This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 250th installment visiting with Julian Allen, owner of The Landscape Coach which provides professional lawn care and landscaping services for residential and commercial properties throughout the Maryville area. Services include lawn mowing and maintenance, mulching, shrub trimming, seasonal cleanups, planting, aeration and overseeing. We focus on reliable service, clear communication, and high-quality results that help properties stand out year-round.
Describe more about your business. We are in business to serve people the right way. At The Landscape Coach, we believe homeowners and businesses deserve reliable communication, quality work, and a company they can trust even when they are not present. As a teacher, Coach, and business owner, I’ve built this company around relationships, consistency, and taking pride in what we do. Our goal is simple: help people take stress off their plate while making their property look its best.
How did you get started? I started The Landscape Coach from a combination of hard work, passion, and wanting more ownership over my future. As a teacher and Coach, I’ve always enjoyed serving people and building relationships, and lawn care gave me the opportunity to do that in a different way. What began as a side business with a mower and a strong work ethic has grown through word of mouth, consistency, and a commitment to treating people the right way.
What is your background? I’ve built my background through years of hands-on experience, leadership, and working directly with people. As a teacher and Coach, I’ve spent 15 years developing communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills that translate directly into running a business. On the lawn care side, I learned through experience-working in the field for over 2 decades, studying the industry, investing in the right equipment, and continually improving our systems and service quality. A lot of it came from being willing to learn, adapt and stay consistent.
Describe your customers. Our customers are homeowners and property owners who value reliability, communication, and quality service. Many are busy families or professionals who want their property maintained consistently by someone they can trust. We work with clients who take pride in their homes and appreciate a company that shows up, communicates clearly, and treats their property with care and attention to detail.
What factors affect your business? The lawn care and landscaping industry is heavily impacted by changes in the economy, weather, technology, and customer expectations. Economically, rising fuel, equipment, labor, and material costs directly affect pricing and operations.
Socially, customers today expect faster communication, professionalism, and convenience, which has made customer service and responsiveness more important than ever.
Environmentally, weather patterns and seasonal changes play a major role in scheduling and the health of lawns and landscapes.
Technology has also changed the industry through scheduling software, online marketing, GPS routing, and digital communication, helping business operate more efficiently and stay connected with customers. Legal and political factors such as insurance requirements, labor laws, licensing, and regulations surrounding chemicals and environmental practices also influence how businesses operate. Overall, adaptability and strong relationships are critical to staying successful in this industry.
What do you enjoy most about your business? What I enjoy most is building relationships with people and seeing the direct impact of hard work. There’s something rewarding about taking a property and making it look its best while also giving homeowners one less thing to worry about. I also enjoy the freedom and responsibility that comes with building something of your own, leading a team, and creating opportunities through hard work, consistency, and service.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our community through both education and now business. My goal is to continue building a company that people trust, while creating opportunities for growth, leadership, and mentorship along the way. I believe relationships, consistency, and doing things the right way still matter, and that’s the standard we try to bring every day.