GROW by Design

Today we are talking CONSISTENCY: when it’s boring, when it sucks, and even when you don’t seem to be making progress. 
But first: GROW Comm is open - for the LAST time in 2022. Gain mentorship, join weekly group calls with like-minded business owners, get marketing & HR templates, and so much more now: https://bit.ly/3HgS5uF In this episode, we dive right into the Tip of the Week on perceived per...

Well, this is a weird one - no Nicholle this week. But Jacob kicks it off *strong* with an awesome tip of the week on “playing the hand you’re dealt,” then dives into the FEAR many business owners feel surrounding growing their business. Have you ever wondered: “When do I hire?” “How do I know what to spend?” “Should I finance?” If you have been absolutely terrified as an entrepreneur, you aren’t...

This episode is GREAT for you if you are a new or newer landscaping business owner feeling the pressure of the impending "off-season." We are going back in time to share how our central Illinois lawn and landscape company has evolved during the winter through the years - plus, we get real about what we would do differently, our practical advice to get YOU through the winter (including how to assis...

In this episode, we discuss a beautiful idea presented by Ed Mylett during the Arete Live event in Nashville, Tennessee, that can go far past your relationship with your family and make massive impacts in your company… …plus a story about Jacob taking the *wrong* edible before a coaching call (and more). But first: don’t forget about Training Day’s new date! Our in-person coaching event is happeni...

In this episode, we talk about our kids’ homeschooling journey: how we juggle entrepreneurship with their education, *why* we do it, the local homeschooling community (and “socialization”), plus more. But first, in the Tip of the Week, we discuss the self-doubt so many of us feel as parents (and business owners and humans)… and why it’s a good thing! Link to the virtual classes Nicholle mentioned:...

This episode is for YOU if you get caught up in the anxieties of the world or have ever let current events (*cough cough* a pandemic or recession) affect your business decisions. 
But first, in the Tip of the Week, we discuss the grind of getting started - and how important it is to build *and keep* the momentum going. TRAIN WITH US on January 20, 2023: https://JacobGodar.com/Training-Day GROW Com...

A new date has been announced for Training Day: a full day of motivational and strategic coaching on resetting your mindset, clarifying your vision, maximizing the attraction your ideal candidates & clients feel toward your company, sculpting your brand, improving your culture, and crushing your sales. Join us in Cape Coral, Florida, on Friday, January 20, 2023: https://JacobGodar.com/Training-Day...

We are getting back to normal after Hurricane Ian, so it feels right to get back to business on the podcast. At the time this episode airs, Jacob will be at the Equip Exposition with the Scooter’s team in Louisville, Kentucky. Event takeaways coming in episode 57! Today we share our thoughts and professional experiences on buying out other lawn care and landscaping companies, as well as our though...

This is a sort of “part two” from last week. Today we are going to talk about *everything* that has happened since we hit the “stop record” button on our “Before Ian” episode.  
But first, happy first birthday to the GROW by Design podcast! We have come a long way and look forward to continuing to evolve and share our lives with complete authenticity in a way that we hope can add value to YOUR lif...

We recorded this episode hours before Hurricane Ian hit Florida. We were in full preparation mode - in our home, as our multi-generational hurricane "party" was about to commence (with 7 adults, 12 kids, 2 dogs, and 2 reptiles) - and in our business, as our team came together to serve our clients, prepare their own families, and navigate uncertain times with our community. We discuss evacuations (...

Training Day is in TWO WEEKS: https://JacobGodar.com/Training-Day We kick off this episode with Jacob’s biggest takeaway from the Mile High Profit Summit, then we dive into the Tip of the Week on self-talk, programming, and boundaries. Then comes the big talk on imposter syndrome (revisited). We get real about what makes *us* feel imposter syndrome, like we don’t belong - and it’s totally opposite...

GROW Comm fall registration is OPEN (9/20/22 - 9/26/22): https://bit.ly/3qVrQAd First, Nicholle f*cks up the intro… but this episode is GOLD. This is for anyone who is building their administrative team and wants to help them WIN so the company can thrive. But before we dive in, we hit the Tip of the Week: a friendly reminder (because we care about YOU) to get your bloodwork done. Check your level...

Does this sound familiar? You turn on some paid ads. Season hits. Work gets CRAZY. Leads are pouring in. You are overwhelmed - so you shut off your ads and stop marketing so you can catch up. Then the calls stop. The work slows down. You start struggling to keep your team working. Sh*t. You rush to turn the paid ads back on. You push out marketing. You do all you can to get the phone to ring. And...

Cheers to our 50th Episode! Instead of one big talk, we break this episode into five sections: 1) JIM HUSTON We tell the story of the cosmically-aligned meeting between Jacob and “the king of the industry” - a financial guru that coaches green industry professionals, plus our thoughts on investing in yourself & your business Contact Jim at Green Industry Management Consulting: https://jrhuston.biz...

Training with us in October? https://JacobGodar.com/Training-Day We start this episode by sharing what Jacob did yesterday and *why* he did it - and will continue doing it. Then we go right into the Tip of the Week: “what gets measured gets improved.” This is SO true for all sectors of life - in your business, your health, and even in your relationships. But if you’re here for the big talk, then y...

Woooooo, this is a heavy one. But first, the Tip of the Week: leaders can be vulnerable too… do you struggle with putting your walls down? Don’t be afraid to have conversations like the one we have today. Then our main topic kicks off with the question “what tools did you learn in marriage counseling that helped your communication the MOST?” We may not be able to give you quotes from our therapist...

We kick off this episode by talking acne treatments, back pain, and annoying happiness… but then we get into what really matters: a big Tip of the Week on marketing that you *cannot* miss. Then we dive into the main topic: employing our children at our landscaping company. We recently put Jace (almost 7) and Blake (just turned 5) on our payroll - and now we’re telling you all about it. 
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We kick this episode off by talking shaggy rugs, colds, and consistency (in our Tip of the Week). The hard-hitting Tip of the Week transitions right into our main talk on a weird trend we noticed happening in August every year. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by too much (or not enough work), lack of employees, or the burnout that comes with business ownership… this one is for you. In this episo...

ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT to train at our Cape Coral office in October. Bring your spouse, and change your lives: https://JacobGodar.com/Training-Day Today’s episode was inspired by a recent coaching call with our good friends: a couple about to leave their first lawn and landscaping location in the hands of their leadership team to launch a second location. The cool part? Their first location is *als...

Today we are diving into the concept of striving for “progress over perfection:” taking consistent action versus waiting for things to feel or seem perfect before moving forward. But first, we talk wisdom teeth removal, eating edibles in Vegas, our upcoming coaching event, vacationing in Hawaii, and our BIG tip of the week: be more like our friend Jenna. Then we dive into our own experiences with...

Are you coming to Training Day? Attend a full day of motivational and strategic coaching on resetting your mindset, clarifying your vision, maximizing the attraction your ideal candidates & clients feel toward your company, sculpting your brand, improving your culture, and crushing your sales. Train with both of us, our Corporate Office Manager, The Real Money Mentor, and the Operations Manager of...

Come train with us in southwest Florida this fall. We kick this episode off with big updates about Training Day, our upcoming coaching event on Friday, October 14, 2022. Learn more, and snag seats for you AND your significant other here: https://JacobGodar.com/Training-Day Then we SKIP the Tip of the Week because today’s main topic is just. too. huge. We get real about what *really* happened on Ja...

We kick off this episode talking about the project we are working on right now that we HATE - and our word of advice if you open a second location at your company, so you don’t find yourself buried in this same project. Then we dive into the Tip of the Week for *anyone* in business: is your communication up-to-date? It’s easy for your website copy, document templates, and other automated communica...

Are you showing up where it matters?
 In this episode, we are breaking down THREE major places to show up that will propel your life, relationships, and business forward the fastest. But first, we start with the Tip of the Week: a tribute to our kids’ favorite movie “Yes, Day” - and yes, we *have* gone through the car wash with the windows down. Haven't you? Train with us (and guest coaches) at ou...

This is a POWERHOUSE episode for anyone who is building out an administrative team for their company (in ANY industry). We kick off this episode with the Tip of the Week on *starting the thing* that you can’t get out of your mind. But then we dive DEEP into the history of our administrative team - how we found each player, what they bring to the table, how they mesh and move around our company lik...