Playgrounds & Recreation Areas
John Kenney - Outdoor Operations and Strategies for Success
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group for an insightful conversation on the future of outdoor living construction. Together, they unpack the trends shaping contractor success—from operational excellence and workforce challenges to rising customer expectations. John shares practical, experience-driven strategies ...
Marketing Insights for Exterior Pros
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Rob Murray of Intrigue Media to discuss insights from 2025’s shifting digital marketing landscape, from the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT to trends in sustainability and the evolving role of Google Ads. Home improvement pros will love ...
Growing Greener Communities
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Cindy Code, a leading voice in the green industry, to explore their journey, from early beginnings to becoming a trusted advocate for healthier outdoor spaces. The conversation dives into the evolution of the green industry, the founding of ...
Contracts, Safety and Compliance: What Contractors Face Today
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to dive into some of the biggest issues shaping today’s contracting businesses. From navigating vegetation and plant management contracts to staying compliant with OSHA heat illness regulations, the conversation covers real challenges ...
Churchich Recreation & Design expands territory to serve all of North and South Carolina
Growth strengthens company's commitment to bringing high-quality recreational spaces to more communities across the Carolinas. Churchich Recreation & Design, a leading provider of playground, park and outdoor recreation solutions, announced today that it has expanded its service territory to include all of North Carolina. The company, which previously served South Carolina ...
Rachel Mohorn and Brittainy Klein - Heritage’s Commitment to the Outdoor Trades
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Rachel Mohorn and Brittainy Klein from the Heritage Family of Companies—Premier Sponsor of outdoorcoffeeshop.com—to talk about what it means to lead, support and innovate in the outdoor construction space. Rachel and Brittainy share their perspectives on ...
Welcome to From the Ground Up - The Next Big Thing in Outdoor Living
Welcome to the premiere episode of From the Ground Up™, the official podcast of OutdoorCoffeeShop™, where we dig into the trends, tools and transformations shaping the outdoor living construction industry. In this kickoff episode, co-hosts Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karol Weyman share the story behind OutdoorCoffeeShop.com and how this digital ...
The TurfMutt Foundation identifies the top backyarding trends for 2025
People have come to appreciate the many health, well-being, environmental and economic benefits of the green space around us. The popularity of backyarding will continue to increase in 2025, says the TurfMutt Foundation, which has encouraged outdoor living and caring for green spaces for the last 15 years. Backyarding is the ...
Integrity Foundation extends community impact initiatives with state-of-the-art playground build in underserved community in Fort Wayne, Indiana
This months-long process that included design input from local children culminates in single-day playground build by almost 200 Integrity leaders, employees and community volunteers. Integrity Marketing Group, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced the Integrity Foundation ...
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