The Limitless Landscapers Podcast

By The Landscaper's Coach - Paula WarmanBusiness Entrepreneurship

The Limitless Landscapers Podcast episodes

June 08, 2022The Bizarre World of Landscaping Part 1
In this week’s episode I am talking about how bizarre the landscaper industry is and I am sure you will agree with me on what I am talking about in this episode!
There are two parts to this podcast, part two will be dropping next week!
Pricing -product prices are going through the roof yet some companies are allowing their quotes to stand forever - only in the landscaping industry!

Staff - the expectations they have I.e. not having to wear a shirt in the summer, you don’t take your shirts off in an office talking to a client…only in the landscaping industry!

Clients - expecting you to spend your time with them for free and not wanting to pay a site visit fee…only in the landscaping industry!

No formal vetting procedures - anyone can set up a landscaping business tomorrow with no qualifications, training etc. You can choose to sign up to associations, choose to install to British standards and choose to take training courses but nothing is a requirement…only in the landscaping industry.

Recruiting - half of the time they show up and don’t come back or they don’t show up at all, not even to the ‘interview’ …only in the landscaping industry!
I’d love to know your thoughts on this, email me on: [email protected]
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17 min
June 01, 2022Staff Holidays Aaarrrgghh!
In this week’s podcast episode I am talking about how to plan for staff holidays!
It is inevitable but we, as business owners need to plan well to ensure our businesses continue to grow when you or your team are on holiday.
In the next few weeks with my marketing assistant Mia being away we both need to plan ahead and next week we will be batching content so that we can schedule social media posts, emails and podcasts to ensure we continue to deliver great content for you guys.
If you are going to be away, what can you do to make it as painless as possible?
1. Phone calls - you need to make sure someone will answer them or use a answer service so that you can get back to clients on your return.
We use answer.co.uk https://www.answer.co.uk/?refid=3ZL6HJJ3M which capture the name, number and what they are calling for, then you can respond in a set timeframe.
2. Setting up auto responders - perfect for your emails so that clients know you may not reply straightaway.
3. Communication - With clients and your team. Essential.
TOP TIP: Communication is key!
we have a freebie that can help with planning, check out our free productivity planner here: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/building-success-productivity-planner/
Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
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12 min
May 27, 2022How I Took My Garden Design Business from 0-15 clients with Kate Wolseley-Charles
In this week’s episode I am joined by Kate Charles Garden Design and we’re talking about how working with TLC has rocketed her business from 0-15 clients.
Kate has been a TLC member for 2 years now, she was struggling to get her name out there and was unsure of what marketing to do to get her brand new garden design business off the ground. She started off by joining a free masterclass and winning 6 months of free membership. ‘I very quickly learned that the membership was completely invaluable’
What was the main things that took you from 0-15 clients?
Having the confidence to know I’m doing the right thing, ‘TLC taught me to keep the faith and the clients will come’

Kate did a lot of market research before she started to look at what type of clients she wanted to attract (her avatars) then it’s knowing where you can find these clients, I.e where do they hang out?
How do you find landscapers in your area to work with and get your gardens built?
Kate followed TLC tried and tested methods using lumpy mail and follow up calls to build relationships
Kate’s advice to people worried about getting clients:
Focus on who you’re trying to communicate with, once you know who you’re aiming towards then you know what type of messaging you need to do. The clients are out there and keep your faith because the clients will find you and that’s the best type of clients because they want to work with you!

Make sure you’re the best garden designer in your area, you have the best experience, qualification, service and knowledge etc. That is the way to make sure clients will work with you rather than your competitors.
Doors close to new members on 31st May! Click the link below to find out more about TLC membership and let us help you get your next paying clients today:
https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/join
Follow Kate on Instagram: @katecharlesgardendesign
Kate’s Website: https://katecharlesgardendesign.co.uk/
Garden Design Professionals Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365275451884447/
Kate’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KateCharlesGardenDesign/
Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
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22 min
May 25, 2022 A Little TLC for Husband and Wife Teams with Selby Landscapes
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Sam and Dulcie from Selby Landscapes and we’re chatting about working together in your business as husband and wife and how TLC has helped them and their business move forward!

How do you work together and live together?
A big positive is being able to share this business journey together, the only downside is everything can turn into work 24/7. However this is managed through setting clear, agreed boundaries.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to other landscapers?
Sam’s Advice: Outsourcing the small but time consuming tasks.
Dulcie’s Advice: Setting boundaries for yourself and finding something you enjoy outside of work.

How do you see TLC supporting you in your next step in your business?
‘I would say helping us refine those systems and processes, it’s nice to have that support in your journey as you go along too.’

Would you advise working with your other half in your business?
Definitely one hundred percent if they can bring with them a skill set that will improve the business to work together.

A reminder the TLC doors close on the 31st May for new members with prices increasing when we next open membership later in the year.

If you are a husband and wife team that needs some TLC support then now is the time to join 😉
Click the link below to find out more: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/join

Follow Selby Landscapes on Instagram: @selbylandscapes
Selby Landscapes Website: https://selbylandscapes.com/

Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCircle
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Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula
23 min
May 18, 2022 Taking Landscapers to TASK with Rupert Keys
In this week’s episode I am joined by Rupert Keys and we’re talking all about Task Academy and the future of training in the industry.
Rupert Keys is the owner of Key Scape Design & Construction since 1993 and TASK Academy. When lockdown began in March and everyone was at home, he had time to concentrate more on TASK which is a brand new training provider for land based studies. Offering courses from natural stone paving to health and safety.
Why should you choose TASK over other training providers?
We are all trying to do the same thing and we should all come together to make sure people are getting to the same standards in the industry. However, TASK has many different industry and training partners to get a different perspective on various subjects this collaborative approach makes us fairly unique.
‘Investing in your staff = investing in your business’
Rupert is at RHS Chelsea this year and has a full diary of show gardens and interesting collaborations planned.
TASK Academy is officially opening on the 16th July, check out their website below for more details.
A reminder the TLC doors close on the 31st May for new members with prices increasing when we next open membership later in the year.
Click the link to find out more: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/join
Follow TASK Academy on Instagram: @t_a_s_k_
Follow Rupert Keys on Instagram: @rupertkeys
TASK Academy Website: https://www.taskacademy.co.uk/
Key Scape Design and Construction Website: http://www.keyscapegardens.co.uk/
Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCircle
Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast
Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula
31 min
May 11, 2022 The One Thing I Did That Grew My Business
In this weeks episode I am sharing with you something that has really helped myself and my business grow…outsourcing!
Do you outsource any tasks in your business or personal life? Outsourcing is a fancy term to say you basically get someone else to do certain things that you do not enjoy doing or want to spend time doing.
What can I outsource?
You could outsource payroll, tax returns, creating content plans, SEO, social media, ads etc. You can outsource pretty much any task.
But why should you outsource?
Outsourcing tasks allows you to spend time doing other things! Whether that is spending more time with your family, working ON the business rather than in it or freeing up some time for yourself - this is the only way to get your business growing.
The first step is identifying what do you love doing in your business and what you hate doing. For example; I love talking to TLC members and supporting them however, I dislike doing all the admin tasks so I outsource this.
You need to work on your business if you want it to uplevel and grow and get you to the life you have always dreamed of.
Don’t miss out on joining TLC membership! Doors close on the 31st May, click the link below to find out more about how to become a member:
https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/join
Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCircle
Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast
Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula
22 min
May 04, 2022Landscaper to Tech Founder with Bryan M Clayton
In this week’s podcast episode I am joined by Bryan M Clayton, the founder of GreenPal and ex-landscaper. In this episode we are giving you tips for you and your landscaping business.
Who is Bryan M Clayton?
Bryan is the Co Founder and CEO of GreenPal an app and online platform that connects homeowners with local lawncare providers. This app is currently only available in the US but will be available in the UK in the future.
What makes this podcast so interesting is that Bryan started in the landscaping industry with his own landscaping business Peach Tree a company that he grew to over 125 employees and sold in 2013.
So what are Bryan’s tips for running and building a successful landscaping company:
You have to make time to work on the business. Dedicate 10% of your time to work on the business at least.

You need to prioritise working on yourself, learning how to market, how to do the book keeping, sales, processes etc.
It was a fantastic conversation with lots of information that I know you will love. Listen to the whole episode for more!
Follow Bryan on Instagram: @bryanmclayton
Check out GreenPal here: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/
Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you might have @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCircle
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29 min
April 27, 2022 Setting Your Boundaries
In this week’s podcast episode I am talking all about boundaries.
If you are a garden designer or landscaper you can often find yourself feeling stuck and then frustrated that you aren’t getting anywhere fast. One thing that can help is setting some serious boundaries for yourself and (most importantly) in your business.
Putting boundaries around your time and not getting distracted from what you’re planning to do that day is the first step. If you allow distractions in this can make you feel like you’re not moving forward in your business.
Do you start work on the tools and then get a call to then be pulled away to do something else and solve your teams problems? If so, at the end of the day you will feel like you haven't accomplished what you had hoped.
People say there is never the right time to …leave your job, change your habits, relocate, have a family, etc the list is never ending and you are always waiting.
Don't wait to make an impact in your business and develop and grow it into what you want it to be!
Boundary setting is where it all begins.
You guys really are limitless, especially when you set your mind to it!
Find out more about how TLC can help you here: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/join
BBC Gardner’s World Live in Beaulieu, book tickets here: https://www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com/spring-fair/bbc-gardeners-world-fair-spring/?src=paidga&gclid=CjwKCAjwu_mSBhAYEiwA5BBmfxfimeELzDdaRsnaDfewxSO5fGtqTNgnITn4OLXsfmR7KiSqe8J1cBoCJuAQAvD_BwE
Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you would like us to answer on this episode - @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCircle
Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast
Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula
17 min
April 20, 2022 What You Wanted To Know In The Last 90 Days
In this week’s podcast episode I am talking about some key learnings I think you are interested in right now. We looked at the top blogs you guys have viewed over the past 90 days and pulled out the key learnings to apply to you and your business.
We was looking at these to see what key issues you are coming up against and what you’re trying to find out in this busy time.
1. Recruitment was the top most viewed which didn’t surprise me because we are in the most busiest of periods with loads of enquiry's coming in and trying to find the right staff for your business seems to be a hot topic! See the full blog below: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/recruitment/

2. Converting sales was the next one which maybe because you’re getting enquiry's in but they are not the best quality so conversion is lower.
Key tip is to follow up and don’t stop following up until they say to stop, this can be by calling them or sending them an email to reach out and see how they feel about the quote etc.
See the full blog below:
https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/convert-your-quotes-intosales/

3. Can a landscaping business be profitable was the next one and it definitely can be. My number one piece of advice to you is to start with a cashflow forecast and get to know your numbers, see your break even point, your overheads etc.
See the full blog below: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/landscaping-be-profitable/

4. Not all coaches are created equally which is obviously correct! Here at TLC we offer coaching for business owners running businesses in the horticultural industry with group coaching sessions every month. The next session is 25th April, come along and join fellow members.
See the full blog below: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/not-all-training-courses-or-coaches-are-created-equal/

Find out more about how TLC can help you here: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/join
BBC Gardner’s World Live in Beaulieu, book tickets here: https://www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com/spring-fair/bbc-gardeners-world-fair-spring/?src=paidga&gclid=CjwKCAjwu_mSBhAYEiwA5BBmfxfimeELzDdaRsnaDfewxSO5fGtqTNgnITn4OLXsfmR7KiSqe8J1cBoCJuAQAvD_BwE

Episode Mentioned:
Recruiting with Debbie: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cxCiBTBzn65y7JjCU9tEn?si=VOQzyo7IR3S-GcGlz1zWpw
Knowing your numbers with Kim: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUNreZtToFCMKlb0m4Ud9?si=pWM8qaREQrCoHmD4riSJYg

Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you would like us to answer on this episode - @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCircle
Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast
Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula
18 min
April 13, 2022When The Feelings Of Overwhelm & Stress Are Real
In this week’s podcast episode I am talking about how you get back on track when you’re feeling deflated, demotivated and stuck.
We are 3 days into half term and if you have kids like me, you may be feeling stuck on how to look after your kids and work on your business.
There are 5 things I share in the podcast:
Ask for help! See if anyone can look after the kids so you can have a chunk of time to get some important work done.

Have 2 lists. One with everything that needs to be done that week, month etc and another one with new ideas. This should be a place to note down ideas and not take you off track on the other tasks.

Can you delegate any tasks? Look to outsource any tasks that you don't want to do which then leaves you to focus on the tasks which move the business forward. Even having someone to answer your phone calls so you never miss an enquiry, I use answer.co.uk which is a pay as you go service.

The next thing is just sitting down in a quiet space and completing the tasks that need doing. Methodically and patiently.

Finally, reconnect with your goals and think what you would like your life and business to look like? Sometimes just saying it out loud, writing it on your vision board or even journaling can help you to plan how to get there and making decisions towards this.
Find out more about how TLC can help you here: https://thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/join
Call us on: 02381 800 108
Email us on: [email protected]
Send us a DM on Instagram with any questions you would like us to answer on this episode - @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast.
Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCircle
Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast
Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula
18 min

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