The Limitless Landscapers Podcast

The Limitless Landscapers Podcast

By The Landscaper's Coach - Paula WarmanBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Limitless Landscapers Podcast episodes

  • How important is leadership in your business?

    In today's episode, we will be discussing the crucial role that effective leadership plays in driving success within your business. We will explore various aspects of leadership, including vision and values, communication, boundaries, objective setting, recruitment, onboarding, and different leadership styles. So, whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to be one, this episode is for you.


    1. Vision and Values - a strong vision and clearly defined values are the foundation of any successful business. It’s important to have a shared vision that is well communicated throughout the business.

    2. Communication - is the lifeblood of any business, and effective leaders understand its significance.

    3. Boundaries - setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining a healthy work environment and ensuring productivity. As business owners we need to establish clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities within their teams.

    4. Setting Objectives - a fundamental aspect of effective leadership. Leaders need to define and communicate specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for their teams.

    5. Good Recruitment - a company is only as strong as its people, and effective leaders understand the importance of good recruitment.

    6. Onboarding - a crucial phase for new employees, and leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition. If done right it can help foster a sense of belonging and engagement from day one.

    7. Leadership styles - these can have a profound impact on a businesse's culture, performance, and overall success. We will discuss the styles and how leaders can adapt their approach to suit different situations and team dynamics.


    Remember, leadership is not just about authority; it's about inspiring, empowering, and enabling others to reach their full potential.

    If you are looking to improve your leadership skills and hang out with other amazing leaders why not consider 1joining my new Levelling Up Mastermind. There are only TWO seats left available to join me, The Landscapers Coach, within my first coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support.


    Want to find out more? DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit!


    The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

    Call us on: 02381 800 102

    Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

    Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

    Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

    Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

    Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk

    31 min
  • How Systems and Processes Transform Business

    In this weeks episode I am talking about systems and processes, I know, I know the really exciting stuff in business.


    However, talking from experience systems are critical if you are looking to take your business to the next level and you are planning to exit someday. What really brought this to light for me is in the taking over of my Father’s business I soon realised that it had zero systems in place and it is becoming a headache because of this.


    Simple systems that need to be considered in any business are:


    - How are your enquiries dealt with and by who?

    - How are you keeping track of clients?

    - How do you invoice, who raises and chases the invoices?

    - Who monitors the bank and cashflow?

    - Who deals with HR and staff?

    - Who takes care of the marketing and monitors what is working or not?

    - How do the staff get paid and who pays them?


    There are so many more I could talk about but these are just some that have come up in my Father’s business and my own landscaping business. The main aim for my Father’s business is to sell and in order to do that we need to ensure it is systemised and making money which are not happening at the moment.


    This episode follows perfectly on from my Friday Thoughts series on Instagram @thelandscaperscoach (go check it out) as I document my journey in taking over my Father’s business and this is a topic that needs a more thorough look at through the podcast.


    If systems and processes are something you know you need in your business, I am here to support you. Why not consider 1:1 coaching with me or joining my new Levelling Up Mastermind. There are only TWO seats left available to join me, The Landscapers Coach, within my first coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support.


    Want to find out more? DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit!

    The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

    Call us on: 02381 800 102

    Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

    Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

    Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

    Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

    Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk

    19 min
  • Is the Price Right?

    In this weeks episode I am talking about pricing and the problems that can arise when you do not price correctly.


    I am covering the importance of working out your overheads, splitting that cost out and including it in your quote, looking at and knowing your numbers, monitoring your numbers (not just financial), profit margins and ensuring your prices hit the right spot in the market.


    It’s an episode that followed on from my Friday Thoughts series on Instagram @thelandscaperscoach and needed a more in-depth look at through the podcast.

    If pricing and cashflow and breakeven points freak you out, I am here to support you. Why not consider 1:1 coaching with me or joining my new Levelling Up Mastermind. There are only TWO seats left available to join me, The Landscapers Coach, within my first coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support.


    Want to find out more? DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit!


    The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

    Call us on: 02381 800 102

    Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

    Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

    Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

    Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

    Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk


    18 min
  • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    In this weeks episode I am talking about the subtle art of not giving a fck! What is this? It’s the art of letting go of unnecessary worries and expectations. It leads to overwhelm, demotivation, overanalysing, comparisonitis, fear of failure and low energy. Why is not giving a f*ck important? When you start to let go you can begin to breathe a little easier and enjoy life alot more! To cultivate a "not giving a f*ck" attitude, here are just some strategies you can employ:


    1. Identify your core values and re-commit to your goals
    2. Practice mindfulness (get curious) to become aware of your thoughts and emotions. 
    3. Challenge and reframe negative thoughts and perspectives. Train yourself to see setbacks as valuable lessons rather than failures.
    4. Embrace imperfection and let go of the need for everything to be perfect. Embracing imperfections allows for growth and innovation.
    5. Establish clear boundaries to protect your time, energy, and mental well-being. Learn to say "no" to requests or tasks that don't align with your priorities or values. 
    6. EDevelop a healthy relationship with failure. See failures as stepping stones to success rather than personal shortcomings. 
    7.  Build a network of like-minded individuals who share similar values and aspirations. Surrounding yourself with supportive and positive people can boost your confidence, provide valuable feedback, and help you maintain a not giving a f*ck attitude.
    8. Prioritise self-care activities that nourish your mind, body, and soul. 
    9. Instead of constantly comparing yourself to others, focus on your own journey and progress. Remember, your path is unique, and comparing yourself to others only detracts from your own success.
    10. View challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. Open your mind to possibilities and solutions rather than focusing on the problem.
      • What’s Your Excuse (play here) 
      • Client Magnet: The Power of Attracting Ideal Clients (Listen here)
      • Digging Deeper: Why Running a Landscaping Business is Anything But Easy (listen here) 
      • Am I Worth It? (listen here)
      • Quarter Two: Setting Goals and Realigning With Your Vision (listen here)
      • Sometimes You Just Need to Take a Break (listen here)
      • It’s Time to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone (listen here)
      • It’s OK To Be You (listen here)

        • If you need support or help in navigating your journey as a landscaping business owner then consider 1:1 coaching with me or joining my new Levelling Up Mastermind. There are only TWO seats left available to join me, The Landscapers Coach, within my first coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support.


        Want to find out more? DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit!


        The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

        Call us on: 02381 800 102

        Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

        Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

        Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

        Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

        Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk

        37 min
      • What's Your Excuse?

        In this episode I am talking about excuses, stories we tell ourselves and self limiting beliefs that hold us back in life and business.


        The problem with these self led stories and excuses are that they almost always are the reason we are stuck in business. They are born from fear, fear of failure, fear of the unknown and often past experiences. They come in the form of:


        “I’m not good enough”

        “I’m not smart enough”

        “I don’t have enough time”

        “I don’t have enough money”

        “I don’t have enough experience”

        “I’m too old/young”

        “It’s too hard”

        “I’ll never be successful”


        The list goes on. Essentially these are judgements based on your self limiting beliefs. Self limiting beliefs are ones that have the greatest potential for impacting negatively on you reaching your full potential. They are developed to protect us from future pain. This leads to them stopping you from or holding you back from living the life you have always dreamed of.


        How do you work through them?


        1. Identify them as they arise

        2. Pull apart the belief/ get to the bottom of why you have it

        3. Assess the accuracy of the belief - find proof and examples of why it is BS

        4. Track your behaviour as only then can you begin to change it

        5. Focus on the positive. Practice gratitude, positive affirmations, set intentions and most importantly begin to reframe the beliefs

        6. Never give up.


        Choose happy 🙂


        If you are looking for help and support in your landscaping business there are only TWO seats left available to join me, The Landscapers Coach, within my first coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support and see all of the benefits as detailed in last week’s podcast episode (listen here).


        Want to find out more? DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit!


        The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

        Call us on: 02381 800 102

        Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

        Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

        Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

        Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

        Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk

        22 min
      • Client Magnet: The Power of Attracting Your Ideal Clients

        On this weeks podcast episode we're going to talk about the importance of ideal client profiling in your landscaping business. As a business owner, you probably already know how critical it is to understand who your ideal client is. However, do you know how to create an ideal client profile, and more importantly, what impact this has on your marketing and lead generation efforts?


        First, let's talk about why knowing your ideal client is so important. When you understand who your ideal client is, you can tailor your marketing efforts to appeal directly to them. This makes your marketing messages more effective and allows you to generate more leads and close more sales.


        Creating an ideal client profile involves identifying your target audience's characteristics and behaviors, such as their age, gender, income level, interests, and pain points. This information will help you develop marketing messages that resonate with them and position your services as the solution to their problems.


        Knowing your ideal client also helps you focus your marketing efforts on the platforms where they spend most of their time. For example, if your ideal client is a busy professional, you might want to focus your marketing efforts on social media platforms like LinkedIn, where they're more likely to be active.


        Understanding your ideal client and creating an ideal client profile is critical for any landscaping business's success. It allows you to develop more effective marketing messages, generate more leads, and close more sales. So, take the time to identify who your ideal client is and develop a plan to market to them directly. Your business will thank you for it!


        If you are looking for help and support in your landscaping business there are only TWO seats left available to join me, The Landscapers Coach, within my first coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support and see all of the benefits as detailed in last week’s podcast episode (listen here).


        Want to find out more? DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit!


        The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

        Call us on: 02381 800 102

        Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

        Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

        Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

        Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

        Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk

        22 min
      • Digging Deeper: Why Running a Landscaping Business is Anything but Easy!

        This week’s podcast episode is all about how running a business is not the easy choice! Running a business can be extremely challenging & complex for many reasons. As landscaping business owners we have to contend with the normal business complexities as well as the skills shortage in the industry, the unpredictable weather, the seasonality & more! However, I am not here to be all doom and gloom, rather I want to connect you back to your business. Having had a number of conversations with my clients as The Landscapers Coach, when business is difficult or going through a tough stage you can feel like giving up or you can feel pulled between growing the business and pulling it back. Here are 6 questions ( actions) I would like you to think about if, like me you are on the pendulum swing of hate and love for your business at the moment:

        1. What is your why? Why are you running a landscaping or design business? What is the reason? Who are you doing it for? This is an important question to answer as it will directly relate to your ultimate decision on how to move forward.
        2. What is your endgame or exit strategy? Are you looking to sell, pass it down to family or something else? This will definitely impact on your decision on moving forward & links into the next consideration.
        3. What are your goals? For the next month, year, 3 years & onwards to exit. Then most importantly consider the plan on how to achieve them. Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. 
        4. What’s your 20 minutes a day being spent on? If we make consistent effort, consistently the results are phenomenal. What is the thing or things you are putting off because you feel like the task is too big or overwhelming? Break it down into 20 minute chunks you would be amazed at what you can achieve 
        5. Set yourself a routine. Sounds simple, yet probably the most difficult one on the list. The thing is if you create a routine that is enjoyable, simple to do & has positive impact on you & your business you won’t stop doing it & it should become a habit. Routines are essential for maintaining a sense of structure, organisation, & balance in our lives. While it can be tempting to resist routines or resist structure, establishing healthy routines can have a significant impact on our overall well-being & productivity.
        6. Create your daily to-do list. We all have to-do lists as long as our arms & that is great to get everything out of your head and down on paper. However, it can be overwhelming & by not completing it you leave open loops in your brain which is not good. Therefore if you can create a daily to-do list (created from your entire master to-do list), a maximum of 3-4 to-dos that you can REALISTICALLY complete in the day, you will find less overwhelm and more achievement.

          7. Overall, running a business requires a wide range of skills & knowledge, & it can be a challenging & demanding undertaking. While it can also be incredibly rewarding, it's important for all business owners to understand the complexities and potential pitfalls of running a business too! If you are looking for help &support in your landscaping business there are only TWO seats left available to join me, The Landscapers Coach, within my first coaching programme & Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support and see all of the benefits as detailed in last week’s podcast episode (listen here).

          Want to find out more? DM me or send an email & I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit! 

          The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

          Call us on: 02381 800 102

          Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

          Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoachFollow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

          Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

          Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk 

          26 min
        7. Masterminds vs Group Coaching: What’s Best for Business Success

          This week’s podcast episode is talking about masterminds vs group coaching in light of the changes happening over here in TLC. Changes are happening so that I can offer a better, more laser focused service to those of you who are looking to up level your landscaping business.


          I have chosen to change the format to a mix of 1:1 coaching and bi-monthly masterminds with in-between ‘nudges’. But why is this preferable over group coaching? A mastermind is a meeting of minds in order to pull upon individuals experiences and enable us to collaboratively help each other. Group coaching tends to be individual coaching by one coach in a group setting.


          The proof is in the results, studies show that there is evidence to suggest that masterminds and 1:1 coaching can be highly effective in helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their performance and a study conducted by Manchester Inc. found that coaching led to a 60% increase in goal achievement compared to individuals who were not coached! It has also been found that clients who received coaching reported a wide range of benefits, including improved communication skills, increased self-awareness, and better work performance


          These statistics provide some evidence of the success of coaching, it's important to note that coaching is a highly personalised process, and individual results may vary. The effectiveness of coaching is also highly dependent on the quality of the coaching relationship, the coach's expertise, and the individual's commitment to the coaching process.


          The investment of time and money into a coach and a mastermind is significant but it therefore means the best people attend and do the work. This is proven not only in studies that show coaching gets you an average return on investment of 5-7 times, but also it is proven in the charging for site visits debate. In my landscaping business I charge for site visits and when I don’t the client never chooses us. Why? Because they do not see the value and they are not invested. Same goes for a mastermind and coaching opportunity.


          There are a small number of seats available to join me The Landscapers Coach within my first coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. It’s an opportunity to join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support and see all of the benefits detailed in this podcast!


          Want to find out more? DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE discovery call to ensure we are a great fit!


          The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

          Call us on: 02381 800 102

          Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

          Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

          Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

          Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

          Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk


          23 min
        8. Quarter Two: Setting Goals and Realigning with Your Vision

          This week’s podcast episode is called ‘Quarter Two: Setting Goals and Realigning with Your Vision’. Most of us business owners will have set our yearly goals at the end of 2022/ beginning of 2023 but as we are well and truly into quarter two do we need to reset those goals and most importantly realign with them.


          Why is quarterly goal setting important for your landscaping or design company? Many reasons:

          • It helps you break down your goal into quarters therefore focusing on the small steps not the huge mountain
          • Small steps are way more easier to achieve
          • You can review quarterly to see if there are any issues that crop up and improvements you can make
          • Helps with short term planning
          • Enables you to set realistic targets

            • How do you set goals?

            1. Set your annual goals e.g. add a new service, increase profit etc.
            2. What tasks do you need to do to achieve this i.e. recruitment, marketing etc.
            3. Assign the tasks to specific months
            4. Create timelines for each goal being realistic (use the SMART principle of goal setting)
            5. Delegate what you can and ensure everyone in the company knows the goals of the business


              6. How do you set goals? I understand that as landscapers you get busy and the plan usually goes out of the window but it is really important to keep your goals front and centre in order to push yourself to do those tasks that will move the business towards the end goal. Productivity plays a big part and setting boundaries. Check out the episode all about setting boundaries here if you struggle with this or check out this episode on time management here.

              Helping you set and work towards your goals are exactly what I can help you with as The Landscapers Coach within my new coaching programme and Levelling Up mastermind. Join a small select group of other landscaper’s looking to level up themselves and their businesses with my support. Want to find out more? Email [email protected] 


              The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

              Call us on: 02381 800 102

              Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.

              Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach

              Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast

              Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula

              Website: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk

              25 min
            6. 13 Years of Wisdom: Lessons Learned from Running a Business

              This week’s podcast episode is drawing on my experience in running and growing a landscaping and garden design business for the last 13 years with my husband! Lots of takeaways and opinions within this episode, not to mention lessons learned!Certainly, here are six lessons that one might learn from running a landscaping and garden design business for 13 years:

              1. Adaptability is key: One of the most important skills to develop as a business owner is the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Economic conditions, customer preferences, and industry trends can all change rapidly, and those who can pivot their strategies and offerings are more likely to survive and thrive.
              2. Hire slow, fire fast: Building a business centres all around your staff. When you rush into hiring due to demand you run the risk of hiring the wrong people. Then to hesitate in firing can mean more problems and impact on your business. The same applies to growth too.
              3. Focus on cash flow: Profitability is important, but cash flow is king. It's essential to manage cash flow carefully and plan for the ups and downs of revenue and expenses. This means keeping a close eye on accounts receivable and payable, managing inventory effectively, and staying on top of expenses.
              4. Charge a site visit fee: The single most important change I made in my business was to charge for a site visit. It is the ultimate loss leader or tripwire in that it gets potential clients to spend a small amount of money with you, which then builds a connection with the business, If you then deliver on the service they are more likely to buy from you.
              5. Quality vs quantity: This is not only important when it come to clients but also very applicable to marketing. Quality, well targeted marketing is more important than high volume untargetted marketing. The only way you will know what works is to try things and then track and monitor their success.
              6. Keep learning and get accountability: The business landscape is constantly evolving, and successful business owners never stop learning. Reading industry publications, attending conferences, seeking out mentors, and staying up to date on trends and best practices are all essential to staying competitive and growing a business. Getting a business coach and mentor is key for any business and something that I have never looked back from.

                7. I have worked with my business coach for years and continue to do so to help me keep accountable and feel surrounded by the right people. Looking for a coach and mentor with experience in owning and running a landscaping business? Get in touch, I am The Landscaper’s Coach and I got your back in business  For a free discovery call get in touch in all the usual ways below. The Landscaper’s Circle & PodcastCall us on: 02381 800 102Email: [email protected] us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoachFollow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcastFollow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaulaWebsite: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk

                29 min

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