May 11, 2026
In this episode, Ivy Slater chats
with us about how gardening can inspire our approach to
business. Ivy Slater shares her love for planting season
and draws meaningful parallels between nurturing a garden and
building a successful organization.
In this episode, we discuss:
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How Ivy Slater uses gardening as a metaphor for nurturing and growing a successful business, emphasizing the importance of continuous care and attention.
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What systems and efficiencies business owners should evaluate and improve to support sustained growth, including financial, marketing, sales, and people strategies.
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When to pull out ineffective processes (weeds) and replace them with strategies that are producing positive results in your business.
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Why experimenting with new approaches, like Ivy’s attempt at planting lotus blossoms, is important for both personal growth and business innovation.
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Who benefits from focusing on small, incremental improvements—the little seeds that can eventually lead to widespread positive impact.
Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales.
Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom
Website: https://slatersuccess.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching