Interview Series: How Technology Makes Our Work Easier with Gage Roberts

In this episode, Marty talks with Gage Roberts of Aspire Software about the impact technology has had on Grunder Landscaping Co., what smart landscaping companies are doing to make their daily tasks easier, and what the future holds with AI and other technology advancements coming.

Discover how the right tech tools can ease team tensions and drive growth, and how community support and intentional business decisions play a crucial role. You’ll get a sneak peek at the Ignite Conference in August 2024, set to inspire with its forward-thinking approach. Learn the value of “Stay Interviews” to improve company culture and the impact of aligning with core values. Plus, get actionable tips for sales professionals and explore how ServiceTitan can transform your operations. Don’t miss this episode packed with actionable insights to elevate your landscaping business.

In This Episode:

• Sales - Mike Weinberg’s “New Sales Simplified”
• Aspire’s Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts Gage Roberts intro and background
• Growth in tech and landscaping
• AI and its developing role in the industry
• Getting the right tech and tools to your teams, relieving tensions
• Efficiency and profitability - community is key
• The Ignite Conference, August 2024 in Orlando
• Ask your employees “What could make your life better?”
• “Stay Interviews” vs. Exit Interviews
• Company culture that appeals for different reasons
• Intentional business decisions matter, core values, the employee experience
• Living “in the middle” on the business “wave” or rollercoaster
• Tips for sales people, knowing your metrics
• Working with ServiceTitan
• Sign up for GROW! 2025
• Send us your feedback, add your comments, like, share, and send us your show ideas

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:

Email Gage  

Gage Roberts LinkedIn  

Aspire  

Ignite Conference 2024 Aug 26-28, Orlando FL 

Book: New Sales Simplified 

ServiceTitan  

NALP Field Trip Sept 17-18, 2024 Chicago 

GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH  

The Grow Group  

Grunder Landscaping 

Marty Grunder LinkedIn 

Stihl