Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
Marty Grunder explains why the month of December can be the best time for landscape professionals to reflect on the past year and plan for the coming year.
Last month, I had an early-morning sales call and was meeting the homeowner at 7:15. I had been to the property before, and the homeowner…
Columnist Marty Grunder explains how instead of saying "yes" to any and all types of work, saying "no" can help landscape contractors grow their business.
Marty Grunder explains what Grunder Landscaping Co. is planning for employees instead of its annual holiday party for 2020.
Marty Grunder of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co. spells out how landscaping companies can budget for 2021 using a four-week plan.
LM Columnist Marty Grunder describes three things landscape professionals can do to lay the foundation for a strong 2021.
Marty Grunder shares how his company executes its business strategy. He says strategy is what you’re going to do, and what you’re not going to do.
Landscape Management columnist Marty Grunder explains how to handle underperforming team members. Hint: Part of the key is to remain calm.
Landscape Management columnist Marty Grunder explains how Grunder Landscaping Co. has managed to retain its best team members.
Learn why Marty Grunder, CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co., is thinking snow removal in September and how planning can help 2021 be your best year ever.
In my 37-year career in the landscaping industry, most of my sales calls have been in person, and until very recently I didn’t even know…
Landscape Management columnist Marty Grunder lays out a few efficiencies his company, Grunder Landscaping Co., has gleaned so far in 2020.
It’s August, and Marty Grunder advises landscape companies to keep their foot on the gas and make plans for property, equipment and people.
Landscape Management columnist Marty Grunder explains why it's important for owners and manage to let compliments outshine criticism.
Profitability is what fuels our landscaping businesses and our longterm success. It enables us to provide more for our teams, to purchase new tools and…
LM StaffJul 15, 2020
In this episode of Grow with Grunder, Marty Grunder shares three tips to help you turn things around and finish 2020 strong.
One metric we watch closely at Grunder Landscaping Co. (GLC) is our average revenue per client. It’s, of course, critical to proactively and continually seek…
Landscape Management columnist Marty Grunder explains why brighter days are ahead for the whole of the landscaping industry.
LM StaffOct 16, 2020
In this month's video tip, Marty Grunder explains how a simple trip to your clients' properties could result in benefits for your clients and your…
This time of year, many landscaping companies are at their busiest, and owners and managers are often at their most stressed. With so much on…
How are you leading and communicating with your team these days? Marty Grunder talks about how he's implemented effective team communication during the pandemic.
Marty GrunderNov 7, 2023
Landscape Management columnist Marty Grunder describes how landscape company owners and managers should focus on the items they can control.
At The Grow Group, the coaching and consulting firm I lead, we frequently hear a version of the same story from the owners of landscaping…
Landscape Management columnist Marty Grunder of Grunder Landscaping Co. explains how to make sure your company wins in good times and in bad times.