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Jeffrey Scott is joined by client Desiree Bouchard, General Manager of Great Lakes Landscape Design, in Oak Park Michigan. And by Sean Baxter, owner of Lawn and Landscape Solutions (KC) and he is also an Executive Coach at Jeffrey Scott Consulting.

In this episode, Jeffrey Scott discusses the pivotal role of seconds in command with Desiree and Sean. They explore the journey of becoming a second in command, the importance of trust and communication in leadership, and the dynamics of managing teams effectively. Desiree shares her experience transitioning from marketing to integrator, while Sean reflects on his own journey with his second in command. The conversation emphasizes the significance of having a clean plate for effective leadership and the collaborative nature of successful business operations. In this conversation, the participants discuss the importance of trust and honesty in leadership, the challenges of implementing structured systems like EOS, and the cultural shifts that occur when new leadership is introduced. They emphasize the value of peer group support for second-in-commands and the need for accountability in leadership roles. The discussion culminates in practical advice for both second-in-commands and CEOs on fostering effective working relationships and empowering team members.

Takeaways:

• Desiree has been in her role for about seven years.
• The transition to integrator involved building trust with her boss Ivan.
• Implementing EOS provided the necessary structure for growth.
• Desiree’s journey started with identifying process gaps.
• Sean’s second in command evolved through experience and maturity.
• Trust and communication are key in this working relationships
• Having a clean plate allows for better problem-solving by the General Manager
• Cultural shifts can create initial resistance but lead to growth.
• Open communication is key to overcoming team dynamics.
• Peer support (from our Second in Command Peer Group) provides valuable insights and encouragement.
• Accountability should be mutual between owners and second-in-commands.
• Mistakes are part of the learning process in leadership.

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Join John Phillips (owner, Gardens For Living, Asheville, NC) and his son, as we discuss how they survived the 500+yr flood that hit Asheville, and how they and their landscape team are powering through it.

Their company’s GoFundMe is https://gofund.me/f5ed660d

In this episode, they share their experiences during Hurricane Helene, detailing the unprecedented rainfall and flooding that devastated their community. The conversation covers personal stories of loss, the impact on their business, and the challenges of recovery, including insurance claims and community support.

Shane and John emphasize the importance of getting back to work to help their community heal and rebuild after the disaster. In this conversation, John emphasizes the importance of leadership, employee morale, and community support. They reflect on their experiences during a crisis, the lessons learned about crisis management, and the significance of peer networks. Looking to the future, they share their strategies for rebuilding and innovating, including a focus on stream bank restoration and the need for durable construction practices.

Key Points:

• The storm was preceded by record rainfall.
• Many communities were completely washed away.
• Personal stories highlight the human cost of the disaster.
• The flooding caused significant damage to their home and business property.
• Insurance claims are still being sorted out.
• The nursery suffered the most devastating losses.
• Community support is crucial during recovery.
• Returning to work helps restore normalcy.
• Economic stability is vital for community recovery. The Asheville community is resilient and will rebuild.
• Leadership requires showing fortitude and determination.
• Treating employees with respect fosters loyalty and morale.
• Community support is crucial during crises.
• Peer networks provide invaluable assistance in tough times (John is a member of Jeffrey’s Leaders Edge peer group)
• Preparation for crises includes knowing employee locations.
• Investing in durable materials is essential for future projects.
• Building relationships with neighbors enhances community ties.
• Learning from past experiences can improve future crisis management.
• Stream bank restoration is a growing need in the community.

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My guests on this podcast are the real deal: Nag Murty is an aerospace engineer turned serial tech entrepreneur.   Jarrett Herold is co-founder and COO of VC-backed startup Electric Sheep, the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics.   This company is acquiring traditional outdoor service providers and progressively transforming operations by deploying proprietary AI software and robots. Electric Sheep’s approach is designed to automate various physical tasks like mowing and knowledge work like inventory management. Through consolidation and AI-fueled vertical integration, Electric Sheep will become a major player in the $1 Trillion Global Market for outdoor infrastructure services.   We speak about all aspects of their business and vision.  

Fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight.

 

Show Notes:

Electric Sheep is a vertically integrated landscape and robotics company that builds autonomy solutions for commercial landscaping businesses. They challenge industry assumptions and rethink workflows and processes from first principles. The company is focused on the electrification of the industry and the development of AI models for outdoor autonomy. They have acquired and integrated several landscape businesses and are using their data engine to continuously improve their AI models. Electric Sheep’s end game is to create a platform company that leads the industry in innovation and automation. Electric Sheep Robotics is focused on using data and AI to revolutionize the landscaping industry. They believe that the core value lies in their data engine and AI model, which can be applied to different machines and products. They are eager to share their progress and journey with others, aiming to remove the guesswork and show success stories in automation and electrification. While they may not see immediate acquisition offers, they are open to partnerships with technology companies that understand the value of their AI model. The industry is slowly moving towards integrated businesses, and Electric Sheep Robotics wants to be at the forefront of this transformation. They predict that technology companies will become more tightly integrated with service companies, and private equity will shift towards growth equity investing. They also emphasize the importance of reliability before implementing a subscription model.

Takeaways:

 

• Electric Sheep is a vertically integrated landscape and robotics company that builds autonomy solutions for commercial landscaping businesses.
• They challenge industry assumptions and rethink workflows and processes from first principles.
• The company is focused on the electrification of the industry and the development of AI models for outdoor autonomy.
• Electric Sheep’s end game is to create a platform company that leads the industry in innovation and automation. The core value in the landscaping industry lies in the data engine and AI model.
• Sharing progress and success stories is crucial to remove the guesswork and gain acceptance.
• Quantitative case studies are needed to understand the impact of automation and electrification.
• Partnerships with technology companies and private equity can drive innovation and growth.
• The industry is moving towards integrated businesses and pragmatic approaches to technology.
• Reliability is key before implementing a subscription model.

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There is a huge importance in understanding the need for an organization chart. Find out the reasons in this podcast.

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There is a profound difference between individuals with low trust vs. those with high trust and the impact on the success of their companies. Listen to this podcast where Jeffrey shares his insights and how to develop higher trust.

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What are you doing and should be doing to avoid challenges in your business from getting out of control and what lessons are there to learn from the Boeing fiasco?

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Which business model and mindset are you emulating and which one should you?

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Why we need more women in leadership.

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Taking continual calculated risks is the only way to stay relevant. Listen to this podcast and find out why.

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People are attracted to happy and optimistic leaders. Are you one of these leaders? In this podcast Jeffrey reveals the essence of laughing.

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Even the best need direction and guidance. Discover why in this podcast.

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What metrics do you use to measure your business progress, goals and success?

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How good are you at listening to your gut and should you?

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Chad Simmons is owner of Playrite, a small but powerful $2M profitable artificial turf company in Knoxville, TN Regarding artificial turf, we discuss his proactive hiring strategy, how he uses competition to drive his business, and how his vendor relationships give him a strategic advantage. Chad is also a BBQ expert, and shares some tips and tricks. You will enjoy our business and personal conversations, and you will be very hungry by the end of this special podcast.

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What can you do to build the team that takes you into the future? Listen to this podcast where Jeffrey shared his key insights.

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What kind of team are you building? Are they young and exuberant or more mature and sage or perhaps a combination of both? Listen to this podcast and to Jeffrey sharing his insights.

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Do you have a financial planner and do you have at least 3 diversified sources of income? In this podcast Jeffrey discusses his insights on how to build your financial security.

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Raising fees is one of the fears of testing the market. Listen to this podcast and to Jeffrey revealing others and what to do about them.

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Are you avoiding the difficult and critical conversations? What is it doing to your business and why you should have them immediately?

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What should you do to avoid your strategy from failing? Listen to this podcast and find out.

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Do you have enough leads and if so are you able to convert them? Listen to this podcast and Jeffrey’s distinctions.

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n this podcast Jeffery shares five attributes of what it means to think like an owner.

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Are you struggling from reaching your next level and what does that have to do with your organizational chart?

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What are the attributes of leaders who finish first and are they all nice?

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Larry Ryan is founder and owner of Ryan Lawn & Tree, based near Kansas City, KS, a 37 yr old company. Larry and his team have grown their firm organically and through acquisition to approx $75M with more growth planned this year. Jeffrey and Larry discuss the 5 most valuable growth strategies that Ryan undertakes, plus many more facets of the business that everyone can learn from. Ryan Lawn & Tree will be the host company for our upcoming Summer Growth Summit in August. For more info, visit our website, www.JeffreyScott.biz or visit https://jeffreyscott.biz/2024-summer-growth-summit/

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In this podcast Jeffrey discusses the genius of Drucker, what he agrees with and even disagrees.

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What robotic technology do you use in your business and will it replace your labor?

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What made them unstoppable and what could make your company unstoppable?

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Do you want to become a better leader? Communication is the key!

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Is your team pulling you down? Are you overworked? In this podcast you will learn the reasons for getting bored with business and how to hit the reset button.

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Having a strategic plan is no guarantee of success. In this podcast Jeffrey shares his insights for a strategic changing plan.

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What are the attributes you must evaluate to have strong people on your team?

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Having your unique skillset is one of the reasons to have a COO. In this podcast, Jeffrey reveals the other reasons.

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Both are critical for your business success but how do you determine which one first?

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You’d be surprised of the similarities and the most powerful line in the declaration if independence.

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Greg Crabtree is an author and financial expert, and has built a CPA firm focused solely on the needs of entrepreneurs. 

Greg works with entrepreneurs all over the country in a broad range of industries.

He is the author of “Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits” and “Simple Numbers 2.0: Rules for Smart Scaling.” He has also contributed to Verne Harnish’s book, “Scaling Up.”

Jeffrey and Greg talk about many financial topics on this podcast, namely, valuation, labor efficiency, return on investment, and many other topics related to running a profitable landscape business — or any privately owned business.

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What are you measuring in order to compete in your space?

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Listen to this podcast and discover why being clear on your future customer is the way to guarantee your future.

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Building a sales dream team will change the future of your company. This podcast will reveal how to do so.

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Grow Yourself is the first of three transformational growth insights guaranteed to change your business and perhaps your life. Listen to this podcast and discover all three!

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What does measurement have to do with dramatically improving your success?

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Operators are in love with tactics while owners are great at good vs. bad strategy. These are just a few of the distinctions. Listen to this podcast and discover the rest.

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Listen to this podcast and to Jeffrey revealing why and how to get the momentum you need for success.

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A family business can be your advantage or your inherent disadvantage. What are the 3 ways to turn the disadvantage into an advantage?

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What are the critical distinctions between selling the why and the what and what does it have to do with your confidence and your client’s confidence?

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Are you taking the time to view your life and business from the top?

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Dennise J. Vidosh owns two Michigan companies, Green Acres Tree farm and RE-TREE, where she has developed five separate divisions serving the tree care space. Dennise is an innovator in the green industry, and a trailblazer in the field of mature tree preservation.

Over the course of thirteen years leading Green Acres Tree Farm, Dennise observed a troubling trend in the industry. Magnificent, mature healthy trees were being felled to make way for new construction or due to spatial constraints. This frustrating element had just become an accepted part of doing business. Dennise knew there had to be a better way, a realization that sparked the inception of RE-TREE in 2018.

On this podcast we discuss all five of her services, and her ideas for the future of tree care.

Dennise’s mission goes beyond business; it’s a commitment to a more sustainable planet. Her expertise as an ISA certified arborist, coupled with her passion for technology and innovation, drives the valuable solutions she offers to global problems. Every day, she works to redefine the way we approach mature tree preservation, inspiring property owners, green industry peers and communities.

She is the sister of one of my long time clients, Donn Vidosh, and it’s great to learn about their shared family and roots in our wonderful green industry.

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Having better people is one of the four things that makes you unique. In this podcast, Jeffrey shares his unique perspective.

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Tip number 3 is that you need an open learning environment. How does that help developing leaders and what are the other 10 tips?

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What should you do to expand your future?

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