Sid and Keith talk trials and tribulations in the lawn and landscaping industry from the perspective of owning a large scale business during one of the busiest and strangest years many business owners have ever faced. From freak freezes making foliage scarce to sparse employees looking for work, Sid discusses how his team has made it through with extreme accountability, lead metrics, and of course Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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Lone Survivor by Marcus Latrell

Interview with Janilison Bie

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From humble beginnings, Janilson Bie left Brazil, moved to America, and began living the American dream to find out that it takes more than just the "wont to" to make it. It takes hard work. In this episode, Sid and Keith talk with Janilison about what it takes to grow a business, what marketing looks like with no money, and how you must embrace the suck and give blood, sweat, and tears to make anything grow. We also talk about funding passion projects that become profitable and how to manage setbacks and hardships and move through them. You know we can't get out of the interview without talking about: fighting, jiujitsu, and competition. So sit back and enjoy hearing Janilson's inspiring story.

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Gulf Breeze Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a collaborative effort between the Multi times IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) World Champion Chico Mendes spread the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Lifestyle and change people's life. The vision for the school is to offer World Class Instruction in a traditional concept that focuses solely on real Jiu-Jitsu in a community-oriented environment to members of all ages and skill levels.

Chico joins us to discuss his journey through becoming a world-class blackbelt; his travels, trials, and experiences studying with and working alongside other legends of BJJ; and the universal lessons that can be learned from this incredible martial art.

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Marketing is basically your plan to get your product/service to the customer, and a crucial skill for EntreLeadership. There’s really no mystery or magic to it—it’s all about knowing and applying the right ingredients and recipe.

Your company is only as strong as your leaders. An EntreLeader must make hard decisions and take action in spite of criticism. Sid Sexton & Keith Glines talk about hard decision in leadership they have made.

Your company is only as strong as your leaders. These are the men and women doing battle daily beneath the banner that is your brand. Are they courageous or indecisive? Are they serving a motivated team or managing employees? Are they valued? Sid Sexton & Keith Glines talk about the values and principles of EntreLeadership.

Your company is only as strong as your leaders. These are the men and women doing battle daily beneath the banner that is your brand. Are they courageous or indecisive? Are they serving a motivated team or managing employees? Are they valued? Sid Sexton & Keith Glines talk about the values and principles of EntreLeadership.

In today’s podcast, we have a special guest, Steve Bousquet, owner and president of American Landscape and Lawn Science in North Franklin, CT. Steve has been a mentor and guiding influence for Sid’s life and career for the past decade, and we are so excited to have him on to share his experience implementing Profit First, and The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalawicz. Steve also, goes through his amazing story of personal and business growth and development. It’s truly an American Dream Story. You are going to love this one!

After reading an article about a local farmer who had dedicated his life to growing giant pump­kins, Michalowicz realized the same process could apply to growing a business. He tested the Pumpkin Plan on his own company and transformed it into a remarkable, multimillion-dollar industry leader. First he did it for himself. Then for others. And now you. So what is the Pumpkin Plan?