Interview Series: Snowfighting with Phil Harwood, Part 2 | The People & Process Behind Every Great Snow Company

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Episode #174: In Part 2 of Marty's conversation with Phil Harwood of Snowfighters Institute, they dig into the people, process, and preparation that separate great snow companies from average ones. Phil shares how to recruit and retain drivers, why subcontractors should be treated more like employees, what a great snow team looks like before the first event, and how to run your operation like a well-trained military unit. Plus more details on GROW! Snow 2026 in Dayton, OH this September.

Resources Mentioned:

Snowfighters Institute

SIMA - Snow and Ice Management Association

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