From Ground Up: Steven Cohen's Journey in Building a Successful Landscaping Business (BCLS)

Welcome to another episode of 'The Green Dream' on Turfs Up Radio! 🌿 In today's show, we're excited to have Steven Cohen from BCLS Landscape Services join us for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable journey in the landscaping industry.
Steven takes us back to his Westchester County, New York roots, sharing how his early experiences and mentors shaped his approach to business and landscaping. We dive into the challenges and triumphs he faced while transforming a struggling company into a thriving, 10-million-dollar enterprise.
0:11 - Introduction to the Show and Guest
0:24 - Stephen Cohen's Background and Entry into Landscaping
1:05 - Challenges of Running a Large Landscaping Company
1:42 - The Beginnings: Stephen's Initial Steps in the Industry
2:05 - Growing Up in Westchester County and Early Influences
3:03 - Mentorship and Lessons Learned in Early Career
4:12 - Implementing First Irrigation System as a Youth
5:04 - Influence of Manny Sheman and Horticultural Business Insights
6:02 - Employment with Emanuel Sheman Horticulturist
7:15 - Comparing Different Leadership Styles
9:26 - The Role of Culture in Business Success
10:10 - The Importance of Empowerment in Leadership
11:38 - Balancing Directness and Diplomacy in Management
13:21 - Reflections on Personal Leadership Style and Growth
15:23 - The Significance of Company Culture and Employee Growth
16:29 - Hiring and Building a Successful Team
18:02 - Empowering Employees and Letting Them Learn from Failures
19:49 - The Key Leadership Advice to Younger Self
21:19 - Developing a Strong Organizational Culture
23:04 - The Challenge of Finding Good Employees in Landscaping
25:15 - Insights on Employee Retention and Building Trust
26:47 - The Role of Emotional Maturity in Hiring
28:00 - Evolution of BCLS and Learning from Employee Interactions
30:13 - The Journey from Young Entrepreneur to BCLS Leadership
32:39 - Understanding the Diversity of Landscape Businesses
33:21 - Final Thoughts and Reflections on Business Growth
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[@jeffdavis5721]

Awesome journey Steve hard work pays off buddy