Seasonal crews are essential to snow operations, but too often they show up undertrained, overwhelmed, and unsure of expectations. That lack of preparation leads to mistakes, slow performance, safety risks, and frustrated full‑time staff. When the storm hits, you feel it: gaps in training quickly turn into gaps in service.

In this episode, Steve Smythe breaks down how to transform unprepared seasonal workers into confident, storm‑ready teams through intentional training and standardized development. Fresh off the Storm Days event, Steve explains how Storm Academy equips snow companies with practical systems, hands‑on education, and repeatable processes that help seasonal staff perform like seasoned pros. He also shares insights from the first season of the Storm Chasin’ series, highlighting how companies can level up training and team execution.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build a simple, effective seasonal training program that actually sticks
• Develop team confidence before the first flake falls
• Reduce chaos during storms by aligning expectations and responsibilities
• Equip crews with skills that boost retention and long‑term engagement

If you want to recruit the right people, train them well, and build a team that stays — this episode shows how structured seasonal training becomes a competitive advantage and a cornerstone of a Win/Win Workplace.

NET Gain (Networking Encouragement Training) exists to encourage, train, and connect the Snow, Landscape, and related industries. We host a monthly podcast recording where attendees can network with the guests after the recording. To be registered for future meetups, sign up here.

Theme song "Snow Fight Win" by Evan The Jack available on all streaming platforms.