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The Rootzone Podcast is hosted by Chris Stoudt, owner of Stout Lawn and Pest, and it’s about the real side of running a service business.
Chris talks with owners, decision-makers, and skilled operators across the service industry—from lawn care and pest control to restaurants and trades—about what actually happens behind the scenes. The wins, the losses, the long days, the bad calls, the people decisions, and the pressure that comes with building something from the ground up.
There are no highlight reels here. Just honest conversations about leadership, marketing, hiring, mistakes, and learning how to build a team that doesn’t fall apart when things get hard.
If you work in the service industry and you’re in the trenches trying to grow a business that lasts, this podcast is for you.
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Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
42 min
As the owner of Greenturf and Colonel Landscaping, Nick has been in business since 2004 and has done a great job as an owner operator over the years. But like a lot of guys in this industry, things can slip when you get pulled in too many directions and the difficulties in employee's start to mount.
After a busy 24/25 snow season, Nick has a renewed focus and a clear vision for what’s ahead.
In this episode of The Rootzone Podcast, we talk about the ups, the setbacks, and what it looks like to get things back on track. We’re excited to take this journey with him—and this is hopefully just part one of three.
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