Interview Series: JT Price from Landscape Workshop on Leading with a Performance Culture

May 01, 2024 00:43:26
Interview Series: JT Price from Landscape Workshop on Leading with a Performance Culture
The GROW! Show
Interview Series: JT Price from Landscape Workshop on Leading with a Performance Culture

May 01 2024 | 00:43:26

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Show Notes

Get to know JT Price, the CEO of Landscape Workshop. In this interview, JT shares stories with Marty from the early days of taking over the company, talks about what he's learned from acquisitions he's done, shares mistakes he's made along the way, and talks about why the company culture at Landscape Workshop is what it is. The conversation explores JT's path to scaling the business, the importance of internal culture shifts, and how to effectively track customer focus. 

JT also discusses valuable leadership tips, including his morning routines, handling low performers, and avoiding the pitfalls of unintentionally rewarding poor performance. He emphasizes the importance of granular data collection through strong systems and processes.  The episode concludes with a look towards the future of Landscape Workshop and a reminder to register for the NALP Field Trip in June!

In This Episode:

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:

NALP Field Trip at Landscape Workshop

June 11-12, 2024

Birmingham, Alabama


JT Price LinkedIn   

Landscape Workshop   

GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH  

The Grow Group 

Grunder Landscaping  

Marty Grunder LinkedIn  

Stihl  

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