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Lucas Hoge

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With equal ease and finesse, No. 1 Billboard-charting artist Lucas Hoge can craft a song, cast a line, or call in a turkey in front of a film crew, all while holding an audience’s attention on stage when performing.

As a warm, engaging television host on “Hoge Wild,” his own weekly series airing Monday nights at
7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on Sportsman Channel (USA and Canada), Lucas takes viewers across the globe as he travels to New Zealand, Bolivia, South Africa, and unchartered territory in North America. With a guitar in one hand and a bow in the other, Lucas treks the world to amplify his passion for the outdoors and change the narrative around conservation with each “Hoge Wild” episode.

Lucas’ journey all began and continues with a song, though. The Hubbell, Nebraska native, whose
hometown boasts a population of 44, is consistently in the studio with a hit producer as he records new music to be release throughout the year.

During the COVID pandemic, Lucas dominated live streaming while engaging and growing his fan base with weekly virtual concerts that consistently amassed audience numbers in the Top Ten on Pollstar’s Weekly Livestream Chart alongside DMX, Snoop Dogg, Luke Combs, BTS, and others. Lucas pulled in over 2.5 million views on Facebook alone in 2020 and over 3 million in 2021. Lucas Hoge’s drive to connect with people permeates everything he does. He’s a tireless humanitarian who loves animals and is a passionate supporter of the U.S. military, having performed for troops throughout the Middle East and beyond for more than 12 years as part of the Wrangler National Patriot Tour.

Lucas made his Ryman Auditorium debut in 2011 opening for the legendary George Jones, and he’s shared the stage with Luke Bryan, Craig Morgan, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Hank Williams Jr., and others. His emotionally-charged single “Wishin’ I Was Fishin'” paid tribute to his father, which he debuted on stage at the Grand Ole Opry the day he co-wrote it with Philip Lamond.

Lucas’ full-length album Dirty South ascended to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart during its debut week, and since then he’s ascended to the Top 30 on Billboard’s Country Singles chart. Lucas is consistently releasing new music with “Countryside Dr,” “Get Lost,” and “Soak It Up”.

He’s passionate about his partnerships with companies like: Sportsman’s Guide, Batteries Plus, Hogue Knives, Gamble Family Vineyards, Sherwood Scuba, Southwest Airlines, Mill Keeper wine, and more.

With Lucas Hoge’s restless creative spirit, abundance of Midwestern charm, and a work ethic that won’t let him slow down, it looks like the best is yet to come.

Barry Nobles

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Whether it’s racing BMX, working on hot rods, or maintaining his Alabama training compound, multi-time cycling champion Barry ‘Alabama Slammer’ Nobles likes to do it fast. So, when it comes to mowing, Barry chooses the same mower landscape professionals choose—the Exmark Lazer Z. It gives him the productivity he needs to finish mowing faster, so he can get back to the things that matter most: family, training, coaching, and winning on the track.

On the bike, Barry has notched up six wins in the 2022 USA BMX Pro Tour by mid-season. A true ambassador of the sport of BMX, Barry also traveled to Europe this season in support of younger up-and-coming riders as a Team USA rider coach.

Follow Barry’s adventures on his website, or on social media.

Blake Albertson

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Blake Albertson is the owner of Kansas City, MO-based B&B Lawn Care. When he’s not overseeing the weekly maintenance of his company’s 85+ accounts, Blake creates equipment review videos and workday vlogs to help other landscape professionals who are just getting started. Blake’s motto is “stay positive, work hard and go make things happen!”

Brian Fullerton

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Fueled by nothing more than a dream and the desire to accomplish more, Brian Fullerton started Brian’s Lawn Maintenance in 2007 to serve the Detroit, MI area. And, while the journey’s been rocky at times, he’s emerged with a successful business to show for his efforts. Today, Brian utilizes his social media platforms and Lawntrepreneur Academy to help the next generation of landscape professionals grow more efficient, profitable businesses of their own, too. When he’s not hard at work, Brian and his wife Elizabeth enjoy spending time with their family.

George Kittle

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George Kittle is an All-Pro Tight End for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft, George is a 3x Pro Bowler and was first-team All-Pro in 2019. During the 2018 season, George set the single-season receiving yards record for a tight end, a record that has since been topped. George is a team captain and active in the San Francisco community with various charitable organizations.

Looking to advance the Tight End position across the NFL and in football beyond, George is the creator of National Tight End Day, a yearly celebration of Tight End’s across the NFL typically on the third Sunday in October. Along with fellow Tight Ends Greg Olsen & Travis Kelce, George created “Tight End University”, a yearly three-day summit for Tight Ends to learn & train alongside each other.

George Kittle’s Backyard Life

After growing up around farms and ranches his whole life, George and his wife Claire decided to purchase their own. Set amongst the backdrop of the beautiful hills of Tennessee, it is the perfect yard for various farm animals, training, working out, and a three hole “golf course” that George and his friends mow themselves.

When George isn’t catching touchdown passes or blocking defensive ends he can be found enjoying the outdoors with his dog Deenie, watching his favorite movies & TV shows, playing video games, and practicing yoga.

Keith Kalfas

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Tired of being financially dependent on a job he wasn’t passionate about, Keith Kalfas decided to start his own landscaping business on the east side of metropolitan Detroit, MI. Through sheer determination and good old-fashioned work ethic, he’s since scaled the business to six figures. And, while doing so, Kalfas has used his experience to also grow as an industry influencer— turning the lessons he’s learned into social media content for his audience. 

In addition to landscaping, Kalfas has helped thousands of students start and grow their own successful businesses through his Keith Kalfas Academy. He’s also a popular public speaker, and has written two books detailing how to grow six-figure landscaping or window-cleaning businesses from virtually nothing.

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