In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, we sit down with Rob Ambler, founder and owner of Ambler Industries, LLC, a design/build and maintenance firm based in Pennsylvania. Rob shares his deeply personal story of burnout, renewal, and the business transformation that followed. From restructuring his leadership team to adopting Aspire software, Rob rebuilt his company around culture, clarity, and faith-driven leadership. We explore what it takes to attract great people, make bold software investments, and lead with purpose in a fast-moving, often chaotic industry. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the growth cycle, or questioned how to scale without losing your soul, this episode is for you.Timecodes:00:00 – Welcome to Rooted in Innovation01:05 – Meet Rob Ambler of Ambler Industries02:25 – The mission: build a values-driven landscape company04:01 – What culture looks like in practice: hiring, retention, clarity06:14 – Burnout at $5M: sleepless nights, high anxiety, tough calls08:52 – Replacing great-but-misaligned leaders10:47 – How Rob found his new leadership team through divine timing12:29 – Creating a no-turnover workplace through vision & loyalty14:55 – The ripple effect of servant leadership at all levels17:08 – Aspire software: from sticker shock to game-changer19:36 – Tracking labor variance and tying it to performance21:44 – Addressing pushback: “You only care about money”23:03 – Gamifying incentives and linking data to growth paths25:22 – Leading with faith and integrity: what it means on-site27:00 – The story of one foreman’s transformation28:38 – Rob’s personal “why”: faith, family, and making an impact30:02 – Reflections on Plumstead Christian School and giving back32:14 – Final takeaways on growth, leadership, and long-term visionResources:Have an upcoming landscaping project? Contact Tree Staple for a quote treestaple.comConnect with Jim Mancini on LinkedInConnect with Dionisio Roman III on LinkedInConnect with Rob Ambler on LinkedIn

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