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Interview Series: Life, Work, and Family with Chris Joyce
FromThe GROW! Show
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of our interview series, Marty is joined by Chris Joyce, President of Joyce Companies out of Marstons Mills MA. Chris shares how he's balanced being there for his family with running a successful landscaping company in Cape Cod, and how he and his team have differentiated themselves among a crowded market of competitors.
Joyce Landscaping operates its three “green industry” businesses, as well as JLC Equipment Corporation, from approximately one location in Marston Mills. The company services clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts including Cape Cod, The Islands, South Coast, and the Greater Boston area. Joyce Landscaping, Inc. designs, builds, and maintains residential and commercial properties throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Projects include site development, landscape, hardscape, stonework, tree work, horticulture, property maintenance, and more.
Discussion Points:
Chris’ modest upbringing made him hungry
The vertical integration of the Joyce Companies landscaping business
Company culture, motivation, and relationships
From drill sergeant to motivational, empathetic leader
Growth and delegation
Equipment and the Joyce philosophy
Diversification of the Joyce workforce
Learning from peers and appreciating the industry
What Chris would like to be remembered for…
Advice for your younger self
Business first, landscaping second
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:
Joyce Landscaping
Chris Joyce LinkedIn
GROW! Conference Feb 2024
The Grow Group
Grunder Landscaping
Marty Grunder LinkedIn
Stihl
Joyce Landscaping operates its three “green industry” businesses, as well as JLC Equipment Corporation, from approximately one location in Marston Mills. The company services clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts including Cape Cod, The Islands, South Coast, and the Greater Boston area. Joyce Landscaping, Inc. designs, builds, and maintains residential and commercial properties throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Projects include site development, landscape, hardscape, stonework, tree work, horticulture, property maintenance, and more.
Discussion Points:
Chris’ modest upbringing made him hungry
The vertical integration of the Joyce Companies landscaping business
Company culture, motivation, and relationships
From drill sergeant to motivational, empathetic leader
Growth and delegation
Equipment and the Joyce philosophy
Diversification of the Joyce workforce
Learning from peers and appreciating the industry
What Chris would like to be remembered for…
Advice for your younger self
Business first, landscaping second
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:
Joyce Landscaping
Chris Joyce LinkedIn
GROW! Conference Feb 2024
The Grow Group
Grunder Landscaping
Marty Grunder LinkedIn
Stihl
Released:
Aug 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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