In this special 100th episode of The Grow Show, Marty Grunder, CEO of Grunder Landscaping Company and The Grow Group, welcomes his younger brother, Rich Grunder. Rich is employee #2 at Grunder Landscaping Co. Holding the title of "most fired and rehired employee" in the company's history. 

Together, they reminisce about their early days of starting the landscaping business, sharing stories about overcoming challenges, dealing with tough clients, and the experiences that shaped their work ethic. 

Rich, who now works in wealth management in Seattle, talks about his journey, including his time fighting forest fires in Alaska, and the lessons learned from their parents. They also discuss the value of gratitude, business insights for 2025, and the importance of allowing kids to grow and learn from their own experiences.

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00:00 - Introduction & Special Guest Announcement

01:47 - Introducing Rich Grunder

04:21 - Early Landscaping Memories

10:11 - Funny and Embarrassing Moments in the Early Years

16:21 - Marty’s Management Style Early On

20:01 - Lessons Learned from Early Business Challenges

22:53 - Reflecting on Family Dynamics

24:31 - The Influence of Parents

28:48 - Leadership Lessons From Mom

30:29 - Baseball and Business Insights for 2025

33:46 - Reflecting as Parents

36:42 - Closing Thoughts

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The Grow Show podcast is sponsored by STIHL and brought to you by The Grow Group - a leading coaching and education firm for landscape professionals. Your host is Marty Grunder, president and CEO of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co., one of the most successful design-build operations of its kind in the Midwest. The Grow Show shares ideas, tips, tactics, and insights that will help you grow your landscaping business.

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