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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 160: Steering your Business Through Unexpected Challenges
In this episode, we’re talking about the ups and downs of running a business when life throws curveballs. From hurricanes messing with our schedule to making…
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Episode 159: The Final Mile High Profit Summit - Reflections and Lessons with Bree
In this special episode, we’re joined by Bree, our amazing sales manager, as we dive into the key takeaways from the Mile High Profit Summit. From reflecting…
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Episode 158: Building a Billion Dollar Goal with Oliver Fernandez
we dive into the inspiring journey of Oliver Fernandez, a contractor who went from $500k in debt to securing over $100 million in projects. Oliver shares his…
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Episode 157: Pushing Forward When Doubts Arise
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges many entrepreneurs face—self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and the fear of failure. We explore how to keep moving…
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Episode 156: Today We Talk Marketing With Jean
In this episode of the Grow Calm Podcast, we welcome our new team member Jean, as we dive into an insightful conversation about the importance of culture…
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Episode 155: Real Talk - Navigating Failure and Turning Setbacks into Success
In this episode, we dive into the reality of career low points and the tough moments that shape every business owner’s journey. From key team members quitting…
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Episode 154: The High Cost of Quitting: Why Perseverance Matters
In this episode of "Grow by Design," we dive deep into the importance of perseverance and why quitting should never be celebrated. We explore how persistence…
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Episode 153: Boost Your Business with These 3 Simple Fitness Tips
In this episode of Grow by Design, we explore the critical connection between fitness and business success. Learn how maintaining your health can boost your…
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Episode 152: Managing Overwhelm - 3 Key Steps to Reducing Stress
In this episode, we dive deep into the inevitable stress that comes with life and business. Learn actionable strategies for managing stress through planning…
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Episode 151: How to Schedule Your Day for Maximum Productivity
In this episode of Grow by Design, we dive into one of the most frequently asked questions: "How do you schedule your day?" Jacob Godar shares actionable tips…
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Episode 150: Why You Must Have Big Goals and How to Achieve Them
In this episode of "Grow by Design," we delve into the importance of setting big goals and the impact they can have on your personal and professional growth…
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Episode 149: Why Doing Hard Things Matters
Join us as we dive into the importance of making hard decisions and doing challenging tasks to grow your business. Learn how to: Embrace the toughest choices…
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Episode 148: Pricing Lawn Care in 2024
In this episode of GROW by Design, we delve into the crucial aspects of pricing strategies for lawn care and landscaping services in 2024. We discuss the…
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Episode 147: Marketing in 2024 with Cody Owen
In this episode of GROW by Design, we dive deep into effective marketing strategies for lawn care and landscaping businesses in 2024. Joined by marketing…
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Episode 146: Health and Wellness Personally and in the Company with Zoey
In this episode of GROW by Design, we dive deep into the intersection of business success and personal fitness. Join us as we explore how taking on physical…
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Episode 134: How to Achieve Your Goals
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Episode 133: The Negatives and Positives With Debt
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Episode 132: How to Streamline Your Business
This week, Jacob talks about the THREE consistent focuses of business (no matter what business you're in) and how to work on what's needed most at any given…
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Episode 131: Be a Beta Tester with Jim Kruspe
This is a killer episode with special guest Jim Kruspe, owner of Profit Solutions Group. Jim has been Jacob's own business coach and currently serves as an…
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Episode 130: Do NOT Compare Pricing
This is a powerhouse episode where Jacob gives valuable advice on NOT using your competitor's pricing in your business - plus so much more. Join the GROW Comm…
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Episode 129: Intentionally Seek Discomfort
STOP! Before you go any further, sign up to join GROW Comm when it opens March 15 - 22, 2024: https://JacobGodar.com/GROW-Comm In this episode, Jacob shares…
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Episode 128: Be Everywhere with The Landscape King
In this very special episode, Jacob is joined by Joseph King, The Landscape King based in Baton Rouge, LA. Joseph shares his biggest challenges when starting…
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Episode 127: Labor Struggles, Cashflow & Turning Bars into Landscape Centers with Tom Dausch
Jacob is joined this week by Tom Dausch, part owner of Bell Landscaping & Property Management in Cecil, Pennsylvania. Tom shares his & his wife's journey into…
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Episode 126: The Motorcycle Accident
The long-awaited update, straight from Jacob himself, is here now. He recaps his motorcycle wreck that happened on January 27, 2024, sharing his perspective…
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Episode 125: [TAKEOVER] Jess Humphrey on Finding Balance
In this week's podcast takeover, Jess Humphrey - our beloved Production Manager at Scooter's Lawn Care, Inc. in Cape Coral, Florida - talks about balance. She…
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Episode 124: [TAKEOVER] Female-Led Landscaping Company
While Jacob is out recovering from a motocross wreck, Jess & Bree takeover the podcast. Jess is the Production Manager at Scooter's Lawn Care, Inc. in Cape…
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Episode 123: Success is an Inside Out Game with Tom Reber
This is a goldmine episode with The Contractor Fight's very own Tom Reber. Tom is not only an incredible business coach and expert in scaling companies, but a…
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Episode 122: Key Financial Concepts
In this episode, Jacob breaks down how to get the profit margins you want, labor to revenue, how to create a budget, how to identify and course correct when…
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Episode 121: Give the Best Product with Justin Norris
Justin Norris of CEPRA Landscape and Home Coffee Brand - and fellow Sunshine State resident - joins the podcast again to discuss the wins and losses of 2023…
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Episode 120: Think Proactively, NOT Reactively with Dr. Matt Pennell
2023 was a wild year for Dr. Matt Pennell. He opened a new chiropractic location, built a team, welcomed a baby into the world, and grew his business 100%…
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Episode 119: The Return to Fundamentals with Caleb Auman
We are coming right out of the gate in 2024 with a powerhouse episode, featuring the Kid Contractor himself: Caleb Auman of Auman Landscapes. Jacob & Caleb…
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Episode 118: A Wonderful Year of Growth with Jess Humphrey
Enjoy are look back at Scooter's Lawn Care, Inc. in 2023 - from the biggest wins to the losses and more, with guest co-host Jess Humphrey.
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Episode 117: PERSEVERANCE
Want to lay back? Take it easy in business? Quit? This one's for you, whenever you need it. Join GROW Comm: https://jacobgodar.com/grow-comm
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Episode 116: Key Performance Indicators
This one's all about KPIs. GROW Comm opens Dec 18 - 22, 2024
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Episode 115: How to Grow Your Business in 2024
This episode is a goldmine of information if you want to grow your business in 2024. Listen - and take notes! Then act. Join the GROW Comm waitlist…
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Episode 114: Acquiring Lawn Care Companies with Bree Sefsick
It's been a crazy journey in southwest Florida! Our landscaping company has acquired multiple lawn and landscaping companies now, in addition to our own…
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Episode 113: Too Dumb to Quit
The title says it all: sometimes in life - and in business - you just have to be too dumb to quit. Join the GROW Comm waitlist: https://JacobGodar.com/grow-comm
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Episode 112: How Can Your Business Be Charitable?
“I don’t have enough food on the table… why would I give any of it away?" In this powerhouse of a solo episode, Jacob discusses how your business - no matter…
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Episode 111: MMA, Divine Help, and the Secret to Success with Branden Hudson
This is a solid episode recorded at Apex's last fly-in in Dallas, TX. Jacob sat down with Branden Hudson, owner/coach at SBY MMA and Fitness in Salisbury…
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Episode 110: Answering YOUR Tax Questions with Brady Slack
Jacob is joined by Brady Slack, business investor & advisor, business tax expert, and host of the Slackin' Off Podcast, to answer YOUR burning questions about…
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Episode 109: NEW in My Coaching Group for Service Businesses
So many new things happening inside GROW Comm, my coaching group for service business owners. It opens Friday, 10/27/23... join the waitlist below…
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Episode 108: GPS On Your Lawn & Landscape Trucks
Do you have a GPS unit on your lawn & landscape trucks? Listen to this short episode to hear how it has benefited our company - and why YOU should implement…
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Episode 107: Answering YouTube Questions & Comments
This week, Jacob is answering questions & comments that came straight from his YouTube channel on testosterone replacement therapy (and shooting blanks)…
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Episode 106: Mile High Profit Summit Recap with Bree Sefsick
Our takeaways from the 2023 Mile High Profit Summit in Denver, CO.
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Episode 105: What do you need to start a business?
Don't listen to the ones who say "it used to be easier to start a business than it is today." It's simple - this is exactly what you need to start a business…
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Episode 104: Gamify to GROW
Feeling stuck in your business? Listen to this episode from Jacob on gamifying elements of your business in order to make great strides. GROW Comm opens soon…
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Episode 103: How to Master Hiring and Team Building in Your Landscaping Business
There are a few important keys to attracting the right candidate, offering them a position at your company, and assisting them in reaching their highest…
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Episode 102: REFOCUS
It's easy to get so over-involved in EVERYTHING that you can’t focus on the core things that truly matter. If you relate to this episode, it may be time to…
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Episode 101: Resiliency with Maddie Bishop
Jacob sat down with Maddie Bishop, Client Success Specialist at the Scooter's Lawn Care, Inc. Springfield, Illinois, location to discuss resiliency…