The GROW! Show

When you work on properties and landscape installations as large as the ones in McHale Landscape Design's portfolio, managing materials becomes either a weakness or an opportunity to excel. In this episode, Emily Lindley details what she sees the McHale team doing to find the plants and materials they need and get them where they need to go. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show!...

Keeping your trucks clean is more than just a to-do list task: it's part of the daily company culture at Grunder Landscaping. In this episode, Marty Grunder is joined by members of the Grunder Landscaping production teams who share how they manage to keep things clean, how organization makes their jobs easier, and what goes into keeping everything in order. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for...

In this episode, Marty is joined by Brian Fullerton of Brian's Lawn Maintenance. They discuss the landscaping industry as a whole, running a business while raising a family, and the challenges that they've both faced as business owners. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel! Brian's Shop Tour at Grunder Brian's Lawn Maintenance...

Lights in the turf, grass running all the way up against a building or fence, low-laying branches, and more. Sometimes the landscape design sets up maintenance crews to fail by making it way too easy to damage properties. In this episode, Marty shares how landscape designers can be mindful of these things when creating plans and how account managers can use these damages as opportunities to sell e...

In this episode, Marty Grunder interviews Dan Hoard, the voice of the Cincinnati Bengals, on his career as a sportscaster, what it's like finding creativity in tough situations, and what it's like working in the pro-football world. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel! Dan's Podcast: Bengals Booth Marty's Studio   00:00 - Intro...

In this episode, we dive into why financial transparency isn't just good leadership—it's essential for building a strong, educated team. From using scoreboards and company-wide “State of the Union” meetings to walking through the Penny Exercise, Vince breaks down exactly where every dollar goes in your business. Tune in to learn how sharing the numbers empowers your team and drives smarter decisio...

In this episode, Marty is joined by Keith Bowman of McHale Landscape Design who shares what the McHale team does to find new clients, build strong client relationships, find and retain team members, install and maintain award-winning properties, and keep their business running as smoothly as possible. Field Trips with NALP ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ...

Have a vacation planned for this summer? In this episode, Marty Grunder shares how he uses his out-of-office time as an opportunity for new leaders to learn and develop their skills.   ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel!   00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 02:02 - The Origin of “The Summer Vacation Test” 04:27 - Strategic Pl...

In this episode, Marty sits down with Seasonal Service's Bret Achtenhagen to talk about his family business, the roundabout way he ended up in the green industry, and how the business evolved over time. They talk about the company's focus on residential work, how they keep the whole team focused on quality work, how they market for more work and more during this episode. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leav...

Emails to our existing and past clients have been a surprising source of work for us this spring at Grunder Landscaping. This low-effort outreach is working better than we expected it to, and in this episode Emily Lindley shares what we're sending emails on and what we're doing to make them work for us. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our You...

Marty Grunder talks with Phil Harwood from Snow Fighters about leadership lessons from 40 years in landscaping and snow removal. Phil reveals why his previous company made 80% of profits from snow despite it being only 50% of revenue, and shares insights on leading by example and building profitable snow operations. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscri...

Marty shares the real story behind opening Grunder Landscaping's first branch location in Cincinnati. From overcoming team resistance and zoning battles to building systems that scale, discover the leadership lessons, market entry strategies, and mindset shifts required to successfully expand your business into new markets. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ...

In this episode, Marty sits down with GROW 2025 tour host Jason Cromley to discuss what they both learned from the event, what the Hidden Creek team has been up to since February, and how they expect the year to go for their companies and the industry. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel!   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:32 Rando...

Our listeners sent in their top questions, and we're asking Marty during this week's episode of The Grow Show!   ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel!   00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 01:05 - Book Recommendation: Winning with Accountability 02:15 - Ask Marty: Finding and Keeping Good People 05:59 - Career Paths & Opport...

In this session, Marty and Vince discuss the three things Vince is thinking about and working with our ACE Peer Group Members in 2025. They also cover trends that they're seeing in the market, in companies around the country, and what companies should be paying attention to this year. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel!   00:...

We trust members of our team in leadership roles to share information and coach the team that reports to them to do their best work, but are we investing in their education too? In this episode, Marty Grunder shares what they do at Grunder Landscaping Co. to coach new leaders and support them as they teach their own teams their skills. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️...

Nobody likes bad meetings — they waste time, drain energy, and rarely get results. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 5 must-haves for running meetings that actually work. From setting a clear purpose to leaving with real action items, we’ll give you a simple framework to tighten up every meeting on your calendar. If your meetings are lacking this Spring; this episode is for you. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️...

The seasonality of our businesses is real. In this episode, Marty outlines ways that landscape pros can keep their sanity and optimize their productivity in the busy spring and summer months. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel! 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 01:45 - Annual Theme for Grunder Landscaping: FOCUS 02:44 - Key...

In this episode of The Grow Show, Marty Grunder is joined by Mark Tipton, Founder & CEO of Aspire and Whitney Griffin to talk about the early days of starting the company, how the software has evolved, and what lessons the team has learned along the way. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel!   00:00 - Introduction & Wel...

In any busy time; it’s easy to fall into bad habits. On this week's episode of the GROW Show; Vince will give you 3 leadership mistakes to avoid this Spring.  ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel! 00:00 - Introduction 01:11 - Leadership Influence on Company Culture 01:34 - Aligning Actions With Priorities 02:46 - Grow Leaders W...

We're on the run right now, and as leaders (whether in title or just in attitude) we set the tone for our organization. By taking care of ourselves, we can be the best versions of ourselves for our coworkers, family, and friends. In this episode, recovering hot head Marty Grunder shares what he does to stay calm even when you-know-what hits the fan.  Remember the Blue Skies Video 10 Minute Meditat...

As you and your company work to drum up spring business, Emily Lindley uses this episode of The Grow Show to talk about what to watch for when setting up social media ads and how to get the most bang for your buck. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️   Leave a Review for the Grow Show! ️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel! 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 00:27 - Introduction to Spring Marketing...

In this special 100th episode of The Grow Show, Marty Grunder, CEO of Grunder Landscaping Company and The Grow Group, welcomes his younger brother, Rich Grunder. Rich is employee #2 at Grunder Landscaping Co. Holding the title of "most fired and rehired employee" in the company's history.  Together, they reminisce about their early days of starting the landscaping business, sharing stories about o...

In this episode of The Grow Show powered by Stihl, Marty Grunder from Grunder Landscaping Company and The Grow Group shares actionable sales tips to help you improve your sales strategies. Marty emphasizes the importance of daily routines in sales, focusing on three key actions: prospecting, nurturing relationships, and closing deals. He also highlights the significance of follow-up post-sale and...

In this episode of The Grow Show, Marty Grunder from Grunder Landscaping Company and the Grow Group discusses spring cleanups with Alan Whitt, a group leader at the company. They emphasize the importance of having a systematic approach to ensure efficiency and quality in cleanup tasks. Alan shares his role in supporting team members, the tasks involved in a spring cleanup, and the importance of tr...