Podcasts about valleycrest

Frank Annino's career in the landscaping industry is a testament to his dedication and passion for the field. Growing up in the construction industry, Frank always knew that being in the field was where he wanted to be. He pursued a college degree in business management with an emphasis on organizational behavior, which laid the foundation for his professional journey. After college, Frank ran a landscape nursery in Thousand Oaks for three years, where he honed his leadership skills and gained invaluable knowledge in selling, managing P&L, and understanding plant materials, chemicals, and fertilizers.  In 1992, he joined Environmental Care, working in the field for the first two years to deeply understand the day-to-day operations of field workers. Over the years, he took on various leadership roles within the company, learning and managing different functions such as the shop, tree care, and irrigation. Eventually, he was given the opportunity to run a business for what became ValleyCrest Landscape in Ventura, California, where he successfully grew the business significantly and was promoted to Regional Manager. In his next career move, Frank helped ValleyCrest through its transition to BrightView, where his role expanded to managing a larger territory as Senior Vice President, covering the Inland Empire, all of Los Angeles, and the Pacific Northwest. In 2021, Frank joined Sperber Landscape Companies as President of the maintenance division, overseeing 16 subsidiary companies nationwide. In this role, Frank leads the strategy and execution of various departmental functions, including training, sales, and operations, with a focus on developing and expanding greenfield projects, irrigation, and tree care services. His favorite part of the job is teaching, training, and coaching. That moment when the lightbulb turns on in others is priceless.  Outside of work, Frank loves spending time with his wife Kim and their two children, Maey and Josie. The family enjoys traveling, attending concerts and music festivals, and as a true Southern California native, Frank is a die-hard Los Angeles sports fan.

Wally Beecroft has an extensive track record of senior-level business leadership in the agriculture, commercial horticulture, and the food industries. Since 2019, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Exacto, Inc. an established market leader in adjuvant solutions in several markets including agriculture, turf and ornamental, and industrial vegetation management.Previously, he served on the Board of Directors and led Exacto's parent company, Cox Family Holdings as President and COO. As Board member, he chaired the Human Resources Committee.Earlier in his career, Wally was an LP with the Brickman Group leading a portfolio of businesses in major US markets through organic and acquisition growth. With private equity partners, Brickman grew rapidly leading to a $1.6B exit to KKR and subsequent merger with ValleyCrest creating a $2.2B combined company. BrightView (formerly Brickman) is the world's largest commercial horticultural services company (NYSE:BV). Along with other acquisition integrations and consolidations, Wally was responsible for the ValleyCrest merger integration in the Chicago market. Wally earned a B.S. in Business Management from Northern Illinois University and continue his executive education at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has served for over 20 years on both corporate and non-profit boards. Today, he serves on the Board of the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA). Wally and his wife, Stacy have been married over three decades and together have 3 adult children.In this episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, host Mark Jewell engages in an enlightening conversation with Wally Bcroft, CEO of Exacto. Wally shares his approach to intentionality, leadership, and the development of talent within an organization. The dialogue opens with explorations of intentionality and how it cascades from personal growth to professional leadership.The conversation then pivots to practical strategies for attracting and retaining talent, emphasizing the importance of a rigorous hiring process and a robust performance management system. Wally discusses the challenges and successes he has encountered, including navigating the supply chain crisis following COVID-19 and the Texas freeze of 2021. Additionally, he shares his excitement about Exacto's upcoming innovations and growth trajectory.Key Takeaways:Intentionality in leadership starts at the individual level and extends outwards to relationships and business missions.A rigorous hiring process and clear performance management system are crucial for talent retention.Facing industry challenges like the supply chain crisis can lead to organizational growth when approached with agility and determination.Being involved in industry advocacy, such as influencing the farm bill and EPA regulations, is vital to ensure sustainable productivity in the ag sector.Vulnerability and open communication within an organization are pivotal for growth, learning, and effective problem-solving.Notable Quotes:"The hardest person to lead is yourself. And that's really true.""You get what you're rewarding.""I've got to learn how to do that, those guys, at what they do. So, you know, I'm always trying to, trying to improve what I'm doing.""If you don't have enough tough conversations in your organization, I'd be wondering if everything's okay."Resources:CPDA Website - Council of Producers & Distributors of AgrotechnologyBooks by David McCullough such as "1776" or "John Adams""The Splendid and the Vile" by Erik LarsonJoin us for more episodes that dive deep into the minds of industry leaders, sharing...

Taking on a new maintenance account can be overwhelming and putting a priority on water management sets companies apart. Our presenter Michael Derewenko pulls from his experience as a contractor and from his experience working as an irrigation advisor for ValleyCrest to make this process easier for you. He presents a step by step process that makes you more successful. From the first walk to board presentations we cover what the professionals are looking at when they take on a new HOA or commercial account. Here is a preview of what will be discussed: Taking On a New Site Finding a POC Checking a Meter Locating Controllers / Controller Pedestals / Sensors / Valves Identifying Retrofit Opportunities Turf Conversion Areas Smart Controller Upgrades Pressure Regulation and Streaming Rotor Nozzles Presenting Opportunities and Conversions to Customer Residential Customer, Commercial Customer, HOA’s Reducing water bills, eliminating run-off and liability, curb appeal, resident approval

To run a successful business every business owner knows to write a business plan, manage the bottom line, make marketing work, cultivate referrals and build a solid team. Those practices are true for just about every business. However, the landscape business, with labor issues, dealing with living things (plants and people) and a competitive environment that tends to drive pricing down while customs demand premium service is unique. There are many landscape contractors getting by and a few who figured out how to make the business rewarding both personally and financially for their teams. Don Winsett, Vice President of National Business Development for The Davey Tree Expert Company is a serial entrepreneur who founded, led and sold several successful businesses, including a $20 million grounds maintenance company. He is a 30 year veteran of the green services industry and a pacesetting though leader. Don honed his operational, leadership and sales skills at ValleyCrest and Brickman (now BrightView) landscape companies. In this webinar Don generously shares several critical success factors specific to the landscape business. If you are in the landscape business or have customers who are, you don’t want miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industries best leaders. Special Guest: Don Winsett.

In this episode, Ron Edmonds, president of The Principium Group, talks about the current state of the landscape market. He also discusses business acquisitions in the lawn and landscape space, the impact of the Brickman/ ValleyCrest deal (BrightView) and the impact of private equity. Finally, Edmonds covers who's buying and who's selling, along with how to make your business more attractive.

In this episode, Ron Edmonds, president of The Principium Group, talks about the current state of the landscape market. He also discusses business acquisitions in the lawn and landscape space, the impact of the Brickman/ ValleyCrest deal (BrightView) and the impact of private equity. Finally, Edmonds covers who's buying and who's selling, along with how to make your business more attractive.

In this episode, Ron Edmonds, president of The Principium Group, talks about the current state of the landscape market. He also discusses business acquisitions in the lawn and landscape space, the impact of the Brickman/ ValleyCrest deal (BrightView) and the impact of private equity. Finally, Edmonds covers who's buying and who's selling, along with how to make your business more attractive.

In this episode, Ron Edmonds, president of The Principium Group, talks about the current state of the landscape market. He also discusses business acquisitions in the lawn and landscape space, the impact of the Brickman/ ValleyCrest deal (BrightView) and the impact of private equity. Finally, Edmonds covers who's buying and who's selling, along with how to make your business more attractive.

Bill Arman, the former Regional Vice President of ValleyCrest Landscape Companies, is going to take his 46 years of experience and share his cornucopia of ideas with you to make your "green industry journey" a little bit easier, a lot more fun and a heck of a lot more profitable! With 29 years of experience overseeing ValleyCrest's $25 million Southern California maintenance operations, including 6 branch offices, 5 service lines and over 600 employees, Arman knows how to get from "here" to "there" easier, faster and with less pain and will show you how to "Harvest Your Potential." Arman served as Vice President of Human Resources at ValleyCrest for two years specialized in the area of organizational development and for all training, recruiting and performance management systems for this $650 million, 6,500-employee operation. He is trained and educated as a horticulturist along with a long career in corporate landscaping nurtured at one of the nation's largest landscape companies. His expertise in human development and helping organizations thrive is rooted in 35 years of experience growing great programs and people. After successfully leading ValleyCrest's Southern California Region and overseeing the company's multi-million-dollar portfolio, Arman developed and implemented a national training program, performance management system, and the recruiting program as ValleyCrest's V.P. of Human Resources. In 2007, Arman co-founded a national landscape business consultancy called The Harvest Group, where he serves as The Head Harvester. Today, Bill and his fellow Head Harvesters, Ed Laflamme, Steve Cesare and Cindy Code travel nationwide helping organizations, leaders, and team members in “Harvesting Their Potential” with their Harvest Way “Sounding Board” and Online Academy Programs. For more information, visit The Harvest Group at http://www.harvestlandscapeconsulting.com.

Bill Arman, the former Regional Vice President of ValleyCrest Landscape Companies, is going to take his 46 years of experience and share his cornucopia of ideas with you to make your "green industry journey" a little bit easier, a lot more fun and a heck of a lot more profitable!With 29 years of experience overseeing ValleyCrest's $25 million Southern California maintenance operations, including 6 branch offices, 5 service lines and over 600 employees, Arman knows how to get from "here" to "there" easier, faster and with less pain and will show you how to "Harvest Your Potential." Arman served as Vice President of Human Resources at ValleyCrest for two years specialized in the area of organizational development and for all training, recruiting and performance management systems for this $650 million, 6,500-employee operation. He is trained and educated as a horticulturist along with a long career in corporate landscaping nurtured at one of the nation's largest landscape companies. His expertise in human development and helping organizations thrive is rooted in 35 years of experience growing great programs and people.After successfully leading ValleyCrest's Southern California Region and overseeing the company's multi-million-dollar portfolio, Arman developed and implemented a national training program, performance management system, and the recruiting program as ValleyCrest's V.P. of Human Resources.In 2007, Arman co-founded a national landscape business consultancy called The Harvest Group, where he serves as The Head Harvester.Today, Bill and his fellow Head Harvesters, Ed Laflamme, Steve Cesare and Cindy Code travel nationwide helping organizations, leaders, and team members in “Harvesting Their Potential” with their Harvest Way “Sounding Board” and Online Academy Programs.For more information, visit The Harvest Group at http://www.harvestlandscapeconsulting.com.

Bill Arman, the former Regional Vice President of ValleyCrest Landscape Companies, is going to take his 46 years of experience and share his cornucopia of ideas with you to make your "green industry journey" a little bit easier, a lot more fun and a heck of a lot more profitable!With 29 years of experience overseeing ValleyCrest's $25 million Southern California maintenance operations, including 6 branch offices, 5 service lines and over 600 employees, Arman knows how to get from "here" to "there" easier, faster and with less pain and will show you how to "Harvest Your Potential." Arman served as Vice President of Human Resources at ValleyCrest for two years specialized in the area of organizational development and for all training, recruiting and performance management systems for this $650 million, 6,500-employee operation. He is trained and educated as a horticulturist along with a long career in corporate landscaping nurtured at one of the nation's largest landscape companies. His expertise in human development and helping organizations thrive is rooted in 35 years of experience growing great programs and people.After successfully leading ValleyCrest's Southern California Region and overseeing the company's multi-million-dollar portfolio, Arman developed and implemented a national training program, performance management system, and the recruiting program as ValleyCrest's V.P. of Human Resources.In 2007, Arman co-founded a national landscape business consultancy called The Harvest Group, where he serves as The Head Harvester.Today, Bill and his fellow Head Harvesters, Ed Laflamme, Steve Cesare and Cindy Code travel nationwide helping organizations, leaders, and team members in “Harvesting Their Potential” with their Harvest Way “Sounding Board” and Online Academy Programs.For more information, visit The Harvest Group at http://www.harvestlandscapeconsulting.com.

Bill Arman, the former Regional Vice President of ValleyCrest Landscape Companies, is going to take his 46 years of experience and share his cornucopia of ideas with you to make your "green industry journey" a little bit easier, a lot more fun and a heck of a lot more profitable! With 29 years of experience overseeing ValleyCrest's $25 million Southern California maintenance operations, including 6 branch offices, 5 service lines and over 600 employees, Arman knows how to get from "here" to "there" easier, faster and with less pain and will show you how to "Harvest Your Potential." Arman served as Vice President of Human Resources at ValleyCrest for two years specialized in the area of organizational development and for all training, recruiting and performance management systems for this $650 million, 6,500-employee operation. He is trained and educated as a horticulturist along with a long career in corporate landscaping nurtured at one of the nation's largest landscape companies. His expertise in human development and helping organizations thrive is rooted in 35 years of experience growing great programs and people. After successfully leading ValleyCrest's Southern California Region and overseeing the company's multi-million-dollar portfolio, Arman developed and implemented a national training program, performance management system, and the recruiting program as ValleyCrest's V.P. of Human Resources. In 2007, Arman co-founded a national landscape business consultancy called The Harvest Group, where he serves as The Head Harvester. Today, Bill and his fellow Head Harvesters, Ed Laflamme, Steve Cesare and Cindy Code travel nationwide helping organizations, leaders, and team members in “Harvesting Their Potential” with their Harvest Way “Sounding Board” and Online Academy Programs. For more information, visit The Harvest Group at http://www.harvestlandscapeconsulting.com.