Episode

Joe Salemi (Landscape Ontario) The Real Reason Landscaping Companies Struggle to Scale

Podcast: IM Landscape Growth Podcast
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 2382
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Summary

Joe Salemi, Executive Director of Landscape Ontario, breaks down the biggest challenges facing landscaping companies today, from racing to the bottom on pricing to poor sales follow-up and lack of training. He also shares why customer experience, communication, and investing in people are becoming the biggest competitive advantages in the industry.