Joshua shares his experience of going through hard times in life and how he developed a “no quit” mentality to keep pushing forward. He emphasizes the importance of being the best version of oneself for family, employees, and the community. Joshua also offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and emphasizes the importance of having a great team and constantly learning from others.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern interviews John Brouder, owner of Brouder & Sons Landscaping and Irrigation. John talks about starting his business during college and evolving it from lawn maintenance to specializing in hardscapes, irrigation, and low-voltage lighting due to the low profitability and high competition in lawn mowing. He mentions working through New England’s seasons, including performing snow plowing in winter. Despite having a small team, John emphasizes quality work and customer satisfaction, which have contributed to his success, noting the challenge of balancing expansion with maintaining personal happiness and service quality. He also discusses the potential for his sons to take over the business, highlighting his elder son David’s significant contribution during a period when John’s health was compromised.

In this podcast episode, host Jonathan Stern interviews Adam Kruer, the Director of Operations and Sales at Lamb’s Lawn & Landscaping in Floyd’s Knobs, Indiana. Adam shares his journey into the landscaping industry, starting from cutting grass during college to eventually joining Lamb’s Lawn, where he managed to expand from handling 40 yards on his own to overseeing 400 yards as part of Lamb’s Lawn. Adam touches on how the company is preparing for the upcoming spring season, and shares insights into the company’s adoption of new technology, such as CompanyCam, for improving job record-keeping and crew accountability. Lastly, Adam expresses his vision for the future growth of Lamb’s Lawn & Landscaping, emphasizing maintaining a ‘small town company’ feel despite expansion and the importance of family-like company culture.