In this episode Joey and Kevin discuss the power of buying back your time, and getting out of the day-to-day operations through creating and utilizing standard operating procedures(SOPs).

Kevin Salters is a former GM of multiple million dollar lawn care companies. He has led lawn care teams of up to 300 people, and been a part of selling companies to TruGreen and Brightview. He is the owner of Root Development LLC in Connecticut.

00:00 Health and Recovery: A Personal Update

03:32 Economic Insights: Navigating Market Fears

06:33 Standard Operating Procedures: The Key to Efficiency

09:13 Video Documentation: Capturing Best Practices

12:12 Hiring for Success: Finding the Right Fit

15:24 Balancing Rigidity and Flexibility in Management

18:26 Continuous Improvement: Refining SOPs Over Time

23:17 Creating a Supportive Work Environment

25:24 The Importance of SOPs in Employee Retention

27:06 Challenges of Creating Office SOPs

27:37 Finding the Right Office Personnel

31:05 The Role of Scheduled Meetings

32:51 Caution in Hiring Office Staff

34:33 Incorporating SOPs into Training Programs

36:57 The Value of Cross-Training Employees

40:46 Simplifying Training for Better Understanding

About the Host—

Joey and Megan Coberly are the founders and owners of The Landscaping Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping company for lawn care business owners. They specialize in teaching their clients how to understand their business numbers. When the lawn care business owner understands their numbers, they can make wise decisions that lead to profitability.

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Kevin Salters is a former GM of multiple million dollar lawn care companies. He has led lawn care teams of up to 300 people, and been a part of selling companies to TruGreen and Brightview. He is the owner of Root Development LLC in Connecticut.

About the Host—

Joey and Megan Coberly are the founders and owners of The Landscaping Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping company for lawn care business owners. They specialize in teaching their clients how to understand their business numbers. When the lawn care business owner understands their numbers, they can make wise decisions that lead to profitability.

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Dean has been a client of ours since 2021, in that time, he has grown his company from 100k/year to nearly 1 million/year. Listen in on part 2 as we discuss marriage and business, learning from failure, winter challenges, and much more!

00:00 Patriotism and Personal Identity

03:23 Balancing Marriage and Business

06:39 Communication in Relationships and Business

09:42 Expanding Vision and Dreaming Big

12:31 Learning from Mistakes and Empowering Teams

15:34 Customer-Centric Business Growth

18:27 Navigating Business Challenges and Opportunities

28:27 Red Flags and Customer Relationships

30:49 The Cost of People Pleasing

32:26 Winter Challenges and Business Adaptation

36:46 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Sustainability

39:37 Learning and Information Absorption

45:29 Bigfoot and Lighthearted MomentsAbout the Host—

Joey and Megan Coberly are the founders and owners of The Landscaping Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping company for lawn care business owners. They specialize in teaching their clients how to understand their business numbers. When the lawn care business owner understands their numbers, they can make wise decisions that lead to profitability.

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Before we start to hash out what VALUE CREATION truly is, we talked about a new idea that we might try to spice up our podcast intros a bit. After some funny stories we get into defining value creation and what it means to us. We ended up circling back to the main ideas of community, personal growth, and goal setting. We explored how merging personal and business values can lead to greater efficiency and purpose, emphasizing the need for co-ownership and collaboration in achieving success. Thanks for coming along for the ride!

In this episode...

00:00 Introduction and Drink Discussion

08:58 Understanding Value Creation

19:21 Exploring the Concept of Value

29:10 Value Creation in Relationships and Community

31:49 Value Creation and Community Dynamics

36:58 The Role of Personal Beliefs in Value Creation

42:39 Cultural Messages and Self-Worth

48:47 The Importance of Honest Relationships

54:47 Shared Ownership and Collective Vision

About the Host—

Joey and Megan Coberly are the founders and owners of The Landscaping Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping company for lawn care business owners. They specialize in teaching their clients how to understand their business numbers. When the lawn care business owner understands their numbers, they can make wise decisions that lead to profitability.

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After talking about the rare snowfall we experienced in Pensacola, Florida, and all the redneck things we did during that time. We give a quick update on new addition to the family, Anderson, and then talk about buying back your time. The main theme revolves around the concept of 'buying back your time,' exploring how individuals can create freedom in their lives and businesses. The discussion emphasizes the importance of people in business, the value of hiring for freedom rather than growth, and the significance of aligning personal values with business goals.

In this episode: 

00:00 Unexpected Snow in Pensacola

10:02 Historic Snowfall and Family Memories

29:07 Creating Autonomy in Business

37:06 Employee Development and Retention Strategies

43:00 Creating a Meaningful Work Environment

51:34 The Philosophy of Buying Back Your Time

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Dean has been a client of ours since 2021. Since then, he has scaled his lawn care company from 100k/year to almost 1 million/year. Listen in to part 2 for a discussion on learning from failure, marriage and business, winter anxiety, and much more!

In this episode: 

00:00 Patriotism and Personal Identity

03:23 Balancing Marriage and Business

06:39 Communication in Relationships and Business

09:42 Expanding Vision and Dreaming Big

12:31 Learning from Mistakes and Empowering Teams

15:34 Customer-Centric Business Growth

18:27 Navigating Business Challenges and Opportunities

28:27 Red Flags and Customer Relationships

30:49 The Cost of People Pleasing

32:26 Winter Challenges and Business Adaptation

36:46 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Sustainability

39:37 Learning and Information Absorption

45:29 Bigfoot and Lighthearted Moments

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Contact Stephanie about getting your BrandScript: [email protected]

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In this conversation, we delve into the evolving concept of company culture, exploring its significance in today's business landscape. We talk about the reasons behind the rise of company culture as a buzzword, the impact of leadership on workplace dynamics, and the challenges of communication in remote work settings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning company culture with a clear vision, fostering a positive work environment through effective hiring practices, and creating a feedback culture that encourages open communication. We also highlight the need to understand employee motivations beyond monetary compensation, ultimately concluding that a well-run business is foundational to cultivating a strong company culture.

In this episode… 

00:00 Introduction to Company Culture and Buzzwords

05:00 The Shift in Workforce Expectations

10:34 Building a Strong Company Culture

16:34 Creating a Community within the Business

22:04 The Impact of Employee Morale on Culture

27:56 Creating a Feedback Culture

36:24 Understanding Employee Motivations

46:38 Building a Strong Company Culture

About the Host—

Joey and Megan Coberly are the founders and owners of The Landscaping Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping company for lawn care business owners. They specialize in teaching their clients how to understand their business numbers. When the lawn care business owner understands their numbers, they can make wise decisions that lead to profitability.

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Contact Stephanie about getting your BrandScript: [email protected]

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