The GreenUp Academy Podcast
The Green Up Academy Podcast is to help you grow as a Green Industry business owner in the areas of business, finance, marketing, employee relationships, and everything in between. Our host, Alex Kirby, founded his own lawn care business in 2017, and grew it to 2 million dollars in revenue over 7 years. Our guests are Green Industry business owners, large and small, who are in the process of growing their own businesses.
Episodes
Episodes
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Pro Athletes, Business, and Being a Good Boss | Paul Ulibarri
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Paul Ulibarri is a veteran professional disc golfer that has grown a brand around himself. Alex and Paul talk about advocating for yourself, building a brand, and being a good boss.
** We apologize for some sound issues and popping noises. Zoom audio isn't always so kind...
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Friday Apr 22, 2022
Mental Health Check-In | You’re Not Alone
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Mental health and mentally ill are too different things. Mental health is often misinterpreted as weakness, wining, or pessimism. That's simply not true. We all need to be checked in on, cared for, and heard on a regular basis. Todays episode is your invitation to reach out to us if you're struggling and need a friend or fellow business owner that understands the stresses of the responsibility.
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Monday Apr 18, 2022
7 Free Ways to Market a New Business
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
When first starting a new business, or taking a side hustle full time, there's several ways to get the word out. Today we talk about seven free ways to market your business in 2022.
Did you know you can watch the podcast on YouTube? Check it out!
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Friday Apr 15, 2022
Organic Marketing vs Paid Advertisement | Why Both are Important
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
There's a lot of ways to market your business without spending a lot of money, but it's important to diversify your marketing in many ways. Today we talk about some pros and cons of both free organic marketing, and paid advertisement.
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
How You Profit From Administrative Staff | Gabbee Bagby
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
One of the best decisions Alex Kirby ever made was hiring our great friend, Gabbee Bagby. Gabbee is a business administrator, a mom, and overall a high level leader. Gabbee is the Business Administrator for Trifecta Landscaping and leads the office team. Listen in to her experiences in different offices, industries, and leadership structures over her years as a professional.
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Friday Apr 08, 2022
Watch Out For These Scams! | Social Media Trends
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
A lot of followers or a lot of charisma doesn't mean it's real. Social media has become such a daily part of our lives that dishonorable business practices are getting way too much attention just because of their "following." In this episode, we talk about the dangers of influencers that will sell you on what looks like a great idea on the surface, but their real play is to hook you just long enough to get a dollar (or $10,000) out of you.
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
Leading with Grace, Humility, and Love | Pastor Don Brock
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
There's few other people that Alex trusts more then Pastor Don Brock. Pastor Don leads Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo, South Carolina and is father to Matt Brock, worship leader and recording artist. Pastor Don talks to us as a counselor and advisor in how to care for our employees, maintain healthy relationships at work and at home, and live a fulfilling life in the calling God has appointed us to. Be blessed through todays conversation and make sure to subscribe for more content from the Down to Business Podcast!
Friday Apr 01, 2022
How to Get More Leads | Get Creative
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
With inflation on the rise and prices understandably rising with it, many business owners cringe at the idea of losing clients and not being able to attract new clients. On today's episode, we talk about that fear. We address some potential issues in lead generating process, how to fix them, and new ideas to try.
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Why the Down to Business Podcast?
"I started the Down to Business Podcast to help other small business owners navigate the trials and celebrate the victories that come with a company. Small business owners all over the country are so gifted at their craft, but struggle with the secondary tasks like accounting, marketing, business strategy, vision casting, and so much more. That's why the Down to Business Podcast exists, to give small business leaders a resource they can learn from while remaining on the go.
We're blessed to have you as listener, and we believe this podcast over time can make you a better business owner, friend, spouse, and leader."
- Xander Kirby -