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Expert Conversations
Elevating Latinos elevates the entire industry
By Jenny Yu. The Heritage Para Latinos program focuses on education, account access and vendor-supported community building. The growing influence of Spanish-speaking contractors in the pool and outdoor living sectors took center stage at the Pool Spa Patio and Deck Show in Las Vegas, where Heritage Pool Supply highlighted ...
Navigating current trends
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...
Using AI to strengthen operations, not replace people
By Emma Peterson. Kevin Fox shares ideas about how businesses can use AI to support growth without losing the human touch. We recently hosted Kevin Fox of Foxwerx Group for an episode of Contractor Outlook about the evolving role of AI in business and brand growth. Kevin is the ...
The importance of empathy in life and the workplace
By Emma Peterson. Caitlin Burke shares how overcoming health struggles influences her culture-based approach to recruitment and hiring. In a new episode of Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Catilin Burke. Caitlin is a senior construction recruiter at Tiello, a breast cancer survivor and an autoimmune disease ...
A show to remember
By Emma Peterson. How educational opportunities, expert keynotes and a new media village made the 2025 PSP Expo unforgettable. With the launch of OutdoorCoffeeShop™ this year, the Coffee Shops crew got the chance to go to the International Pool Spa Patio Expo (PSP) for the first time! They had a ...
Building, designing and bidding with Belgard
By Emma Peterson. Three ways Belgard is supporting their customers through all phases of their projects. In addition to 2025 being the first year The Coffee Shops™ attended the Pool Spa Patio Expo as an exhibitor, it was also our first year at Equip Expo! If you haven’t already ...
One green space at a time
By Emma Peterson. Cindy Code shares how Project EverGreen builds healthier and happier communities by connecting people with the natural world. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman got the chance to speak with Cindy Code, a leading voice in the green industry and the current ...
Navigating uncertainty
By Emma Peterson. What contractors need to know about 2025’s policy shifts, labor crackdowns and cost increases. As we come to the end of 2025, it is hard to believe how much has happened over the course of one year. From rising prices due to tariffs to drastic immigration policy ...
Navigating the legal side of landscaping
By Emma Peterson. Common challenges for outdoor professionals and how to overcome them. In a recent episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman sat down with Trent Cotney, partner and construction law leader of Adams and Reese. Trent has over 30 years of legal experience in the field of ...
Da un paso hacia tu futuro con AmericanHort
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Participa en la serie interactiva de educación Grow Forward para desarrollar tus habilidades, fortalecer tu red de contactos y avanzar en tu carrera. Es bien sabido que los lugares de trabajo que fomentan la inclusión son más productivos y resilientes. Para ayudar ...
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