
Sales made Simple for Outdoor Living Pros, Landscapers and Hardscapers (formerly Outerspaces) Why Purpose Outlasts Revenue in the Long Run for Outdoor Living Pros w/ Chris Cooper
Nov 26, 2025
Chris Cooper, a business coach for the green industry, shares his insights on creating purpose-driven success using his COMPASS framework. He emphasizes the importance of financial clarity to alleviate stress and transform chaotic business practices. The discussion highlights how confronting emotional barriers around budgeting can lead to long-term relief. Chris also explores the role of faith in anchoring purpose and promoting peace in leadership, urging outdoor living professionals to shift from busyness to intentionality in their work.
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COMPASS: A Three-Part Roadmap
- The COMPASS framework links purpose, structure, and personal growth into a single roadmap for green-industry owners.
- Chris Cooper calls it Compass (financial clarity), Map (schedule/systems), and Becoming (leadership and identity).
Start With A Budget First
- Start with financial clarity: build a budget as your business compass before anything else.
- Quiet financial noise so you can hear the truth and lead instead of reacting.
Clarity Starves Fear
- Financial clarity reduces fear and mental chaos for owners by replacing fog with knowns.
- Knowing the budget brings peace even if the numbers are good, bad, or indifferent.

