upcoming events in the turf industryturfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com@turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcastDoug Gray@turfpoltscadgrayghost69@gmail.comKevin Salters@rootdevelopmentllcFacebook Root Development LLCrootdevelopmentllc@gmail.comCreative Content By Jessica@creativecontentbyjessicacreativecontentbyjessicaanne@gmail.comSheila Chaplin, CFP®Reliable Tax & Business Services-screliabletax@gmail.comThe Landscaping Bookkeeper www.gulfcoastbk.com@thelandscapingbookkeeperLMNT Hydration from sciencedrinklmnt.com