What Happens When You Build A Landscape Business Around Your Values With Todd Blossom
From The Landscape Business Growth Lab · 49:21
Show by Ron McCabe
Ron McCabe sits down with Todd Blossom, owner of Blossom in Portland, Oregon, to talk about how a values driven landscape company takes shape over time. Ron walks through Todd's early years in the field, what pulled him toward permaculture, and how caring for land, people, and city infrastructure came together in one business. Todd talks about right livelihood, what it means to build a company that matches his life, and how he keeps work grounded in observation instead of trends.Ron also talks with Todd about the stormwater retrofit work he led with the City of Portland, his move into electric maintenance equipment, and how native plants and lawn conversions support birds, soil, and long term garden health. Todd shares how contracts with the city helped him ride out market swings, why his team now leans on clear systems and SOPs, and what it takes to grow at a steady pace without losing the heart of the company.Chapters:00:07 - Learning Through Mistakes in Permaculture03:38 - The Journey of Growth and Self-Discovery in Landscaping12:20 - Embracing Permaculture Philosophy15:08 - The Role of Stormwater Management in Urban Planning24:14 - Transitioning to Electric Equipment in Landscaping29:01 - The Importance of Team Dynamics in Business Growth38:17 - Navigating Business Growth: The Conductor's Role44:09 - The Importance of Nature in Our Lives46:07 - Building an Ecological MindsetShort list Companies MentionedBlossom (Blossom PDX)City of PortlandGreenworks (equipment partner)Bird Alliance (Backyard Habitat Certification Program)Short list Websites MentionedBlossom PDX: https://www.blossompdx.comLandscape Business Growth Lab: https://landscapebusinessgrowthlab.comOverbearing Services: https://overbearingservices.comBird Alliance Backyard Habitat Program: https://birdallianceoregon.org/backyard-habitat-certification-programGuest InformationTodd Blossom owns and leads Blossom, a Portland based company that focuses on ecologically sound residential and commercial landscapes. His work blends permaculture thinking, stormwater management, native plants, and electric maintenance services. Todd brings decades in the green industry and a strong focus on right livelihood, team culture, and projects that support both people and local environments.
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