Snow operations fall apart when teams are unprepared, communication breaks down, and leaders feel like they’re constantly reacting instead of staying ahead of the storm. Those gaps create stress for your crews, frustration for your clients, and missed opportunities to build the kind of team that returns year after year.

In this NET Gain Live conversation, Kory Grace shares decades of in‑the‑trenches experience to help you transform storm chaos into confident, dependable snow teams. You’ll learn practical steps to strengthen your operation before, during, and after each event, so your people know what to do, how to do it, and feel supported every step of the way.

You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to:

• Prepare teams in advance so expectations are clear and confusion disappears
• Lead effectively during the storm with communication that keeps everyone aligned
• Debrief after events to build skill, morale, and long‑term retention
• Create a culture where your crews feel confident, valued, and committed

When your team is prepared and supported, your operation becomes smoother, your people stay longer, and your workplace becomes a true Win/Win for everyone.

NET Gain (Networking Encouragement Training) exists to encourage, train, and connect the Snow, Landscape, and related industries. We host a monthly podcast recording where attendees can network with the guests after the recording. To be registered for future meetups, sign up here.

Theme song "Snow Fight Win" by Evan The Jack available on all streaming platforms.

Many snow, landscape, and service companies battle the same recurring issues: high turnover, chronic absenteeism, low morale, and inconsistent performance. These symptoms aren’t random, they are the direct result of low employee engagement, and they quietly drain profit, productivity, and leadership energy year‑round.

In this episode, Evan breaks down what employee engagement actually is and how understanding it can turn disengaged, reactive crews into a reliable, motivated workforce. You’ll learn how engagement drives real business outcomes , including 21–51% less turnover, 78% less absenteeism, and 23% higher profitability, and why it’s a foundational tool for building teams you can trust during peak seasons and high-pressure events.

You’ll walk away with actionable takeaways on how to:

• Identify the root causes of disengagement in your company
• Build daily habits and leadership behaviors that strengthen employee connection
• Create clarity, recognition, and growth opportunities that keep people invested
• Stabilize your workforce so recruiting gets easier, training sticks, and retention rises
• Use engagement as the backbone of a true Win/Win Workplace

If you want fewer staffing fires — and more people who stay, care, and perform — this episode shows you the starting point.

NET Gain (Networking Encouragement Training) exists to encourage, train, and connect the Snow, Landscape, and related industries. We host a monthly podcast recording where attendees can network with the guests after the recording. To be registered for future meetups, sign up here.

Theme song "Snow Fight Win" by Evan The Jack available on all streaming platforms.

Most snow and landscape companies lose money every winter because they don’t actually know how much salt they’re putting down. Over‑application eats away at margins, damages client trust, and hurts the environment, while under‑application risks safety, service failures, and callbacks. Operating on guesswork puts your team, your profitability, and your reputation on the line.

In this episode, Craig Sandmann of Hilltip NA shows how to move from uncertain, inconsistent salt usage to full tracking, control, and efficiency. You’ll learn how modern salt‑tracking systems help you measure exactly what’s applied at every site, giving you the data you need to improve productivity, protect margins, and operate responsibly — without adding workflow complexity.

You’ll walk away with practical takeaways on how to:

• Eliminate guesswork and make data‑driven decisions about material usage
• Maintain compliance and environmental responsibility with accurate tracking
• Reduce waste and protect profitability during peak storm cycles
• Use equipment insights to train crews better and improve accountability
• Strengthen retention by giving teams tools that make their work easier and more predictable

If you want a team that performs consistently — and a business that stops bleeding money on materials — this episode shows how the right tracking system becomes a cornerstone of your Win/Win Workplace.

NET Gain (Networking Encouragement Training) exists to encourage, train, and connect the Snow, Landscape, and related industries. We host a monthly podcast recording where attendees can network with the guests after the recording. To be registered for future meetups, sign up here.

Theme song "Snow Fight Win" by Evan The Jack available on all streaming platforms.