The GROW! Show

Interview Series: A Peek into the Early Years of Grunder Landscaping Co. with Lisa Grunder


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In this episode of The Grow Show, Lisa Grunder, who has been married to Marty Grunder for over 30 years, shares insights into their journey together. From meeting in college to navigating the early years of Grunder Landscaping Co., Lisa delves into the challenges and triumphs of balancing work, family, and life. Marty and Lisa highlight the importance of dividing responsibilities and leveraging each other's skill sets, emphasizing the crucial role of family support. They also discuss the passion and intensity Marty has always had in their business, advocating for the mantra "notice, pause, allow." Touching on topics like going back to teaching after raising young children, communication in marriage, and financial planning, Lisa offers valuable advice and reflections on raising kids within the context of a family business.

In This Episode:

  • Lisa and Marty - Meeting in college, early career days
  • Entrepreneurial family history
  • Work, family, and life balance 
  • Dividing responsibilities, working within your skill set
  • Family support is key
  • Passion and intensity, ‘notice, pause, allow’
  • Going back to teaching after raising young kids
  • Grown children, communication in a marriage, financial planning
  • Kids and the family business
  • Advice and closing thoughts
  • Send us your feedback, add your comments, like, share, and send us your show ideas
  • 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.

    Resources:

    The Famous Cookie Recipe!

    NALP Field Trip at Landscape Workshop June 11-12, Birmingham AL    

    GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH  

    The Grow Group  

    Grunder Landscaping  

    Marty Grunder LinkedIn  

    Stihl  

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