Episode #375: In this episode, JM Ryerson interviews Bryan Clayton, the CEO and co-founder of GreenPal. They discuss various topics related to leadership, personal and professional growth, and how to build a growing business, including how to master effective communication and utilize customer feedback to continuously improve your product or service. Bryan Clayton shares his journey of building a successful lawn care app and offers insights on entrepreneurship and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of slow and low growth, setting small goals, and celebrating wins along the way. Bryan also discusses the significance of finding a business soulmate as a co-founder and the importance of trust in partnerships. He highlights the value of customer feedback and the role of AI in business. Bryan encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take action and start their own ventures, emphasizing that it is never too late to pursue one's dreams. Guest bio: Bryan Clayton is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. Contact Bryan: Website: www.yourgreenpal.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214 Instagram: www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton Wikipedia: www.en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_M._Clayton Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Green Pal 01:08 The Journey of Building Green Pal 03:25 The Importance of Slow and Low Growth 05:36 Maintaining Enthusiasm in the Face of Setbacks 06:29 Setting Small Goals and Celebrating Wins 08:33 The Peak Performance Mindset 09:32 Why Lawn Care? Finding Passion in the Industry 11:16 Developing a Peak Performance Mindset 12:04 The Importance of Self-Development 13:32 Choosing the Right Co-Founder 15:08 The Significance of Trust in Partnerships 17:43 Effective Communication and Crucial Conversations 21:23 Collecting and Utilizing Customer Feedback 23:53 The Importance of Taking Action and Getting Started 32:18 Knowing When to Sell a Business 35:16 Setting and Achieving Goals 39:06 The Role of AI in Business 40:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information