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Two guys. One truck. Two thousand miles. One big, audacious adventure. Why would two brothers leave comfortable jobs to move across the country, starting a business in a foreign industry and unknown land? Amidst all these challenges, could it be successful?Dale and Brian Karmie are the brothers, family men, and co-founders behind ForeverLawn: an exploding international business with over 80 dealers nationwide. Their journey wasn’t always easy; yet throughout persistent trials, tribulations, and turning points, they kept going. They may have quit individually, but they never quit on the same day. Join the Karmie brothers as they share the highs and lows, successes and failures, and life lessons shaping their entrepreneurial story. Regardless of who you are or what path you’re on, the Karmie brothers’ story is filled with something for everyone: encouragement to keep going, laughter over outrageous antics, inspiration to conquer complacency and keep reaching for more. Who is this podcast for? The aspiring entrepreneur. The young adult determining what direction to take in life. The worn-out, wearied parent. The restless and the seeking. Anyone who wants to breathe tomorrow. This is for you. Because you aren’t just put on this earth to make a living; you’re here to make an impact. Welcome to Impact Without Limits.

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S2 E2: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Mar 06, 2023

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Have you ever heard the saying, “robbing Peter to pay Paul”?

This week on Impact Without Limits, Dale and Brian’s families are on the precipice of seeing the fruits of their labors for the first time. The business had been receiving all financial attention, and everyone was eager for a bit of room in the budget.

But just when it seemed their financial struggles were coming to an end, the business suddenly required their funds yet again. So, Dale and Brian had a choice: take the hard-earned money and give their families financial margin, or reinvest back into their business in hopes of long-term gain.

Maybe you’re in the midst of a big decision right now where to move forward, something else will have to give. Listen in today as Brian and Dale share encouragement, support, and resources to help you navigate your next step.

Welcome back to Impact Without Limits.

Episode Highlights:

The baby and the cow.
The importance of reinvesting in your business.
Tips on how to navigate a big decision.

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S2 E1: Diverging Paths Feb 27, 2023

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Have you ever been skiing and had your skis start to drift apart?

Season two kicks off in the spring of 2005 when Brian and Dale are met with two diverging paths. They were beginning to feel like they were on skis, and their legs gradually drifted apart. Ironically, they had been riding that split for two solid years.

What they thought they created to give credibility to their business in Albuquerque had become a huge business venture they never planned on chasing. They were beginning to see major potential in pursuing ForeverLawn Inc. – the national network– long term.

How do you respond when a new opportunity catches your attention?

Maybe as you have started to chase something, something else has popped up in your periphery. You don't want to jump and chase that new thing, but you also don't want to ignore it.

It's great to chase your goals and dreams and have a clear vision, but it's also important to have peripheral vision.

Don’t go chasing after the shiny thing, but be aware of the other opportunities that could be surrounding you.

Episode Highlights:

Intro to Season 2
The diverging paths
Staying focused without missing opportunities
Going all in on an opportunity

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S1: Special Feature: Kicking off the NASCAR Season with Jeffrey Earnhardt Feb 20, 2023

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Special guest Jeffrey Earnhardt is back for another episode of Impact Without Limits. Jeffrey is back in the Black and Green Machine to kick off the NASCAR season, revving up with a new team, exciting announcements, and high hopes for the year.

Tune in as Dale and Brian chat with Jeffrey and get his full insights and perspectives on last year's racing recap and the brand-new season ahead.

Episode Highlights:

Recapping the 2022 season
Fighting through adversity
The incredible race: Talladega
Jesus Revolution
GIVEAWAY! (For details, go to our Instagram)

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Go check out our Instagram page for an opportunity to win a merch pack that includes the following:

A 1/24 Die-cast signed by Jeffrey, two ForeverLawn Earnhardt Racing t-shirts, and two ball caps

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Two pit passes to an Xfinity race of your choice (pending availability) and a meet and greet with Jeffrey!

S1 E44: K9Grass Grows Legs Feb 13, 2023

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Do you listen or only think about what you'll say next while someone is still talking?

This week, Brian and Dale venture to embrace a new market within the artificial turf industry to meet the requests of pet owners and the pet industry.

Listening to the growing market needs, they heavily pursue creating a turf product suitable for pet usage. Through trial and error and months of exchanges with the manufacturer, the first K9Grass prototype was created.

Had they ignored the market needs and failed to address consumer needs with the manufacturing plant, they would have completely missed their opportunity to transform the industry by introducing the first-ever pet-specific turf, K9Grass.

If you ever get so tunnel focused that you fail to listen to the needs and desires of others, you may throw away incredible opportunities.

Keep the vision, but be willing to transition enough to know what opportunities are worth chasing.

Episode Highlights:

Embracing a new market
Multiple trips to Dalton
"Can't you just sell what we make?"
The first K9Grass prototype
Trial and error
First commercial (and new product) K9Grass Install in Florida

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S1 E43: Make Business Personal Feb 06, 2023

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What's the value of a relationship?

Brian and Dale have just cut ties with their manufacturer and are in the transitional period of finding a new one. They make the decision to pursue a relationship with the Peeples family and seek them out as their new manufacturer.

What Brian and Dale would come to find out later is that the leap of faith they took to pursue this relationship would change the trajectory of their lives. They stepped out in faith and belief in the good character they saw in the Peeples, which has turned into their strongest, most incredible business relationship to this day.

Learn through this story how the value of relationships is so much more than just beneficial transactions in business. While businesses rarely spend time fostering personal relationships, those who do, see the major long-term benefits.

Next time you are in the midst of a big decision involving a relationship, make sure you are taking time to see more than just the transactional benefits of that relationship, but the truly transformational power too.

Episode Highlights:

The value of a relationship
The value of trust
17-year relationship and you've never had a contract
Begin to get involved in the production process here
Krystal and a line of credit
Story of the gardener
Transactional vs. Transformational relationships
“It’s not personal, it’s just business.”

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S1: Special Feature: Live From Oklahoma City - Make an Impact Jan 30, 2023

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For this month’s special feature, Dale and Brian share their first live recording outside the podcast recording studio.

This episode was recorded at the 2023 ForeverLawn Dealer Conference in Oklahoma City. It will give you an inside look at both the podcast and the conference if you’ve never attended.

This episode is fun, engaging, and packed with practical insight that can apply to anyone.

At the conference every year Dale and Brian select a lineup of incredible speakers to feed into their team. This week you’ll get a recap of their favorite takeaways from this year’s speakers: pastor, speaker, and author, Craig Groeschel and former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent.

Additionally, you’ll hear from three ForeverLawn dealers as they share where they are in their business and what tips they’ll use to propel their businesses forward in 2023.

Last but not least, Dale and Brian share a talk on accountability and goals that can apply to people from any walk of life.

Episode Highlights:

Dale and Brian recap some of their favorite takeaways from the conference
Four fundamental changes to make if you want to grow
Craig Groeschel recap
Steve Largent recap
Dealer highlights: Jana Weaver from ForeverLawn Rock Hill, Kent and Kristi Weber from ForeverLawn Black Hills, and Steve and Stacie from ForeverLawn Puget Sound
A short talk on accountability and goals

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S1 E42: Leaders Eat Last Jan 23, 2023

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What do you do when you bite off more than you can chew?

Knowing there is a brand new team of dealers eager to learn more about the industry, Brian and Dale feel the need for the first company conference. The only dilemma is that they are still seeking to learn about the artificial turf industry and battle feeling somewhat inadequate to lead a conference.

However, when they put themselves in a position where they need to perform and lead, they are forced to level up and share the knowledge they have gained to serve their people.

So, when you feel that you have bitten off more than you can chew, it’s time to rise to the occasion and focus on your strengths.

What do you have to share that can benefit those around you?

There is always something; you just have to dig deep and level up.

Episode Highlights:

Sunday night syndrome
The fiirst Dealer Conference
The pizza incident
Rising to the occasion
The ForeverLawn Secret Sauce

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S1 E41: A Guy Named Stan Jan 16, 2023

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Do you view increased responsibility as a blessing or a burden?

The theme of manufacturing issues continues into this episode. Hopeful and anxious to eliminate product issues once and for all, Brain and Dale take a trip to the plant in Dalton, Georgia to see their products being made. After continuous back and forth, they eventually make the decision to cut ties with their supplier.

The hopeful search begins once again to find a reliable manufacturer to produce high quality products. This time, however, the responsibility to find a quality product in a timely manner didn’t just impact them, it impacted the network of ForeverLawn dealers they had been building up.

These high stakes could be looked at as a huge burden to the two, or a huge blessing. Brian and Dale chose the latter knowing what an incredible opportunity they have been granted with their growing business.

This episode emphasizes the common theme along their journey that difficult times often create opportunity. Sometimes the worst thing that can happen to you is actually the best thing that can happen to you. It’s all about perspective. Every obstacle and difficulty you walk through leaves you the choice to view it as a blessing or a burden and that has everything to do with your success in those moments.

Episode Highlights:

Increased responsibilities and higher stakes
Breaking with the supplier
Meeting with Tom Peeples
Some guy names Stan - The Story

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S1 E40: Road Signs Are There for a Reason Jan 09, 2023

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Are you reading and understanding the road signs in front of you?

As interest and awareness of ForeverLawn grow, Brian and Dale’s knowledge of the market also continues to grow. They receive inquiry after inquiry from potential clients wanting artificial grass and expressing unique market needs.

Instead of dismissing the unique requests because they had no idea how to make products to fulfill the growing industry needs, they recognize the road signs as an opportunity to grow.

They begin to respond to the growing market needs with innovation, a business pillar that would make them stand out in the industry.

If you see road signs pointing you in a particular direction, it’s time to evaluate them honestly. Don’t dismiss the signs and refuse to take action based on a lack of knowledge. Instead of focusing on why you can’t, take action and think of solutions you will offer.

Episode Highlights:

Dog owners looking for a solution
Responding to market needs through innovation
The start of vertical product lines
What is your market telling you?

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S1 E39: Have Multiple “One Big Things” Jan 02, 2023

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What happens when your one big thing turns out to be a dud?

This story picks up in the fall of 2004. Brian and Dale are still working to build ForeverLawn into a national company and are starting to feel the fire catching with more and more people interested in expanding into new territories.

While still balancing the operations in Albuquerque and expanding the network, Brian and Dale are approached with what they think could be their “big break,” a national television opportunity in New York. With very little coming through their bank accounts they make the trip and seize the opportunity.

The big break turns out to be a big dud.

Instead of seeing this event only as a waste of time and a financial woe, they take the opportunity as an incredible learning experience that would help them down road and move toward the next big thing.

Every experience is a learning experience. It may not turn out how you plan, but there is something to take away from every moment. Keep seizing the opportunity in front of you, and don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Episode Highlights:

A growing ForeverLawn network
Two stops, two dealers and cookies from Seth and Candy
BIG break or big DUD?
A seized opportunity

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