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The Intentional Leader: Trust, Resilience, and the Courage to Begin Again with Kyle Cahill

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Cahill, the founder of Grow & Co and a respected leader in the Texas landscaping industry. Kyle shares his transition from working on multi-million dollar projects at a major firm in Dallas to starting his own business from his garage in Houston. We dive deep into: His Journey to Horticulture: How a summer spent working in a Mississippi lumberyard after Hurricane Katrina led him to discover his passion for horticulture science at Texas A&M. The "Back to Basics" Mindset: Kyle discusses the humility required to go from managing large teams to personally mulching neighbors' yards to build his first team. Overcoming the Fear of Failure: A candid look at the mental challenges of starting over and the "hill and valley" seasons of entrepreneurship. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned leader, Kyle’s story is a masterclass in stewardship, consistency, and building a people-first culture. Remember to tune in on Climbing. every month! Chapters: 00:00: Intro 03:10: Childhood and early work ethic in Southeast Texas 05:30: The impact of early life challenges and resilience 09:01: Finding horticulture: From Hurricane Katrina to Texas A&M 13:39: The Dallas years: Learning in a hyper-growth environment 16:08: Starting Grow & Co 19:08: The transition from a garage operation to a real office 21:07: The first acquisition 25:00: Earning trust and respect as a new leader 27:33: Navigating the hardest seasons and the feeling of failure 31:54: Management challenges: Hiring the right people for the vision 34:38: Setting 2026 budgets and long-term strategic planning 40:33: Evolution as a leader and shattering the ego 45:12: Work-life integration: Being a father, husband, and entrepreneur 49:45: Advice for the younger generation 54:21: Building a legacy of stewardship and responsible landscaping 57:06: Rapid Fire Questions Intro & Outro Music: Title: 21 Artist: Ketsa Source: Free Music Archive License: CC BY 4.0