What the Best Companies Get Right About Their People

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Meet your presenters:

Join Aspire and Team Engine for a candid fireside chat about how top landscaping companies build and retain high-performing teams. Drawing from years of experience across hundreds of green industry businesses, this conversation will unpack the patterns, priorities, and proven strategies behind people-first operations—so you can lead with clarity, strengthen your bench, and stay ahead of workforce challenges.

You’ll hear from: Jon Gohl (Aspire), Carlos del Pozo (Team Engine), and Chris Angelo (Stay Green) as they share real-world stories and lessons learned from growing strong teams in the field.

Original air date: June 12, 2025

Jon Gohl is the Director of Customer Experience at Aspire Software, where he’s spent the past decade helping hundreds of clients implement software, embrace change, and build efficient, process-driven operations. He leads Aspire’s strategic advocacy programs, including Aspire in Universities and Aspire Ambassadors, to support workforce development and strengthen customer partnerships.

Jon serves on NALP’s Foundation Board and Government Affairs Committee, advocating for the Green Industry, and is a board member of Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek, supporting climate-safe, equitable communities. Outside of work, Jon enjoys cooking, spending time with his wife, and restoring air-cooled Volkswagens.

John Gohl

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What we cover:

How top landscaping companies approach hiring, communication, and retention
What it takes to be ready for platforms like Aspire and Team Engine
Building strong cultures with core values and clear growth paths
Planning ahead for key roles with coaching, mentorship, and career development
Long-term workforce development strategies in the trades

INSIDE THE GREEN INDUSTRY:

This session is for green industry professionals who feel stuck in the day-to-day grind of managing people and operations—and know something has to change. If you’re looking for clarity on how to scale your team without losing culture, unsure how to develop future leaders, or facing burnout from constant staffing issues, this conversation is for you.

Carlos del Pozo

Carlos del Pozo is Co-Founder & CEO of Team Engine, the only software platform focused on solving recruiting and communication challenges for field-based workforces. Prior to founding Team Engine, Carlos served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army and grew up in a small business family in San Diego. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Chris Angelo

Chris Angelo is the CEO of Stay Green, a $40 million commercial landscaping company with 10 locations across Southern and Central California. He started in the industry working on his father’s crews and now leads a team of 500 with a focus on sustainability, community engagement, and strong workplace culture. Chris is a past chairman of one of California’s largest chambers of commerce and has served on several nonprofit boards, reflecting his commitment to civic leadership and the landscape industry.