14. From Homeschool to Hardscapes: How a 16-Year-Old Became a Rising Tradesman
The Landscaping Podcast · Landscaping Unlimited
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Show Notes
Shay and Zac sit down with Landscaping Unlimited’s newest team member, Landon, a 16-year-old homeschool student balancing school, baseball, and a fast-growing passion for the trades.
This is the episode every parent, teen, and young adult should hear. Landon breaks down what drew him to landscaping and hardscaping rather than the typical “safe job” route. His perspective is raw, honest, and exactly what the workforce needs more of.
Inside this episode:
- Why Gen-Z workers are turning toward trades, not away
- How baseball, discipline, and family shaped Landon’s drive
- The importance of letting kids work with their hands
- Real behind-the-scenes stories from his first projects
- How mentorship accelerates a young worker’s success
This episode is proof that the trades aren’t dying, they’re being rediscovered.
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Send them this episode.