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Craig Groeschel is the senior pastor of Life.Church, creator of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast and a best-selling author.  He is a leadership expert, and his work has impacted lives worldwide.

This year, ForeverLawn had the special privilege of having him as the keynote speaker at the annual conference. Craig also graciously participated in a live Q&A session with Brian. Today’s recording came straight from that Q&A session.

In the interview, Craig shares how he became a leader and explores some of his most impactful leadership tips and disciplines. His words reach each person right where they are and inspire them to take themselves to the next level. 

Craig shares that one of his favorite lessons from his father is that if you’re going to do something, do it well and always finish. Whatever you are working on right now - whether it’s a new business, a new project, or even an old business - do it well. 

With the right amount of determination and grit - anything is possible.

Episode Highlights: 

• Introduction to Craig Groeschel
• How did Craig become a leadership expert?
• Leadership is spiritual.
• Leadership should be done with excellence.
• Creating a margin for opportunities you cannot predict.
• Examining what works, what doesn’t, and why.
• The many hats of coaching.
• Creating habits: training vs. trying.
• Who you’re around shapes who you are.
• Taking your business to the next level.
• Discipline and daily routines.
• If you’re going to do something, do it well and always finish.

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 Craig’s website Here!
• The Power to Change by Craig Groeschel
• Craig’s Instagram: @craiggroeschel
• Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

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If you could go anywhere on vacation, where would you go?

In 2006, ForeverLawn received an inquiry from a gentleman in Destin, Florida, asking if they could install turf on a balcony. To this point, they had not installed turf on a balcony, but the brothers knew that they would be able to do it and do it well. Does anyone remember the Parkchester story from a few episodes back?

With this installation being in Destin, Florida, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to bring their families along and turn it into a vacation. So Dale and Brian packed up their families and headed to Florida. 

After an eventful installation, the project turned out to be a tremendous success. One of the photos even ended up being used on the ForeverLawn website and other marketing material for years to come. Stay tuned on our Instagram @impact_withoutlimits this week for the picture!

Tune in to hear this fun story and enjoy as the brothers recount some of the twists and turns that happened along the way.

Episode Highlights: 

• The inquiry that led to one of the most memorable ForeverLawn installations.
• The brothers decided to turn this project into a family vacation.
• Papa Ray and his striking resemblance.
• The installation and its twists and turns.
• The photo that went down in history.

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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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

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

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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

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

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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

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

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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

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.