We are really excited to share this episode with you, on todays’ show we are talking with John Cassidy-Rice a specialist in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)and coach at Training Excellence. We thought it would be a great podcast episode based on an issue that has cropped up for one of our TLC members recently with regards dealing with customers.Why are we sharing this with you guys? Well we think you can benefit from hearing how to improve communication, develop a positive mindset and keeping motivated in difficult circumstances. It all begins with your mind and looking at your values and your beliefs.This show is for anyone who lets situations affect their mindset and motivation (who doesn’t?). Even if you think this is a bit ‘out there’ have a listen as I think everyone could learn a thing or two about NLP and how to build a great business based on your own set of values. It’s an interesting episode and had a lot of key points to takeaway, ponder on and make changes to yourself and your business.“Ask for what you want to happen, not what you don’t want to happen”“Be a bit more forgiving to people”“Run your business by your own values”“Values have an impact on profit”KEY TAKEAWAYS•The conscious vs the un-concious mind•Words are secondary•Visualisation is powerful•Values vs Beliefs•Cause & effect beliefs•Communication•Think of others•MotivationVALUABLE RESOURCESThe book mentioned in the episode: ‘From Good to Great’ by Jim Collins If you want to find out more about John:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncassidyriceIf you want support, answers and help with your business, then you need to be a TLC member join our waitlist here: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/waitlist/We also have a FREE three-part webinar series specifically for designers dropping onto your computer screens. Part 1 is on Monday 20th July at 8pm! Sign up to save your seat, spaces are limited so don’t miss out click here to register: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/garden-designer-masterclass-series/Any questions email us: [email protected]

In today’s episode we are back with part two of our member’s convo with Adam and Lorna! This episode really shows the learning that takes place when attempting to grow your landscaping and design business. We chat about family roles, working with your partner and working to long-term goals.I love this episode as I think it reflects the journey all of us are on with our businesses. You may have been there and are through the other side or you may be going through the pain of growth at this present moment. Business is a journey that is not linear but definitely has bumps and twists along the road. The key is to know you are not alone and lots of fellow landscapers and designers have been there. The Landscaper’s Circle are also here to support you and connect you with others too.Have a listen to this episode if you are one of us who have a family, are learning the art of delegation and managing staff (I hear you – this was not in the plan you just wanted to design and install beautiful spaces!) and have a business hill to climb.We discuss all of these pain points and more with Adam & Lorna in this very episode. So, enjoy this member convo and know that we are all human, we all make mistakes and we all have big dreams. Let’s go to the show.KEY TAKEAWAYS•Staffing•Business and family•Roles in the business•Learning new skills•Management•Delegation•Working with your partner•Long-term goalsVALUABLE RESOURCESFollow us on Instagram @thelandscaperscircleFind us on Facebook @thelandscapercircleAs you know we have now closed our doors to new members, however you can get yourself on the waitlist and you will get FREE access to our recent masterclass ‘How to Get More Customers with One Action Plan’ Click here to be the first to know when we will re-open: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/waitlist/You know good things happen for those who wait (list)!

In today’s episode we are back with a member’s convo! We know you guys love to listen to them and this is just part 1 with part 2 dropping next week. This episode covers the pain of attracting staff, sub-contractor’s vs PAYE, pay rates and much more.We all know that the industry has a huge issue with staffing in particular skilled staff. So, what do you do when you are looking to grow? What adverts do you write and where do you put them? How would you structure the teams and what pay rate is the right level?We discuss all of these issues with Adam & Lorna in this very episode. So, if staffing and growing the business is a pain point or possibility for you listen on.You never know, their burning issues that might just be your issues. Let’s go to the show.KEY TAKEAWAYS•Staffing•Ad copy•Importance of branding•Being inspirational •Attracting the right people•Review your website•Add the human element•Consider team structure•Rates of PayVALUABLE RESOURCESFollow us on Instagram @thelandscaperscircleFind us on Facebook @thelandscapercircleAs you know we have now closed our doors to new members, however you can get yourself on the waitlist and you will get FREE access to our recent masterclass ‘How to Get More Customers with One Action Plan’ Click here to be the first to know when we will re-open: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/waitlist/You know good things happen for those who wait (list)!

In today’s episode I am talking through the 3 business decisions that made my landscaping company the business that it is today. If you are at a crossroads in your business or have been putting off decisions or are experiencing a period of growth this episode was made for you.I talk through working with your partner or spouse, growing pains and considerations and pivoting in your business at key times. A reminder that everything happens for you not you. It’s all about listening to the lessons you are taught and moving forward in the right way. There are a few things that I hope you can take away from this episode. Even if they are just reminders there is a reason you are here listening to this episode today. Enjoy this one, I enjoyed recording it.KEY TAKEAWAYS•Growing a business•Big picture goals•Importance of mentors •Working with your partner•Getting that office/yard•Taking on staff•Cashflow•Pivoting in your business•Online opportunitiesVALUABLE RESOURCESFollow us on Instagram @thelandscaperscircleFind us on Facebook @thelandscapercircleAs you know we have now closed our doors to new members, however you can get yourself on the waitlist and you will get FREE access to our recent masterclass ‘How to Get More Customers with One Action Plan’ Click here to be the first to know when we will re-open: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/waitlist/You know good things happen for those who wait (list)!

This week’s podcast is talking about what success looks like to you! Remember we still have 6 months of 2020 to go to achieve those goals that you set possibly back in January? You may not have even set goals. This podcast is for you.We have six months left to get our businesses moving forward and thriving (not just surviving). Covid-19 has affected us all in some way but it doesn’t have to going forward. Let’s talk 90-day chunks, planning, mindset and what happens after Summer going into the winter months.Let’s get you a plan together and thinking about goals that you want to achieve in business this month, this year, next year and beyond. You don’t want to miss this episode.KEY TAKEAWAYS•90 day goals and actions•Summer vs Winter•Sales process!•Quality enquiries•Tracking your marketing (where your leads come from)•Planning & goal setting•Mindset!VALUABLE RESOURCESLet’s get productive! Get our Productivity Planner for FREE here: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/building-success-productivity-planner/As you know we have now closed our doors to new members, however you can get yourself on the waitlist and you will get FREE access to our recent masterclass ‘How to Get More Customers with One Action Plan’ Click here to be the first to know when we will re-open: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/waitlist/You know good things happen for those who wait (list)!

On today’s show is the third in our series of conversations with our lovely, The Landscaper’s Circle members, and sharing with our listeners, their questions that we have answered.We think many of you will have had the same questions so will benefit from the chance to have them answered and get insight into how we help our members and remind you that you are not alone. There are many other landscapers and designers having some similar issues as you and the beauty is we can help you through it with our podcast and our TLC community.This episode is only a snippet of what Charlotte & Jonathan discussed but there were a lot of action points to take away. They really dived into the customer journey, keeping the personal touch and managing admin tasks when working on the tools.KEY TAKEAWAYS•Automated customer journey – how to & why•Will we lose the personal touch?•Importance of cashflow forecasting•Shouting about your award wins•Improving the website •What about case studies?•Admin tasks•Finding staff•Under promising and over delivering VALUABLE RESOURCESDON’T FORGET – We are closing the membership doors on JUNE 12th!!! So you only have a limited time to get in and get the support you need with your business email us for a special discount [email protected] Call us for a chat! 02381 800108We are here to SUPPORT you! Get in touch, we don’t want you to be alone in this we know it’s lonely at the top, that’s why we are here! Monthly group coaching, members only Facebook group – we are only a call, email or comment away!

We have had lots of requests around Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and increasing your rankings and searchability in Google. So, this week we have brought you an episode that gives you a few actionable tips on how to ‘do’ SEO and maybe more importantly create a blog easily!We will be discussing content, keywords, local search, Google My Business, how to create a blog that works and much more. So, if you want some help with SEO & blogs then this is the show for you!A reminder: we have our final webinar before we close on Monday 8th June at 8pm – don’t miss out we have loads of great content for you. P.S. Don’t forget if you want to be on the inside of The Landscaper’s Circle before we close enrolment on 12th June then get in touch today! Now let’s go to the show!KEY TAKEAWAYS•High quality content•How to create blogs easily•Creating a great experience for your client•Local search•Google My Business•Site speed•Responsiveness•Relevance•Keywords•AnalyticsVALUABLE RESOURCES•Google Search Console – https://search.google.com/search-console/welcome •Google Analytics – https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/#/report-home/a99754177w146444349p151213843 •Check your website speed – https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/ Link to register for our LAST webinar before closing the doors:It’s on Monday 8th June at 8pm!https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/customer-action-plan/DON’T FORGET: We are closing the membership doors on JUNE 12th!!! So you only have a limited time to get in and get the support you need with your business email us for a special discount [email protected]

On today’s show is the second in our series of conversations with our lovely, The Landscaper’s Circle members, and sharing with our listeners, their questions that we have answered.We think many of you will have had the same questions so will benefit from the chance to have them answered and get insight into how we help our members and remind you that you are not alone. There are many other landscapers and designers having some similar issues as you and the beauty is we can help you through it with our podcast and our TLC community.This episode is only a snippet of what myself & Kayley from Evergreen Landscapes discussed but there were a lot of action points to take away and implement in the business!KEY TAKEAWAYS•Quality enquiries•The enquiry to SV process•Client avatars•Ad targeting•Under promising & over delivering •Planning your day•Linked In •Sales NavigatorVALUABLE RESOURCESwww.linkedin.com – the social platform to use if working business to business DON’T FORGET – We are closing the membership doors on JUNE 12th!!! So you only have a limited time to get in and get the support you need with your business email us for a special discount [email protected] FREE Marketing Masterclass with Charlotte – Monday 8th June at 8pmIn this last masterclass before we close the membership doors, Charlotte is going to give you a clear, tried and tested plan to bring in the right customers to your business.Link to register:https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/customer-action-plan/

Do you ever feel like you need to start attracting higher quality clients? But don’t know where to start or what to change to attract them? Or do are you looking for more support in the business or don’t know where to turn? Well in today’s episode we are tackling these issues head on.We will be discussing where to find support when you need it and the 4 tips to help you up level your landscaping and design business today to attract those higher quality clients and those more prestigious projects.And don’t forget if you want to be on the inside of The Landscaper’s Circle before we close enrolment on 12th June then get in touch today! Let’s go to the show!KEY TAKEAWAYS•Associations and their value•Branding even for established businesses•Social profiles•Importance of your website•What are call to actions?•Converting clicks to clients•What value do you provide to your customer?•Do you have a sales process?•Conversion ratesQuote of today “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are” Max DepreeVALUABLE RESOURCESSupport: •www.thelandscaperscircle•www.landscaper.org.uk •www.perennial.org.uk •www.bali.org.uk•www.sgd.org.ukLink to register for our LAST webinar before closing the doors:It’s on Monday 8th June at 8pm!https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/customer-action-plan/DON’T FORGET: We are closing the membership doors on JUNE 12th!!! So you only have a limited time to get in and get the support you need with your business email us for a special discount [email protected]

On today’s show we have something a little different for our listeners. We are running a series of conversations with our lovely The Landscaper’s Circle members and sharing with our listeners, their questions that we have answered.We think many of you will have had the same questions so will benefit from the chance to have them answered and get insight into how we help our members and remind you that you are not alone. There are many other landscapers and designers having some similar issues as you and the beauty is we can help you through this podcast and our TLC community.KEY TAKEAWAYS•Managing the transition from doing to managing•Importance of vetting staff•Grow slowly•Financial planning (the dreaded cashflow)•How to get the right staff•Thoughts on sub-contractors•Organisation•Plans and procedures•Your 90 minutesVALUABLE RESOURCESWant to be more organised and know what to work on in your 90 mins? Download our Productivity Planner here: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/building-success-productivity-planner/ Links we speak about in the conversation:www.activecampaign.com – the CRM system to use for creating email campaignswww.monday.com - The Monday App for planning teams’ schedules etcDON’T FORGET – We are closing the membership doors on JUNE 12th!!! So you only have a limited time to get in and get the support you need with your business email us for a special discount [email protected] Want to join our group coaching every month? Just become a member of The Landscaper’s Circle to find out more: https://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/pricing/ the next group coaching session is Weds 27th May 2020 at 8pm.