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
  
• Legacy Business Advisors
  
• Call: (330) 350-5410
  
• Email Mark: mdorman@dla-team.com
  
• LinkedIn: Legacy Business Advisors
  
• Facebook: Legacy Business Advisors
  

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).