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Interview Series: Lessons and Mistakes Made in Landscaping with Gene Freeman of Complete Landsculpture
FromThe GROW! Show
Interview Series: Lessons and Mistakes Made in Landscaping with Gene Freeman of Complete Landsculpture
FromThe GROW! Show
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Complete Landsculpture is an incredible landscaping business in Dallas that has grown tremendously over the years. Much like Marty and the team at GLC, Founders Gene Freeman and Chris Strempek have had wonderful success and they've also had mistakes in their years in business. In this episode, Gene shares what he's learned in his years in the landscaping industry, the best investments you can make, and why it's so important to be involved in your community.
Discussion Points:
Intro and background - Gene Freeman
Gene’s partnership with fellow Gemini Chris Strempek
Current markets and sales
Competitive advantages
College isn’t necessary in our industry
How ops work at Complete Landsculpture
The PM crew
Technology and software
Chevy trucks and equipment
Advice on opening branch offices
Hosting and learning at GROW!
Family and enjoying success
Advice for other landscape professionals
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:
Complete Landsculpture https://completelandsculpture.com/
The Grow Group https://www.growgroupinc.com/
Grunder Landscaping https://grunderlandscaping.com/
Marty Grunder LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/martygrunder/
Stihl https://www.stihlusa.com/
Discussion Points:
Intro and background - Gene Freeman
Gene’s partnership with fellow Gemini Chris Strempek
Current markets and sales
Competitive advantages
College isn’t necessary in our industry
How ops work at Complete Landsculpture
The PM crew
Technology and software
Chevy trucks and equipment
Advice on opening branch offices
Hosting and learning at GROW!
Family and enjoying success
Advice for other landscape professionals
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:
Complete Landsculpture https://completelandsculpture.com/
The Grow Group https://www.growgroupinc.com/
Grunder Landscaping https://grunderlandscaping.com/
Marty Grunder LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/martygrunder/
Stihl https://www.stihlusa.com/
Released:
Feb 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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