Jacob Godar

GROW by Design

Business EN ↓ 213 episodes

Jacob Godar is an expert at scaling contractor-based businesses and the founder of GROW Comm, a private coaching group for contractors. Each week, he shares experiences, lends advice, and teaches strategies to help you achieve your next level in your life, relationships, and business.

Author

Jacob Godar

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 138: A Reminder To Stay UNCOMFORTABLE! 15.05.2024
Episode 137: Today We Sit Down With Our IL Sales Manager Jess 08.05.2024
Episode 136: How To Train Your Team 01.05.2024
Episode 135: The Hardest Parts of Scaling 24.04.2024
Episode 134: How to Achieve Your Goals 17.04.2024

Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://JacobGodar.com/GROW-Comm

Episode 133: The Negatives and Positives With Debt 10.04.2024

Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://JacobGodar.com/GROW-Comm

Episode 132: How to Streamline Your Business 03.04.2024

This week, Jacob talks about the THREE consistent focuses of business (no matter what business you're in) and how to work on what's needed most at any given time - plus, freeing up systems, removing liabilities, and more to create growth in your business. Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://JacobGodar.com/GROW-Comm

Episode 131: Be a Beta Tester with Jim Kruspe 27.03.2024

This is a killer episode with special guest Jim Kruspe, owner of Profit Solutions Group. Jim has been Jacob's own business coach and currently serves as an Executive Business Coach in our trades (think: lawn care, landscaping, and plumbing) AND the professional trades (think: chiropractors). This week's conversation is all over the map (in the BEST way) covering marketing, best branding practices,...

Episode 130: Do NOT Compare Pricing 20.03.2024

This is a powerhouse episode where Jacob gives valuable advice on NOT using your competitor's pricing in your business - plus so much more. Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://JacobGodar.com/GROW-Comm

Episode 129: Intentionally Seek Discomfort 13.03.2024

STOP! Before you go any further, sign up to join GROW Comm when it opens March 15 - 22, 2024: https://JacobGodar.com/GROW-Comm In this episode, Jacob shares the actionable steps that have made HIM go further in his business and life, break negative mindsets, and realize that there are NO limitations.

Episode 128: Be Everywhere with The Landscape King 06.03.2024

In this very special episode, Jacob is joined by Joseph King, The Landscape King based in Baton Rouge, LA. Joseph shares his biggest challenges when starting out in business and the biggest catalyst for his change in mindset and exponential growth - plus fears around believing in yourself, money, and more. Listen to The Landscape King Podcast here . Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lan...

Episode 127: Labor Struggles, Cashflow & Turning Bars into Landscape Centers with Tom Dausch 28.02.2024

Jacob is joined this week by Tom Dausch, part owner of Bell Landscaping & Property Management in Cecil, Pennsylvania. Tom shares his & his wife's journey into this industry and the struggles they initially faced: labor, most specficically, which was both aided and exasperated by H2B and other similar programs. In 2020, he took a chance and purchased a COVID-closed bar, turning it into a la...

Episode 126: The Motorcycle Accident 21.02.2024

The long-awaited update, straight from Jacob himself, is here now. He recaps his motorcycle wreck that happened on January 27, 2024, sharing his perspective and insights for how YOU as a business owner can protect yourself in the event of an unexpected injury or illness. Thank you for your love and support. Love you all. Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://jacobgodar.com/grow-comm

Episode 125: [TAKEOVER] Jess Humphrey on Finding Balance 14.02.2024

In this week's podcast takeover, Jess Humphrey - our beloved Production Manager at Scooter's Lawn Care, Inc. in Cape Coral, Florida - talks about balance. She specifically challenges you to ask yourself: What are you here for? What are you trying to figure out? How are you going to do it?

Episode 124: [TAKEOVER] Female-Led Landscaping Company 07.02.2024

While Jacob is out recovering from a motocross wreck, Jess & Bree takeover the podcast. Jess is the Production Manager at Scooter's Lawn Care, Inc. in Cape Coral, Florida. Bree is the Project Sales Manager at the same location. Together, they discuss how clients and field employees respond to working with a female-led company in such a male-dominated field. Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https:/...

Episode 123: Success is an Inside Out Game with Tom Reber 31.01.2024

This is a goldmine episode with The Contractor Fight 's very own Tom Reber . Tom is not only an incredible business coach and expert in scaling companies, but a great friend and mentor to Jacob - so this episode is extra special as they sit down to talk how (and when) to "Michael Jordan your business," how to revive a stale business through strategic action, the most common problem business owners...

Episode 122: Key Financial Concepts 24.01.2024

In this episode, Jacob breaks down how to get the profit margins you want, labor to revenue, how to create a budget, how to identify and course correct when there are financial issues, and more. Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://jacobgodar.com/grow-comm

Episode 121: Give the Best Product with Justin Norris 17.01.2024

Justin Norris of CEPRA Landscape and Home Coffee Brand - and fellow Sunshine State resident - joins the podcast again to discuss the wins and losses of 2023 when it comes to his leadership role in landscaping - AND in his family's ever-growing side gig as artisan coffee creators, plus his focuses in the new year. Shop Home Coffee Brand: https://homecoffeebrand.com/

Episode 120: Think Proactively, NOT Reactively with Dr. Matt Pennell 10.01.2024

2023 was a wild year for Dr. Matt Pennell. He opened a new chiropractic location, built a team, welcomed a baby into the world, and grew his business 100%. This week, he's talking with Jacob about 2023 and the lessons & goals he is taking into 2024.

Episode 119: The Return to Fundamentals with Caleb Auman 03.01.2024

We are coming right out of the gate in 2024 with a powerhouse episode, featuring the Kid Contractor himself: Caleb Auman of Auman Landscapes. Jacob & Caleb talk about the wins and losses of 2023 and the "return to fundamentals" planned for 2024. Key points include being "disciplined or disappointed," spending time like a poor person spends money, the POSITIVE side of feeling guilty at work and...

Episode 118: A Wonderful Year of Growth with Jess Humphrey 27.12.2023

Enjoy are look back at Scooter's Lawn Care, Inc. in 2023 - from the biggest wins to the losses and more, with guest co-host Jess Humphrey.

Episode 117: PERSEVERANCE 20.12.2023

Want to lay back? Take it easy in business? Quit? This one's for you, whenever you need it. Join GROW Comm: https://jacobgodar.com/grow-comm

Episode 116: Key Performance Indicators 13.12.2023

This one's all about KPIs. GROW Comm opens Dec 18 - 22, 2024

Episode 115: How to Grow Your Business in 2024 06.12.2023

This episode is a goldmine of information if you want to grow your business in 2024. Listen - and take notes! Then act. Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://JacobGodar.com/GROW-Comm

Episode 114: Acquiring Lawn Care Companies with Bree Sefsick 29.11.2023

It's been a crazy journey in southwest Florida! Our landscaping company has acquired multiple lawn and landscaping companies now, in addition to our own organic growth. In this episode, Jacob and Bree Sefsick (Project Sales Manager) discuss our most recent acquisition.

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