The GROW! Show

The GROW! Show is a show that highlights Marty Grunder's annual conference, GROW!. The GROW! show will showcase how anyone in the green industry can grow themselves, their team, and their business.

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Interview Series: Mentorship and Investing in Yourself with Mark Thompson

In this episode, Marty sits down with his longtime mentor Mark Thompson to talk about the importance of mentorship and investing time, money, and energy into yourself as a leader. No matter your position within a company, taking time to work on YOU always pays dividends. Mark Thompson is a business advisor and former engineer who started his career as an engineer, then transitioned to a business leadership role where he served as president, CEO, and Chair of the Board at his engineering consulti...

Sep 27, 2023•53 min

Team: What to Consider When Creating Compensation Plans

In this episode, Grunder Landscaping VP Vince Torchia shares some of the salary and bonus structures that ensure happy, productive teams and a growth mindset. The answer we usually have to give when asked about compensation plans is that "it depends" It depends on your business structure, your financial performance, your area, and what your current compensation plans look like. To set up a plan that works for both you and your team, Vince Torchia has tips for what to consider. Discussion Points:...

Sep 20, 2023•17 min

Finance: How Can I Reduce My Accounts Receivable

In this episode, Grunder Landscaping VP Vince Torchia delves into different ways to help you reduce your “days outstanding” in relation to A/R (accounts receivable). Collecting payment for work you've done is a critical part of maintaining strong cash flow at your landscaping company. Tune in to hear simple strategies companies can use to collect payments from clients promptly. Discussion Points: Collections are slowing in general Calculating A/R “days outstanding” Automation can help - credit c...

Sep 13, 2023•11 min

Team: Keeping Your Field Crews Engaged With the Company Culture

Does your company have a morning rollout meeting? Are you physically present for it? Engagement with your crews is crucial for fostering a great company culture. Your field crews spend most of their day out in the field and away from the office, and whether you're intentional about it or not there are sub-cultures developing within each crew. Setting the tone you want and keeping your crews engaged can be a challenge, Marty shares his ideas to help. Discussion Points: Talking about what matters,...

Sep 06, 2023•19 min

Interview Series: Life, Work, and Family with Chris Joyce

In this episode of our interview series, Marty is joined by Chris Joyce, President of Joyce Companies out of Marstons Mills MA. Chris shares how he's balanced being there for his family with running a successful landscaping company in Cape Cod, and how he and his team have differentiated themselves among a crowded market of competitors. Joyce Landscaping operates its three “green industry” businesses, as well as JLC Equipment Corporation, from approximately one location in Marston Mills. The com...

Aug 30, 2023•34 min

Team: How to Celebrate Your Team's Wins

Just think about it: you work hard all week, but only your mistakes get noticed. That's not going to be a place you want to keep working. In this episode, Marty shares The Grow Group’s favorite ways to celebrate wins. Remember, you need to model the behaviors that you want your team to adopt. Tune in to hear some of the best ways to express your appreciation so that teams feel appreciated and feel seen for the great work they're doing day after day. Discussion Points: Marty admits he’s not great...

Aug 23, 2023•13 min

Finance: What Numbers Matter Most and How Often to Review Them

How often do you look at your company’s performance numbers? You shouldn't wait until the books are closed at the end of the year to find out how your company is doing. Vince Torchia, VP of The Grow Group, uses this episode to detail the numbers you should be watching, how often to review them, and what to do if you aren't liking what you see. Discussion Points: Daily numbers to review - CASH balances, A/R balances, hours Weekly numbers - A/P balances, payroll, sales, job performance Monthly num...

Aug 16, 2023•11 min

Interview Series: The Core Values of Business with Larry Winget

In this podcast, Marty speaks with best-selling author and top keynote speaker Larry Winget (The Pitbull of Personal Development ®) about the values of honesty and integrity and how important they are to businesses today. You’ll hear Larry and Marty discuss the evolution of work ethic, the importance of core values, and the need for workplace education. He provides insights into the correlation between poor parenting and financial trouble, the influence of leadership on business success, and the...

Aug 09, 2023•47 min

Sales: Stay Relevant with Three Easy Ways to Keep in Touch with Prospects and Clients

Sending hand-written notes is almost non-existent these days. That’s why it makes such an impact when you send one to your clients. Avoid sending the dreaded "Just Checking In" email to your prospects and clients, and utilize other options to stand out. In this episode, Marty Grunder shares his three favorite ways to stay in touch with clients and prospects to stand out from the competition and build strong relationships. Discussion Points: Life before cell phones and social media Three ways to ...

Aug 02, 2023•15 min

Sales: Three Things to Do This Week to Get Ahead

What if you could do something today to move your business forward and improve your sales? We know sales are top of mind for landscaping companies right now, in this episode Marty Grunder shares three tactics that salespeople can use this week to get closer to reaching their goals for the year. Discussion Points: As Dave Sullivan told me- all planning is good Using OneNote for planning days, weeks, months… At the midpoint of 2023 - ponder what has gone well and what could use improvement Checkin...

Jul 26, 2023•17 min

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