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Roots Of Success

Roots Of Success

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 Are you ready to take your landscaping business to the next level? Tune in to Roots of Success, the premier landscaper's podcast that brings you the latest tips and strategies from the industry's most successful coaches. Hosted by Tommy Cole, VP and Principal of McFarlin Stanford, each episode features candid conversations with landscape business owners and industry experts who have overcome obstacles and achieved extraordinary success. Whether you're struggling with people, profits, or just day-to-day challenges, Tommy and his guests have the real-world experience and practical advice to help you build a thriving and profitable landscape business.2023 マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Ep 058 - ACE Coaches Roundtable: Daddy issues and Busch Light Math

    Ep 058 - ACE Coaches Roundtable: Daddy issues and Busch Light Math
    2025/09/04
    Absolutely crushing it in landscape sales—only to discover your teams don’t know how your company actually makes money? Wondering why your backlog is shrinking or your people aren’t moving your business forward the way you hoped? In this raw, high-energy roundtable episode of Roots of Success, our panel of seasoned coaches and industry leaders get real about what’s working NOW for landscape executives. From reviving old-school sales strategies to turning every employee into an advocate for your bottom line, you’ll get practical stories and tested tactics for growing a resilient, profitable business. Expect war stories, laughs, bold ideas, and inspiration to help you build a smarter, more profitable landscape business, plus actionable pearls you can implement now. THE BIG IDEA: Prioritize communication, people, and financial transparency always. KEY MOMENTS: [06:33] Reviving Proactive Sales Strategies [10:23] Expanding Business With Existing Clients [12:24] Optimize Existing Leads for Growth [14:50] Improving Profit Margins Incrementally [18:33] Hidden Costs of Equipment Loss [23:02] Consistency in Leadership Education [26:58] Clarity Builds Trust and Progress [27:36] "Business Growth Through Role Reevaluation" [30:50] Organizational Misalignment Challenges [35:17] "Family vs. Work Boundaries" [40:01] "Unexpected Hospital Conference Bonding" QUESTIONS WE ANSWER How can landscaping businesses deal with shrinking backlogs and find more work? What are the best sales strategies for landscaping companies in a slow market? How do I educate my landscaping team about company profits and financials? What is open book management and how can it help my small business? How can I create effective career paths and growth opportunities for my landscaping employees? What are best practices for succession planning in family-owned landscaping businesses? How do you communicate company financials to your landscaping crew? What are some ways to boost employee retention in the landscape industry? How can landscaping companies transition from project work to recurring maintenance contracts? What are the key steps to building a successful landscaping business team?
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    45 分
  • Ep. 57 - Building Ballfields and Bonds: How Tom and Dana Groh Lead with People First

    Ep. 57 - Building Ballfields and Bonds: How Tom and Dana Groh Lead with People First
    2025/06/19

    What if “just sod” was the secret to dominating a niche landscape market? In this episode, Tommy Cole sits down with Tom and Dana Groh of Minnesota Sodding Company (MSC) to uncover how they turned a teenage side-hustle into one of the most respected specialty contractors in the Midwest. From firing up equipment on commercial job sites to building pro-level athletic fields—even tackling the legendary Minnesota Twins’ Target Field—the Grohs share how a relentless focus on relationships, a data-driven approach to pricing, and a true team mentality have powered their growth. If you’re looking for real talk on running a people-first business, out-coaching the competition, and navigating the unique challenges of working with your spouse, this is an episode you can’t miss.

    THE BIG IDEA:

    Protect relationships; build success through strong teams.

    KEY MOMENTS:

    [06:06] Career Growth Through Early Experience
    [07:31] Preferred Day: Fieldwork Team Spirit
    [10:54] Local Challenges, Distant Successes
    [13:21] "Breaking Into Target Field Construction"
    [18:55] "Challenge Accepted: Hotel Duck Photo"
    [22:30] Discovering Element: Streamlining Operations
    [26:04] Adjusting Markets for Profitability
    [29:53] "Focus on Work, Not Profit"
    [31:48] Impactful Bonus Programs Boost Performance
    [36:50] Building Team Relationships
    [37:24] Longtime Team as Family
    [43:03] Navigating Marriage and Business Together

    QUESTIONS WE ANSWER

    1. What are the keys to building strong client and vendor relationships in the landscaping industry?

    2. How can you find your niche in the landscaping or lawn care business?

    3. What is the importance of revenue per hour as a KPI in landscaping businesses?

    4. How do commercial and residential landscaping projects differ?

    5. What are effective bonus and profit sharing programs for field crews in service businesses?

    6. How can technology and software transform operations and efficiency in landscaping companies?

    7. What are some challenges and solutions for bidding on projects outside your local area?

    8. What steps should you take to grow a landscaping company from a small startup to handling major commercial contracts?

    9. How can you create a culture of teamwork and low turnover in a small or medium-sized service business?
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    46 分
  • Ep. 56: Lessons in Growth: Escaping the Owner-Operator Trap With Kerry & Jill Cline

    Ep. 56: Lessons in Growth: Escaping the Owner-Operator Trap With Kerry & Jill Cline
    2025/06/05

    Think running a landscape company with your spouse is a recipe for disaster? Think again. Kerry and Jill Cline are living proof that partnership—at work and at home—can become your biggest business superpower. This candid conversation peels back the curtain on how they built C&S Lawn Service & Landscaping: from passing out flyers as a teenager to scaling up with peer support, adopting game-changing software, and building a culture of accountability and trust. Find out what it takes to get out of your own way, empower your team, and finally move from chaos to control, no matter how long you’ve been “too busy” to change.

    THE BIG IDEA:

    Growth comes from learning and taking action.

    KEY MOMENTS:

    [04:09] Building a Business Beyond Friends
    [08:00] Family Business Decision
    [11:16] Streamlining Hiring and Organization
    [14:59] Trust and Financial Clarity
    [16:58] Hiring Smarter Mentors for Growth
    [20:34] Inaction Despite Learning
    [24:32] "Software Adoption Success Story"
    [28:59] Team-Centric Financial Transparency
    [30:20] "Aligning Personal and Professional Goals"
    [34:13] Empowering Teams through Management
    [37:30] "Elevate Through Mentorship"

    QUESTIONS WE ANSWER

    1. What are the benefits of joining a business peer group?

    2. How can husband and wife successfully run a business together?

    3. When should I hire a fractional CFO for my small business?

    4. How do I transition from working in my business to working on my business?

    5. What is open book management, and should I use it in my company?

    6. How do I build a strong company culture in the landscape industry?

    7. What’s the best way to implement systems and processes in a small business?

    8. What are some challenges of hiring friends and family in your business?
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    43 分
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