Interview Series: Meet Our GROW! 2025 Tour Host

Jason Cromley of Hidden Creek Landscaping sits down with Marty Grunder to talk about his journey as a landscape professional - from starting his company in college to today. Consider this episode a preview of what we'll see when we're onsite touring their facility for GROW! 2025 in February!

After starting his company in college, Jason reflects on his challenges and triumphs in building a successful business today. From his family roots in Ohio and the influence of growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to highlighting how that shaped his motivation and drive, the conversation dives into various leadership styles, the delicate balance between “luck” and creating opportunities, and the importance of branding and organization in running a business. Jason also shares valuable tips for staying organized and how building the right infrastructure can eliminate unnecessary sales calls. As they look forward to the upcoming GROW! 2025 event in February, listeners will gain insights into both the landscape industry and the personal experiences that have defined Jason’s career. Don't miss this special sneak peek, and please join us for what may be the bigget and best GROW! ever, this February.

In This Episode:

• Property Intel from Aspire
• Jason’s family and living in Ohio
• A family of entrepreneurs
• Motivation and drive, Type A personalities, leadership styles
• “Luck” vs. creating opportunities
• Hidden Creek and its success, branding and spending 
• Challenges and lessons as a business owner
• Spouses and business ownership
• Building the right building to eliminate sales calls
• Tips and tricks for staying organized
• Looking forward to GROW! 2025
• Recapping key takeaways
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The Grow Show podcast is sponsored by STIHL and brought to you by The Grow Group - a leading coaching and education firm for landscape professionals. Your host is Marty Grunder, president and CEO of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co., one of the most successful design-build operations of its kind in the Midwest. The Grow Show shares ideas, tips, tactics, and insights that will help you grow your landscaping business.

Resources:

Property Intel from Aspire  

Hidden Creek Landscaping  

Virtual Sales Bootcamp 

Grunder Landscaping Fall 2024 Field Trips 

GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH 

The Grow Group 

Grunder Landscaping  

Marty Grunder LinkedIn  

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