Welcome back to Impact Without Limits. As the trial progresses, tensions rise. Despite the judge warning the plaintiff that they're losing the jury's attention and need to expedite proceedings, little changes. Brian takes the stand and seizes the opportunity to recount the botched job that Matt was responsible for. But as the plaintiff's attorney starts to run out of options for witnesses and Diana falls ill, the judge adjourns early for the day. The next day, as Diana finally takes the stand, i...
May 20, 2024•29 min
Welcome back to Impact Without Limits as Dale and Brian continue walking listeners through the trial. In this episode, they share a weekend they decided to stay in California after a week in court to blow off steam before resuming the following week. Setting the scene, they share that court ended for the week with the Judge telling the plaintiff they need to just ‘settle and get it over with.’ Then, on Saturday at 8 AM, the brothers receive an email with a settlement offer. You may be curious as...
May 13, 2024•23 min
Last week, Brian hinted at Dale taking the stand for this week’s episode and what a captivating performance it turned out to be. Typically, witness examinations in court follow a conventional pattern of yes or no inquiries. However, Dan leaned toward open-ended questions, transforming the courtroom into what the duo affectionately calls ‘Storytime with Uncle Dale.’ Dale’s testimony provided a unique opportunity to narrate the brothers’ tale to the jury in a manner previously unexplored. True to ...
May 06, 2024•20 min
Step into the courtroom chaos in today's episode as the plaintiff's attorney digs through papers while a witness waits impatiently on the stand. Minutes drag on, but even after enlisting the help of the witness, the document remains unfound. With objections mounting and the plaintiff’s attorney’s question-asking skills lacking, the scene becomes a comedy of errors. At the end of the day, everyone involved is subjected to ‘afternoon scoldings’ from the judge. He urges them to get the wheels turni...
Apr 29, 2024•25 min
Sometimes, you’ve got to find joy in the journey, even in the face of the unexpected. The Karmie brothers embody this philosophy as they take listeners through an extraordinary trial experience. From savoring the mouthwatering bacon at their hotel to recounting the record-breaking number of objections in the courtroom, this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat and laughing along the way. Join Dale and Brian for a memorable and entertaining episode filled with their unique perspectives ...
Apr 22, 2024•28 min
Welcome back to another episode full of twists and turns as the Karmie brothers journey through their unprecedented trial. In today’s episode, the plaintiff’s attorney throws a curveball. What could it be, you ask? Well, you'll simply have to tune in to unravel the mystery. As the trial unfolds, objections and contradictions fly, leaving the courtroom in a whirlwind of confusion by day's end. With each new twist, reality warps and bends, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. One might mis...
Apr 15, 2024•20 min
The circus is just starting, and Dale and Brian are primed to entertain. With laughter echoing through the car, they share tales en route to court, setting the stage for a day that promised amusement and intrigue. Little did they know the unfolding events would make them question the reality of the trial itself. As the trial commenced, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. The plaintiff’s attorney launched into questioning their 'star witness' in such a way that objections flew like confetti—117 ...
Apr 08, 2024•20 min
The adventure continues this week as Dale and Brian delve into the commencement of the trial. With the jury duly selected, anticipation mounts as the trial unfurls its initial proceedings. Confident in their preparations, they brace themselves for what lies ahead. An unexpected sight greets them as the trial begins: the plaintiff's attorney enters the courtroom in disarray, with haphazardly assembled boxes of papers instead of the expected organized binders. Despite his disheveled appearance, hi...
Apr 01, 2024•24 min
In this podcast episode, Dale and Brian find themselves in the midst of a whirlwind of events leading up to their trial. A week before the trial was set to begin, they were in Mexico City helping set up a new dealer, unsure if the trial would even happen given its numerous postponements. However, with no indication of further delays, they headed towards California to prepare. As the gears of their legal proceedings start turning, Dale and Brian are struck by the surreal nature of it all. With th...
Mar 25, 2024•26 min
In today’s episode, Dale and Brian invite listeners back into their decade-long legal saga, offering an intricate look at the complexities they encountered. As the narrative unfolds, the brothers navigate a whirlwind of activities, from frequent trips to California for courtroom battles, engaging in negotiations with a prominent corporation, and even participating in the bankruptcy auction for the plaintiff's business. Remarkably, amidst these challenges, they still manage to carve out time for ...
Mar 18, 2024•21 min
Dive into today's episode as Dale and Brian set the stage for a pivotal moment in their legal journey. In 2009, as the economy plummeted, their heavily residential-focused business faced a daunting challenge - their first year in the red. However, amidst the turmoil, glimmers of hope emerged: new dealers joining the fold, prestigious projects like Disney's Epcot Flower and Garden Festival on the horizon, and promising negotiations with another major corporation. Amidst all of the ups and downs o...
Mar 11, 2024•24 min
In this light-hearted episode, Dale and Brian reminisce about some of their most unforgettable experiences during their legal dispute. Amidst the countless surprises and challenges, the brothers often found themselves waiting, needing to let loose and blow off steam. These narratives serve as a poignant reminder that even amidst life's storms, there are pockets of goodness to be discovered. Embrace those small moments of joy, and never underestimate the power of laughter in navigating adversity....
Mar 04, 2024•18 min
Welcome back to Part 2 of February’s Special Feature with Jeff Evans! If you didn’t listen to Part 1, please check it out first! In this compelling episode, adventurer and esteemed speaker Jeff Evans delves into his gripping experiences in Mosul, Iraq, offering profound insights into navigating adversity. Jeff also opens up about his remarkable feat of guiding the first blind person to conquer the formidable heights of Mt. Everest. This record-breaking achievement resonates with invaluable lesso...
Feb 28, 2024•32 min
For February's 2-part Special Feature, Dale and Brian are excited to welcome you back to the 2024 ForeverLawn Dealer Conference, where they're thrilled to share Jeff Evans' inspiring speech with listeners. Jeff Evans isn't just your average speaker—he's an adventurer extraordinaire known for guiding the first and only blind climber to summit Mt. Everest and going on to tackle the 'Seven Summits.' But Jeff's story continues further. He's also a Physician Assistant who led search and rescue missio...
Feb 26, 2024•27 min
As Brian and Dale embarked on the next stage of their legal journey, the deposition loomed ahead like an unavoidable hurdle. For those unfamiliar, a deposition is a formal legal procedure where witnesses and involved parties provide sworn testimony outside of the courtroom setting. It serves as an opportunity for both sides to document testimonies for potential use during trial proceedings. Meanwhile, amidst the legal ordeal, life continued to unfold. Back in Ohio, ForeverLawn was experiencing s...
Feb 19, 2024•22 min
The journey continues as Brian and Dale dive into their decade-long legal battle. In today’s episode, they unveil the highs and lows of the mediation process and the invaluable lessons gleaned along the way. Here’s the thing about mediation… It only works if both parties are willing to negotiate. Yet, in the Karmie brothers' case, they found themselves locked in a delicate dance, negotiating against their own convictions as the mediator shuttled between them and their adversaries. Despite laying...
Feb 12, 2024•24 min
Picture this: it's the spring of 2007, and Dale and Brian already deeply entangled in one lawsuit, suddenly find themselves in yet another legal debacle. In today's episode, the brothers open up about this second legal ordeal, in which a customer was now making a claim against them. As they made their way through the mediation process, they quickly learned that the goal of a civil lawsuit was not justice; it was to bring resolution between the two parties. The Karmies had two options - continue ...
Feb 05, 2024•21 min
For this month’s special feature, Dale and Brian are coming to you live from the 2024 ForeverLawn Conference. The episode emphasizes the significance of pursuing excellence rather than perfection. The central theme revolves around acknowledging that challenges are inevitable in life, but how we conduct ourselves in those testing moments truly defines us as individuals. From handling the hard moments to celebrating wins, the brothers share how they’ve learned to navigate the highs and lows of lif...
Jan 29, 2024•24 min
Welcome to Season Three of Impact Without Limits. If you’re an avid listener, you may notice that the format is slightly different. This season, the Karmie brothers will walk us through the decade-long trial that became a formative & refining season in their lives & their business. As Brian and Dale kick off this season, they set the stage for what to expect in the coming episodes. As they talk about the peaks and valleys of this trial, we are reminded that life itself is full of peaks a...
Jan 22, 2024•20 min
What do you do when the best part of your business becomes the worst part of your business? In late 2005 and early 2006, the volume sold in the California market had come to a grinding halt. A once thriving market was now yielding no volume. What had gone wrong? Brian and Dale began to look into this situation and were alarmed by what they found. In an effort to help revive a once flourishing market, the brothers agreed to service the sub-dealers as dealers directly, receiving orders, placing or...
Jan 15, 2024•24 min
Have you ever driven a forklift through a busy intersection? The time had come; Dale & Brian had decided to move their families back to Ohio. It was the end of an era, but at the same time, they were purchasing a building that would become ForeverLawn headquarters in Albuquerque. So how would their move affect the business? Would the business continue to thrive in Albuquerque? Would things be different when they moved back home? While the business was essential to the brothers, the decision ...
Jan 08, 2024•37 min
What are you looking forward to? Sometimes, having a tangible reward in place when goal setting is the extra incentive we need to press on in times of adversity. This is what Dale and Brian had in mind when they began crafting the first ForeverLawn Achievers’ Trip. In this episode, the brothers take us on a journey through the inaugural Achievers’ trip ForeverLawn had back in 2007. From having the ‘Couple’s Olympics’ to going on a sketchy zipline, this trip was nothing short of eventful. You’ll ...
Jan 01, 2024•38 min
As the festive season envelops us in a flurry of activities – from decking the halls to exchanging gifts – it's easy to get swept away in the hustle and bustle of Christmas. In this episode of Impact Without Limits, Dale & Brian delve beyond the surface to explore the profound significance of this holiday and its enduring impact on their lives and how it shapes the principles of the ForeverLawn F's - Faith, Family, Friends, Freedom, Fun, & Grit. Amidst the flashy lights and presents, it'...
Dec 25, 2023•28 min
Do you remember where you were 17 years ago today? In this fun episode, the Karmie brothers share about a memorable vacation they took 17 years ago, today, with their families in Angel Fire, New Mexico. One of the things that set this trip apart from previous ones was that it was the first vacation the families had taken together that had no ties to business. Like any other Karmie brother trip, this one was full of adventures. Many memories were made, from driving through a freak snowstorm in Al...
Dec 18, 2023•21 min
Do you remember doing ‘show and tell’ when you were in school? Step back to January 2007 and join Dale and Brian for an exciting episode recounting ForeverLawn's first dealer conference in Albuquerque. Like the days of ‘show and tell,’ the brothers were eager to showcase their local projects and spend time casting visions for the future. Amidst the camaraderie and excitement, Dale and Brian share their journey, reflecting on the fruits of their labor as their business experiences exponential gro...
Dec 11, 2023•27 min
How do you leave the country without leaving Arizona? Dale and Brian recount their challenging experience installing an expansive 8,000-square-foot playground in the Navajo Nation on New Year's Day. Despite the project's complexity and cold weather, the brothers were determined to complete the project with integrity. Their determination to see it through led them to persist despite their difficulties. At the time, they did not realize that this project would serve as a catalyst, opening doors to...
Dec 04, 2023•22 min
For this month’s special feature, Dale and Brian are sharing another segment from Moments with Fred. In this segment, Fred Karmie shares his thoughts on the educational system as it stood back in the 80s. Fred sought higher education and the American dream when he came to America. After graduating college, he began to teach. But the educational system he found was different from what he was expecting. While he loved the students entrusted to him, he was frustrated with the system and found that ...
Nov 27, 2023•30 min
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? The actual Thanksgiving story is one of incredible sacrifice and Biblical devotion that helped lay a foundation for generations to come in our nation. In this episode, Brian and Dale share the true story of the Pilgrims who settled in America, which often gets squandered in today’s world. As we seek to preserve the truths of Thanksgiving throughout this season and through generations, this is a great episode to share with the whole family. This Thanks...
Nov 20, 2023•27 min
Have you ever looked for something and not been able to find it? Today, Brian and Dale continue their SportsGrass journey through the first ‘official’ SportsGrass project in Lubbock, TX, and another exciting trip along the way. As they arrive at the project location, they realize the base is unacceptable. Could they just go with it and install the turf anyway? Yes. Would they be acting with integrity if they did? No. Despite the extra time, frustration, money, and work to correct the base, the b...
Nov 13, 2023•26 min
How do you handle it when somebody lets you down? In September of 2006, the ForeverLawn Albuquerque office was getting into a good groove. The office staff threw a party on a Friday to celebrate the 4th birthday of the business… but to Dale and Brian’s surprise, one of their integral office members didn’t show up the following Monday. Where was she? Was she ok? The brothers attempted to contact her with no success. A few days passed, and the employee’s friend brought her keys to the office and i...
Nov 06, 2023•22 min
