• Cory Brewer is a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of Beyond Landscaping Ltd., which he grew from a small neighborhood lawn service in 2016 into a multi-million-dollar company employing over 40 full-time professionals. Beyond Landscaping offers landscaping, design, construction, and snow management services and is recognized as a top service provider in North Vancouver. Cory also co-founded Market Hill Agency, which recruits, places, and trains skilled remote executive assistants, helping busy entrepreneurs regain time and focus.

      Key turning points in scaling Beyond Landscaping included adopting integrated software platforms for estimating and scheduling, hiring specialized management roles as revenue grew, and engaging coaches and mentors. Cory emphasizes strong organizational structure, clear roles, consistent accountability, and culture-building activities such as team outings and celebrations to foster employee engagement and high performance.

      As a leader, Cory balances hands-on coaching with trust and autonomy, allowing employees to grow by making mistakes and solving problems independently. He also advocates for hiring executive assistants early to dramatically free up entrepreneurs’ time, enabling them to focus on core growth activities. His philosophy on work-life balance includes disciplined routines combining focused work blocks with regular physical activity and quick, high-quality communication habits. Cory models urgency and excellence while encouraging his team to do the same, demonstrating how disciplined systems and people development propel sustainable business success.

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