In this session, Marty and Vince discuss the three things Vince is thinking about and working with our ACE Peer Group Members in 2025. They also cover trends that they're seeing in the market, in companies around the country, and what companies should be paying attention to this year.

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00:00 - Introduction & Welcome

01:41 - Meet Vince Torchia & His Role at Grunder and the Grow Group

03:42 - Legal Concerns for Landscaping Companies

12:46 - ACE Companies and Revenue Benchmarks

14:05 - Focus on Maintenance and Stability

15:25 - Economic Anomalies and Workforce Issues

18:23 - Training and Development Trends

22:18 - Future Plans & An Exciting Announcement

Show Notes

- Vince reflects on his 15-year journey at Grunder Landscaping, from intern to partner, highlighting the strong partnership and growth they've achieved.

- Vince outlines his responsibilities at both Grunder Landscaping and the Grow Group, emphasizing his role in strategic operations and peer group management.

- The importance of training for leadership and legal compliance in landscaping companies is stressed, with a focus on harassment policies and documentation.

- Vince discusses the necessity of clear BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies to manage work-related communications and data on personal devices.

- Contracts should be regularly reviewed for clear entry and exit terms to avoid legal and operational issues.

- Vince shares his perspective on the economy, advising businesses to focus on controllable elements and remain pragmatic about external economic factors.

- Significant insights from ACE group meetings indicate that sales growth is slowing, but companies are still expanding, and there's renewed focus on maintenance services for stability.

- Marty and Vince discuss the challenges of high interest rates, low unemployment, and difficulty in finding workers, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt and train internally.

- Finally, Vince talks about the upcoming events for the Grow Group and the exciting partnership with Snow Fighters to provide training and education for snow removal professionals.

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