OPE People celebrates the makers, innovators, and doers of the outdoor power equipment industry. Join host Glenn Hansen, editor-in-chief of OPE+ magazine, in personal discussions with movers and shakers in the landscaping and power equipment world and see what makes this unique industry truly special.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOPE People celebrates the makers, innovators, and doers of the outdoor power equipment industry. Join host Glenn Hansen, editor-in-chief of OPE+ magazine, in personal discussions with movers and shakers in the landscaping and power equipment world and see what makes this unique industry truly special.
Recent episodes include "Winning More Municipal Business" (18 August 2026, 13 minutes), "Planning the Next Chapter for Your Dealership" (15 June 2026, 19 minutes), and "Strengthening Sales Training With NAEDA" (14 April 2026, 25 minutes).
OPE People publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for OPE People is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. OPE People requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. OPE People's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for OPE People are Farm, Construction & Mining Machinery and Machinery Wholesale. OPE People has a business audience.
OPE People is a business show with 26 episodes published.
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OPE People
Municipal customers have unique needs, but they also offer dealers the opportunity to build long-term relationships that can lead to years of repeat business. OPE People sits down with Joey White of Eden Lawnmower LLC...
Episode #26
From family transitions to third-party acquisitions, succession planning has become one of the biggest conversations shaping the dealership landscape. OPE People sits down with Pat Albero of Performance Brokerage...
Episode #25
<p>Successful sales is more about the strategy behind the handshake than the equipment for sale. OPE People sits down with NAEDA to explore how dealerships can strengthen their approach to sales training.</p>
Episode #24
<p >For this one, I kinda snuck up on Husqvarna and turned a story interview into a podcast – the conversation was that interesting, to me anyway. We talked about change and stability, about chainsaws and robots and...
Episode #23
<p>Will this new AI tool save you? Will Yosemite Sam boost your business efficiency? Or is AI going to eat all of us? We talk AI agents with experts in software and equipment dealerships. Join us for a near-future...
Episode #22
<p >From mower blade manufacturing to global parts distribution, Rotary Corp. is making a lot happen from a small town in south Georgia. We talk with Chris Roessler to learn more about what makes Rotary go ‘round.</p>
Episode #21
<p >Power-equipment nerds discuss the OPE+ award-winning products, trends and evolution of equipment, and what they’re looking forward to seeing at Equip Expo. If you like the history and future of power equipment...
Episode #20
<p>I love hardware stores, especially the independent ones in small towns, with the squeaky wood floors, the old key cutter working in the back, and a stray cat inside. But is there a 60-in zero-turn mower? Or just an...
Episode #18
<p>It’s not about Why you should put robotic and autonomous mowers to work. It’s about How. OPE People talks with leaders in the sale and implementation of autonomous mowers. And the story is this: bigger and better...
Episode #17
<p>OPE dealers and landscape contractors are talking about autonomy today, and so are we. OPE People sat down with Exmark product manager Lenny Mangnall to talk about the company’s newest product for pro users. The...
Episode #16
<p >I need to talk with Tom Shay every so often to check myself and my priorities. And he’s a reminder of why the OPE People podcast exists. Tom is a power-equipment sales expert and he’s an interesting human. Tom and I...
Episode #15
<p >OPE People talks with George Houle about power equipment dealerships and their websites. How can they get better, what are the possibilities, how much work is required, and how can George help? He works for Dealer...
Episode #14
<p >OPE People talks with Jay Gaskins, power equipment dealer, acquisition expert, father, son and all-around good guy. Business succession planning – whether you own a dealership, landscape business, or any other –...
Episode #13
<p>Join Sara Hey, of Bob Clements International, as she and Glenn Hansen talk about family businesses. Her successful business was built on family, but it’s not for everyone. How did they make it work? And what’s the...
Episode #12
<p >OPE People talks with Chris Regis of Suntek Lawn Care, a technology-focused lawn care business in Florida that is taking electrification to another level.</p>
Episode #11
<p>An event veteran and a relative newbie discuss the 2024 Equip Expo event. Who did what? And what does it mean for this industry? Join us as we discuss Equip '24.</p>
Episode #10
<p>OPE People talks with Amner Deleon, one charged up pro landscaper. Deleon and his team at Blue Sky Green Earth tend to residential lawns in New Jersey using just battery-powered equipment. How do they do it? And why...
Episode #9
<p>The compact equipment market is a hot topic, with more manufacturers going big on small machines. We talk with Toro’s Sam Dando about the market and the evolution of its unique product.</p>
Episode #8
<p>For more than 25 years, Steve Uljua has been working on robots and autonomous mowers. We talked with Steve about his work with Kress today and about the future of lawn mowing in America. Hey, at least people don’t...
Episode #7
<p>OPE People introduces you to Kevin Sabourin, a digital marketing leader, fascinating father, and the industry’s leading ukelele artist – that we know of! Sabourin works for Rollick, a company that provides marketing...
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