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

Summary

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

Resources:

• Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top by Bo Burlingham

Connect with Jerry Schill:

• LinkedIn: Jerry Schill
• Schill Grounds Management
• Call: (440) 327-3030
• Twitter: Jerry Schill

Connect with Mark Dorman:

LinkedIn: Mark Dorman 
Website: Succession Planning & Business Advisory Services | Succession Plus US
Email Mark: mdorman@succession.plus
LinkedIn: Succession Plus USA
Facebook: Succession Plus USA
Call: (330) 350-5410

Connect with Rodney Davis:

• LinkedIn: Rodney Davis
• River Greens Golf Course

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).

Publishing Tags: Finish Big, Podcast, Mark Dorman, Legacy Business Advisors, Bo Burlingham, Exit Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Financial Advisors, Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

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