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This episode of the IM Landscape Growth podcast features Matt Crinklaw, co-founder of Greenius and now part of LMN, discussing the importance of training and development in the landscaping industry and how it's pivotal in solving labor challenges and enhancing employee experiences.

Introduction to Matt Krinklaw and Greenius (Start - 04:00): Matt shares his journey of growing Greenius, a company focused on training within the green industry, highlighting the early challenges and the eventual acquisition by LMN.

Tackling the Labor Problem (04:01 - 08:00): Discussion on how Greenius is addressing the labor issue in the landscaping industry post-COVID, emphasizing the need for repurposing rather than seeing it as a labor shortage.

Importance of Employee Experience (08:01 - 12:00): Matt explains the concept of replacing 'culture' with 'employee experience' and the significant impact of a solid onboarding process.

Building Employee Funnels and Recruitment (12:01 - 16:00): Strategies on creating employee funnels similar to sales funnels to attract and retain talent.

Creating Career Paths (16:01 - 20:00): Insights into building clear career paths within companies to reduce turnover and improve employee growth.

Micro Promotions and Training Opportunities (20:01 - 24:00): Discussion on the concept of micro-promotions and the importance of providing training opportunities for skill development.

Implementing an Effective Onboarding Process (24:01 - 28:00): Steps to create and implement an effective onboarding process to enhance employee experiences and productivity.

Conclusion and Resources (28:01 - End): Information on how to utilize Greenius for onboarding and training, including details about upcoming summits and recommended reading for further learning.

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This episode of the IM Landscape Growth podcast features Ed Hansen, a seasoned entrepreneur in the green industry, discussing his journey and insights into business growth, leadership, and the significance of building a company culture. Ed shares his experiences from founding Hansen Lawn and Gardens to his role in  tech innovation with his landscape management software company, EXT.

Introduction to Ed Hansen: Ed Hansen is introduced as a founder and entrepreneur with significant involvement in Landscape Ontario and as a co-founder of EXT, a software company designed to aid landscape businesses (00:00-03:00).

Ed Hansen's Journey: Ed discusses his 20-year journey in the landscape industry, emphasizing the evolution of marketing, customer engagement, and the transition from traditional methods to digital platforms. He also touches on his belief in continuous learning and growth (03:01-07:00).

Building Hansen Lawn and Gardens: Ed shares the story of how he started and grew Hanson Lawn and Gardens into a successful design, build, and maintenance company employing 30 to 40 people. He highlights the importance of training, improving craftsmanship, and the shift towards becoming a destination company for industry professionals (07:01-12:00).

Overcoming Growth Constraints: The primary growth constraint identified by Ed is the mindset of entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the need to envision bigger goals and prepare for growth by planning and adapting to future needs rather than being limited by current capacities (12:01-15:00).

Cultural and Operational Transformation: Ed discusses his realization of being a 'shitty leader' at one point and how seeking external feedback and embracing honesty within the team transformed his leadership and company culture. He also mentions the implementation of processes and technology to improve operational efficiency (15:01-20:00).

Introduction of EXT: Ed explains the genesis of EXT, a software designed to streamline operations, enhance customer communication, and optimize routing for landscape businesses. He stresses the importance of usability and direct communication facilitated by the app (20:01-25:00).

Advice and Resources: Ed recommends "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl for personal reflection and growth. He also talks about the value of mentorship, continuous learning, and embracing external perspectives for personal and professional development (25:01-30:00).

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At 26, John Spence was the CEO of an international Rockefeller foundation and has since become recognized as a business leader across the world.

Now, he now spends most of his time travelling around the world to teach businesses from start-ups to the Fortune 10 how to improve and his goal is to make complex business ideas as simple and easy to apply as possible.

In this episode, Rob, and world-renowned business leader, John Spence, discuss a crucial approach to customer engagement and creating a flawless customer experience, while ensuring that your team is prepared to deliver it. John shares a first-hand strategy used by a landscaping firm to improve customer focus.

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