For those who missed our blockbuster 7th annual Summer Growth Summit, here are a few nuggets for you to chew on and implement in your business.
1. #1 Priority. Until your #1 priority is recruiting, developing and retaining employees, you don’t have a #2.
This quote was relayed by the host, Larry Ryan, who has successfully scaled to over 80M without outside investment.
This week we are busy in KC, holding our 7th annual Summer Growth Summit, hosted by Ryan Lawn & Tree.
Next week we will be holding our first ever livestream on the topic of Maximizing Conversion from Design-Build to Maintenance.
It will be a Q&A, moderated by Kelly Dowell.
We have already collected 20 burning questions related to this topic that we will tackle.
Please join us August 28th, 1pm ET, using the link below. It’s complimentary.
Staying Healthy and On Top of Your Game. As a business leader you have the responsibility to stay healthy and inspire others. People look up to you, and they depend on you for their professional future and financial stability. Quite a few years ago I was told by my doctor that I needed to go on medication in order to not die young like my grandfather. It was the quick fix. (Or was it?) The road less traveled. Instead, as a family we decided that we would make some shifts in our approach to life. We took the road less traveled to get healthier — It takes time, the right strategy, and a team effort. (Sound familiar?) I travel a lot for work — and my clients ask me now how I stay fit? Here are some of the things that I have incorporated into my lifestyle, to keep me going for the long run. Six Step To Staying On Top Of Your Game:
Announcing our 2024 Summer Growth Summit at Ryan Lawn & Tree, August 21-22 in Kansas City, Kansas. Ryan is a unique company, implementing outside-the-box ideas to impact our industry in many profound ways. Ryan Lawn & Tree’s Unique Approach:Grown organically and through acquisitions into 73 million. Owned by their 520 employees as an ESOPUse the Great Game of Business to operate as an Open Book company. Aim to develop full-time careers for all field associates Operate in all green niches: lawn care, irrigation, tree care, landscape, and pest control. Customizing new software for all company departments to scale growth nationally Offer careers for life by developing career paths in every part of the company The Summer Growth Summit is a two-day event where we will visit both Ryan headquarters and their largest local branch.
Our Summer Growth Summit at Mariani Landscape in Lake Bluff, IL was the HOTTEST landscape event of the year! Over 3 days, we had 26 speakers covering inspiring and cutting-edge topics to help any attendee grow to their next level of success. The Summit concluded with a discussion between Jeffrey Scott and Frank Mariani regarding how Mariani Landscape grew from 90k in 1973 to 59 million in 2020. Then they discussed what has happened since making a private equity deal in 2020 and where the company is headed now. Frank and Jeffrey were like two old friends talking around the fire pit. They also covered the pitfalls of the 4 day work week, how to solve the labor issue, and how any company could pursue an acquisition growth strategy. Many companies brought their teams, and the energy was palpable. Here are 7 takeaways to get your mind thinking:
Last week we held our annual “Executive Retreat”, a client-exclusive event in NOLA for owners and their managers.
It was very HIGH energy, and the idea sharing was way beyond what you get at a typical landscape conference.
Here are 10 useful ideas that you can “rob and duplicate”:
What kind of mindset and lifestyle does it take to be uniquely successful? What will it take for you to be personally fulfilled as well as professionally successful?
The Nine Warrior Mindsets – We will explore these mindsets, and how you can apply them to your life and business.
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