Reach Out Via Text! Welcome to a special episode of the Growing Green Podcast, where your host, Jeremiah Jennings, shares the mic with Austin Ayers, a burgeoning entrepreneur from the green industry. Austin, a young business owner who turned his passion for lawn care into a thriving venture, joins us to unravel the layers of his entrepreneurial journey. From starting with a single mower and a dream, Austin’s story is a testament to the power of hard work, networking, and continuous learning. Thi...
Feb 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 358
Reach Out Via Text! Join us for a lively discussion on the intertwining worlds of business and marriage. We share insights from their early morning recording session, which quickly turned into a value packed show after the first few minutes. From parenting challenges to managing a lawn care business, we dive into the complexities of balancing professional and personal life. Time Stamps & Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Parenthood Chronicles: Understanding Baby Sleep Patterns 05:12 - Law...
Feb 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 357
Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, host Jeremiah Jennings, owner of Growing Green Landscapes in Birmingham, Alabama, welcomes back Dominic from Ledgehill Landscape. Dominic shares insightful updates on the impressive growth and challenges his landscaping business faced over the past year. From starting a business as a young entrepreneur to scaling up to four crews, Dominic dives into the importance of systems, processes, and creating a strong company culture. Wheth...
Feb 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 356
Reach Out Via Text! Dive into the world of entrepreneurship on "Green Growth" as host Jeremiah Jennings engages with Angel Ramirez, exploring the trials and triumphs of building a successful landscaping business. This episode offers a treasure trove of insights, from the initial steps of breaking into the industry to employing innovative strategies for sustained growth. Angel discusses the importance of networking, delivering quality work, and the significant impact of social media marketing in ...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 355
Reach Out Via Text! Dive into a compelling episode of Marriage Monday where Jeremiah and Savannah explore the intersection of business growth, family life, and the pursuit of land. From the initial steps of land acquisition to the challenges of managing a landscaping business from home, and the joyous complexities of family life, this episode covers a wide range of heartfelt and practical topics. Timestamps & Topics: 0:02 - Introduction: Land Acquisition's Impact on Business and Marriage 3:4...
Feb 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 354
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode, host Jeremiah Jennings welcomes back a familiar face to the podcast, delving into the growth, challenges, and operational insights of running a successful lawn care business. From the transition of a career firefighter to a thriving entrepreneur, this episode is a deep dive into the grassy fields of entrepreneurship, strategic hiring, and the nuts and bolts of lawn care service excellence. Timestamps & Topics: 0:04 - Revisiting Success: Jeremiah catche...
Feb 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 353
Reach Out Via Text! Embark on an inspiring journey in this episode where we dive into the thriving world of Sky Frog Landscape. Meet Jason Scott, the visionary behind this landscaping powerhouse, as he unveils the secrets to his company's impressive growth. From modest roots to flourishing branches, Jason's narrative is a rich tapestry of entrepreneurial spirit, strategic networking, and relentless pursuit of excellence in the green industry. Timestamps & Topics: 0:04 - Opening Insights: Int...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 352
Reach Out Via Text! In this insightful episode of Marriage Monday, hosts Jeremiah and Savannah delve into the complexities of managing a healthy marriage while running a business. They share personal anecdotes about family illness patterns, the challenges of a busy week involving land purchases and basketball games, and strategies for effective marketing in their business. The episode also explores the importance of prioritizing time together and the practical aspects of their podcast setup, alo...
Jan 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 351
Reach Out Via Text! In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Patashnik, a dynamic entrepreneur and business strategist, to explore the intricacies of growing a successful business. Jonathan shares his insights on various topics, including leveraging content to build market authority, using technology to transform the service industry, and the essential role of mindset in entrepreneurial success. We also discuss the future of AI and robotics in the workforce, strategies to scale a business, and...
Jan 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 350
Reach Out Via Text! Join host Jeremiah Jennings in an insightful interview with Cornell Mac from Mack Landscaping and Lawncare, based in Pittsburgh, PA. This episode dives deep into the world of entrepreneurship and personal growth, as experienced at a recent business conference. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their business and personal horizons! ⏰ Timestamps: 0:04 - Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth: Insights from a business conference on growth and change in company and pe...
Jan 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 349
Reach Out Via Text! In this heartwarming and occasionally hilarious episode of Marriage Monday, join hosts Jeremiah and Savannah Jennings as they navigate the complexities of running a business while nurturing a thriving marriage. From recounting a terrifying road incident to sharing their recent personal and professional journeys, this episode is filled with relatable experiences, insightful marriage lessons, and plenty of laughter. Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.part...
Jan 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 348
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we discuss hiring, gathering reviews, educating, and many other topics to prepare for the upcoming year in our business. In order to see growth this year we must be working to grow the interior of our companies which starts with all three of these topics. I hope to see major growth in 2024 and hope to see you do the same! Make this your best year yet! Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for ou...
Jan 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 347
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we're joined by Tanner Carney of Palmetto Lawn Services to hear about how he is growing a lawn and landscape company with 6 employees at 18 years old. Tanner is definitely of a different mold than most guys his age, and he has taken that and turned it into fuel to help him grow his company over the last few years. He had a unique schooling that helped him grow faster than most still in high school, but now he is full time in the business and crushing the en...
Jan 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 346
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode I role solo to share about the importance of building your marriage along with your business. I also share about our goal and purpose in doing what we do. We are here to help and give to others in an effort to see you grow and prosper. In turn all I ask is you pass it on to the next people you have influence over. It is a fun journey being married and growing a business, but it doesn't come without challenges which I also discuss in this show. Check it out ...
Jan 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 345
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we're joined with Sam Gembel of Atlas Outdoor. Sam has successfully scaled Atlas to a multimillion dollar operation over the last 10+ years and now employees over 100 people. Building his team was a key point Sam talked about on the show, but a huge focus was the fact that no matter how many systems or processes or people you have on the team, if you can't sell then you'll never be able to keep those great team members or use the systems and processes corre...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 344
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we have Chase from Chase Lawn and Landscape join us from out west in Oklahoma. Chase has been in business 24 years, but the last 3 have proved to be hist best years yet. Through building a network and community, Chase has found others to help inspire and push him to better his company and take it to new heights. Chase is a wealth of knowledge that I can't wait to get back on the show! Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io...
Jan 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 343
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode Savannah and I chat about the next month for us, and share about the importance of trying to understand your spouses' career. One of the hardest things to do for us is to understand the complexity of what we both do, specifically Savannah. We discuss her job as a nurse and how I will never truly see that side of her and what she has to process. We talk about her doing a ride along with us one day to hopefully better understand our day to day operations as s...
Jan 08, 2024•31 min•Ep. 342
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode we have an awesome group conversation from one of our roundtable meetings discussing all things box truck, business growth, marketing. These guys are all doing awesome things in the companies and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for them. Stay tuned to our instagram for your chance to get in on our next roundtable discussion! Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newslett...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 341
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode, we have Mike Pletz join the show to share about his hardscape business in Canada. Mike has a unique operation where he specializes in the re-lay of patios. This is a model that allows Mike to rent all of his equipment and stay lean and mean. He is at a point of finding a permanent home for his business in the next few years, but right now he is able to serve a larger service area due to running a mainly rental method and not having to transport large equip...
Jan 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 340
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode Savannah and I share about our approach to the year ahead. As we look forward to things to come we remember what our most important goals are this year and one of them is furthering the progress of our landscape company and trash bin cleaning company. This is only possible by saying no to certain opportunities and not trying to go so many directions. This will be a challenging year ahead in many areas, but we are so excited to see where we end up and look b...
Jan 01, 2024•52 min•Ep. 339
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode, Sam with Southern Standard Landscaping joins us to give insight on his rapid growth in the last 3 years. At 23, Sam is already doing more than most companies will do in their business tenure, but there's a reason! Sam hammered down on culture and core values, and he found his key guy and the rest is history. Sam gives great actions steps for anyone who is looking to grow to take and see their business change in the future! Thanks for the support in 2023 an...
Dec 29, 2023•43 min•Ep. 338
Reach Out Via Text! In today's episode I walk through some of the end of year tasks that we are doing to help close out 2023 and get us prepared for the new year ahead. It's crucial that you have some type of year end financial meeting with your accountant/bookkeeper, and this is just one of the things I discussed. I want to stay ahead heading into 2024 and I want you to as well. Take action on the things you're thinking about doing and know you should do, and you will see growth in the year ahe...
Dec 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 337
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 be looking for a process in which things are done, not just a figure it out as you go mentality. Ko...
Dec 22, 2023•56 min•Ep. 336
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 than ever to learn to think for yourself and make smart decisions. Always seek wise counsel, but learn to think independently. Support ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 335
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, make sure to stop and soak in the moment even though you're probably already working on the next th...
Dec 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 334
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 right for you, and what is the best way for you to excel at whatever path you decide to take! Support the show 10% o...
Dec 15, 2023•37 min•Ep. 333
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 moving forward. Enjoy the show! Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growing...
Dec 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 332
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 the other person helping us along this journey. It gets real in this one and I believe there is tremendo...
Dec 11, 2023•56 min•Ep. 331
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://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158a...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 330
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. Tune in to hear about areas to increase value and stay busy this winter! Support the show 10% off LMN Softwa...
Dec 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 329
