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

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Podcast: [IM Landscape Growth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/im-landscape-growth-podcast-6572079)
Published: 2026-05-12T17:26:45+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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