This week on Trades Talk, Justin White sits down with Mark Pyrah, cofounder of Peak Landscaping, to explore how focus, humility, and disciplined execution fueled one of Portland’s most respected commercial landscape companies.
Mark shares how he went from estimating jobs at night to building a company that now pulls in over $16 million a year with a reputation built on relationships, reliability, and real results. From the early days of door-knocking to navigating recessions and scaling leadership, his story is a roadmap for sustainable growth.
In this episode:
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The strategic move from install to maintenance and what that unlocked
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Why Peak only hires account managers with people skills, not plant knowledge
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How strong partnerships and clear vision guide every major decision
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What Mark’s planning now to hit the next level in 2026 and beyond
Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling past $10 million, this one is packed with insight from a leader who’s done both; and is still climbing.
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