Is your financial strategy prepared to outlast the end of easy sales? In this eye-opening episode, Tommy Cole sits down with Jennifer Murray, finance savant and executive coach at McFarlin Stanford. Discover the hidden pitfalls of fraud risk in landscape companies and why internal processes can make or break your success. Learn how to maintain…
Continue ReadingEp 029 – From Chaos to Control: Embracing Change and Enjoying the Journey
Think change is too difficult to manage in your landscape business? Think again. In today’s episode of Roots of Success, Tommy Cole interviews Kevin Keim, an executive coach and CRO, who shares game-changing approaches to sustaining momentum when implementing new strategies and technologies. Learn how to cultivate a resilient company culture, simplify your service offerings…
Continue ReadingEp 028 – Using Innovation to Revolutionize Professional Landscaping
Think landscaping is just ‘glorified hole-digging’? Think again. In this compelling episode of Roots of Success, we’re joined by industry innovators Robyn and Bret Schmitz of High Prairie, who are transforming perceptions and practice through high-level training and cutting-edge robotic technology. Discover how they tackle the industry’s biggest challenges and why prioritizing professionalism and innovation…
Continue ReadingEp 027 – Legal-ease: Tips for Protecting your Business with Karalynn Cromeens
Are you protecting your hard-earned cash flow with a pen or just a handshake? This week we dive deep into the world of legal fortification in the landscaping business with Karalynn Cromeens, a seasoned construction lawyer bringing 20 years of industry-specific expertise. We unravel the secrets to not just surviving but thriving through the legal…
Continue ReadingEp 026 – The Hidden Value of HR Coaching for Landscape Leaders with Barrett Chow
Are your managers leaving HR in a bind regarding employee relations? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the often-underestimated power of HR coaching alongside Barrett Chow of the McFarland Stanford team. With his impressive background at the Ritz Carlton, PGA Tour, and Lifescape Colorado, Barrett unpacks the essentials of empowering managers and the transformative…
Continue ReadingEp 025 – The McCarthy Method: Using Empowerment & Efficiency to Scale Your Landscape Business
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn your passion for landscaping into a thriving enterprise? Find out on this enlightening episode of “Roots of Success,” as we chat with the power couple behind RJ Lawn and Landscape, Ryan and Annette McCarthy. Discover their journey from overworked entrepreneurs to industry leaders, focusing on client-centric…
Continue ReadingEp 024 – From Pushing Mowers to Pulling Profits: Breaking Barriers with Austyn Roth
Who says youth is a barrier to success? Austyn Roth, at just 21 years old, has disrupted the landscaping game with his savvy business strategies and commitment to quality. In this episode of Roots of Success, we explore how Lucky Landscaping, under Austyn’s leadership, transitioned from a cash-starved startup to a strategic, customer-focused market leader….
Continue ReadingEp 023 – Empowerment & Accountability: Sam Rankin’s Guide to Explosive Growth
Are you ready to transform failures into your company’s building blocks for success? Find out how embracing mistakes can skyrocket your business, as we delve into the unique “get shit done” philosophy that quadrupled Sam Rankin’s landscaping business in just two years. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Rankin, owner of Etch Outdoor,…
Continue ReadingEp 022 – Revolutionize Your Workforce: Why Big Landscape Companies Swear By LMN & Greenius
Do you feel trapped in your landscape business by old school business management tools? It’s time to step your tech game and turn your company into a well oiled machine! Join Tommy and his guests, David Ellis and Rich Thiebaud from LMN & Greenius. They’re spilling their secrets on how technology and consistent training can…
Continue ReadingEp 021 – The Hidden Power of Peer Groups with Vince Torchia
Are you tired of feeling like you’re carrying the weight of your landscape company all on your own? It doesn’t have to be this hard. In this eye-opening episode of Roots of Success, we challenge the conventional methods of business growth with the help of Vince Torchia from the grow group. Explore the power of…
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