In this episode of Everyday Excellence, host Todd Baldwin interviews Ben Hewlett, COO and co-owner of Earthscapes Lawn and Land Service, Inc. They discuss the company’s journey from a traditional landscaping operation into a full-service outdoor living provider and how building a one-stop-shop model created powerful synergies across multiple service lines.

Ben shares insights on the importance of working on the business rather than in it, highlighting how hiring the right people and establishing clear processes enables leaders to step back and gain the “50,000-foot view” necessary for growth.

Earthscapes Lawn and Land Service, Inc. website: https://www.earthscapesvb.com

In this episode of Everyday Excellence, host Todd Baldwin interviews Dustin Feider, founder and owner of O2 Treehouse, a company known for designing and building custom luxury treehouses that reconnect people with nature. Dustin shares the story behind starting O2 Treehouse, from building his first prototype treehouse after studying furniture design to growing the company into a team of designers, engineers, and builders creating unique architectural structures in the trees. He discusses the importance of balancing creativity with business strategy, building a strong team culture, and learning to fail forward through constant iteration. The conversation also explores how experiential architecture can inspire people to value the natural world, the role of marketing and referrals in business growth, and Dustin’s vision for expanding eco-tourism through their Tree Walkers concept.

O2 Treehouse: https://o2treehouse.com

In this episode of Everyday Excellence, host Todd Baldwin interviews Dylan Milis, owner of Milis Flatwork, a commercial concrete contractor. Dylan shares his journey into the concrete business, emphasizing the importance of quality, technology, and customer satisfaction in driving growth. He discusses the challenges of maintaining a strong company culture in a physically demanding industry and the significance of accountability and continuous improvement. The conversation also touches on marketing strategies, industry threats, and the future outlook for Milis Flatwork, highlighting their achievements and recognition in the concrete sector.

Milis Flatwork: https://milisflatwork.com