Interview Series: The Core Values of Business with Larry Winget

In this podcast, Marty speaks with best-selling author and top keynote speaker Larry Winget (The Pitbull of Personal Development ®) about the values of honesty and integrity and how important they are to businesses today. You’ll hear Larry and Marty discuss the evolution of work ethic, the importance of core values, and the need for workplace education. He provides insights into the correlation between poor parenting and financial trouble, the influence of leadership on business success, and the necessity for professional communication in customer service. Wingett also shares his views on balancing entrepreneurship with fatherhood and imparts profound thoughts on personal finance, leadership, and the economy.

Larry was the first to be willing to take on the “positive attitude” motivational speakers and the Law Of Attraction bozos with his common sense, back-to-the-basics approach. Larry has hosted his own television series on A&E, been featured in two CNBC specials, had his own PBS special, and is a regular contributor on FOX News, FOX Business, and other news networks as a personal development/business/financial guru. He is not only a six-time Wall Street Journal/New York Times bestselling author but has been speaking to crowds for over thirty years. He has spoken to over 400 of the Fortune 500 companies, is in the Speaker Hall of Fame, and has been named One Of The World’s Top 50 Keynote Speakers.

Discussion Points:

• Have work ethics or core values changed? Or are we grumpy old men?
• Lateness is disrespect - employees must be taught this
• Teaching people core values - if their parents haven’t
• The role of poor parenting in financial trouble and lack of values 
• Influence of leadership on employees and overall business success 
• Clear and concise communication from leaders - give steps to achieve your vision
• Role of professional communication in customer service 
• Balancing entrepreneurship with fatherhood
• Personal finance, leadership, and the economy 
• Having cash on hand and differentiating needs from wants 
• Experiences and lessons from Larry’s years in business 
• Education and teaching employees the value of time 
• Creating a respectful work environment 
• Closing thoughts on personal finance, leadership, and work ethics

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:

Larry Winget Website

The Grow Show Podcast - Service Stinks Episode

GROW! Conference Feb 2024

The Grow Group

Grunder Landscaping

Marty Grunder LinkedIn

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