Month: April 2023
Tilling the Soil for Growth with Jerry Schill, CEO of Schill Grounds Management (Ep. 10)

Tilling the Soil for Growth with Jerry Schill, CEO of Schill Grounds Management (Ep. 10)

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Taking the step to build your passion into a business takes more than just money. You need an entrepreneurial spirit for what you are building.

In this episode, Mark Dorman is joined by Jerry Schill, CEO of Schill Grounds Management, to talk about his journey as an entrepreneur. Jerry shares his experience in building a business, how the business has grown, and what he looks forward to for the future of Schill Grounds Management.

Jerry discusses: 

  • Why he started a landscaping business and how that business changed over the years
  • The importance of arranging your affairs well in advance of your exit
  • What it means to scale a landscaping business
  • What to consider when looking at a merger and acquisition
  • The partnership options his organization provides to exiting owners
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

Jerry Schill has received numerous accolades for his leadership in the Northeast Ohio business community and the commercial landscaping and snow management industry, including the National Leadership Award from SNOW Magazine and Lawn and Landscape Magazine. He is an active member of the Legislative Committee for the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) and the Snow and Ice Committee for the Ohio Landscapers Association (OLA).

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Masters Special! Planning for the “Back 9” of Your Business with Rodney Davis, Owner of River Greens South G.C. (Ep. 9)

Masters Special! Planning for the “Back 9” of Your Business with Rodney Davis, Owner of River Greens South G.C. (Ep. 9)

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Many advisors know about the game of golf, whether they play to let off some steam or to connect with clients on a more personal level. Behind every green course is a business like any other.

In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Rodney Davis, from River Greens Golf Course, on his experience as a golf course owner, all the planning that goes behind the scenes and his journey to building an exit plan before he planned his retirement.

Rodney discusses: 

  • How he became the owner of River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park
  • When and why he started building his exit plan
  • The business planning behind golf courses
  • The importance of building an exit plan sooner rather than later 
  • And more

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