In this episode, Jacob and Kevin Scott chat about finding balance while growing your business and personal life.

Highlighting the importance of carefully managing your calendar, effective time management, and strategic delegation, Kevin shares practical tips for balancing entrepreneurial demands with family commitments.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

— The most important element of hiring the right people

— The real cost of sacrificing your personal life for your business

— The significance of community and accountability.

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00:00 Introduction to Finding Balance

00:46 Challenges of Balancing Life and Business

01:57 Kevin's Personal Strategies for Time Management

06:57 The Importance of Delegation

11:31 Prioritizing Personal Time

20:30 Getting Started with Life Design

In this episode, we chat with Tommy Cole from McFarlin Stanford.

Tommy, an executive coach specializing in the landscaping industry, shares his journey from landscape architecture to construction and eventually to executive coaching.

We dive deep into the importance of company culture, disciplined scheduling, and the right timing for hiring. Tommy unpacks the services his firm offers, including bookkeeping, recruiting, and peer group programs, which support business owners in the landscape industry.

Tommy and Kevin share their insights into the current state of the landscaping industry, with sharp insights on how to navigate the tough challenges in today's market.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction: Tommy Cole

00:47 Tommy's Career Journey

04:15 About McFarlin Stanford

07:54 Challenges and Solutions in Landscaping

12:27 The Importance of Company Culture

17:14 Industry Trends and COVID Impact

21:45 Navigating Competitive Markets

22:32 Providing Value Beyond Numbers

24:27 The Importance of Design in Landscaping

27:16 Integrating AI in Design

29:09 Setting Client Expectations

32:13 Balancing Work and Personal Life

35:12 Discipline and Intention in Business

38:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Kevin explores the importance and benefits of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for business efficiency and growth. The discussion highlights how implementing and methodically updating SOPs has significantly contributed to the growth of Muskoka Landscapers, doubling its annual revenue.

Kevin shares his journey from initially overlooking the value of SOPs to becoming a firm believer in their potential to improve accountability, streamline processes, and enhance communication within a business. Kevin and Jacob dive into the nuances of creating SOPs for different roles and tasks, and how well-implemented SOPs create an environment of long-term improvement.