Join us in this eye-opening episode of Roots of Success as Tommy interviews Marty Grunder, the brilliant mind behind Grunder Landscaping Company and The Grow Group. Marty candidly shares his personal journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that led him to shed his ego and embrace new growth strategies. Discover how Marty's commitment to continuous learning and calculated risk-taking propelled his landscape company to unprecedented heights…. And ultimately led to the creation of ACE Peer Groups. Get ready to be inspired and learn how you can take your own company to new levels of success.   BIG IDEA: Want to Grow? Know when to say ‘NO’.   KEY MOMENTS: [05:01] Marty emphasizes relevance, incremental growth, and hustling. [09:09] How landscape peer groups help personal growth. [11:37] Making bold moves for business growth. [15:09] Business development and  networking for success. [18:49] Taking things slow, stop  neglecting important tasks. [23:37] Amazing experiences with landscape business owners [26:42] Former pros offer relevant advice and experience. [32:00] Self-reflection is key to personal and professional growth. [33:30] The REAL magic of ACE peer group.   QUESTIONS WE ANSWER 1. How do you grow a successful landscape business? 2. What are the benefits of joining an owner’s peer group in the green industry? 3. Name some strategies for achieving financial growth and benchmarking? 4. How to overcome challenges and break through business plateaus? 5. How to network effectively in the green industry. 6. How to achieve work-life balance while growing a successful landscaping business. 7. What’s the impact of mindset and personal development on business growth?   FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://mcfarlinstanford.com/podcast/ep-013-marty-grunders-playbook/