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The Green Grind Podcast

Kory Ballard, LeRoy Mains

Booking Overview

A business interview show focused on lawn and landscape company operations, growth, leadership, and technology, with recurring external guests who are industry entrepreneurs and practitioners alongside occasional host-only episodes. Credible pitches include landscaping business owners, specialized operators, equipment or robotics innovators, and experts with practical experience improving teams and systems; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 16.1k subscribers

Instagram: 68.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kaz@ballard-inc.com

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Host

Kory Ballard - Landscape industry business operator and podcast co-host focused on business growth, leadership, systems, and operations.

LeRoy Mains - Landscape industry business operator and podcast co-host focused on the practical challenges of running and growing a landscaping company.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Lawn and landscape business owners, operators, specialized service providers, equipment or technology practitioners, and other professionals with direct experience running or improving landscape companies.
Required Achievements:  
Built or expanded a lawn or landscape company, Developed a specialized landscaping service model, Implemented operational systems or new technology, Managed significant business growth or recovery from operational challenges

Recent Guest Discussions

Brandon Comstock - Specialization, Strategic Positioning, Customer Relationships, Commercial Landscaping, And Building A Focused Service Business.

Steve Nolte - Recovering From A Flood And Fire, Business Resilience, Rebuilding Operations, And Managing Company Growth.

Mike Garvey - Robotics, Battery-powered Equipment, Smart Technology, Market Expansion, And Innovation In The Landscape Industry.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Landscaping, Leadership, Hiring

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Green Grind Podcast
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The Green Grind Podcast Episode 289

October 06, 2026

What if the biggest thing holding your landscaping or lawn care business back isn't a lack of leads — but the fact that you're trying to do everything yourself? On this episode of The Green Grind, Leroy Mains and Kory Ballard welcome back Angela chanowsky of Unique Genius for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing growing home-service businesses: getting out of the weeds of day-to-day administrative work. 🎧 Free Trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months: go.getjobber.com/ballardinc...

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 288

September 29, 2026

What does it take to leave a 20-year restaurant career and start a landscaping company from scratch at 43? Allen LaMere joins Kory and LeRoy on The Green Grind to share how he made the leap. They talk about finding the right customers, raising prices, hiring, social media, and growing a business that can eventually run without its owner. It's an honest conversation about the challenges and lessons that come with building a company from the ground up. 🎧 Free trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 mont...

The Green Grind Podcast Episode 287

September 22, 2026

In this episode of The Green Grind, LeRoy and Kory Ballard have a raw, unfiltered conversation about one of the toughest challenges business owners face: learning when to get out of the way. They break down why so many owners struggle with delegation, why "nobody can do it like me" can become a dangerous mindset, and how failing to train your team can keep every decision running through you. They also talk about the importance of SOPs, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, empowering em...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Green Grind Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Green Grind Podcast?

The Green Grind Podcast is hosted by Kory Ballard and LeRoy Mains. Its publicly listed email is kaz@ballard-inc.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Green Grind Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Green Grind Podcast: kaz@ballard-inc.com.

How many listeners does The Green Grind Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Green Grind Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Green Grind Podcast?

The Green Grind Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Lawn and landscape business owners, operators, specialized service providers, equipment or technology practitioners, and other professionals with direct experience running or improving landscape companies. Common among recent guests: Built or expanded a lawn or landscape company; Developed a specialized landscaping service model; Implemented operational systems or new technology. Recent guests include Brandon Comstock, Steve Nolte, and Mike Garvey.

How hard is it to get booked on The Green Grind Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Green Grind Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Landscaping, Leadership, and Hiring. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kaz@ballard-inc.com

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