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GROW 2024 Replay: Nice People Don't Finish Last
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Marty Grunder kicked off GROW! 2024 in Des Moines, IA with a talk entitled "Nice People Don't Finish Last: How Kindness Fuels Success," This week's episode is a replay of that session. It's April and as we're in the thick of busy season kick-off, let's remember the little things we do make an impact on the people around us.
In This Episode:
Kicking it off with a little AC/DC “Grunder Struck”
Des Moines vs. Dayton, dining out, and touring RJ Lawn & Landscaping
An unusual experience with United Airlines
Being kind, Marty’s loss of his mom and dad
Giving the benefit of the doubt, asking questions
Notice, pause, allow
If you’re angry, people won’t get your message
Admitting you’re wrong, apologizing, being grateful
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:
GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH
The Grow Group
Grunder Landscaping
Marty Grunder LinkedIn
Stihl
In This Episode:
Kicking it off with a little AC/DC “Grunder Struck”
Des Moines vs. Dayton, dining out, and touring RJ Lawn & Landscaping
An unusual experience with United Airlines
Being kind, Marty’s loss of his mom and dad
Giving the benefit of the doubt, asking questions
Notice, pause, allow
If you’re angry, people won’t get your message
Admitting you’re wrong, apologizing, being grateful
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:
GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH
The Grow Group
Grunder Landscaping
Marty Grunder LinkedIn
Stihl
Released:
Apr 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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