In this episode, Jack Jostes hosts Eddy Zakes from Earth Development, an industry leader in commercial snow and landscape management known for creating a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.Earth Development has been honored with the Snow and Ice Management Association's Best Place to Work award for two consecutive years. Under Eddy Zakes's leadership since 2021, the company has been redefining what it means to invest in not just landscaping company growth, but the people who make it possible.Listen to the full episode to learn:Earth Development's approach to ensuring reliability, responsiveness, and effective partnerships for employee and customer satisfaction.Key core values—striving for perfection, fairness, generosity, and a passion for people—that drive the company's positive culture and success.Eddy's perspective on the importance of entrepreneurial spirit, ethical practices, and maintaining a work-life balance.Show Notes:Watch the full episode + see the transcript at: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolboxConnect with Eddy Zakes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddyzakes/ Check out the Earth Development website: https://earthdevelopmentinc.com/