Growing Green Podcast

Reach Out Via Text! In todays episode I sit down with Kory Ballard to discuss the importance of hiring the first couple A+ employees for your team as well as developing a culture that keeps quality people around. Vetting your new hires and having systems in place once they come on board could potentially make or break the growth of your company. When high level team members join, they are going to...

Reach Out Via Text! In todays episode, I'm joined with Cornell Mack of Mack Landscaping and Lawncare and the Lawn Care Power Moves Podcast. If you listen to this all the way through you're going to hear the importance of learning "how" to think as opposed to "what" to think. In a world of people trying to shove their opinion down your throat, it's more important...

Reach Out Via Text! In todays episode we share about our potential purchase of our first piece of land to call home for our businesses. As we grow the landscape company and Brighter Bins, we have quickly run out of room at our home. This is a huge step forward for us, and is only possible because the Lord is opening every door necessary to make this happen. As you achieve your goals along the way,...

Reach Out Via Text! In todays episode we run through what growth looks like for you. Is "growth" scaling a company or staying small and growing internally? Let's walk through the points that both sides have to offer. How do you determine what is right for you? Where do you want to go with your company? I hope this episode will get your wheels spinning in thinking of which route is r...

Reach Out Via Text! In todays episode I discuss the year 2023 when it comes to working through facing the issues of building a team in our company. The audio in the show didn't turn out too well,  but the message is really valuable if you can stick it out. I share what I learned through the process of hiring/firing of multiple employees this year and how I'm going to use it positively mo...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode Savannah and I sit down to discuss the importance of emotionally supporting one another to the best of our ability especially during growth phases in life. When life and business is going, it gets very easy to become lazy in maintaining a healthy relationship with one another. We get busy on day to day task but forget to remember why and and thank you to...

Reach Out Via Text! In todays episode, we dive into a variety of topics while kicking it in the hot tub in Florida.  We discuss the art of communication, as well as the importance of taking a bad situation and putting a positive spin on it. We also talk about the hiring and firing process that allows you to keep a great team culture and environment.  Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode, I'm going to dive in to the importance of adding value to your clients. This is an area of our business I believe everyone can increase pretty easily through changing some small things in your company. If you want to grow your company, you have to have clientele who are your biggest fans. In turn, that means they must feel the value you add to them...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we have a late night discussion around the kitchen table talking through the live of the Robertsons. They are expecting their first child soon and also have had some unique struggles during they 8 year marriage. Arron is an intreprenuer who has carved his way to the top of leadership at his Chick-Fi-La over the last 12 years. Tune in to hear their story...

Reach Out Via Text! Traction is something I believe we are all striving for as business owners. We all work long days and nights and wonder, are we getting anywhere? Tune in to hear the discussion about implementing certain steps to help gain traction and hear Brian share about a new community to turn to and grow together.  Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/...

Reach Out Via Text! In todays show we have Jordan Netzel join us to share about the growth of his social media business, The LawnTools. A side hustle he and his brother started years ago filming their reel mower has since turned in to quite literally the most famous lawn on the internet. Jordan and his team are now traveling on a stadium tour seeing how professional stadiums manage their grounds....

Reach Out Via Text! In todays  episode, Savannah and Jeremiah discuss some real challenges that 2023 has thrown their way. It’s a podcast that is as they like to say, real, raw, relatable. There is good in a show like this. When you can have tough conversation with your spouse and strive to make the other a better person, you usually will come out well on the other side. We hope you enjoy the show...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we have a quick show discussing thankfulness and gratitude following Thanksgiving. Along with showing gratitude to our spouse, family, and team, we should also be working on ourselves and how we respond to situations. By having a positive response, in turn we will create a more thankful attitude to an issue down the road. Enjoy the show, and don't m...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we are joined with James Dickson, pastor and author. James pastors a local church in our community and has been in a leadership role in ministry for many years. James is able to share how he leads his congregation and his family through sharing some key principles. Being a consistent leader is a topic we discussed and shouldn't be overlooked. Check...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode, we share the audio of our speech for Together in the Trades 2023. We were honored to be able to speak in Montana to an amazing group pf people, and hope this talk can relate to you and your situation. We are always trying to grow and become closer as a husband and wife team as well as business partners, and I believe defining roles is a huge way we have...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we have re-released an episode we did mid 2022 with Michael Bedell.  Michael joins us to tell of his time in landscaping and how he has grown into having clientele on the Forbes Top 50 list. Michael is a wealth of knowledge who has been in business for enough years to know the good, bad, and ugly. Tune in to hear him also speak about having a positive ba...

Reach Out Via Text! In this engaging episode of our podcast, join Ricky, Kyle, Jacob, and Aaron as they dive into the dynamic world of lawn care businesses and leadership insights from the LAL 2023 conference. Ricky, with his unique attempt at a Savannah accent, and Aaron kick things off with light-hearted bloopers and introductions. The episode further explores the personal and professional growt...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's show, AJ and Alicia Brentzel join us to share about the growth of their company, Brex Enterprises over the last 10 years. Without putting their people first, and implementing key systems, they will be the first to share that it wouldn't be possible. I encourage everyone to follow Alicia on socials and stay tuned for the content and education she will be put...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's show I discuss some ways I believe that the entrepreneurship journey is made to be too hard. I'm a huge proponent for looking at ourselves first whenever there is an issue in any area of life. What have we done? How can we change? etc.. I believe if we as the owner put more of an emphasis on building a team, and that doesn't jus mean people, then we co...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's show Mark from John Deere joins us to share about the versatility that their line up of sub/compact tractors bring to the market. If you're looking into getting a machine for performing light to medium landscaping, this might be the machine for you! I have carefully weighed the options of this vs. a mini skid the past year and found that they both have thei...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode Savannah and I discuss the importance of pushing through your setbacks and trials you have in life and business. The outlook you have on all of your problems will affect the outcome. If we are viewing a setback as a way to improve and be better, then the outcome will benefit us in the end. We must always remember to have a positive attitude even when it...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we are joined by Eric Haufman of John Deere as he shares about their all new electric zero turn mower. We dive into Deere's full line of equipment that you could potentially use in the early years of your business. From their high quality Prosumer grade electric mower, to a subcompact tractor, all the way to using a Gator to ride around town. This i...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we are joined by Keegan of Mountain String Landscapes out of West Virginia to share about his business journey. He has a unique story and tells us about how he operate his company that only does hardscapes full time with just he and is brother. Keegan has also recently dialed in his numbers and is seeing the results of making true profit!  Support the sh...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode, we have part 2 from the Kid Contractor Podcast with the Aumans discussing a plethora of things.  We dive deep into some marriage topics, and also adding too many things to your plate. There's not much more to say, other than you want to give this episode a listen!  Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggre...

Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode, co-founder of SynkedUp, Weston Zimmerman joins us to dive into the importance of retaining profit. This isn't a feel good show.. this is one that affects everyone that runs a business. anyone wanting to see real financial results needs to be following principles we discuss today. This is one you don't want to miss! Free Budgeting Call-  https:...