In this episode, Mike Arnold from Creekside Outdoor Living shares his journey of building a successful landscaping business from the ground up. Starting in 2008, Mike implemented system-based strategies to scale his company into one of the top landscaping businesses in North America. He and Kevin discuss the key elements of team-building, leadership development, and the role of authenticity in business success.

Episode Highlights:

• The power of social media in establishing a strong presence

• The work behind building a credible and lasting business

• Developing people into leaders within your company

• The importance of authenticity in sales and customer relationships

In this podcast episode, Rich Thiebaud from LMN shares his journey in the landscape industry, providing valuable insights and tips for business growth.

Rich discusses the importance of effective marketing, having a top-notch website, asking the right sales questions, and building customer relationships. He emphasizes the value of automation and repeatable processes through software like LMN.

With a background in various roles from laborer to general manager, Rich also highlights the importance of training, employee onboarding, and maintenance renewals. The episode also covers his personal life balance, vendor partnerships, and the benefits of professional support in marketing and sales.

00:25 Introducing Rich Thiebaud from LMN

00:55 Rich's Journey in the Landscaping Industry

02:16 Transition to LMN and Role as VP of Sales

02:49 The Benefits of LMN Software

06:25 Challenges and Solutions in Adopting LMN

11:45 Effective Sales Strategies for Landscapers

14:18 Understanding Customer Needs and Design Value

16:26 Balancing Family and Business

19:38 The Importance of Vendor Partnerships

25:23 Working with Mark Bradley: Insights and Experiences

27:55 Future of the Industry and Advice for Entrepreneurs

29:44 Improving Sales and Job Costing

32:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Jacob and Kevin Scott chat about finding balance while growing your business and personal life.

Highlighting the importance of carefully managing your calendar, effective time management, and strategic delegation, Kevin shares practical tips for balancing entrepreneurial demands with family commitments.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

— The most important element of hiring the right people

— The real cost of sacrificing your personal life for your business

— The significance of community and accountability.

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00:00 Introduction to Finding Balance

00:46 Challenges of Balancing Life and Business

01:57 Kevin's Personal Strategies for Time Management

06:57 The Importance of Delegation

11:31 Prioritizing Personal Time

20:30 Getting Started with Life Design