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GROW by Design
Jacob Godar is an expert at scaling contractor-based businesses and the founder of GROW Comm, a private coaching group for contractors. Each week, he shares experiences, lends advice, and teaches strategies to help you achieve your next level in your life, relationships, and business.
Episodes
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Episode 219: How to Systemize Your Pricing and Grow a More Profitable Business
Are you still figuring out your prices as you go? Or are you the only person in your business who knows how to put an estimate together?In this episode of Grow…
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Episode 218: Keep Going: The Power of Perseverance in Business & Life
What if the challenges you’re facing aren’t happening to you, they’re happening for you? In this episode of Grow By Design, we dive into the power of…
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Episode 217: Prioritize & Execute: Focus on What Actually Moves the Needle
In business, it’s easy to get trapped in the daily to-do list and spend your time reacting to whatever comes next. But not every task has the same impact. In…
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Episode 216: Solve Bigger Problems, Build a Bigger Business
Business growth comes from solving bigger problems. In this episode, we explore why entrepreneurs and teams must continually take on new challenges to increase…
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Episode 215: This Might Be the Moment That Defines You
When business feels overwhelming, it can be easy to see pressure, uncertainty, financial stress, and setbacks as signs that you're about to break. But what if…
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Episode 214: Take Control of Your Time: The Time Management System Every Business Owner Needs
Are you constantly busy but still feel like you're not making meaningful progress? In this episode of Grow By Design, we dive into one of the most powerful…
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Episode 213: What My Hardest Client Taught Me | Business Lessons Every Contractor Must Learn
Every business owner will eventually deal with a difficult client—but the real value comes from what those experiences teach you. In this episode of Grow By…
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Episode 212: What My Hardest Client Taught Me About Business | Lessons Every Contractor Needs to Hear
Every business owner will eventually face a difficult client. In this episode of Grow by Design, Jacob shares the story of his most challenging project and the…
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Episode 212: What I’d Do If I Had to Start a Business From Scratch in 90 Days
What would you do if you had to start over with no employees, no reputation, and only $5,000?In this episode of Grow By Design, Jacob breaks down the exact…
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Episode 211: Route Density: The Hidden Growth Engine for Service Businesses
Growing a service business isn't just about getting more customers—it's about getting the right customers in the right locations. In this episode, we break…
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Episode 210: Stop Letting Up: Why Growth Is the Rent You Pay Every Day
In this episode of Grow by Design, we dive into the dangerous comfort of complacency in business, relationships, and personal growth. Success isn’t something…
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Episode 209: Stop Chasing the Perfect CRM — Build the Right System for Your Service Business
In this episode of Grow By Design, we break down why the “perfect CRM” is not the real answer for service business owners. Instead of chasing software, learn…
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Episode 208: The Truth About Business Numbers (No One Tells You)
If you don’t understand your numbers, you don’t understand your business—period. In this episode, we break down how to simplify budgeting, calculate real…
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Episode 207: From Chaos to Clarity: Your 90-Day Blueprint for Business Growth
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your business? This episode breaks down how 90-day planning can bring clarity, focus, and real results. Learn how to turn big…
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Episode 206: If Your Business Isn’t Changing, It’s Dying (Hard Truth for Entrepreneurs)
Running a business but not seeing growth? The truth might be simple: doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results will keep your…
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Episode 205: How Entrepreneurs Balance Family & Business Without Burning Out
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face: juggling family and business. Building a business requires sacrifice, long…
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Episode 204: How to Sell More in Your Service Business | Upselling Strategies That Actually Grow Your Company
In this episode of Grow By Design, we break down how service business owners can increase revenue without constantly chasing new customers. Learn practical…
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Episode 203: How Client Experience Becomes Your Strongest Competitive Advantage
Growing your business isn’t about chasing more leads, bigger jobs, or the next shiny “hack". It’s about one thing most business owners overlook: the client…
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Episode 202: Why Employees Quit: Company Culture, Hiring & Leadership Mistakes Killing Your Business
In this episode of Grow by Design, we break down why great employees really leave—and how leadership, culture, and hiring decisions directly impact turnover…
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Episode 201: My Biggest Business Mistake of 2025 (And What It Cost Me)
In this episode of Grow by Design, I break down my biggest business mistake of the year: overspending on marketing without alignment, tracking, and…
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Episode 200 : kicks off 2026 with a raw, real reset.
In this episode, I break down why pain is unavoidable—but suffering is optional. We dive into hard truths about leadership, accountability, scaling service…
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Episode 199: Why I'm Pressing Pause on the Podcast (For Now)
In this short but important episode, I dive into the reason behind this decision and share a message that applies to every business owner: sometimes doing more…
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Episode 198: The Raw Truth Behind Our 2025 Wins and Losses
Today I talk about the brutal, unfiltered reality of my 2025 business journey, the wins we celebrated, the losses that nearly broke me, and the leadership…
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Episode 197: From Throwing Mud at the Wall to Strategic Growth Planning
Today I go over our first Level 10 meeting and why I waited way too long to implement this game-changing system in my business. If you're a business owner…
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Episode 196: The Obsession Formula That Separates Winners from Losers
In this raw episode of Grow By Design, I dive deep into the real meaning of passion and why suffering is absolutely required for business success. Recording…
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Episode 195: The Mindset Shift That Eliminates Business Fear Forever
In this episode of Grow By Design, we dive deep into Alex Hormozi’s latest insights from the Modern Wisdom podcast and explore five game-changing business…
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Episode 194: Why Most Business Owners Chase the WRONG Customers
In today's episode I break down how we just sold our first six-figure project in Florida and what made this client our absolute ideal customer to work with…
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Episode 193: The Truth About Fear and Leadership
Facing fear in business? You’re not alone. In this episode of Grow By Design, we break down the mindset shift every entrepreneur must make to overcome fear and…
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Episode 192: Why You're Not Making Money and How to Fix It
In this episode of Grow By Design, I break down the three essential elements you absolutely must master to make money in your business. First, I dive deep into…
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Episode 191: The Next Stage Of Your Business Will Create Entirely New Problems.
In this episode, I dive into the four key focus areas driving our landscape business forward right now. I share our renewed emphasis on client satisfaction…
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Episode 190: How To Become A Leader Worth Following And Build Your Management Skills
In this episode, I dive deep into the critical aspects of effective business management, sharing insights from my own journey growing a 50+ employee company…
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Episode 189: Stop Wasting Time and Use AI Effectively in Your Business with Jaime Longoria
In this episode, I sit down with marketing expert Jaime Longoria to explore how landscape and service businesses can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude…
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Episode 188: The Mindset That Separates Successful Business Owners From The Rest
In this episode, I share a powerful message about the importance of attitude and mindset in achieving success. Recording from my car on a Monday morning, I…
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Episode 187: Running Through Business Problems With an Endurance Mindset
In this episode, I explore the profound similarities between endurance running and building a successful business. Drawing from my own journey as both a…
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Episode 186: The Trap Of Being Busy Without Making Business Progress
In this episode, I share a critical realization I had while running around putting out fires during our busy spring season. I explain how easy it is to get…
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Episode 185: Knowing Your Numbers To Escape The Debt Spiral
In this episode, I break down why knowing your numbers is absolutely critical to business success. I've learned through growing my landscaping company that…
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Episode #184: Controlling Business Growth Without Sacrificing Quality or Sanity
In this focused episode of Grow by Design, we tackle the challenges service businesses face during the spring rush. Learn three actionable strategies to manage…
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Episode 183: From Marathon Runner to Financial Problem-Solver with Ben Voss
Ben Boss, a physical therapist and financial professional who bridges two seemingly different worlds with a common purpose: helping people recover and grow…
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Episode 182: Finding a Purpose Through Endurance Sports With Tyler Pedersen
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tyler Pedersen, founder of Endurance Dad Life, as he shares his journey from struggling with alcoholism to becoming…
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Episode 181: Nightmare Clients and How to Finally Handle Them
Every business owner faces difficult clients, but few talk about when to cut ties. In this episode, I share honest insights about balancing customer…
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Episode 180: The Leadership Framework Every Business Needs with Bob Turner
Join us for an insightful conversation with Bob Turner, founder of Summit Coaching & Consulting and experienced contractor turned business coach. Discover how…
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Episode 179: Creating Systems That Scale Your Landscape Business with Caleb Auman
In this episode of Grow by Design, we sit down with landscape industry veteran Caleb Almond, founder of Almond Landscape and Hardscape Academy. Caleb shares…
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Episode 178: The ONE Number That Will Make or Break Your Business in 2025.
The single most critical metric that could make or break your service business in 2025 is Labor to Revenue ratio. This crucial number directly impacts your…
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Episode 177: Building an Unstoppable Company Culture with Zoey
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Zoe, our office manager and cake pop entrepreneur, as we explore how company values drive business success. Learn why…
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Episode 176: The Truth About Marketing Your Business in 2025
Join us for an in-depth conversation with marketing expert Michael Tandridge about business growth strategies for 2025. From the psychology behind marketing…
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Episode 175: The Power of Narrowing Your Focus With Matthew Pennell
In this episode Jacob chats with longtime friend and fellow business owner, Matthew Pennell. Together, they reflect on their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons…
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Episode 174: Training Day 2025 Recap
In this episode, I’m recapping our incredible Training Day event! From kicking things off with an unforgettable dinner (yes, I overdid it on the Tomahawk…
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Episode 173: How to Handle Fires and Still Win the Day
Take control of your schedule and learn how to win the day! In this episode, Jacob shares strategies to master your calendar, prioritize tasks, and stay…
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Episode 172: My Personal Formula for 2025 Success
In this episode, I share my personal strategy for making 2025 a year of growth, gratitude, and success. Reflecting on the challenges of 2024, I’ve identified…
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Episode 171: What I Learned from Running a 100-Mile Ultra Marathon
the life-changing lessons I learned from running 100 miles in the Daytona 100 Ultra Marathon. From battling intense knee pain to overcoming mental barriers, I…
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Episode 170: Balancing Assertiveness as a Leader
In this episode, we dive into the challenges of balancing assertiveness and handling interpersonal conflict as a leader. Learn how clarity, accountability, and…
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Episode 169: Building An Effective Day
How can you stay effective all day long? In today’s episode, I share actionable tips and proven strategies to help you maximize productivity, cut out wasted…
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Episode 167: Lessons from 2024 and the Blueprint for a Better 2025
Reflecting on 2024 and planning an exceptional 2025! In this episode, we dive into a year of growth, challenges, and valuable lessons, and explore the power of…
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Episode 166: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Every Level of Success
Do you ever feel like you're not good enough or question how you got to where you are? Imposter syndrome plagues even the most successful individuals, but it…
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Episode 165: The Mindset of Urgency and Building Momentum in Your Business
In this episode of Grow by Design, we explore the mindset of urgency and how to balance speed with excellence to execute quickly in business. Learn how to…
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Episode 164: Iron Man 2024 My Journey to 140.6 Miles
Join us as we dive into my Iron Man experience—140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running—and the journey that led me there. From overcoming a major injury…
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Episode 163: Clarity in chaos, making self-improvement the ultimate goal.
This week we’re diving deep into one of the biggest hurdles in business—managing people, both within your team and across external relationships. As a business…
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Episode 162: Scaling Smart ,Build a Team, Free Your Time, and Hit $1 Million
In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to grow your service business beyond the $1 million mark. Scaling a business can feel overwhelming, but it all…
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Episode 161: Leading with Purpose While Managing Business, Family, and Community with James Beaudoin
In this episode, we sit down with James Budwin to discuss his journey balancing entrepreneurship, family, and community involvement. James shares insights from…