23 min

Sales: Running an Effective Sales Meeting The GROW! Show

    • Management

Running effective sales meetings helps your entire team maximize their day and their time together, and is one of the hallmarks of a well-run sales team. In this episode, Marty Grunder speaks with Grunder’s Director of Sales Operations Chris Maloney, on how he approaches sales. Chris also shares details about a typical day on his sales team, including the Tuesday sales meeting structure, fun team activities, and sales techniques for different customer types. 
In This Episode:

Chris’ career path before joining Grunder Landscaping
Different products, but sales methods remain similar
Transferable skills from retail
“A day in the life” on Chris’ sales team
Tuesday sales meeting - how is it structured?
Fun and social activities that build camaraderie
Sales techniques, different types of customers
Words of wisdom from Chris - keep it simple, be consistent 
Share this episode with someone who might benefit!

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:
Chris Maloney LinkedIn  
GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH  
The Grow Group  
Grunder Landscaping  
Marty Grunder LinkedIn  
Stihl  

Running effective sales meetings helps your entire team maximize their day and their time together, and is one of the hallmarks of a well-run sales team. In this episode, Marty Grunder speaks with Grunder’s Director of Sales Operations Chris Maloney, on how he approaches sales. Chris also shares details about a typical day on his sales team, including the Tuesday sales meeting structure, fun team activities, and sales techniques for different customer types. 
In This Episode:

Chris’ career path before joining Grunder Landscaping
Different products, but sales methods remain similar
Transferable skills from retail
“A day in the life” on Chris’ sales team
Tuesday sales meeting - how is it structured?
Fun and social activities that build camaraderie
Sales techniques, different types of customers
Words of wisdom from Chris - keep it simple, be consistent 
Share this episode with someone who might benefit!

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:
Chris Maloney LinkedIn  
GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH  
The Grow Group  
Grunder Landscaping  
Marty Grunder LinkedIn  
Stihl  

23 min