NET Gain (Networking, Encouragement, Training)

What does it look like to provide deicing services that save you money, are more effective, and are better for the environment? We dove into that with Aron Rodman, Owner of Extra Mile Snow and Allison Madison, Program Manager from Wisconsin Salt Wise to learn how collaboration makes this possible.
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Aron's Winter Salt Week webinar with Phill Sexton: https://wintersaltweek.org/2025/11/20/tues-jan-27-livestream/
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

Too many snow, landscape, and service companies deal with employees who feel stuck. When people don’t see a path to grow, they disengage. That disengagement shows up as high turnover, absenteeism, low morale, and inconsistent work, problems that quietly drain profit, productivity, and your team’s energy year‑round.
In this episode, Evan shows how to move from stagnant employees to a team that learns, grows, and stays by understanding the role of growth in employee engagement. You’ll learn why helping employees develop new skills and discussing their progress regularly leads to stronger commitment, better performance, and measurable business benefits such as: 21–51% less turnover, 78% fewer absences, and 23% higher profitability.
You’ll walk away with practical strategies to:
Talk to employees about their progress in a meaningful, motivating way.
Identify growth opportunities that build confidence and competence.
Support career development, even in fast‑paced, seasonal work environments.
Turn growth conversations into a retention advantage that strengthens your whole workforce.
If you want crews who take initiative, leaders who develop others, and employees who stay because they’re growing, this episode shows you how to build the kind of Win/Win Workplace where people and performance rise together.
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

Struggling to recruit for your snow, landscape, or service‑industry business? In this episode of NET Gain, Evan Tachoir sits down with Mike Voories (Business Resources One) to break down why hiring is so difficult, and what companies can do to attract better people fast. If you want stronger crews, better applicants, and real‑world recruiting systems that actually work, this conversation will help you take the guesswork out of hiring.
🎧 Listen now and start building the team your business deserves.
Check out the NET Gain episodes on employee engagement:https://netgain.podbean.com/e/the-people-plan-what-is-employee-engagement/
Check out Business Resources One (BR1) if you're looking for recruiting help: https://businessresourcesone.com/
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

Most snow, landscape, and service companies struggle with high turnover, absenteeism, low morale, and inconsistent performance, but these aren’t “people problems.” They’re engagement problems. When employees don’t feel connected to their work or supported by their leaders, productivity drops, frustration rises, and retention becomes a never‑ending battle.
In this episode, Evan shows how to move from disengaged employees to committed teams by understanding what employee engagement actually is and how it affects every part of your operation. You’ll discover why engagement is the key to unlocking real business results such as: 21–51% less turnover, 78% fewer absences and 23% higher profitability.
This episode walks through how you can maximize your employee feedback, put your core values into action, set examples as leaders, and build relationships at work, all leading to better engagement and results. If you want to recruit better, train smarter, and keep your best people longer, this episode gives you the tools to build the Win/Win Workplace your team, and your customers, deserve.
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

Snow, landscape, and service‑industry companies often face the same exhausting cycle: high turnover, no‑call/no‑shows, low morale, weak accountability, and teams that fall apart during peak season. These issues feel like “people problems,” but they all point to one root cause, low employee engagement.
 
In this follow‑up to Part 1 of the Employee Engagement series, Evan reveals how engagement directly transforms chaotic, reactive crews into dependable teams that show up, care about their work, and stay longer. You’ll learn why engaged employees can drive 21–51% lower turnover, 78% less absenteeism, and up to 23% higher profitability, and how these gains translate into smoother operations, higher service quality, and a stronger leadership bench.
 
Most importantly, Evan breaks down practical ways leaders can start shifting engagement immediately, so you can create a workplace where great people want to work, grow, and perform.You’ll walk away knowing how to:
Learn about and develop your team’s strengths
Fuel team members to go the extra mile through recognition 
Show them you care through consistent positive behaviors 
Give them opportunities to grow at work 
Create a Win/Win Work environment where people and performance thrive
If you want a team you can rely on, not just during storms, surges, and peak months, but all year long, this episode shows you how engagement becomes your most powerful operational tool.
 
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
 

Many snow, landscape, and service companies struggle because their teams simply aren’t equipped with the skills, confidence, or leadership support needed to perform at a high level. When training is inconsistent, or missing altogether, owners end up with avoidable mistakes, frustrated employees, and constant turnover that drains time and profit.
In this NET Gain Live session, Thane Isaacs breaks down how to transform unskilled, inconsistent crews into high‑performing teams through intentional training, leadership development, and real coaching. You’ll learn why team growth isn’t a perk, it’s the engine that drives operational excellence, employee retention, and the Win/Win Workplaces today’s workforce demands.
You’ll walk away with practical insights on how to:
Build training systems that develop people faster and more consistently
Coach employees in a way that strengthens trust and raises performance
Develop leaders who elevate their crews instead of micromanaging them
Create a culture where people grow, stay longer, and take pride in their work
If you want a stronger, more reliable team—one that shows up motivated, skilled, and engaged—this conversation shows you the path from people problems to people potential.
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
 

Snow operations prep and work can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re short on experienced equipment operators. In this episode, Aron Rodman and Harry Steldt share how Extra Mile Snow tackled that challenge by building strong crew connections and leveraging Wolf America Loaders for efficiency. Discover practical strategies to recruit, train, and retain top talent while creating a workplace where your team thrives and your business wins.
 
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

Snow operations fall apart when teams are unprepared, communication breaks down, and leaders feel like they’re constantly reacting instead of staying ahead of the storm. Those gaps create stress for your crews, frustration for your clients, and missed opportunities to build the kind of team that returns year after year.
In this NET Gain Live conversation, Kory Grace shares decades of in‑the‑trenches experience to help you transform storm chaos into confident, dependable snow teams. You’ll learn practical steps to strengthen your operation before, during, and after each event, so your people know what to do, how to do it, and feel supported every step of the way.
You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to:
Prepare teams in advance so expectations are clear and confusion disappears
Lead effectively during the storm with communication that keeps everyone aligned
Debrief after events to build skill, morale, and long‑term retention
Create a culture where your crews feel confident, valued, and committed
When your team is prepared and supported, your operation becomes smoother, your people stay longer, and your workplace becomes a true Win/Win for everyone.
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