GROW Host Interview Series: Ryan and Annette McCarthy of RJ Lawn & Landscape

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                    GROW Host Interview Series: Ryan and Annette McCarthy of RJ Lawn & Landscape

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode, Marty reconnects with RJ Lawn & Landscape owners Ryan & Annette McCarthy who hosted the GROW! Tour at GROW! 2024 in Des Moines, IA. We hear about what's changed in their business since we visited, what challenges their business is currently facing, and what they've learned in their years in business. 
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Episode Intro
02:31 - Meet Ryan and Annette McCarthy
03:28 - The Journey of RJ Lawn and Landscaping
06:12 - Working Together as a Married Couple
06:45 - Current Business Challenges & Achievements
15:14 - Leadership and Growth Insights
22:26 - Building Confidence and Leadership
24:31 - Reflecting on Personal Growth
26:02 - Learning From Mistakes
30:53 - The Impact of a New Facility
35:34 - Challenges and Triumphs of Women in Leadership
39:02 - Balancing Marriage and Business
43:27 - Please Share & Subscribe!
 
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Show Notes:

RJ's Growth Journey - Ryan started RJ 26 years ago with a previous partner. Lots of struggles and changes, but the last 10 years got real momentum. Grew from two guys with a pickup truck and mowers to 110 team members doing around $14 million. Annette joined business in the field when the company was 2-3 years old while in college, left to work for a construction company, came back to RJ in 2008 when they saw an opportunity to really make it go if they added layers like job costing and office support. 
Current Year Challenges

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