Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones bring you "Keeping Up with The Joneses" LIVE weekday mornings from 8am to 9am EST only on Turfs Up Radio - your industry, your station. We've got you covered in the Green Industry with live interviews from industry leaders and coverage at all the tradeshows and events. We will share tips and tricks of the trade as well as education to improve your knowledge base and business expertise.
Eric is a professor of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Jennifer is a Horticulturist and Business Consultant. Together, they own Elite Landscape Contractors, Inc. and Turf Teacher, Inc. They have 5 kids and 5 dogs and live on their 30 acre strawberry farm.
Bonds, Bids & Building Trust: What Every Landscaper Needs to Know
What do bid bonds, performance bonds, payment bonds, and maintenance bonds actually do—and why are they so important in the construction and green industry?
In this episode of "Keeping Up with the Joneses, Eric and Jennifer Jones break down the world of surety bonds in plain English. Whether you're a landscape contractor looking to bid public work, a business owner trying to grow into larger projects, or simply curious about how bonding works, this episode will help you understand the protections and responsibilities that come with bonded projects.
You'll learn:
✅ What a bid bond is and why owners require it before awarding a contract
✅ How performance bonds protect project owners when contractors fail to complete the work
✅ Why payment bonds ensure subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers get paid
✅ How maintenance bonds guarantee workmanship after the project is complete
✅ The differences between each bond and when they are required
✅ What bonding companies look for when evaluating contractors
✅ How bonding can help your company qualify for larger and more profitable projects
From municipal parks and athletic fields to commercial developments and public infrastructure projects, bonds play a critical role in protecting owners, contractors, suppliers, and taxpayers alike.
Join Eric and Jennifer as they take the mystery out of surety bonding and explain how understanding bonds can help you build credibility, win bigger projects, and grow your business with confidence.
Because in the contracting world, a bond isn't just a piece of paper—it's a promise. 🌱🏗️🎙️
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26 May 2026
We Are Built for Relationships
In a world that feels more connected than ever—but often leaves us feeling more disconnected—this episode of Keeping Up with the Joneses dives into a truth we all need to be reminded of: We are built for relationships.
Join Jennifer and Eric Jones as they unpack the importance of meaningful relationships in every area of life—marriage, family, friendships, faith, and business. From navigating communication challenges and building trust to creating authentic connections in a fast-paced world, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that life was never meant to be lived alone.
Whether you're strengthening your marriage, growing your family business, leaning into your faith community, or simply learning to be more present for the people around you, this episode offers honest conversation, personal insight, and encouragement for building relationships that truly matter.
Because success means very little if you have no one to share it with—and life is always better when we do it together. ❤️🎙️
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25 May 2026
Memorial Day Special
This Memorial Day weekend, Keeping Up with the Joneses on Turf’s Up Radio pauses to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
Join Eric & Jennifer Jones for a special Memorial Day tribute filled with heartfelt reflection, gratitude, inspiration, and the spirit of remembrance. This isn’t just another holiday weekend—it’s a time to remember the heroes who gave everything so we could enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted.
Tune in as we share meaningful conversations, patriotic inspiration, and pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of America’s fallen service members.
Because we don’t know them all… but we owe them all.
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