Growing Green Podcast

Jeremiah Jennings
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Thanks for checking out our podcast, and welcome to the jungle! We love to hangout and have a good time while also bringing tons of value with some amazing guest interviews that we get to have. On Monday’s show, we focus on being married and running a business together as well as being parents. The journey of entrepreneurship isn’t easy and is definitely not for the faint at heart, but we are here to help you any way we can and hopefully guide you with some great principles. 

  1. 1h ago

    Why Intentional Business Owners Attend Trade Shows Differently

    Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Equip Exposition takes center stage as Jeremiah breaks down why trade shows can be one of the most valuable investments a business owner makes — if approached with intention. He shares insights on how Equip has evolved from the old GIE Expo into one of the largest trade shows in North America, while also discussing the massive opportunities available through education, networking, certifications, and exposure to emerging technologies shaping the green industry. Jeremiah also challenges listeners to think critically about why they attend events in the first place. Are you attending simply to socialize, or are you actually implementing what you learn back into your business? Throughout the conversation, he speaks candidly about leadership, burnout, protecting your time, and the importance of staying focused on growth rather than getting distracted by constant travel and event hopping. The episode is both an invitation to attend Equip Expo this October and a broader conversation about intentional business ownership, continuous learning, and making sure every opportunity truly moves your company forward. Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    19 min

  2. 2d ago

    One-on-Ones: The Leadership Tool Most Owners Ignore

    Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings dives into one of the most overlooked leadership tools in the green industry: intentional one-on-one meetings with your team. Jeremiah shares a real conversation he recently had with a new employee that completely shifted his perspective on leadership, communication, and how easily small frustrations can grow into major problems when owners stay stuck in “survival mode” during busy season. He breaks down why many landscape business owners lose connection with their people during spring rush, how direct reports should actually function inside a growing company, and why creating space for honest conversations can dramatically improve retention, trust, and long-term growth. The episode also explores leadership through a faith-based lens, discussing stewardship, personal development, and the responsibility business owners have to truly invest in their people. If you’ve ever felt too busy to slow down and lead intentionally, this episode is a powerful reminder that your people need more than direction — they need connection. Leanscaper People Intensive Free Ticket-https://leanscaper.link/4wsLgxb Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    30 min

  3. May 21

    Weekly Sales Targets: The Missing Piece in Your Business

    Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings breaks down one of the most overlooked systems in the landscaping industry: understanding your weekly sales targets and knowing exactly how much work you need to estimate in order to stay on track. Jeremiah walks through the math behind annual revenue goals, monthly projections, weekly sales targets, close ratios, and proposal volume, giving listeners a practical framework they can immediately apply to their own businesses. He shares real examples from Growing Green Landscapes, including lessons learned through coaching, tracking sales data inside LMN, and managing pipeline pressure during peak season. The conversation also dives into the dangers of operating without clear targets, why “busy” does not equal profitable, and how many landscape companies unknowingly drift away from their goals during the chaos of spring and summer. Jeremiah explains how close ratios directly impact the amount of proposals a company must send each week and why protecting estimate time is critical for growth. He also discusses common reasons sales performance drops, including poor follow-up, weak lead quality, pricing mistakes, and thin pipelines. Toward the end of the episode, Jeremiah shifts into leadership and faith, talking about stewardship, responsibility, and the importance of managing a business well for the sake of employees, customers, and families depending on it. This episode is packed with practical business strategy for landscape contractors looking to scale intentionally instead of simply staying busy. Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    32 min

  4. May 19

    Are You Answering Your Phone?

    Reach Out Via Text! Come Join Jeremiah walk through the new phone answering system he is using at Growing Green to make life much easier on his schedule, but also ensure reliability for his customers with a consistent response and scheduling for work requests! You can get this set up at a very low cost in your business right now! Listen in to hear how! Free Ticket to Chicago People Intensive- https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473 Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    25 min

  5. May 12

    Entrepreneurship Is Not a Highlight Reel

    Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings gets extremely transparent about the difficult seasons that come with entrepreneurship and what the last couple years have really looked like behind the scenes. He talks about the pressure of leadership, lessons learned from a tough commercial project, cash flow struggles, losing key team members, and the emotional weight that comes with trying to keep moving forward when business feels heavy. Jeremiah also dives into gratitude, faith, mindset, and why maintaining a positive outlook during hard times is one of the most important skills a business owner can develop. Throughout the episode, he challenges listeners to think about the impact they make on people every single day through their attitude, leadership, conversations, and actions. This episode is less about tactics and more about perspective, perseverance, and finding peace in the middle of uncertainty. Free Chicago Leanscaper Registration (first time guests only): https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473- Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    30 min

  6. May 7

    The Commercial Project That Nearly Broke Me

    Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings gives a raw, transparent breakdown of one of the biggest and most challenging projects Growing Green Landscapes has ever taken on — a large commercial church installation for First Baptist Church Trussville. Jeremiah walks through the entire journey, from winning the six-figure project and managing irrigation delays to battling cash flow pressure, rain setbacks, spring rush chaos, and the realities of scaling from residential jobs into large-scale commercial work. He openly shares the mistakes he made, lessons learned, and how leadership, communication, and resilience were tested throughout the process. This episode is packed with real-world insight for contractors and business owners looking to grow into larger projects while navigating the stress that comes with it. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of scaling a landscape company, this episode is an honest look at the highs, lows, and growth that come with taking the leap.   Leanscaper People Intensive Chicago- https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473 Leanscaper Accelerator Signup- https://leanscaper.com/programs?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Growing%20Green%20Landscapes&affiliate_id=51945133473 Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    36 min

  7. May 5

    1000-Foot View vs 100-Foot View: The Truth About Leadership

    Reach Out Via Text! In this episode, Jeremiah Jennings gets real about the chaos of spring rush and the pressure of trying to do everything as a business owner. He shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, especially the difference between operating at a “1000-foot view” versus staying connected at the “100-foot view” with your team. Jeremiah opens up about where he’s fallen short—particularly in communication, scheduling, and staying present with his crew—and how it’s impacted his business. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your team, maintaining consistent meeting rhythms, and properly training instead of constantly correcting. The episode also dives into the stress of taking on large commercial projects and the hidden challenges that come with growth. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, or stretched thin, this is a grounded, honest conversation that will help you refocus and lead better through the busiest season of the year.  Granum Break Records Tour-https://granum.com/break-records-tour-2026/ Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    23 min

  8. Apr 30

    If Rain Ruins Your Week, You Have a Bigger Problem

    Reach Out Via Text! This episode dives into a very real and relatable challenge for landscapers and service-based business owners—rain delays and the chaos they can create. Jeremiah breaks down why it’s not actually the weather that’s the problem, but deeper issues with cash flow, scheduling, and operational systems. He walks through practical strategies like building financial buffers, separating accounts, and tightening up invoicing so your business doesn’t live job-to-job. The conversation also shifts into how to stay productive during rain days by focusing on training, maintenance, and organization instead of losing momentum. Ultimately, this episode is about building a business that can withstand setbacks and operate efficiently no matter what conditions come your way.  Lawntrepreneur Academy- https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/offers/AL7rzf2X/checkout Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

    27 min
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Thanks for checking out our podcast, and welcome to the jungle! We love to hangout and have a good time while also bringing tons of value with some amazing guest interviews that we get to have. On Monday’s show, we focus on being married and running a business together as well as being parents. The journey of entrepreneurship isn’t easy and is definitely not for the faint at heart, but we are here to help you any way we can and hopefully guide you with some great principles. 

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  • Creator
    Jeremiah Jennings
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    680
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