
Beating the Boss: Why You're Stuck at Your Current Business Level
- S2E69
- 24:58
- April 10th 2025
In this eye-opening episode of The Green Dream, Luke Truetken tackles the uncomfortable truth about business growth plateaus. If you've ever contemplated starting a new business because your current one feels stuck, this episode is your wake-up call.
Luke shares his personal experience of starting and selling landscape companies while building a marketing agency, revealing how the "grass isn't greener" mindset cost him precious time and momentum.
You'll discover:
- Why most entrepreneurs get stuck at specific growth levels
- The dangerous trap of running multiple businesses simultaneously
- The four cyclical constraints every business faces (liquidity, leads, labor, leadership)
- Why hiring challenges exist in EVERY industry (not just landscaping)
- How trying to force rapid growth can actually prevent long-term success
Drawing parallels to video game boss levels, Luke provides a refreshing perspective on business challenges and why the solution isn't starting a new game—it's beating the current boss.
Whether you're struggling with cash flow, lead generation, hiring, or leadership challenges, this episode offers the mindset shift needed to break through your current plateau and reach the next level of business growth.
Listen now and remember: the grass isn't greener in another business—it's greener where you water it.
Host - Luke Truetken
Landscape SEO
The Green Dream
My name is Luke Truetken and welcome to the Green Dream Show. I have spent the past 10+ years learning all the do's and don'ts of the green industry and I am here to share my knowledge with you.
We will talk about all the things you need to know to grow your lawn and landscape business. More specifically we will talk in-depth about internet marketing, branding, sales, hiring, and recruiting.