Andrew McCurry is the Owner at Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma. Father Nature is a landscape design/build & consulting firm that seeks to increase their customers' quality of life. Whatever the scope of the project, great landscapes begin with great design and they work with their clients one-on-one to make their visions come to life!

In this episode, Rob and Andrew deep dive into company growth. They’ll cover:

•  The importance of establishing a training program, including breaking down key fundamentals and outlining specific goals for employees' first 30, 60, 90, and 365 days.
• Emphasis on scheduling and effective time management, stressing the allocation of time for critical tasks and integrating personal and professional commitments.
• The value of corporate meetings and planning sessions to address issues, solve problems, and set organizational goals.
• Highlighting the importance of task delegation and recognizing individual strengths within the organization to facilitate growth.
• Insights on how to prioritize time for business growth, including brainstorming key tasks and initiatives, as well as planning for future hires and organizational changes.
• Valuable resources, like "The Emyth Revisited" and "The New Gold Standard"
• And more!

Warren Coughlin is an incredible business coach with a passion for entrepreneurship. In this episode, he explains the concept of “whack a mole” and how it prevents strategic thinking. Rob and Warren discuss the importance of building a high-performance culture and the strategies to achieve it, streamlining the hiring process and holding employees accountable to the standards of your organization.

At 26, John Spence was the CEO of an international Rockefeller foundation and has since become recognized as a business leader across the world.

Now, he now spends most of his time travelling around the world to teach businesses from start-ups to the Fortune 10 how to improve and his goal is to make complex business ideas as simple and easy to apply as possible.

In this episode, Rob, and world-renowned business leader, John Spence, discuss a crucial approach to customer engagement and creating a flawless customer experience, while ensuring that your team is prepared to deliver it. John shares a first-hand strategy used by a landscaping firm to improve customer focus.

In this episode, Rob and Ivan, of Great Lakes Landscape Design , discuss Ivan’s 12-month approach to the snow removal portion of his business, the importance of self-care to become a better leader, implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how it allowed him to run his business proactively, in addition to fostering a positive culture within his company.

Introduction to Ivan Katz and Great Lakes Landscape Design (Start - 03:15): Ivan Katz recounts his career journey, starting with the founding of Great Lakes Landscape Design in 1989 and how he grew the company into a 60-employee operation.

Acupuncture and Self-Care Benefits (03:16 - 05:53): Ivan shares how acupuncture became an essential part of his stress management routine, leading to improved productivity and well-being.

Snow Removal Expansion and 12-Month Approach (05:54 - 10:58): Ivan discusses the challenges and strategies behind Great Lakes' 12-month approach to snow removal, including growing the business and refining their snow removal services.

Challenges and Embezzlement Recovery (10:59 - 14:07): Ivan opens up about overcoming embezzlement, how it impacted the company, and the valuable financial management lessons learned during that period.

Personal Transformation and Fitness Journey (14:08 - 19:49): From addiction to fitness, Ivan shares how his journey to health, including Ironman races, changed both his life and his approach to business.

Leadership Style Shift and Adopting EOS (19:50 - 23:16): Ivan describes how adopting the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and prioritizing personal growth led to a positive shift in company culture.

Letting Go and Delegating Authority (23:17 - 24:52): Ivan discusses overcoming limiting beliefs, trusting his team, and the importance of delegating authority to empower employees.

Peer Groups and Mentorship Impact (24:53 - 31:20): Ivan reflects on how EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) and Jeffrey Scott's peer groups contributed to his professional and personal growth.

No Dickheads Rule and Positive Company Culture (31:21 - 37:13): Ivan emphasizes the importance of a "No Dickheads" rule, creating a positive work environment, and letting go of negative employees.

Personal Growth and Culture Shift (37:14 - 42:46): Ivan explains how his personal growth affected the company culture positively and transformed the business.

Leadership Resources and Book Recommendations (42:47 - 44:38): Ivan recommends influential books and resources that have shaped his leadership approach.

Infinite Game Mentality and Long-Term Vision (44:39 - 45:29): Adopting an infinite game approach to business, Ivan discusses his long-term vision and how it has helped create a sustainable strategy.

Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts (45:30 - End): Robert and Ivan discuss final thoughts and highlight the importance of continuous improvement and sustaining business growth.

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