IM Landscape Growth Podcast

Andrew McCurry on Innovation and Training in Landscape Business

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Rob Murray welcomes Andrew McCurry from Father Nature Landscapes. They dive into the challenges of workforce development in the landscape industry, Andrew's innovative approach with the "Pay Dirt" app, and the importance of prioritizing tasks, all while emphasizing personal well-being and valuable book recommendations for entrepreneurs. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of landscaping and business growth on the IM Landscape Growth podcast.

Episode Notes

Andrew McCurry is the Owner at Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma. Father Nature is a landscape design/build & consulting firm that seeks to increase their customers' quality of life. Whatever the scope of the project, great landscapes begin with great design and they work with their clients one-on-one to make their visions come to life!

In this episode, Rob and Andrew deep dive into company growth. They’ll cover:

•  The importance of establishing a training program, including breaking down key fundamentals and outlining specific goals for employees' first 30, 60, 90, and 365 days.
• Emphasis on scheduling and effective time management, stressing the allocation of time for critical tasks and integrating personal and professional commitments.
• The value of corporate meetings and planning sessions to address issues, solve problems, and set organizational goals.
• Highlighting the importance of task delegation and recognizing individual strengths within the organization to facilitate growth.
• Insights on how to prioritize time for business growth, including brainstorming key tasks and initiatives, as well as planning for future hires and organizational changes.
• Valuable resources, like "The Emyth Revisited" and "The New Gold Standard"
• And more!