Safety should go beyond just "checking the box". It can be a part of your culture that transforms your organization and makes your company a preferred place to work. Bobby Lanyon from AIG Safety and I talked about practical things you can do to build a culture of safety that protects people, engages employees, and builds a place where people want to work.

Check out AIG Safety for your safety equipment needs here: Ensuring Operators Make It Home Safely - AIG Safety

NET Gain (Networking Encouragement Training) exists to encourage, train, and connect the Snow, Landscape, and Small Businesses. We host podcast recordings where attendees can network with the guests after the recording. To be registered for future meetups, sign up here.

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NET Gain is sponsored by Wolf America, wheel loaders engineered specifically for the snow contractor. Wolf America machines are developed with real-world input from snow professionals who depend on their equipment during long, demanding storms. If you are considering a new loader for your fleet, reach out to Aron and Harry at Wolf America or visit WolfAmerica.com.

Theme song "Snow Fight Win" by Evan The Jack available on all streaming platforms.

Jack of All People Trades Website

During the SIMA Symposium at the end of June 2026, I tried something unique called Card Trick. This impromptu podcast recording was open for anyone to participate. They had a draw a random playing card, which was connected to a topic related to the people side of the business (recruiting, training, onboarding, etc...).

Three brave souls, Jeff Heller, Levi Jett, and Kory Grace, joined us for some great conversation.

NET Gain (Networking Encouragement Training) exists to encourage, train, and connect the Snow, Landscape, and Small Businesses. We host podcast recordings where attendees can network with the guests after the recording. To be registered for future meetups, sign up here.

Support NET Gain and gain access to our peer group, resources, and advertising opportunities.

NET Gain is sponsored by Wolf America, wheel loaders engineered specifically for the snow contractor. Wolf America machines are developed with real-world input from snow professionals who depend on their equipment during long, demanding storms. If you are considering a new loader for your fleet, reach out to Aron and Harry at Wolf America or visit WolfAmerica.com.

Theme song "Snow Fight Win" by Evan The Jack available on all streaming platforms.

Jack of All People Trades Website

Layoffs have become unfortunately prevalent in business; however, they don't need to be permanent setbacks. If you want to learn how to bounce back through layoffs, career transitions, and other tough times at work, this conversation is for you.

Vanita Capobianco from the Laid Off to Lift Off Podcast joined me to discuss caring for yourself during a layoff, how to prepare for potential layoffs, building your professional network, and more. You can check out Laid Off to Lift Off here.

NET Gain (Networking Encouragement Training) exists to encourage, train, and connect the Snow, Landscape, and Small Businesses. We host podcast recordings where attendees can network with the guests after the recording. To be registered for future meetups, sign up here.

Support NET Gain and gain access to our peer group, resources, and advertising opportunities.

NET Gain is sponsored by Wolf America, wheel loaders engineered specifically for the snow contractor. Wolf America machines are developed with real-world input from snow professionals who depend on their equipment during long, demanding storms. If you are considering a new loader for your fleet, reach out to Aron and Harry at Wolf America or visit WolfAmerica.com.

Theme song "Snow Fight Win" by Evan The Jack available on all streaming platforms.

Jack of All People Trades Website