Ep 31: Adam Kruer - From solo mower to leading operations & sales at Lamb’s Lawn

In this podcast episode, host Jonathan Stern interviews Adam Kruer, the Director of Operations and Sales at Lamb's Lawn & Landscaping in Floyd's Knobs, Indiana. Adam shares his journey into the landscaping industry, starting from cutting grass during college to eventually joining Lamb's Lawn, where he managed to expand from handling 40 yards on his own to overseeing 400 yards as part of Lamb's Lawn. Adam touches on how the company is preparing for the upcoming spring season, and shares insights into the company’s adoption of new technology, such as CompanyCam, for improving job record-keeping and crew accountability. Lastly, Adam expresses his vision for the future growth of Lamb's Lawn & Landscaping, emphasizing maintaining a 'small town company' feel despite expansion and the importance of family-like company culture. (00:00) - Introduction to Adam Kruer and Lamb's Lawn & Landscaping (01:15) - Adam's Path to Landscaping and Starting His Own Business (05:00) - Decision to Join Lamb's Lawn & Role Evolution (08:45) - The Transition from Doer to Manager (12:00) - Preparing for the Spring Season and Business Operations (15:30) - Current Business Scale and Staffing (18:45) - Top Challenges and Implementing CompanyCam (22:00) - Balancing Cost Control and Quality Service (24:15) - Rapid Fire Round