The people your business needs aren’t just looking for a paycheck. They’re looking for leadership, growth, and a company that actually knows how to develop people. When those things are missing, the best employees quietly move on — and owners end up back in the day-to-day, solving problems their team should be leading.

The companies pulling ahead have figured something out: great teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built through clear org structures, performance-driven compensation, strong recruiting systems, and cultures that ambitious people want to grow inside of.

The People Intensive is where landscape leaders build those foundations — so the best people in their market start choosing them.

Why Attend the People Intensive

What You'll Leave This Event With

Our workshops offer dynamic sessions with industry experts, providing practical insights and opportunities for dialogue to enhance your landscaping business.

Org Design Frameworks – Create clear roles, accountability, and career paths that help people grow inside your company.

Compensation Systems – Build performance-driven compensation structures that reward results and motivate leaders.

Recruiting & Hiring Systems – Install repeatable hiring processes that consistently attract stronger candidates.

Leadership Development – Learn how to develop crew leaders and managers who can truly lead teams.

Cultural Standards – Define the expectations, behaviors, and values that shape a strong company culture.

Employer Brand Clarity – Position your company as one of the most desirable places to work in your market.

Event Speakers

People Intensive 2026
Speakers

Mark Bradley

LeanScaper, Founder and Chairman

Session Focus:

From Chaos to Control: Building the Lean Foundation for Profitable Growth, A Contractor’s Proof: How Lean Transformed My Business and My Life + Critical Communication Cadences, The Before & After: Running Your Company on the LeanScaper Operating System

Dan Martell

Founder of SaaS Academy

Session Focus:

Practical frameworks for developing leaders and building teams that free owners from day-to-day operations.

Eric Termuende

Future of Work Expert & Author

Session Focus:

Leadership insights and cultural frameworks that help companies attract strong talent and create workplaces people are proud to be part of.

Jennifer Hudye

Founder of Vision Driven Brand

Session Focus:

Mapping out their personal “painted picture” for life — and aligning it with the company’s broader mission so people can grow inside the organization, not outside of it.

Mike Lysecki

LeanScaper

Session Focus:

People Architecture: How to Design a Company Worth Growing Into

Benji Carlson

LeanScaper, EVP of Community

Session Focus:

Event Kick Off: Your Map To The People Intensive

Event Agenda

People Intensive 2026
Agenda

Day 1 - Jun 15, 2026

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade

Breakfast & Badge Pick-Up

8:45 - 9:00 AM

Chicago Ballroom

Event Kick Off: Your Map To The People Intensive

Benji Carlson, EVP of Community Growth, LeanScaper

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9:00 - 10:00 AM

Chicago Ballroom

Wake-Up Call: The People Problem Nobody Wants to Own

Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman, LeanScaper

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10:00 - 10:30 AM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade

AM Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chicago Ballroom

People Architecture: How to Design a Company Worth Growing Into

Mike Lysecki, CEO, LeanScaper

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12:00 - 1:00 PM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade & Chicago Ballroom

Networking Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Chicago Ballroom

The Painted Picture: Build a Vision So Clear the Right People Come to You

Jennifer Hudye, Founder, Vision Driven Brand

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2:00 - 2:30 PM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade

PM Break

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Chicago Ballroom

Pay With Intention: The Compensation Framework That Attracts and Keeps A-Players

Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman, LeanScaper

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3:30 - 5:00 PM

Chicago Ballroom

Mastermind Session: Peer Problem Solving in Action

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7:00 - 10:00 PM

Riverwalk Esplanade & Dockside Yacht

Evening Networking Reception

Day 2 - Jun 16, 2026

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade

Breakfast

8:45 - 9:45 AM

Chicago Ballroom

Proactive Recruiting: How to Source, Attract, and Hire the People You Actually Want

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9:45 - 10:15 AM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade

AM Break

10:15 - 11:30 AM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade

Onboarding Done Right: The System That Turns New Hires Into Lifers

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade & Chicago Ballroom

Networking Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Chicago Ballroom

Performance Culture

Dan Martell, Founder & CEO, SaaS Academy | 3x Founder, Angel Investor & Best-Selling Author

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2:00 - 2:30 PM

Chicago Ballroom Promenade

PM Break

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Chicago Ballroom

Future-Proof: How to Build a Team That Thrives No Matter What's Coming

Eric Termuende, Future of Work Expert & Author

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3:30 - 4:00 PM

Chicago Ballroom

From Inspired to Installed: Your First 90 Days After This Room

Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman, LeanScaper

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Transform Your Landscaping Business

Biggest Takeaway from the Event

Experiencing the transformative power of community-driven learning and support among landscaping professionals.

Tory
Phillips Outdoor Services

Biggest Takeaway from the Event

Learning strategies for empowering your team with the tools and knowledge necessary to implement change effectively.

Sarah
Abundance Landscapes and Gardens

Biggest Takeaway from the Event

Joining an atmosphere that fosters connections among attendees from various revenue backgrounds

Nicolas
Glimmer Cleaning Inc.

Biggest Takeaway from the Event

The skill of clarity: Learning how honing this skill can significantly impact your decision-making and operational efficiency in today's fast-paced environment.

Miriam
A Blade of Grass Landscaping

Ticket Pricing

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Accelerator Program Members

Included

For Grow+ Members

Non-Accelerator Program Members

$3,000

Per Ticket

For Teams of 3 or More

$2,333

Per Ticket

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People Intensive 2026
Speakers