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Interview with Ryan Markewich, Founder of Creative Roots Landscaping | Business Coach at RMark Coaching

⏱️ 27:16 🎀 Robert Clinkenbeard, Ryan Markewich
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Interview with Ryan Markewich, Founder of Creative Roots Landscaping | Business Coach at RMark Coaching
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to the Podcast
    Host Robert Clinkenbeard introduces the podcast and its mission to help leaders grow and scale their businesses.
  • 0:26
    Meet Ryan Markewich
    Robert welcomes Ryan Markewich, founder of Creative Roots Landscaping and RMark Coaching, to the show.
  • 2:14
    Ryan's Entrepreneurial Journey
    Ryan Markewich discusses his 32-year career in landscaping, from mowing lawns to luxury design-build and maintenance.
  • 5:05
    The Great Game of Business
    Ryan explains how reading 'The Great Game of Business' led him to implement open-book management and employee ownership.
  • 8:25
    Impact of Shared Ownership
    Ryan shares how sharing ownership with employees transformed his company, allowing him to step back and enjoy passive income.
  • 14:38
    Overcoming Pain Points
    Ryan reflects on the turning point that led him to embrace new business strategies and overcome personal bottlenecks.
  • 21:29
    Employee Financial Literacy
    The discussion focuses on educating employees about company financials and the importance of real-time scorekeeping.
  • 30:27
    Employee Ownership & Risk
    Ryan addresses concerns about employee risk tolerance in an employee-owned business model and how it impacts growth.
  • 34:03
    The Power of Visioning
    Ryan emphasizes the importance of a clear, inspiring vision for the company's future and how it guides strategic decisions.
  • 37:49
    Advice for New Business Owners
    Ryan offers final advice to new business owners, highlighting the importance of collaboration and treating the company as the product.

Speakers

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Robert Clinkenbeard
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Ryan Markewich
Founder of Creative Roots Landscaping | Business Coach at RMark Coaching

Key Takeaways

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Embrace open-book management to foster transparency and shared understanding of business realities among your team.

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Invest in financial literacy training for your employees; when they understand the numbers, they can make better decisions and contribute more effectively.

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Develop a compelling, collaborative long-term vision for your company that excites and motivates all team members to work towards common goals.

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Recognize that you might be the bottleneck in your business; empower your team by sharing knowledge and decision-making authority.

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Don't be afraid to seek external coaching or mentorship to accelerate your learning curve and avoid the 'cost of inaction' in business growth.

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Cultivate a culture where employees have a stake in the outcome, whether through profit-sharing or equity, to boost engagement and drive.

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Actively track and share key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial scores in real-time, allowing your team to make immediate adjustments and behavioral changes.

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