Entrepreneurship Is Not a Highlight Reel

Why Intentional Business Owners Attend Trade Shows Differently

Reach Out Via Text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Equip Exposition takes center stage as Jeremiah breaks down why trade shows can be one of the most valuable investments a business owner makes — if approached with intention. He shares insights on how Equip has evolved from the old GIE Expo into one of the largest trade shows in North America, while also discussing the massive opportunities available through education, networking, certifications, and exposure to emerging technologies shaping the green industry. Jeremiah also challenges listeners to think critically about why they attend events in the first place. Are you attending simply to socialize, or are you actually implementing what you learn back into your business? Throughout the conversation, he speaks candidly about leadership, burnout, protecting your time, and the importance of staying focused on growth rather than getting distracted by constant travel and event hopping. The episode is both an invitation to attend Equip Expo this October and a broader conversation about intentional business ownership, continuous learning, and making sure every opportunity truly moves your company forward. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/support] * 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast [https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast] * Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup [https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup] * Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast [https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast] * Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com [https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com]/ * The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ [https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/] * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ [https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/] * Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com * Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/ [https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/]

One-on-Ones: The Leadership Tool Most Owners Ignore

Reach Out Via Text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings dives into one of the most overlooked leadership tools in the green industry: intentional one-on-one meetings with your team. Jeremiah shares a real conversation he recently had with a new employee that completely shifted his perspective on leadership, communication, and how easily small frustrations can grow into major problems when owners stay stuck in “survival mode” during busy season. He breaks down why many landscape business owners lose connection with their people during spring rush, how direct reports should actually function inside a growing company, and why creating space for honest conversations can dramatically improve retention, trust, and long-term growth. The episode also explores leadership through a faith-based lens, discussing stewardship, personal development, and the responsibility business owners have to truly invest in their people. If you’ve ever felt too busy to slow down and lead intentionally, this episode is a powerful reminder that your people need more than direction — they need connection. Leanscaper People Intensive Free Ticket-https://leanscaper.link/4wsLgxb [https://leanscaper.link/4wsLgxb] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/support] * 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast [https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast] * Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup [https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup] * Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast [https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast] * Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com [https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com]/ * The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ [https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/] * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ [https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/] * Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com * Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/ [https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/]

Weekly Sales Targets: The Missing Piece in Your Business

Reach Out Via Text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings breaks down one of the most overlooked systems in the landscaping industry: understanding your weekly sales targets and knowing exactly how much work you need to estimate in order to stay on track. Jeremiah walks through the math behind annual revenue goals, monthly projections, weekly sales targets, close ratios, and proposal volume, giving listeners a practical framework they can immediately apply to their own businesses. He shares real examples from Growing Green Landscapes, including lessons learned through coaching, tracking sales data inside LMN, and managing pipeline pressure during peak season. The conversation also dives into the dangers of operating without clear targets, why “busy” does not equal profitable, and how many landscape companies unknowingly drift away from their goals during the chaos of spring and summer. Jeremiah explains how close ratios directly impact the amount of proposals a company must send each week and why protecting estimate time is critical for growth. He also discusses common reasons sales performance drops, including poor follow-up, weak lead quality, pricing mistakes, and thin pipelines. Toward the end of the episode, Jeremiah shifts into leadership and faith, talking about stewardship, responsibility, and the importance of managing a business well for the sake of employees, customers, and families depending on it. This episode is packed with practical business strategy for landscape contractors looking to scale intentionally instead of simply staying busy. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/support] * 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast [https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast] * Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup [https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup] * Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast [https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast] * Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com [https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com]/ * The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ [https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/] * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ [https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/] * Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com * Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/ [https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/]

Are You Answering Your Phone?

Reach Out Via Text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/fan_mail/new] Come Join Jeremiah walk through the new phone answering system he is using at Growing Green to make life much easier on his schedule, but also ensure reliability for his customers with a consistent response and scheduling for work requests! You can get this set up at a very low cost in your business right now! Listen in to hear how! Free Ticket to Chicago People Intensive- https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473 [https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/support] * 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast [https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast] * Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup [https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup] * Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast [https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast] * Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com [https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com]/ * The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ [https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/] * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ [https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/] * Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com * Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/ [https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/]

Entrepreneurship Is Not a Highlight Reel

Reach Out Via Text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings gets extremely transparent about the difficult seasons that come with entrepreneurship and what the last couple years have really looked like behind the scenes. He talks about the pressure of leadership, lessons learned from a tough commercial project, cash flow struggles, losing key team members, and the emotional weight that comes with trying to keep moving forward when business feels heavy. Jeremiah also dives into gratitude, faith, mindset, and why maintaining a positive outlook during hard times is one of the most important skills a business owner can develop. Throughout the episode, he challenges listeners to think about the impact they make on people every single day through their attitude, leadership, conversations, and actions. This episode is less about tactics and more about perspective, perseverance, and finding peace in the middle of uncertainty. Free Chicago Leanscaper Registration (first time guests only): https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473 [https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473]- Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795533/support] * 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast [https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast] * Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup [https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup] * Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast [https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast] * Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com [https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com]/ * The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ [https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/] * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ [https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/] * Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com * Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/ [https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/]