From the Ground Up

In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to dive into some of the biggest issues shaping today's contracting businesses. From navigating vegetation and plant management contracts to staying compliant with OSHA heat illness regulations, the conversation covers real challenges contractors face on the ground. We explore the role of PPE in keeping crews safe, the risks and benefits of 1099 versus W2 hiring, and the must-have provisions in customer

In this episode of From the Ground Up, host Karol Weyman sits down with Rachel Mohorn and Brittainy Klein from the Heritage Family of Companies—Premier Sponsor of outdoorcoffeeshop.com—to talk about what it means to lead, support and innovate in the outdoor construction space. Rachel and Brittainy share their perspectives on industry trends, the growing demand for outdoor living solutions and how Heritage is empowering contractors with tools, training and community.  Learn more at

In this episode of From the Ground Up, host Karol Weyman chats with Megan Magana about the excitement surrounding the 2025 International PSP/Deck Expo, the must-attend event for the pool, spa and outdoor living industries. As the show manager for PSP/Deck Expo, Magan dives into what attendees can expect from world-class education and hands-on demos to unmatched networking and a first look at the industry's most innovative products. This year's event is packed with can't-miss experiences — a Welcome

Welcome to the premiere episode of From the Ground Up, the official podcast of OutdoorCoffeeShop™, where we dig into the trends, tools and transformations shaping the outdoor living construction industry. In this kickoff episode, co-hosts Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karol Weyman share the story behind OutdoorCoffeeShop.com and how this digital community is elevating contractors in hardscaping, pool and spa, decking, landscaping, outdoor living and more. Together, Heidi and Karol bring decades of