GROW by Design

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...

Train with us on 10/14/22 in Cape Coral, Florida: https://bit.ly/3MSyGPw The Foundational Four is a familiar concept that Jacob has integrated into [business coaching group] GROW Comm. Over the course of four weeks, we have been breaking down each sector of the F4 framework: love, health, mind, and money. This is the fourth and FINAL episode in this series, all about MONEY. But first, we provide a...

Train with us on 10/14/22 in Cape Coral, Florida: https://bit.ly/3MSyGPw The Foundational Four is a familiar concept that Jacob has integrated into [business coaching group] GROW Comm. Over the course of four weeks, we are breaking down each sector of the F4 framework: love, health, mind, and money. Today is the third episode of the four part series, and we are talking all about your MIND: specifi...

Train with us on 10/14/22 in Cape Coral, Florida: https://bit.ly/3MSyGPw The Foundational Four is a familiar concept that Jacob has integrated into [business coaching group] GROW Comm. Over the course of four weeks, we are breaking down each sector of the F4 framework: love, health, mind, and money. Today's episode is all about HEALTH. We go deep into Jacob's wellness (and illness) journey - from...

Train with us on 10/14/22 in Cape Coral, Florida: https://bit.ly/3MSyGPw The Foundational Four is a familiar concept that Jacob has integrated into [business coaching group] GROW Comm. Over the next four weeks, we are breaking down each sector of the F4 framework: love, health, mind, and money. Today's episode is all about LOVE: specifically, both of our unique journeys with love (and hate). From...

Leveling up is a surefire way to feel like an imposter - like you don't belong (and everyone knows it) or that you just got lucky (even when you know how hard you've worked to get here). We are diving DEEP into "imposter syndrome" today: defining it, discussing who will *never* feel it, how to use it as fuel, and then how to overcome it so you aren't permanently sitting with feelings of unworthine...

Do you work as hard as Kid Rock and Kim Kardashian? The Tip of the Week (courtesy of Kid & Kim) leads right into the meat of this episode: our reinvention of the way prospective clients can book in-person or phone consultations for their landscaping projects to make their lives (and the lives of our admin) EASIER, plus our next step to transform the employment application & interview process at ou...

This is a FUN one. We kick off this episode by announcing our upcoming event in Cape Coral, Florida (snag tickets here: https://jacobgodar.com/training-day) . Then we dive right into the Tip of the Week about connecting with intention. This means putting aside the excuses that you’re “too tired” for sex or “too busy” to meet friends out for dinner, and instead, prioritizing connection to maintain...

Radical transparency is communicating and leading with total openness and directness, which allows the person or people on the receiving end to respond in a more meaningful way. In this episode, we talk about how radical transparency has created a much deeper connection in our relationship and transformed the culture at our landscaping company. Plus, in this week’s Tip of the Week, we challenge yo...

Train with us on 10/14/22 in Cape Coral, Florida: https://bit.ly/3MSyGPw Ahhhh, the infamous "wedge salad." (If you don't know what we are talking about, you will soon.) In this episode, we talk about the lessons an 11-year-old episode of Modern Family has taught us - and how this running joke has also been a source of disappointment and frustration between us. BUT FIRST: in the Tip of the Week, w...

The first quarter of 2022 is OVER, and we are reviewing our wins and losses from the goals we announced in Episode 15: New Year, New Goals - plus, we remind you to amp up your recruitment marketing efforts NOW and treat each employment application with urgency and respect. Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JJXJDY Share a screenshot of this epis...

In this episode, we start with two BAD stories: one was a rough date night and another a fluke situation in business (that, of course, happened during “family time”)… and then we dive into a “classic” horror story, which leads into the big question: “should you outsource this project or bring it in-house?” We dive into the pros, cons, and advice for bringing different sectors of your business in-h...

“Work one season ahead” - we say it all the time. In this episode, we talk about *how to* work one season ahead in your landscaping business, especially when it comes to marketing, client communication, hiring, and simply mapping out your next moves. Make sure you catch the Tip of the Week first: a reminder to “KISS.” Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch us on YouTube: https://...

In this episode, we discuss the many opportunities that you have in your life to experience the power of adding value by doing little, extra things to inspire and serve others everywhere you go. Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JJXJDY Share a screenshot of this episode, share it to your story, and tag us on IG: https://instagram.com/jacobgodar...

Don't shy away. In this episode, we discuss leading and winning in your business by prioritizing your success and growth and seeking out the hard tasks and conversations that need to happen. Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JJXJDY Share a screenshot of this episode, share it to your story, and tag us on IG: https://instagram.com/jacobgodar htt...

This is a fun one! In this episode, we discuss establishing, advertising, and boldly standing behind your prices and recommending alternative options among your competitors for prospective clients that might not be a good fit with your business. Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JJXJDY Share a screenshot of this episode, share it to your story,...

In this episode, we discuss contracts, terms of service agreements, bad reviews, dealing with disappointed clients, and the need for your business to evolve over time. Get TOS templates and more: https://JacobGodar.com/podcast/terms Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JJXJDY Share a screenshot of this episode, share it to your story, and tag us o...

We are parents of three small children (2, 4, and 6). In this episode, we discuss our experiences and thoughts on raising young children, while simultaneously building and expanding multiple companies. This episode gives an inside glimpse into our more holistic way of life and our world of co-sleeping, breastfeeding, homeschooling, and more. Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch...

In this Q & A episode, we discuss balancing relationships with your entry level and more senior level employees, as well as your personal relationships while running a business. (This one is a MUST-LISTEN for the married entrepreneurs.) Learn more about GROW Comm: https://bit.ly/3usVsXb Watch us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JJXJDY Share a screenshot of this episode, share it to your story, and tag...