The LeanScaper Podcast

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If your business can’t run without you, it’s not a business - it’s a bottleneck. Barry Hartman built 505-Junk into a 7-figure operation because he built leaders - not just labor. In this episode, he shares the hard-won lessons behind building a leadership team that drives growth without bloated overhead.

✅ When to begin designing and building a leadership team (hint: sooner than you think)
✅ How to design roles that create ownership and eliminate confusion
✅ Why culture beats credentials in blue-collar leadership
✅ Where to find your next leader - inside your org or outside it

Timestamps: 
0:00 – Why this episode matters 
3:10 – How Barry knew it was time to build a team 
7:45 – Structure vs. people: what comes first? 
12:20 – Common mistakes contractors make in hiring leaders 
16:00 – How to map out a lean leadership org chart 
23:00 – Interviewing & onboarding: what really works 
28:40 – Culture tips for leading leaders 
33:50 – Closing advice from Barry Hartman 

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What is The LeanScaper Podcast?

The LeanScaper Podcast is where serious landscape leaders go to grow.

If you want new school systems for an old school industry, expertly crafted interviews with world class experts, endless inspiration you’ve come to the right place.

Hosted by Benji Carlson and Mark Bradley. New Episodes release every Monday, on every platform.