From Zero to $25M: The Hidden Creek Growth Story with Jason Cromley
04/25/25 • 37 min
In this powerhouse episode, Jeremiah Jennings is joined by Jason Cromley, co-founder and CEO of Hidden Creek Landscaping, a $21M company with eyes on $25M—all without adding a single team member. Jason shares how he and his partner built the business from college landscaping side gigs to a scalable, system-driven operation, revealing hard-earned lessons around hiring, efficiency, accountability, and team culture. From the realities of paying A-players what they’re worth to the psychology of accountability at every level, Jason doesn’t hold back. Whether you're managing two crews or scaling toward eight figures, this conversation delivers the high-level insights and real-world tactics you need to grow a company that attracts top talent—and keeps them.
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In this powerhouse episode, Jeremiah Jennings is joined by Jason Cromley, co-founder and CEO of Hidden Creek Landscaping, a $21M company with eyes on $25M—all without adding a single team member. Jason shares how he and his partner built the business from college landscaping side gigs to a scalable, system-driven operation, revealing hard-earned lessons around hiring, efficiency, accountability, and team culture. From the realities of paying A-players what they’re worth to the psychology of accountability at every level, Jason doesn’t hold back. Whether you're managing two crews or scaling toward eight figures, this conversation delivers the high-level insights and real-world tactics you need to grow a company that attracts top talent—and keeps them.
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- Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup
- Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast
- Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/
- The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/
- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/
- [email protected]
- Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/
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In this midweek motivation episode, Jeremiah pulls back the curtain on what’s driving real growth at Growing Green Landscapes: people. If you’ve ever struggled to hire—or keep—great employees, this one’s for you. Jeremiah dives into what it actually takes to attract A-players, why underpaying is hurting your business more than you think, and how valuing your team the right way transforms your entire company culture. From salary strategy to onboarding processes, this episode delivers a practical, no-excuses breakdown of how to build a team that scales. It’s not about throwing money at the problem—it’s about building a place people want to work.
Hormozi show referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-with-alex-hormozi/id1254720112?i=1000702676520
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- The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/
- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/
- [email protected]
- Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/
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- Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/
- The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/
- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/
- [email protected]
- Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/
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