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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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Reach Out Via Text! In this raw solo episode, Jeremiah Jennings gives listeners an honest update on the wild ride that’s been 2025 so far at Growing Green Landscapes. From losing his voice (and a stomach bug that knocked him out) to losing key team members and rebuilding from chaos, Jeremiah opens up about the painful lessons and new perspective this year has brought. He breaks down how systems fell apart when the business grew too fast, what it looks like to rebuild from the ground up, and w...
Reach Out Via Text! Recorded at the LeanScaper Finance Intensive in Dallas, Jeremiah sits down with Rich Thiebaud to unpack his journey from running his family’s landscaping company as a teenager to helping lead sales at LeanScaper today. Rich shares how he scaled a family business from just over $1M to nearly $9M, the challenges of team building, and the lessons he learned through selling his ownership stake to his brother. They dive into leadership, imposter syndrome, hiring processes, and ...
Reach Out Via Text! Today, I want to take a brief moment to share with you about what our episode next week will be. We literally started recording this show and thought “ we can’t talk about this yet, because we don’t even have it defined for ourselves”. Don’t worry though, next week we’re bringing it to you! Stay tuned for an engaging talk on simplicity. Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- http...
Reach Out Via Text! Equip Expo Tickets- Code GG50 at checkout:https://www.equipexposition.com/ Recorded live at the LeanScaper Financial Intensive in Dallas, Jeremiah sits down with Ryan Markowich, founder of Creative Roots Landscape in British Columbia and certified coach with The Great Game of Business. Ryan shares his journey from knocking doors with a lawnmower to building a multimillion-dollar design-build firm, eventually selling majority ownership to his employees. He dives deep into o...
Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah sits down with Mark Sedgley, CEO of LMN, Greenius, and SingleOps, to talk about leadership, small business growth, and the future of technology in the green industry. Mark shares his unconventional journey from mowing lawns and selling books door-to-door to leading multimillion-dollar tech companies. He opens up about family values, spotting and developing leaders, and why hiring for core values matters more than hard ...
Reach Out Via Text! In this Marriage Monday episode, Jeremiah and Savannah Jennings process a heavy week following Charlie Kirk’s memorial while navigating the everyday challenges of parenting two young boys. From handling Jack’s defiant threes and Tate’s sleep regression to laughing about sibling rivalries, the Jennings share the messy, real side of family life in this season. They also look ahead to upcoming events, including Together in the Trades 2026 in Flagstaff and the fast-approaching...
Reach Out Via Text! Recorded live in Dallas, this unfiltered conversation brings together Jeremiah Jennings, Brian Fullerton, and Caleb Auman for a raw mix of business, finance, and faith. From debating whether new trucks or used ones make financial sense, to joking about eye cream and branding, to diving deep into the emotional impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and its eerie proximity to JFK’s, this episode covers it all. The guys share laughs, leadership lessons, and vulnerable reflect...
Reach Out Via Text! In this special episode recorded at a Dallas mastermind, Jeremiah Jennings joins fellow lawn and landscape business owners to dig into the real challenges of scaling. From feeling overwhelmed as the primary point of contact for crews and clients, to rolling out LMN, to learning how to delegate effectively to a VA, the conversation is raw and practical. The group shares lessons on organizing mornings, setting up communication systems like Slack, using video walkthroughs to ...
Reach Out Via Text! In this deeply reflective Marriage Monday, Jeremiah and Savannah Jennings process a heavy week marked by the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the anniversary of 9/11. They discuss the spiritual weight of these events, the brokenness of the world, and why the foundation of faith, marriage, and family is more critical than ever. Alongside these sobering reflections, they share personal stories from their son Jack’s third birthday celebration—highlighting the joy of communit...
Reach Out Via Text! In this special episode, Jeremiah Jennings sets aside business and leadership talk to share the message that matters most: the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sparked by the sudden passing of a friend and the legacy of Charlie Kirk’s bold faith, Jeremiah delivers a heartfelt and clear explanation of salvation—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it changes everything. He confronts cultural Christianity, explains why good works aren’t enough, and invites listeners into a personal rel...
Reach Out Via Text! In this heartfelt solo episode, Jeremiah Jennings opens up about one of the toughest realities of business—when great employees decide to leave. Drawing from recent experience at Growing Green Landscapes, Jeremiah shares the emotional rollercoaster of watching a trusted team member move on, and the leadership lessons it forced him to learn. From handling emotions the right way, to exiting employees with gratitude, to protecting team culture, he explains how the way you res...
Reach Out Via Text! In this Marriage Monday debrief, Jeremiah and Savannah Jennings share stories from their family beach trip which has equal parts joy and chaos. From sick kids and sleepless nights in a packed condo bedroom to the surprising sadness of leaving a trip they didn’t want to end, the Jennings reflect on what made this vacation different. They dive into lessons on marriage, parenting, and the importance of building intentional community through church, small groups, and friendshi...
Reach Out Via Text! In this solo Friday episode, Jeremiah Jennings shares a passionate perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we should think about education, business, and parenting. Using the story of a local high schooler named Coop—an entrepreneur at heart who thrives outside the classroom—Jeremiah challenges the outdated systems that reward memorization over creativity. He argues that AI has already made routine tasks like calculations, research, and scheduling o...
Reach Out Via Text! In this special episode from Milwaukee Tool’s Pipeline event, Jeremiah Jennings sits down with Ryan Mack to explore how Milwaukee is redefining what it means to be a tool company. Ryan shares his journey from small-town Ohio to leading product development, and why his background in the trades helps him connect with users in real, practical ways. They discuss how innovations like cordless ratchets, grease guns, and die grinders aren’t just products—they’re solutions that sa...
Reach Out Via Text! In this special Marriage Monday from the beach, Jeremiah and Savannah Jennings sit down with Casey and Frankie Crumb to talk about what it takes to build a thriving marriage through every season. With over 20 years of marriage and three kids, the Crums share their journey of supporting each other through grad school, balancing demanding careers, and building a united family vision. They dive into the importance of shared goals, honest communication, and eliminating hurry f...
Reach Out Via Text! In this direct and eye-opening episode, Jeremiah Jennings tackles one of the toughest lessons in business—learning when to cancel customers. He shares real stories from Growing Green Landscapes, including a seven-year client who, despite endless accommodations, responded with a blunt “good riddance” after being let go. Jeremiah explains why unprofitable, high-drama accounts aren’t worth the stress, how they drag down crew morale, and why keeping them blocks the path to bet...
Reach Out Via Text! In this special episode recorded live from Milwaukee Tool’s Pipeline event, Jeremiah Jennings sits down with Bradley from Milwaukee to talk about much more than products. They dive into the rapid rise of battery-powered equipment in the green industry, Milwaukee’s new Roll-On portable power stations, and how charging solutions are finally making battery platforms realistic for landscapers of all sizes. Bradley also shares his personal journey from finance to product market...
Reach Out Via Text! In this Marriage Monday episode, Jeremiah and Savannah Jennings reflect on their recent trip to the Trades conference and the lessons they took home about vision, connection, and avoiding the “roommate phase” in marriage. They open up about how the season of raising two kids while growing Growing Green Landscapes has stretched their relationship and sparked the need for more intentional daily habits. Out of that came a new practice: “grading” their marriage each night with...
Reach Out Via Text! In this episode, Jeremiah sits down with Matthew from Matthew’s Mowing to unpack what it really means to grow a lawn care company with intention. Matthew shares why he chose to stay lean instead of chasing crews, the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, and why culture and written core values matter more than just adding trucks. Together, they discuss the challenges of hiring, the traps of “bigger is better” thinking, and how to build a business that aligns with ...
Reach Out Via Text! In this midweek episode, Jeremiah Jennings shares a raw story of nearly suffering heat stroke on a sod install—and why it reminded him to slow down, fuel properly, and take crew safety seriously. He also highlights how today’s world of constant surveillance (neighbors with cameras, doorbell recordings, phones out) means contractors must run a “video-proof” business built on integrity and professionalism. Finally, Jeremiah pushes back against the obsession with shiny new eq...
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