AI and robotics
are rewriting the rules of landscaping, are you ready?

Join 800 landscapers at the LeanScaper Finance Intensive in Dallas, Sept. 15–16, and build a three year plan with AI, robotics, and smart investments to scale profits and increase your company's value.

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Sept 15 & 16
LeanScaper Finance Intensive
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LeanScaper Finance Intensive – Dallas

  • 📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Dallas
    300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207
  • 📅 Dates: Sept. 15–16, 2025
  • 📋 Format: In-person, 2-day workshop
  • 🎟 Seats: Limited to 800 companies — first event for your company is free
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Free or Discounted Tickets for First Time Guests

Is this your company’s first time attending one of our events, we would love to welcome you.

Book a quick meeting with one of our event guides, and we will set you up with free or discounted tickets for your first experience.

The Old Model Is Dying

The Future Belongs to Tech-Enabled Landscapers

Margins are eroding, labor costs are rising, and middle management is disappearing. The old way of running a landscaping company simply won’t hold up in the years ahead.

Businesses that stay tied to outdated models will see shrinking profits and declining valuations, while competitors who adapt to AI, robotics, and automation will command 3–5X higher valuations and capture the best opportunities in the market.

Surviving in the next era of landscaping means more than just cutting costs — it requires building a tech-enabled business model that can grow stronger, scale faster, and operate with far less risk.

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Is your landscape company ready
for the next era of landscaping?
AI-Powered Business
Operating Systems
Autonomous
Equipment & Robotics
Predictive Financial
Modeling
AI-Driven Workflow
Automation
IoT-Enabled Fleet &
Equipment Management

Get Prepared to Win the Next Era of Landscaping

LeanScaper event
LeanScaper
Dallas
Finance Intensive
Sept 15 & 16

At the LeanScaper Dallas Finance Intensive, you’ll focus on building the future of your business. Over two powerful days, you’ll hear from top industry leaders and seasoned experts while you redesign your financial model for the AI era—factoring in robotics, electrification, and automation. You’ll leave with a 3 year rolling forecast, a clear investment strategy for automation with fast payback, and the tools to scale profits while boosting your company’s long term value.

What you’ll walk away with

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Smarter Cost Stack for Growth
A redesigned cost stack that positions your business for growth in the AI era.
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Automation ROI Playbook
An automation investment plan with clear ROI projections.
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3 Year Rolling Forecast
A three year rolling forecast for revenue, margins, and overhead.
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30–60–90 Day Action Plan
A 30–60–90 day action plan from your Mastermind Group.
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Momentum That Builds Itself
Clear metrics for tracking ROI on every major decision.
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Confidence in Every Call
Strategies for pricing, demand prediction, and client retention using AI.

Speaker Lineup

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Mark Bradley

Founder, LeanScaper

Built LMN and LeanScaper, transforming the industry by helping contractors evolve from operators to CEOs.

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Mike Lysecki

LeanScaper

Technology and operations leader driving systems, structure, and scale for landscapers.

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Philip McKernan

Braveheart Media

Acclaimed speaker and coach inspiring leaders to find clarity, purpose, and authentic direction in business and life.

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Heather Moyse

Resilience Strategist, Olympian

Four time Olympian, two time Olympic gold medalist, and World Rugby Hall of Famer helping leaders rethink limits and thrive.

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Steve Wheatcroft

Founder, Wheatcroft Advisory

Built ULS into a $100M company, now consulting on snow & ice projects and business growth across North America.

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Justin White

CEO, K&D Landscaping

Scaled K&D from family-run roots to 130+ employees and $20M+, championing culture and accountability.

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Kristen Kiely

Chief Customer Experience Officer, LeanScaper

Leading LeanScaper’s Accelerator and Advisor Programs, bringing franchise and customer experience expertise to the industry.

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Tommy Cole

EVP Industry Relations & Growth, LeanScaper

From landscaper to executive coach, Tommy drives transformation and growth across the industry.

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Jonathan Pototschnik

Founder, 5forFifty

Entrepreneur and educator known for sharing practical systems for profitable growth and leadership.

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Benji Carlson

LeanScaper

Advisor and strategist guiding contractors with practical tools to grow profitably and sustainably.

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Rich Thiebaud

LeanScaper

Speaking on planning growth investments with AI-ready financial tools.

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Mark Sedgley

CEO, SingleOps & LMN

20+ years in SaaS leadership, driving transformation and sustainable growth in the green industry.

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Kevin Scott

Founder, Muskoka Landscapers

Over 20 years building multi-million-dollar landscape ventures, coaching entrepreneurs through “The Wealthy Landscaper.”

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Jeff Domenick

KeyServ

Innovating in service technology and operations to support landscapers and contractors nationwide.

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Scott Lesak

Kasel Rocks Landscape Company

Founder and coach, helping owners scale with proven systems and leadership strategies.

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Austyn Roth

Lucky Landscaping

Emerging leader bringing fresh perspective and on-the-ground expertise in landscaping operations.

LeanScaper Intensives

Our intensives are interactive, high energy workshops where landscaping leaders learn directly from the best in the business. You will hear from seasoned professionals who have built and scaled companies in the same industry you are in today. Every session is designed for dialogue, so you can ask questions, dive deeper, and get real answers that apply to your business.

 
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DAY 1: Monday, September 15
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Opening Keynote – What's Stopping You?
Heather Moyse, Author & Coach, 4x Olympian (bobsled), 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, World Rugby Hall of Famer
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM AM Break
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Welcome and Opening
Mark Bradley, Founder & Chairman, LeanScaper
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Building Your Financial Ownership Culture in the Age of AI
Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman, LeanScaper
Steve Wheatcroft, Industry Advisor, Board Member, and Entrepreneur
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Planning Growth Investments with AI‑Ready Financial Tools
Rich Thiebaud, EVP of Sales, LeanScaper
Kevin Scott, President, Muskoka Landscapers & Partner, The Wealthy Landscaper
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM PM Break #1
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM From Chaos to Clarity: The People, Systems, and Numbers That Create a Business of Value
Mark Sedgley, Chief Executive Officer, SingleOps/LMN
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Business Block – The Autonomous Strategy
Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman, LeanScaper
Justin White, CEO & Owner, K&D Landscaping
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM PM Break #2
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM Panel Discussion: Growth, M&A, and Exit in the New Era
Jonathan Pototschnik, Entrepreneur & Founder, Service Autopilot, CitiTurf, and 5ForFifty
Jeff Domenick, Chief Executive Officer, KeyServ Company
Austyn Roth, Owner, Lucky Landscaping LLC
Scott Lesak, Founder & CEO, Kasel Rocks & Head Coach, InspireYou
Mark Sedgley, Chief Executive Officer, SingleOps/LMN
Host: Benji Carlson, EVP of Community Growth, LeanScaper
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Networking Reception
Union Station, 300 Reunion Blvd (.3 mi, 6 minute walk)
DAY 2: Tuesday, September 16
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Welcome
Benji Carlson, EVP of Community Growth, LeanScaper
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Designing an AI‑Ready Company: Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience
Kristen Kiely, Chief Customer Experience Officer, LeanScaper
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM AM Break #1
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Designing an AI‑Ready Company: Operations
Tommy Cole, EVP of Industry Relations and Growth, LeanScaper
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM AM Break #2
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Building the 3‑Year Plan
Mike Lysecki, Chief Executive Officer, LeanScaper
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Strategy Wrap‑Up
Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman, LeanScaper
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM PM Break #1
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM Mastermind Groups
Collaboratively solve root issues in role-specific breakout groups
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PM Break #2
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Closing Keynote – Purpose and Profit in the New Era
Philip McKernan, Speaker, Author, Enlightened Hooligan
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Closing Thoughts
Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman, LeanScaper

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