From A Burning Truck to High-End Landscaping Business with Steve Griggs

Steve Griggs shares his journey of building a high-end landscaping empire in New York City through trust, unwavering quality, and strategic business partnerships over 40 years. He offers candid insights about entrepreneurship's brutal reality while revealing the winning formula that helped him thrive in one of the toughest markets in the world.• Starting with a $500 truck that burned up in front of his first client• Building a business one client at a time through trust and consistent delivery• Transitioning from doing everything in-house to orchestrating teams of specialized subcontractors• Weathering economic storms by adapting services to market conditions• Setting clear expectations with clients and ensuring decision-makers are aligned• Carefully selecting clients and walking away from potential problem situations• Maintaining consistent communication and respecting clients' homes as sanctuaries• Focusing on referrals as the most powerful form of marketing• Looking clients in the eye and promising to deliver on time, on budget, with no excusesIf you're new to the show, I'd truly appreciate it if you'd leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners with these valuable stories and lessons from successful blue-collar business owners.Full show notes: https://profitandgrit.com/podcast_episode/truck-landscaping-steve-griggs/🎙️ Profit & Grit by Tyler Martin Real stories. Real strategy. Real results for service-based business owners.🔗 Website: ProfitAndGrit.com 📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thinktyler 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @profitandgritTyler Martin, a fractional CFO for home services and the trades 📅 Want to grow your business with smarter financial strategy? Book a free intro meeting