KM Grunder

December 10, 2018

Converting Commercial Prospects into Clients

KM Grunder

December 10, 2018

Converting Commercial Prospects into Clients

A good commercial client can be a great source for continuing revenue, but getting your foot in the door can be a real challenge.

KM Grunder

December 5, 2018

Build Your 2019 Budget Now

KM Grunder

December 5, 2018

One of the smartest actions you can take now to set yourself up for success in the new year is putting together your budget. When implemented right, your budget controls costs, forecasts revenue, sets goals, influences behavior, drives your team to action, and ultimately creates opportunity.

KM Grunder

November 26, 2018

Leverage the Power of Referrals

KM Grunder

November 26, 2018

At Grunder Landscaping Co., more than 75% of business comes from referrals. If you’re not making the most of your network to generate sales, you’re missing out.

KM Grunder

November 19, 2018

What to Do Now to Succeed in the Spring

KM Grunder

November 19, 2018

With the holiday season nearly underway and winter soon upon us, many of us are taking a well-earned breather and enjoying time with family and friends. This is important, but it’s also crucial to keep your eye on the ball when it comes to business and setting yourself up for success come spring.

KM Grunder

November 12, 2018

Find a Common Language Your Whole Team Can Speak and Understand

KM Grunder

November 12, 2018

Find a Common Language Your Whole Team Can Speak and Understand

Implementing an efficiency rating at your company is an easy way to create a language your whole team—from managers and group leaders to crew members and new hires—can understand and rally around.

KM Grunder

November 5, 2018

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Old-School Marketing Tactics

KM Grunder

November 5, 2018

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Old-School Marketing Tactics

Facebook, Google ads, and e-mail marketing can all be powerful tools for reaching and retaining clients if you deploy them smartly. But old-school marketing tactics can be surprisingly effective too.

KM Grunder

October 29, 2018

How to Recruit Talented Young People from Horticultural Programs

KM Grunder

October 29, 2018

How to Recruit Talented Young People from Horticultural Programs

I recently asked Dr. Phil Allen, a professor of landscape management at Brigham Young University, what landscaping professionals can do to attract top students like the ones he teaches to work at their companies.

KM Grunder

October 22, 2018

How to Get Home by 5

KM Grunder

October 22, 2018

We all feel as if there’s not enough time in the day to get done what we need to, and we all want to be home by 5 with our family and friends. So where do you start?

KM Grunder

October 15, 2018

We’re Changing Our Name and Our Look to Serve You Better

KM Grunder

October 15, 2018

We’re Changing Our Name and Our Look to Serve You Better

I am thrilled to announce Marty Grunder! Inc. will officially become The Grow Group this week, with a whole new look and a renewed focus on what we do best and care about most: helping ambitious landscape pros like you to grow and reach your dreams.

KM Grunder

October 8, 2018

Understand What Your Team Is Up Against

KM Grunder

October 8, 2018

To a tee, the most successful companies I’ve seen and worked with in the green industry understand the importance of investing in their people. Because no matter how smart you may be or think you may be as an owner, you will never realize your company’s full potential so long as it rides solely or even mostly on you.