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Interview Series: A Peek into the Early Years of Grunder Landscaping Co. with Lisa Grunder
FromThe GROW! Show
Interview Series: A Peek into the Early Years of Grunder Landscaping Co. with Lisa Grunder
FromThe GROW! Show
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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
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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.
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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
Released:
Jun 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (60)
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