Marty Amundson
“I wanted to have control and be my own boss and have the flexibility to spend more time with my kids and wife.”
Marty Amundson
Green Industry Partner
Owner Green Edge Lawn Service and Spring-Green
Rochester, MN
When Marty Amundson bought his Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise in 2016, he was no stranger to diversification: He founded Green Edge Lawn Services in 2002 to supplement his work as a farmer.
Seeking ways to provide for his family’s future and his eventual retirement, he began exploring a franchise as part of his continued diversification strategy. He discovered an opportunity to purchase an existing Spring-Green franchise and began exploring.
“I wanted to have control and be my own boss and have the flexibility to spend more time with my kids and wife,” he said. Spring-Green’s family atmosphere, resources, and support were just what he was seeking.
For Amundson, the final decision to become a Spring-Green franchise owner didn’t happen until Discovery Day.
“I was on the fence when we came down to Discovery Day, but Ty, my manager, helped convince me it was a good step to take,” he said. “When we left, we felt pretty good. … It’s a franchise that lets franchise owners be their own bosses.”
Amundson said he’s excited about the professionalism that comes with owning a franchise, and his goal is to focus on visiting with customers and bringing in more business.
“Now I can be the face of the business,” he said, “This is the leap I needed because I like dealing with customers face-to-face.”
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