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If you keep on the path that you’re currently on, where will you be in 5 years?

In today’s episode, Brian and Dale revisit a monumental time in their lives and the history of ForeverLawn, Inc. In early 2006, a lot happened in the Karmie family and the business. Brian’s daughter Ava was born, and Jim, one of the other Karmie brothers, had to have a major and unexpected surgery. The brothers realized that the longer they stayed in Albuquerque, the deeper their roots grew.

With this eye-opening medical emergency and their growing families, reality was setting in. They had family back on the East Coast that they only saw once or twice a year. Before this realization, they had been tossing back and forth whether to stay in the local market or focus on building the national brand. Then it occurred to them - they could run the national business from anywhere…

Tune in to this episode to listen as they recount the many thoughts and factors that went into the decision to focus on the national brand and eventually move back to Ohio.

Episode Highlights: 

• Ava was born.
• The brothers got a shocking call.
• Their brother Jim needed a quadruple bypass.
• Dale was trying to make plans to be with Jim.
• They began to wonder if it was time to move back to Ohio to be close to family.
• Albuquerque had become an enormous part of their lives.
• Their perspective was being broadened.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

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How does where you are, change your perspective?

Sometimes we can look at the same situation as someone else but from different angles. We can be focused on the same thing but see it entirely differently. Perspective can vary greatly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean one is right and the other is wrong.

In today’s episode, Dale and Brian share about the early growth of ForeverLawn Inc. and how they were faced with a decision to focus either on the national brand or the local business. On the one hand, they were seeing great potential for growth in the Florida market with Playground Grass, but on the other hand, massive amounts of inquiries were rolling in on the ForeverLawn Inc. side. 

Ty, their friend and Florida dealer was feeling strongly that focusing on the Florida market was the way to go, but the brothers couldn’t shake the feeling that the national business was where they needed to set their focus. Tune in to hear how they worked together to move forward in the company.

Episode Highlights: 

• Playground Grass begins in Florida
• Selling in Florida was much different than selling in New Mexico.
• The wave of business growth was coming.
• Running two businesses & making plans.
• Is it time to jettison?
• ForeverLawn Inc. becomes the focus.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE

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For this month’s special feature, Dale and Brian are joined by guest Dan Owolabi. Dan is a leadership expert, author, and founder of Branches Worldwide, a nonprofit organization working to build a global community of high-impact Christian entrepreneurs. 

Dan shares his story and some of his most impactful leadership advice in this episode. Together, they explore the topics of leading authentically, cultivating confidence, and impacting God’s Kingdom in the marketplace.

Dan is a truly inspiring leader and has so much insight to share. Whether you are a single mom looking for hope, a young entrepreneur searching for leadership advice, or a seasoned business owner - you will be able to glean valuable nuggets of wisdom from Dan.

No matter where you are in life, there is room for growth. Tune in to learn and grow with us as Dan shares his wisdom.

Episode Highlights: 

• Dan shares his background.
• Leading authentically.
• Confidence in the service of people around you.
• If God isn’t your first thing, then something else will be.
• People who have had the most significant impact on Dan.
• Making an impact on God’s Kingdom in the marketplace.
• The integration of faith and work.
• Leadership development with Branches Worldwide.
• Staying optimistic in a sometimes pessimistic world.
• Discipline and personal habits.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE
• Visit Dan’s Website Here
• Find Dan’s Book Authentic Leadership Here
• Visit the Branches Worldwide Website Here

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Have you ever chugged a gallon of fermented iced tea?

In December 2005, ForeverLawn’s growth was still on the rise. The first annual conference was held in January 2005. Still, with Brian’s wife Angie expecting a baby in the first of the coming year, they decided to have the second conference in December.

The conference was held in Dalton, GA, where the turf was manufactured. Despite the ongoing website issues and some trouble with some K9Grass being burnt in production, excitement was growing, which was a big moment for the business.

While the present-day conference is planned in advance, with speeches discussed and vetted, the early conferences were more loosely planned. In this episode, the brothers share some of the stories that arose from that second conference. Some of these stories are funny, some cringe-worthy, but in the end, Dale and Brian always find a way to see the good. Overall, lessons were learned, and the success ForeverLawn was propelled forward.

You’ll face storms, but when you do - Deal with them, don’t run from them. Stay focused. Face the storm, but don’t let it become your focal point. Things don’t always go as planned. Learn from it and look for the good. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Revisiting the second annual ForeverLawn Conference.
• Issues with K9Grass.
• Excitement was growing.
• The sales speech at the conference was a little aggressive.
• Dinner with new dealers took a wrong turn.
• Ultimately, the conference was a success.
• Stay focused and look for the good.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE

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Have you ever had your identity stolen?

As ForeverLawn, Inc. was beginning to grow, Brian received a call from one of their dealers. A potential customer had gone to ForeverLawn.com and was being directed to a competitor’s website. This shocked Dale & Brian as they had previously tried to obtain the domain, but a seed company had already purchased it but wasn’t using it.

Not only did this upset Dale & Brian, but the dealers also began to get frustrated. In the vast and intricate web of the internet, website domains are the virtual real estate on which our digital presence is built. They represent our brands, businesses, and online identities. 

Unsure where to turn, they found an arbitration website and started a claim. When this attempt was deemed unsuccessful, they decided to hire an attorney. Over the next year and a half, the brothers' eyes were painfully opened to the fact that there are people in the world who do not value integrity. 

The entire process of recovering the domain was frustrating and emotionally draining, impacting their personal lives and business. While they could have pushed to collect damages and made a lot of money, it ultimately came down to integrity. Even when facing adversity, and you are RIGHT - never let your integrity be compromised. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Running into issues trying to obtain ForeverLawn.com.
• ForeverLawn.com was going to a competitor’s website.
• Dealers are beginning to get upset.
• We’re in a mess. How do we fix it?
• Arbitration was set in motion.
• The competitor begins falsifying documents.
• Finding an attorney.
• Winning small motions.
• Our supplier purchases the competitor.
• Dropping the lawsuit.
• The value of a relationship.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

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How do you make your business more attractive?

When starting in business, it can be tempting to focus on profit... But Dale and Brian have a different view on gaining momentum in your industry. Have you ever heard the saying ‘a body in motion stays in motion’? The same can be said for business. 

Action is the best way to get potential customers and even employees interested in your business. When trying to create a customer base, most people don’t want to be the first - they want to see the work that you’ve done. 

In this episode, the Karmie Brothers will share about the early growth of ForeverLawn Inc, building a team, and creating momentum. Their first-hand insight & experience is invaluable for anyone starting a business or trying to generate momentum and maximize their reach.

Episode Highlights: 

• The growth of ForeverLawn Inc.
• Momentum is growing, and it’s time to build a team.
• Customers and employees want to be part of something that is part of something bigger.
• Starting in business: Profit vs. Projects.
• The benefit of creating a buzz.
• Do something that makes momentum.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE

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In today’s episode, Dale & Brian share some of the most influential people and resources they’ve discovered on their continual growth and improvement journeys. The saying is true that the best version of you is still out there. There is always room for growth and improvement in our lives.

In the quest for personal growth and improvement, surrounding ourselves with influential resources and individuals is of paramount importance. They can serve as a wellspring of inspiration, knowledge, and guidance, propelling us toward reaching our full potential. 

You can fuel your growth and gain valuable insights by actively seeking out and embracing these influential sources. Remember, the journey of growth is enriched when we connect with those who inspire us and support our pursuit of excellence.

Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors, there is safety. Proverbs 11:14

The best version of YOU is still out there. If you haven’t found it yet, chase it.

Follow the link below to get your FREE Personal Development PDF. 

Episode Highlights: 

• A background on Dale and Brian’s early years and their exposure to personal development.
• People who have positively impacted Dale and Brian.
• Books that have inspired growth in Dale and Brian.
• A multitude of influences vs. a singular mentor.
• Different people have different strengths.
• Peer-to-peer accountability.
• Who are you pouring into?
• We all have the opportunity to grow & improve.
• Be discerning in what you take in.
• Using the Bible as a filter.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• Get Your Personal Development PDF HERE
• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE

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Have you ever bought lemonade from the county fair?

What if, instead of dwelling on our misfortunes, we transform them into something sweet? The age-old saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" embodies a powerful philosophy that encourages us to turn adversity into opportunity. 

Often, positive aspects are hidden in challenging situations - we just have to find them. While we cannot control the lemons that come our way, we can decide how we respond to them. By embracing our problems, we transform setbacks into stepping stones, failures into lessons, and challenges into opportunities. 

Tune in to today’s episode as the Karmie brothers share some of the ‘lemons’ they’ve faced in their business and how they turned them into ‘lemonade.’

The journey is not always easy, but with a positive mindset and resilience, we can squeeze out the sweetness hidden within life's sour moments and create a refreshing blend of growth and optimism. 

What are you going through right now that is difficult or uncomfortable? What can you do to make lemonade out of lemons?

Episode Highlights: 

• What do you do when you get 50,000 sq ft of a defective product?
• Turning a problem into something desirable.
• Don’t make lemonade out of a rotten lemon.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE
• In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson

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If you fall off of a horse, what do you do?

Business, like life, can be full of unexpected circumstances. You might think you’re doing everything right and then realize you’re doing it all wrong. Sometimes you are in the right ‘race,’ but something happens, and you realize you’ve got the wrong ‘horse.’ 

It’s how we respond to these circumstances that shape who we are.

In the early days of ForeverLawn, Inc., Dale and Brian realized that it was getting more difficult to track sales and financials as the company grew. In response, they found a remote company to handle orders, track payments & bills, and produce financial reports.

Having a company on the outside looking in allowed the brothers to look at the business differently and helped them to make more strategic decisions. As they continued to depend on the company more, they decided it was time to hire someone full-time. They approached the company they had been utilizing about hiring one of their employees, and both agreed it was a smart move.

Things were going great, and then unforeseen circumstances caused them to lose a wealth of information. Even though they had to do it right and couldn’t afford not to, they got it wrong again! This will play out later, so stay tuned and subscribe.

Episode Highlights: 

• Sometimes you do something wrong and get another shot.
• We realized we needed someone to track our financials.
• Finding a remote company to help with financials.
• Sometimes you need someone on the outside looking in.
• Hiring someone full-time to handle orders and financial data.
• Unexpected health issues lead to a sticky situation.
• When you get knocked down, you’ve got to get back up.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE

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How do you eat an elephant?

In this week’s episode, Dale and Brian discuss the installation of the Parkchester Field they shared about in the last episode. When they arrived on site, they admitted that they wondered if they had ‘bitten off more than they could chew.’ This was a new type of project for the business, and there was a lot that they had to figure out.

Each step brought new obstacles, but the team tackled them one at a time and, in the end, installed a successful project. This project ended up being a ‘game changer’ for the business. It was the first time the brothers walked away from a completed project with a decent check for their families. It felt like the story from Placitas Man had finally landed. 

Sometimes you must be willing to step out and chase something even when it doesn’t make much sense. They were ready to dive in, learn, & ‘grab the tiger by the tail,’ in the end, it paid off.

This story will inspire you to believe in yourself enough to step out of your comfort zone. After all, that’s where growth happens, and you’ll never know what could have been if you don’t take that step.

Episode Highlights: 

• Where do we begin?
• Figuring out the drainage system
• Renting tools
• The process of lifting the rolls of grass and laying them out
• Working in hot temperatures
• The product was slightly different than the sample
• Where do the lines go?
• Cutting in the lines
• The biggest check the business had received
• Funny stories from the project
• No ‘designated hitters’ in business
• The key to profit

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:

• www.foreverlawn.com
• Impact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimits
• ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Dale’s Instagram: @dalekarmie
• Brian’s Instagram: @bkarmie
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE
• Subscribe to Our Newsletter HERE