Playgrounds & Recreation Areas
From Paper to Profit: Digital Sales That Close
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Dean Curtis of Ingage to discuss how outdoor contractors can replace outdated paper proposals with a more professional, consistent and engaging sales process. Join them to explore how interactive presentations can help contractors communicate value, improve productivity, strengthen customer confidence and build ...
John Kenney - Contractor Compliance Updates
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney, from Cotney Consulting Group, to break down the legal, safety and compliance changes affecting contractors and outdoor construction projects. From labor laws and licensing requirements to insurance, liability, environmental rules and local zoning restrictions, they ...
Hurley Fox - Smarter Finances for Customers
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman talks with Hurley Fox of Fox & Partners about the financial challenges and opportunities contractors face while growing their businesses. Hurley shares common financial mistakes outdoor contractors make, strategies for managing cash flow during busy and slow seasons and ...
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park
The record-breaking event served as live demonstration of the power of parks. The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Louisville’s Waterfront Park officially was the site of a historical achievement on Saturday, May 16, as power technology company Rehlko set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for fastest mowing of an area the size ...
John Kenney - Winning Construction Disputes Without the Courtroom
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to break down one of the most expensive and stressful realities contractors face: construction claims and disputes. From payment conflicts and scope creep to documentation breakdowns and stalled projects, disputes can ...
The TurfMutt Foundation rallies fans to vote for Louisville’s Waterfront Park, nominated for USA Today’s Best Riverwalk
Waterfront Park is home of the TurfMutt Great Lawn. The TurfMutt Foundation is thrilled to announce that Louisville’s Waterfront Park, home of the TurfMutt Great Lawn, is once again nominated for a USA Today Readers’ Choice Award for Best Riverwalk, an honor it had secured in 2025. As a champion for ...
John Kenney - Legal Landmines: Protecting Profits in 2026
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Cotney Consulting Group legal expert John Kenney to unpack the contract mistakes that are still costing contractors serious money in 2026. From vague scopes of work and poorly written change orders to payment disputes and subcontractor agreements ...
Jameson Allen - Safety Beyond the Standard: Rethinking Weather Risk
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to discuss weather-related risks on the jobsite. The conversation unpacks the biggest threats outdoor laborers face and how those risks are currently defined. They examine OSHA’s standards for weather-related safety, questioning ...
Jameson Allen - Precision Weather and the Future of Outdoor Work
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman talks with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to learn about how they are redefining what weather forecasting can do for professionals working outdoors. Jameson explains what sets Flash Weather AI apart from traditional forecasting, including a deep look at ...
Sprinturf Awards 2026 LEAP Grants to Expand Access to High Quality Sports and Recreation Spaces
Sprinturf announced the recipients of its 2026 LEAP Grant program, awarding nearly $500,000 in total funding to support community-driven projects that expand access to high quality athletic and recreational spaces. This marks the second round of the Sprinturf LEAP Grant program, with the company planning to continue awarding grants through future ...
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