OGIA Member Profile

from The Buckeye - January/February 2022

by OGIA

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Photos taken from Innovative Earthworks & Design Instagram @innovative_earth

INNOVATIVE EARTHWORKS & DESIGN

Passion comes in all forms. For Michael Goodrick with Innovative Earthworks & Design, his passion began at a young age, and he aimed for success within the landscaping industry.

Q: Tell us about yourself.

Michael Goodrick: I own and operate Innovative Earthworks & Design. We focus mainly on hardscape and irrigation, and we service the greater Cleveland area. I started the company when I was fifteen years old in 2017. I have always been a go-getter, and this is the industry I’ve always had my sights set on.

Q: What attracted you to this industry?

Michael: I grew up around in this environment. My father does commercial fence installation. However, one of his best friends was a landscaper and I had worked with him since I was around eight years old. Unfortunately, he passed away and I ended up taking over some of his accounts.

He was a significant mentor to me, teaching me about the landscaping industry and how to do things the right way. I believe that led me to where I am currently. Q: What has been your favorite project you’ve worked on?

Michael: There is one big project that my team and I just finished. We worked on a huge pavilion with an outdoor kitchen using a variety of stone materials with irrigation aspects as well. It was a blast to have the opportunity to work on that.

This job was a big challenge, but my team loves a challenge. My guys have great knowledge when it comes to this industry, and some have upwards of 30 years of experience. All the knowledge that we have collectively as a company really pays off.

Q: Do you have any industry insights or advice?

Michael: I know there is a lot of competition in this industry. However, with my colleagues and those that I work with, I know that we are all here to help each other. We’re all in it together and there is plenty of work here for everyone. Iron sharpens iron.

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