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Have you ever opened a present that you really wanted, but it didn’t live up to your expectations?

Brian and Dale have officially ventured to start their own artificial turf company. They’ve spent significant time building a brand and casting a vision for what they wanted their company to be, and now it’s time to get to work.

The brothers are excited to start moving the new product they spent months finding–but they quickly realize it might not be as functional as they had hoped. 

Working with a new product and unique backing causes major installation challenges,  forcing Brian and Dale to make a crucial decision: will they change direction completely, or will they find a way to make this work?

Guided by their core value of innovation, the brothers choose to press on, finding creative ways to put the product they found into action. 

When there are challenges in your path, do you change direction? Or do you recognize these obstacles as opportunities and continue to press on?

Listen in for inspiration and guidance as you navigate the inevitable obstacles on your path. 

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.

Episode Highlights: 

• After building a brand, they’re ready to get to work.
• Relearning a new product. 
• Changing direction or making it work. 
• Innovation as a team. 
• Easter installations.

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A project with unshakable purpose. 

As one of the most impactful people in the lives of Dale and Brian, Makenna Karmie–Dale’s daughter– lived a life that exemplified Christ’s love for others and left a truly lasting impact during her twenty years on earth. She befriended the friendless, had a spirit of adventure, and brought vivacious brightness into every room. And despite her untimely death, her legacy lives on.

The MNK Legacy Project was launched to honor and expand Makenna’s memorable impact and love for others.. Today on the podcast, MNK Legacy Project founder Derek Taylor joins Brian and Dale to introduce this new addition to Makenna’s growing legacy. 

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.

Episode Highlights: 

• Makenna Karmie’s story. 
• The impact of her love for Christ and love for others.
• The introduction of the MNK Legacy Project. 
• MNK Legacy Team.
• The Mission.

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• MNK LEGACY PROJECT VIDEOS
• Video mentioned: the-project-video-FINAL.mp4
• Another Video: The MNK Legacy Project

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Have you ever made a decision based on a surface appearance?

As Dale and Brian finally accept that the next step they need to take is creating their own company, the Karmie brothers take the leap and officially establish ForeverLawn Incorporated on April 22, 2004. 

Without fully realizing what they were doing at the time, Brian and Dale began painting a picture of the national turf business they wanted to become. They took the time to develop a logo, website, and branding with the help of the “girl next door,” Donna, and began planting seeds for the future of ForeverLawn.

At this point Brian and Dale emphasize the power of an image through not only their marketing, but with how their business is represented across the board. If they want to be a nationally-renowned turf company, they need to look like it.

Do you dress the part for the future you’re dreaming of?

Everyday you get to decide how you are representing yourself. The way you dress, speak, write, and act creates an image. And the image you give off to others matters. 

Start building the future you want by presenting yourself today in a way that represents where you want to be. 

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits

Episode Highlights: 

• Incorporated April 22, 2004.
• The girl next door.
• Painting the image of what we wanted the company to be.
• The movie trailer gets people in the seats. 
• Clean. Simple. Professional.
• Planting seeds that would become the company ForeverLawn is today.

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Have you ever missed an answer to prayer?

This is a pivotal moment for the Karmie brothers. This week, join Brian and Dale as they share about a mundane trip which turns out to be the birth of something extraordinary. 

Throughout this time period, they pray consistently for God to open doors He wants them to walk through and to close doors to any distractions.

As God leads Brian and Dale toward starting their own business, the brothers find themselves stuck in the mindset that they are lacking the ability, resources, and knowledge to take on the opportunity. 

But the brothers eventually recognize that they’re closing doors to both the opportunity and answered prayers God was providing. So they shifted their mindset and walked through the door, eager to start what would one day become something extraordinary. 

Are you closing doors God has opened for you?

Take a moment to reframe your mind. Instead of thinking of why you can’t, start thinking of the reasons you can.

Keep your eyes open to what God has in store for you. There could be something extraordinary and impactful just a few steps ahead.

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.  

Episode Highlights: 

• The consistent prayer.
• An eye-catching product.
• “The Magical Mystery Tour.”
• A mundane moment that turned into a life-changing experience.
• Closed doors turned into extraordinary opportunities.

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Join in this special episode of Impact Without Limits as Dale and Brian interview Virginia Tech Hall of Famer, Desert Storm veteran, pastor, father and husband, Dennis Scott. Dennis shares the importance of faith guiding each season of life, elaborating through his own personal story and experience. From youth to present to where he and his wife are going next–we’re confident Dennis’ insight will propel you in your journey of becoming people of impact.

Listen in toDennis’ work ethic and his unwavering desire to serve others as we walk through his incredible journey.

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.



Episode Highlights: 

• Dennis’ introduction & story.
• Virginia Tech Hall of Fame.
• Time at the West Point Military Academy 
• Military career.
• Pursuing a career in pharmaceuticals.
• The Dennis “Power Hour.”
• Dennis’ greatest accomplishment in life.

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Have you ever tried making  a recipe and realized you didn't have all the ingredients?

In this stage not only were the Karmie brothers missing some ingredients, but they were missing the main course.

As Brian and Dale fight to stay afloat amidst the fall of Astrolawn,  losing their team, and having no product to fulfill orders, they begin searching for the missing ingredients needed to sustain their business: quality products and a quality team. 

Instead of jumping at the first option to fulfill their needs, the Karmie brothers seek out people and products that manifested what they wanted their business to be down the road. 

So if you are missing some ingredients, or even the main course, will you have the patience and the vision to wait for the right ingredients? Will you maintain your high standards and pursue the best end result? Or will you settle for the first ingredient you find to fit the recipe?

It’s time to see the bigger vision and start building for what you want to be in the future.

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Staying in the game without a supplier.
• Getting creative to stay in business.
• Building a team that represents our identity..
• Seeing a bigger vision. 
• Building based on what you want to be vs not who you are in the moment.
• Sardines vs salmon.

Takeaway:  

• Find creative ways to develop alternate solutions. 
• If you're not growing you're dying
• You have to keep in motion and keep looking ahead. Plan for better days.
• Apply the lessons your failures have taught you.

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On this special episode, Dale and Brian sit down with someone who has been a person of impact in their lives: Pastor Mike Castelli.

Mike walks through his unique and winding journey of pursuing a hard rock band career, becoming a NASA engineer, and then being called to pastor a church in Green, Ohio where he still resides.

Listen in as Pastor Mike takes a deep dive into the question, “How do you know you are being called?” and gives advice for individuals walking through low points.

This episode of Impact Without Limits is full of tangible bits of wisdom that can be applied to every person’s life. If you are searching for your calling, walking through a valley, or just in need of perspective and inspiration, you’ve come to the right place.

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.



Episode Highlights:
Mike’s family background and bio.
From hard rock to NASA engineer.
The difference between a gift and a talent.
How do you know where you’re being called?
Advice for getting through the valleys.
Being a person of impact through your low points.



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• The Green Chapel

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Have you ever let the pressure of a situation force you into a bad decision?

As news circulated that astroturf had gone out of business, many remained restless and searching for answers. While several astroturf dealers jumped to quick-fix solutions, Dale and Brian took the time to get things right.

They were losing money and people everyday, but the Karmie brothers continued to keep their values at the forefront as they weeded through their options to make the best next step.

Despite high pressure stakes, Brian and Dale took nine weeks to diligently research before making their next step.

If you have ever been in a high pressure situation, it can be hard to sit and thoroughly think through a decision. Most people cut corners so they can make a quick and easy decision. Few people take the time to sit and truly think through what the long-term consequences will be.

Whatever the decision may be, it is within this high-pressure heat that we we refine our character. So, how do you want your story to read? What will you stand for?

Lay that foundation now, so that during your next high-pressure situation you can make a decision that represents not only who you, but the legacy you want to leave.

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.




Episode Highlights: 

• Starting to ask the bigger questions.
• Taking time during a tough situation to do things right.
• The parable of the builder.
• Restless employees while trying to determine the future of the business. 
• Building a firm foundation.

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This month's bonus episode features a special guest who’s journey crossed paths with Dale and Brian’s right when they needed it most. 

Mike Jarrett, the successful founder and CEO of Jarrett Logistics, joins Dale and Brian in sharing a new part of their story: when Mike took a leap of faith and loaned thousands of dollars in shipping costs to Brian and Dale during a pivotal point in their journey. 

Mike also shares his own entrepreneurial path with Jarrett Logistics. Tune in this week to learn how his continual pursuit of excellence and “people first” culture focus has led him to become a person of impact and help others do the same.

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Jarrett’s journey
• Infinite mindset.
• Culture over strategy.
• Inside Out Approach.
• The intertwined journey of ForeverLawn(Astroturf) and Jarrett.
• Exciting business ventures + the world's best ice cream.

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• Learn more about Jarrett logistics here!

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What do people learn about you when watching you go through a difficult time?

It’s a new day and a new chapter for Brian and Dale as they wake to the reality that the business they’ve been diligently working to build is now closed.

With circumstances entirely out of their control forcing their business to a halt, there is no option to quit, so they look for a new direction. 

With few other places to turn, the two turn to their colleagues in the Astroturf network who have also found themselves out of business. Dale and Brian start to propose a new idea to their colleagues. 

It becomes clear that there is a great divide in how fellow business owners respond to difficult circumstances. The majority respond to this difficulty with a cheap “make money fast'' strategy, looking for instant payoff and certainty in rewards. 

But several follow the lead of Dale and Brian as they pursue an avenue of quality, integrity, and innovation in a field where those three things were blatantly lacking. It came with many unknowns and uncertainties, but this team knew they wanted to build something that would last for decades.

Brain and Dale’s choice to stand firm in their beliefs and pursue lasting, value-driven success sets them apart from everyone else in the field–and it lays the foundation for future successes. So often, people focus on the outside appearance or what will help them achieve results the fastest, but when the going gets tough, what's on the inside will shine through.

In times of difficulty, when you are left with the choice to rise above and stand with integrity or to take the easy way out, what will you choose? 

It wasn’t easy, but Dale and Brian will tell you: it was worth it. 

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.

Episode Highlights: 

• A burst of hope after the defeating call. 
• Power in numbers with the Astrolawn dealers. 
• The “schism” between dealers: long-term legacy business vs. quick and dirty
• The foundation of the core values: Quality, integrity, and innovation.

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• www.foreverlawn.com
• Instagram: @foreverlawninc
• Get Grass Without Limits Here
• Visit our show notes page HERE