After an entire season travelling across Canada and speaking with contractors, landscapers, forestry professionals, municipalities, dealers, and business owners, Ryan McIntyre sits down with Stirling Hart to reflect on the biggest lessons from the Power Moves journey.

From performance and power to charging, weather resistance, dealer support, and long-term reliability, the pair revisit the myths surrounding battery and discuss how real-world users changed their perspective on battery-powered equipment.

They explore why more professionals are embracing battery technology, how businesses are integrating STIHL battery into their operations, what surprised them most throughout the season, and why the future of outdoor power equipment may look very different than it did just a few years ago.

Whether you're a homeowner, landscaper, arborist, contractor, or business owner, this season finale brings together the biggest insights and takeaways from one of the most educational journeys in the outdoor power industry.

#PowerMoves #STIHLCanada #BatteryPower

Show notes:

00:00 - Season Finale Introduction

00:48 - Stirling's Forestry Business & Wildfire Mitigation

02:05 - Why Noise Matters More Than Ever

04:21 - The Biggest Surprise About Battery Performance

06:15 - You're Not Replacing Tools – Just the Power Source

07:40 - Can Battery Really Replace Gas?

10:19 - Battery Compatibility & Long-Term Value

12:00 - Using Battery Equipment in Wet Conditions

14:13 - Why Local Dealer Support Matters

17:07 - Reliability, Warranty & Durability

18:18 - How Businesses Can Transition to Battery

20:09 - Every Concern Had a Solution

21:19 - Choosing the Right Battery Platform

22:53 - Plug-and-Play Performance

23:44 - Battery Tools in Life-Saving Situations

24:28 - The Business Case for Going Premium

25:40 - Final Lessons from the Road

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What happens when a landscaping company decides to skip the transition phase and go straight to battery-powered equipment?

On episode 6 of Power Moves, Ryan and Stirling sit down with Dan Buchanan of Red Door Landscape Services in Victoria, British Columbia. Dan shares the story behind one of Victoria's leading landscaping companies and why his team committed to battery-powered equipment from the very beginning.

The conversation explores the realities of running electric equipment at a commercial level, the challenges of durability and downtime, employee adoption, customer demand, and why Dan believes battery technology represents the future of the landscaping industry.

Whether you're a contractor, business owner, or simply interested in where the green industry is heading, this episode offers a practical look at the evolution of professional landscaping.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:41 - The Story Behind Red Door Landscape Services

01:24 - Going All-In on Battery Equipment

02:21 - Early Challenges With Commercial Battery Tools

04:07 - The Business Impact of Equipment Reliability

05:07 - Why Dealer Support Matters

07:16 - Switching to STIHL Battery Equipment

08:29 - Durability in Real-World Landscaping

10:03 - Red Door's Ideal Customer

11:01 - Why They Chose Battery From Day One

12:27 - Employee Experience With Battery Tools

14:13 - Customer Reactions to Electric Equipment

16:10 - Employee Retention and Better Equipment

18:04 - One Year After Switching Brands

19:25 - The Future of Battery Landscaping

22:39 - Final Thoughts

Visit: ​​https://www.stihl.ca/en/search?text=battery

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What happens when you build a landscaping company completely off the grid?

In episode 5 of Power Moves, Ryan McIntyre and Stirling Hart sit down with Richard Larkin, founder and CEO of Clean Air Yard Care, to explore how his company became a leader in zero-emission landscaping long before battery technology became mainstream.

From solar-powered charging trailers to electric trucks and battery-powered commercial equipment, Richard shares the lessons learned from building an innovative business that many people initially thought would never work.

The conversation dives into:

• The evolution of battery-powered landscaping equipment

• Why quiet operation became a massive competitive advantage

• How solar charging powers their day-to-day operations

• The real-world performance of commercial battery equipment

• Why municipalities are beginning to phase out gas-powered tools

• The business opportunities being created by sustainability

• How Clean Air Yard Care saves thousands in fuel costs every month

This episode is a fascinating look at where the landscaping industry is headed — and why businesses that embrace battery technology early may have a major advantage moving forward.

Show notes:

0:00 - Introduction to Richard

0:43 - Building Canada's First Zero-Emission Landscaping Company

2:15 - Why Quiet Equipment Became the Biggest Selling Point

3:28 - Running a Landscaping Business Off the Grid

4:26 - How Battery Technology Changed Everything

5:38 - When Electric Tools Became Better Than Gas

7:12 - Why STIHL Became Their Go-To Brand

9:21 - Why Employees Never Want To Go Back to Gas

11:12 - How Modern Battery Equipment Handles Commercial Work

12:21 - Winning More Jobs with Electric Equipment

16:08 - Why Gas-Powered Landscaping Is Disappearing

18:15 - The Financial Benefits of Running on Solar Power

Visit: ​​https://www.stihl.ca/en/search?text=battery

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