Landscape Insider - Episode 4: Dean MacMorris (Live @ iLandscape)
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1h 4m
In this engaging conversation, Aaron Zych and Ryan Heitman interview 2026 Landscape Illinois Person of the Year - Dean MacMorris. Dean shares his journey through the landscape industry, discussing the four phases of life, the importance of mentorship, and the role of networking in achieving success. He reflects on his early influences, the significance of education, and the impact of company culture on business growth. Dean emphasizes the value of building relationships and the lessons learned from both successes and failures, ultimately highlighting the importance of passion and intentionality in one's career.
Chapters
00:00 Podcast Introduction
01:21 Dean's Four Life Phases
07:45 Early Life & Work Ethic
16:21 Horticulture Education & Growth
22:12 The Brickman Years: Growth
28:06 Networking & Relationship Building
36:37 Entrepreneurial Journey & BD
52:12 Reflections, Retirement, and EOS
01:00:46 Personal Habits & Favorites
01:03:23 Bloom Educational Resources
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62Q6Bit2alFCR8JNFaJ8gE?si=l3JnaPSITyK8PUusClx-fA
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