One of the many benefits of running our ACE Peer Group Program and also working in the weeds at Grunder Landscaping Co. is that I am able to see trends in what challenges companies are facing. While Spring always puts companies into a bit of a cash crunch, this year it's been tighter than usual for a lot of the.

As part of my role at The Grow Group, I frequently play investigator and interviewer to figure out what companies excel at that we can showcase during events and what the application of their work can be to other companies, even if their business models are a little different.

One of the many ways that teams can work more effectively together and be efficient with everyone's time is by evaluating their meeting structure. Here are 4 steps you can take this week to maximize your time by ensuring meetings are being held in the way they are intended:

In addition to my role overseeing our content strategy and managing our events at The Grow Group, I also oversee Grunder Landscaping Co.'s (GLC) marketing efforts. Just like everyone else, right now we're busy gathering leads and closing sales at GLC. This week, I'd like to share a little bit about how we're.

In our Virtual Sales Bootcamp earlier this month, I commented that my favorite topics to teach are Ideal Clients and Unique Value Propositions. Having those two things clearly defined will help you set the course for your business and be successful. This week, let's cover the ideal client.

Selling more to the clients you already know can be a faster way to increase your revenue than starting from scratch with new leads. As you heard last week, our team has been working hard at Grunder Landscaping Co. to sell more to hit our goal for this year and lay a strong foundation for next year.

When our sales backlog dips below a set revenue metric, our team at Grunder Landscaping Co. brings back something we call Extreme Sales Huddles.

On the Saturday that Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was in Cincinnati, both the Reds and FC Cincinnati played at home too. What did all three of these events have in common? They were all sold out.

At The Grow Group and at Grunder Landscaping Co., we believe the secret to success lies within constantly trying to improve and get better at what we do. Finding efficiencies within our landscaping businesses, following trends in design and maintenance, investing in training for our teams, and capitalizing on the.

I have long said that training is an investment in your team, not an expense. My mentality around this isn't as uncommon in our industry today as it was even a few years ago, and I know many teams around the country have put a lot of intentionality behind how, when, and on what they train their teams.