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Did you love The Landscape Pros' Playbook? Want to keep seeing ideas, tips, and tactics like that to help your business throughout the year?

Every Sunday at 7 a.m., we send out a Great Idea e-mail to help you grow and control your business. These tips and tactics are pulled directly from our team’s real-world experience leading successful landscaping companies and coaching hundreds more. In other words, we only share what we know works. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Sunday at 7 a.m. ET. 

Upcoming Events

Many landscape professionals underestimate the resources available to help them succeed—and one of the most valuable is a strong supply partner. For Grunder Landscaping Co.(GLC), that partner is SiteOne.

In this webinar, Marty Grunder will be joined by Steve Hartkemeyer, the SiteOne representative who has worked closely with GLC to streamline their material procurement process. Together, they’ll share how improved systems and support have reduced the manpower needed for ordering—from 5 full-time team members down to 2—even as the company’s revenue tripled. You’ll leave with practical ideas to simplify your own operations, save time, and focus more on the parts of your business that drive growth.

Speakers: Marty Grunder & Steve Hartkemeyer (SiteOne)

Join Marty Grunder of The Grow Group and Jon Gohl of Aspire Software for a powerful session on how landscaping companies can leverage technology to streamline estimating, drive consistent sales, and improve cash flow. You’ll see best practices for using software to better manage opportunities, track sales progress, and standardize estimating. Learn how to simplify renewals and rebid lost work to keep your pipeline full and your sales team focused. Whether you’re trying to scale or just get more organized, this session will show you how the right processes and technology can make it happen.

Speakers: Marty Grunder & Jon Gohl (Aspire Software)

In this interactive session, Matt Crinklaw of Greenius sits down with Marty Grunder and Brian Davis from Grunder Landscaping Co.(GLC) to explore how GLC has successfully implemented Greenius to streamline training, boost team performance, and solve real-world challenges in the field. You’ll hear about how GLC is using the platform for the sales, administrative, and production teams to promote safety, ensure compliance with regulations, and develop skills among their team.

Speakers: Marty Grunder, Brian Davis (GLC), & Matt Crinklaw (Greenius

Join Marty Grunder and financing experts from John Deere for a candid conversation on how smart equipment financing can accelerate growth in your business. In this free webinar, Marty will share how the team at Grunder Landscaping Co. leveraged financing options offered by John Deere to expand their fleet and grow their snow and ice removal operations.

We’ll talk about strategies for scaling your business, the tax implications of different options, and what contractors should keep top of mind as they look at their equipment needs in the future.

Speakers: Marty Grunder & John Deere Financing Team

Your brand is more than a logo—it's the story you tell and how consistently you tell it. Join Marty Grunder and the team from Vermeer Corporation for a powerful session on how sales and marketing teams can tell their landscaping company’s story in a way that resonates with clients.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

• How large companies like Vermeer approach brand storytelling to build loyalty and drive growth
• How to communicate your value when launching new services or entering new markets
• Practical steps for shaping and sharing your story as your business evolves

Whether you’re expanding your offerings or refining your brand voice, this session will give you a blueprint to tell your story with purpose and impact.

Speakers: Marty Grunder & Vermeer Corporation Team