Monthly Archives: May 2021

Episode 21 – Tom Balling: The Business of Concierge-Level Irrigation & Landscaping in South Florida



Serving both Martin and Palm Beach counties, TCI Rood has established a reputation for excellence in the related fields of irrigation and landscaping, big businesses in South Florida. 

In this episode, Cary Stamp is joined by guest Tom Balling, president and managing partner at TCI Rood. Tom discusses how he managed to merge two significant companies to form a thriving larger entity, and shares his experiences and views on other entrepreneurial ventures that are part of South Florida’s boom. 

You’ll learn: 

  • How Tom overcame the challenges of integrating two separate businesses
  • The keys to building a lasting business partnership
  • Tips for establishing a solid leadership team in your organization
  • How TCI Rood focuses its efforts on giving back to the community
  • And more!

Tune in now as Tom Balling shares his expert insights on building a thriving business.

Resources: Cary Stamp & Co. | Cary Stamp | Tom Balling | Treasure Coast Irrigation / Rood Landscape | Quantum House | Hobe Sound Community Chest | The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell | The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick Lencioni | The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni | Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill


Episode 20 – Raymond Taylor: Building a Leading Refrigeration Business From Scratch



Launching a business comes with multiple challenges and often requires considerable capital investment. Raymond Taylor says, don’t let that hold you back.

In this episode, Cary Stamp is joined by Raymond Taylor, founder of Excell Refrigeration. His life’s work has been building a business empire that now employs nearly 200 people, after starting with a small loan from his father. Raymond shares the major challenges faced during his early professional years, how he manages adversity, and the strategies used to grow his business.

You’ll learn: 

  • Why Raymond describes himself as a “hands worker” – and how it has helped his business
  • The importance of using a formal training process for new hires
  • Approaches that helped Raymond improve his company’s marketing
  • How to build lasting relationships with customers as well as employees
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how Raymond built a thriving Palm Beach County business over the decades.

Resources: Cary Stamp & Co. | Cary Stamp | Raymond Taylor | Excell Refrigeration | Vistage | Palm Beach Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. | Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Professional Alliance