Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn your passion for landscaping into a thriving enterprise? Find out on this enlightening episode of "Roots of Success," as we chat with the power couple behind RJ Lawn and Landscape, Ryan and Annette McCarthy. Discover their journey from overworked entrepreneurs to industry leaders, focusing on client-centric practices, workflow unity, and strategic planning. Host Tommy Cole brings to light the vital role of understanding how to delegate, evolve, and harmonize company dynamics, ensuring that each root planted leads to sustainable success   THE BIG IDEA: Winning with Empowerment & Efficiency   KEY MOMENTS: [05:33] Recognize the need for assistance, quality, detail, and proactiveness. [11:24] Focused on questioning, refining, and pivoting strategy. [16:08] Simplify process and support, not hinder progress. [22:26] "Image matters, attracts mature and professional candidates." [27:43] Educating support staff on job complexities is vital. [35:12] Unwillingness to delegate, led to overwhelming workload. [37:07] Delegate at 80% or 90%, not perfection.   QUESTIONS WE ANSWER 1. What are the best strategies for effective delegation in a landscape business? 2. What is collaborative decision-making and how does it work? 3. How do you prioritize essential landscape tasks without getting lost in details? 4. How do you maintain a professional image in your landscape business? 5. Can you use job costing and process improvement to grow a small business?   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://mcfarlinstanford.com/podcast/ep-025-using-empowerment-efficiency-to-scale-your-landscape-business/