As part of my role at The Grow Group, I frequently play investigator and interviewer to figure out what companies excel at that we can showcase during events and what the application of their work can be to other companies, even if their business models are a little different.

One of the many ways that teams can work more effectively together and be efficient with everyone's time is by evaluating their meeting structure. Here are 4 steps you can take this week to maximize your time by ensuring meetings are being held in the way they are intended:

In addition to my role overseeing our content strategy and managing our events at The Grow Group, I also oversee Grunder Landscaping Co.'s (GLC) marketing efforts. Just like everyone else, right now we're busy gathering leads and closing sales at GLC. This week, I'd like to share a little bit about how we're.

It's the GROW-ing season, folks!

In our Virtual Sales Bootcamp earlier this month, I commented that my favorite topics to teach are Ideal Clients and Unique Value Propositions. Having those two things clearly defined will help you set the course for your business and be successful. This week, let's cover the ideal client.

I often remind my team at Grunder Landscaping Co. (GLC) and my fellow landscape pros that good managers make good decisions with good information. When we pay attention to the right metrics and when our data is good, we can make smart decisions.

My friends, it's March. As we begin the third month of the year, we celebrate that although spring doesn't technically begin for a few more weeks, we're already into our spring season of work. And, perhaps more importantly, our clients are in their spring mindset. NOW is the time to be rallying your sales team and.

This year Grunder Landscaping Co. (GLC) celebrates 40 years in business. It's a big milestone: only 30% of small businesses survive their first 10 years in business according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Owning and running a small business is not an easy career choice. While it's immensely gratifying, it can.

The winter months are a great time for landscape pros to work on their businesses instead of in their businesses, and this is true for owners as well as for every team member on the org chart. I want to be clear: even in a northern climate, we don't take the winter off. I know many of you reading this in the South.

GROW! 2024 is over, and what a week it was in Des Moines, IA. We had fantastic sessions, an absolutely incredible tour of RJ Lawn & Landscape, and so much fun seeing everyone who attended in person again this year. The fun didn't end when the event did, and it was great seeing so many of you in the Des Moines airport.