The Beer Garden is the landscape industry podcast that lasts as long as it takes to enjoy your favorite beverage(s). Created by landscapers, for landscapers, we’re here to dig deep into the roots of our industry, sharing a brew and the best-kept secrets of the trade. Pull up a seat and join the conversation!
THE BEER GARDEN: WHERE LANDSCAPING BUSINESS MEETS GOOD BEER
Pull up a seat, grab your favorite cold one, and join the real talk about the green industry. The Beer Garden is your backyard podcast where landscapers share war stories, wisdom, and the secrets that helped them grow from pushing mowers to running crews.
Created by landscapers who’ve been in your work boots, we dig into the nitty-gritty of what actually works in this business – all in the time it takes to enjoy a drink or two. No corporate jargon, no fluff – just straight talk from the trenches.
Ready to grow something great? New episodes drop while your beer’s still cold.
This week, we’re turning data into dollars with a deep dive into Production KPIs, the numbers that show you where you’re winning, where you’re bleeding, and what success actually looks like on the jobsite.
Whether you’re running the company, managing crews, or out in the field, this one’s for you. Because: “You can’t fix what you don’t measure. And you definitely can’t scale chaos.”
A CUT ABOVE LANDSCAPE
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Jason Hoke is not your typical trades business owner. With a remarkable journey that has traversed disruption in the music industry, rapid growth in the trades industry, and innovation in the hyper-paced technology industry, he brings a unique perspective to entrepreneurialism.
Starting at A Cut Above Landscape at just 15, Jason journeyed from a technician to the company’s owner. Today, he spearheads a team of 30+ professionals, turning working with a landscape contractor into an easy task, just like hiring a car from Uber or ordering a meal from DoorDash. His business centers around adding hours to the day and building a culture committed to personal growth.
In 2022, Jason’s passion for industry innovation led him to co-found IssueID. The software solution simplifies business operations and enables landscaping businesses to manage overlooked yet profitable jobs effectively.
Jason’s experience in the music, landscaping, and technology industries equips him with unique insights beneficial to any business.
LANDSCAPERS BY NATURE
Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Brandon Comstock is not your typical trades business owner. Overcoming challenges with the educational system early on, he forged a unique path through the trades and technology industries, bringing a fresh perspective to entrepreneurship.
Starting in his father’s landscaping company, Brandon rose to managerial roles, igniting his passion for the industry. At 26, he co-founded Landscapers by Nature with his longtime partner Michelle. Today, they lead a team of over 50 professionals, specializing exclusively in lawn maintenance and snow removal for large condominiums and multifamily properties. Their focus on customer specialization sets them apart from competitors making them the go-to contractor in their area.
In 2022, Brandon co-founded IssueID, a software solution simplifying site management and customer service for landscape businesses. Built from firsthand industry experience, IssueID enables contractors to manage site issues and enhancement opportunities making maintenance far more profitable and low stress.
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