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"In today’s episode, we're immersing ourselves in the wonderful world of September. Yep, it's that time of year again – the back-to-school season, the return to routine, & the perfect moment to ask, "What's September got in store for your landscaping business?"

Let's chat about how this month can set the stage for your success.

Embracing the Back-to-School Calm

With the kids back in school, there's this oddly peaceful vibe in the air. The chaos of summer is behind us, & we're suddenly faced with the sweet sound of quiet. Even my dogs seem to be loving it!

In my world, we're busy expanding our maintenance team, & 2 fantastic new members are joining our crew. Work is flowing in, and things are looking pretty darn good.

September: The Time for Strategy

September is like the gateway to the last quarter of the year & the grand entrance into the year that follows. It's all about planning – but without the stress. Let's prepare now so we're not scrambling when winter hits.

So, here are some actionable ideas I'm immersing ourselves in, & you can too, to make these last few months count.

Supercharge with Automated Email Campaigns

First up, ever thought about automated email campaigns? They're like having your very own digital marketing dream team. They connect with potential clients, nurture relationships, & keep your brand in the spotlight. But remember, it's not just about sending emails; it's also about that follow-up game.

Think about campaigns to connect with potential partners, catch up with existing clients, gather referrals, promote new services, & upsell the ones you already offer. The sky's the limit.

The Art of Planning

September is when I get into some serious planning. Opportunities are knocking, & while I'm excited, I'm also making sure I'm covering all bases. That means looking at the good, the bad, & the potentially amazing.

I'm crunching numbers, because making informed decisions is my secret weapon. Running a cash flow forecast is my way of navigating growth.

Setting Sail for New Goals

Remember those goals you set at the start of the year? Well, it's time for a revisit. Life evolves, & so should your goals. Maybe you've already ticked some off the list, which is fantastic! Now, what's next?

Set new goals, both the realistic ones & the ones that make you a tad nervous. Think about how you want next year to pan out & most importantly, how you want to feel. Happiness and fulfillment are the ultimate goals, and your business should be your trusty vehicle to get there.

Reflection & Preparation

September is like my personal New Year – a fresh start filled with promise. It's the moment for reflection, planning, & making sure my business aligns with my life goals. I want to spend more time with my family, and my business adapts accordingly.

I encourage you to do the same. What do you truly want? Your business should serve those desires, not hinder them. It's a time for thinking, getting ready & yes, enjoying a bit of downtime.

Celebrate Your Achievements

Lastly, don't forget to celebrate your wins. Reward yourself for your hard work & accomplishments. Whether it's a spa day, a weekend getaway, or simply some quality 'you' time, do it without guilt. You've earned it!

So, my fellow landscapers, let's make September a month of reflection, planning, & setting the stage for an awesome end to 2023 & an even better 2024. Share your thoughts with me – what are your new goals? How do you want to feel next year? Shoot me an email and let's keep the conversation going.

Until next week, happy landscaping & remember, your business should be your path to a life you love. Catch you later, folks!

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For today’s episode, we're taking a peek behind the curtain of my own landscaping business and sharing some exciting twists and turns we've been through lately.

Summer’s Farewell & Hello Routine

We're waving goodbye to the summer breeze and saying hello to routines. Anyone else feeling the back-to-school vibes? I sure am, and it's perfect timing because we're in the midst of some major growth in my landscaping and garden design company.

The Showroom & New Team Member

Guess what? We've got a showroom in the works! It's like a secret garden, waiting to be unveiled. Plus, we've welcomed Shaun to the crew. He's our soft landscaping and maintenance manager, and he's bringing a fresh touch to our team.

From Hard to Soft: Branching Out

We used to be all about hard landscaping, but we're turning over a new leaf. Thanks to Shaun, we're venturing into the world of soft landscaping and maintenance. Yep, we're diving into plant care and transforming outdoor spaces.

Growing Pains & Process Lessons

Growth brings its challenges, especially when summer break gets in the way. But we're adapting and learning. Shaun’s arrival is a reminder that we need some kick-butt processes to keep things running smoothly.

Staffing Saga: Lessons in Hiring

We've all been there—finding the perfect team feels like hunting for a unicorn. I tried some job ad magic, and guess what? It worked! Tips: Never give up on recruiting methods, even if they didn't work before.

Cash Flow Chronicles: Expansion Realities

Let's talk money. Cash flow is like our business compass. Crunching numbers, forecasting, and ensuring our ship can sail through growth storms—it's how we navigate expansion waters.

Growth Formula

As we reflect on the journey, I'm sharing my secret formula: Cash flow analysis + solid processes = success. Transparency is the name of the game, and learning from my adventure could help you in your own business journey.

From juggling summer chaos to sprouting new services, my growth spurt journey is a testament to the crazy, exciting world of nurturing a landscaping business. Remember, whether it's planting seeds or expanding businesses, we all need the right tools—so start with cash flow, dance with processes, and let your dreams grow wild!

And if you want to chat about anything—growth, landscaping, or just want to geek out about plants—reach out to me at [email protected] or through our website. Can't wait to hear from you! Until then, keep those dreams growing!

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In this weeks episode I am chatting with Nicola Depiazzi who after 7 years of experience running a marketing consultancy and then expanding her expertise as an NLP coach, Nicola discovered Systemology and started Green Pillars Consulting to help SMEs change the way they do business, led by systems.

This is a huge area that many business owners including us businesses in the landscaping industry struggle with but the aim is to achieve complete business reliability and to help founders step away from the day to day operations, stop micro managing and claim back that elusive work life balance.

In this episode we chatted about lack of productivity and time management that many of us have and that a simple (well maybe not simple) but a solution to this is developing and implementing systems which is what Nicola does best.

Nicola works alongside businesses to develop a sustainable business with a systems culture that gives owners the space to dedicate more time to growth and business development, as well as to enjoy the things they love, like family time & holidays (and don’t we all strive for this as business owners).

The key with systems is to avoid key person dependency. When vital knowledge is solely within team members' or founders’ heads the business is at risk. Documenting the knowledge, developing best practice and evolving into a systems-led business ultimately delivers less errors, improved efficiency and increased profit.

I asked Nicola what is the number one tip to get started with systems and that was following Systemology’s Critical Client Flow (CCF) the basis is to capture 20% of the systems that generate 80% of the revenue. You can find out all about this through Nicola (see details below) or reading the book Systemology by David Jennings (I am currently a third through the book myself).

There is another element to make adopting and implementing systems easier and that is through appointing a systems champion and that can be someone in-house or someone you hire specifically for this purpose or sub-contract it out.

It can be easy you just need to get started ;)

If you want help with growing your landscaping business get in touch with me, that's what I do best.

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Nicola Depiazzi - Green Pillars Consulting

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In this weeks episode I am chatting with Jeremy of The Landscape Show. We were talking about what the show is about and why you should attend as a landscaper, garden designer or horticulture business.

Landscape promises an unparalleled experience that showcases the latest innovations, trends, and networking opportunities. There are so many reasons to come along here are some:

A Blooming Showcase of Innovations:

Step into a vibrant landscape of cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking products at Landscape. The trade show offers an extensive array of exhibits, where leading companies and industry pioneers will present their latest offerings and innovations. The perfect inspiration for professionals seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape industry. Over 60% of exhibitors are new products and suppliers!

Expert Insights and Educational Seminars:

Knowledge is the key to success, and Landscape ensures attendees are equipped with the latest insights and trends through a series of educational seminars and expert-led sessions. Whether you are an industry veteran or a newcomer, the wealth of information available at Landscape will elevate your understanding and proficiency in the field.

Networking Hub for Green Enthusiasts:

Landscape provides the perfect setting for networking and establishing invaluable connections within the industry. Engage with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and collaborate on potential projects that could shape the future of your landscaping business. Exactly why this year it is the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Soiree evening on Wednesday 27th and a Discovery Day of education on Thursday 28th.

A Showcase of Success Stories:

Landscape is not just an exhibition of products and services; it is a platform that celebrates the successes of the green industry. Witness inspiring success stories from accomplished professionals who have triumphed over challenges and achieved remarkable feats. Learn from their experiences, embrace their strategies, and gather motivation to propel your own career to greater heights.

Embrace the Green Revolution:

As the world shifts towards environmental consciousness, the landscaping industry plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable future. Landscape exemplifies this commitment to environmental stewardship, with a focus on eco-friendly practices, green initiatives, and sustainable landscaping solutions. Embrace the green revolution and join forces with like-minded professionals to create a greener and healthier planet. This is the industry event where no artificial grass will be seen!

Experience the show:

To be at the forefront of the landscape industry, you cannot afford to miss Landscape—the premier trade show that offers an immersive and enriching experience.

Come join me at the “How To” theatre on Thursday 28th September or catch up with me over coffee on Wednesday 27th September just get your free admission tickets at: https://www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register

With so much to see and so many people to meet and connect with, there is no reason why you shouldn’t attend and we cover how to get the most out of this (and other) tradeshows in this episode.

Plus come to the show, there is a free drink at the bar on Weds 27th just waiting for you ;)

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The Landscape Show

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In this week’s episode I am chatting with Matthew Freestone of New Leaf Media. He is an expert in generating leads for landscapers through Facebook Ads. Now you may be thinking that Facebook isn’t where your customers are or that Facebook Ads won’t work for you. I would seriously urge you to listen to this episode to see if this is actual fact or whether there is some mileage in utilising the power of Facebook to generate more leads for your landscaping business.

We covered ALOT in this chat including;

- Organic social posting - what is good for business

- Paid advertising

- The Facebook Pixel for remarking

- Call To Actions (CTA’s)

- Importance of Testimonials

- Importance of know, like and trust

- Knowing your numbers

- Features vs Benefits

- Automated call bookings

- Boosted posts (don’t do it!)

- Repurposing content

- and much much more!

I’m not going to lie it was a great conversation that lasted well over an hour, but it was full of great ideas for lead generation and it changed my mind on the usefulness of Facebook for my landscaping and design business.

Have a pen and paper ready for this episode - you are going to need it!

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Talking Winter Prep, I have identified 5 (well, possibly 6) things we can plan in order to make winter a little easier this year and start next year with clients and money in the bank.

Email me for your FREE Winter Prep call to discuss your best strategy to navigate the off season with ease. Only 2 call slots left. Don’t miss out. Be brave drop me a message, it might just be the best thing you could do now for your businesses future.

The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

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Email: [email protected]

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

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Matt Freestone is an social media specialist who’s worked with household names such as Deliveroo, Warner Music and Currys PC World and has experience growing Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram pages online to millions of followers. He set up and now runs New Leaf Media, a marketing agency that specialises in finding landscapers more enquiries, site visits and projects through innovative social media marketing and appointment booking processes.

E-mail: [email protected]

M: +447787122211

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfreestone/

In today's episode, I'm talking all about Dave. Dave owns a landscaping business, he works in the business more than on the business, he doesn’t worry about planning he chooses to wing it and therefore he is often skint, unprepared and scared for his future.

We all have a little bit of ‘Dave’ inside of us all and as business owners we need to do something to change it. I have five things that I cover in the free winter call that I have been having with landscapers and garden designers all month and they are:

1. Scheduling time to work ON the business. There are so many things that we COULD do in our business but we say we never have time, most of the reason we never have time is that we spend our time firefighting and getting dragged back into the business. Make time to do the stuff that matters and set boundaries. A whole podcast dedicated to boundaries is here.

2. Cashflow really is king! I go on about cashflow ALL THE TIME! Yet some people still do not run a cashflow forecast in their business. This is the easiest way to take back control of the business and plan better, make better decisions and make plans to bridge any gaps identified.

3. Managing projects better. Not just looking at profit margins, overheads and holding the teams accountable but also planning work in that suits the weather predicted.

4. Following up EVERY SINGLE enquiry and open quote. Don’t give up, keep contacting the clients and get a simple yes or no. Stop leaving it to the clients and take control or employ a salesperson to do it for you.

5. Build your network of support around you. It is extremely important to continue to build relationships with people that are great for referrals and collaborations as well as through getting a coach and surrounding yourself with likeminded people that bring positivity to you and your business.

There are at least another three items we could go through to prep for winter but I will leave them to share with the next two landscapers that book a call with me 🙂

Finally, it’s really all about the energy. Yes, I am going a little woo on you, the reality is we are all energy and what you show up as is what you will attract. You have a choice, show up in a state of lack and negavity or show up in a state of abundance, positivity and joy. You can take all the actions you want but you won’t get the results you are looking for until you show up in the right energy that allows you to attract everything into you.

In a bid to help you plan your business better here is a completely FREE gift for you only available to our podcast listeners for a limited time - grab your FREE goal setting templates here

I have been running some free Winter Prep calls through July, these are to discuss some winter prep strategies, find out more about your landscaping business and to see if working with me going forward would be a good fit. Contact me to grab your FREE Winter Prep call, the first 5 calls went quickly, I decided as we have a couple of weeks left of July to offer 2 more FREE calls. Don’t miss out. I won’t be offering any more of these calls after July. Be brave drop me a message, it might just be the best thing you could do now for your businesses future.

DM me or send an email and I can book you in for a FREE Winter Prep call today.

The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

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This week’s episode calls upon the famous words spoken by Benjamin Franklin: “Fail to plan, plan to fail” it was also amended and used by Winston Churchill! Two world leaders who were successful through adversity, so I think they have a point.

The reason we should be planning more regularly in our landscaping, garden design or horticultural businesses is that it ensures we are firmly in the drivers seat heading towards our destination (our goals) with clear action steps and vision. Prior planning and strategy sessions can allow us to assess our goals more rigorously and ensure they adhere to the S.M.A.R.T principle (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound).

Think about the following; do you have goals? Have you set action steps? Milestones? Identified risks? Identified possible choices and decisions that might come up? Who is accountable? These things should be thought about and then put into action through a plan and a strategy for growing your garden design or landscaping business.

Grab your FREE goal setting templates here.

The number one thing I see happening is landscapers failing to prepare for winter and the inevitable winter woes it brings - money issues, stress, worry, dried up pipeline of work…I know this because this is what I have experienced in my business for the last 13 years! This is by definition insanity - doing the same thing, over and over and expecting a different result - Albert Einstein.

This year I am doing it differently I have decided to prepare for winter by creating a plan and a strategy to make it reduce our winter woes and leave me feeling excited in January rather than depressed and scared. I urge you to do this too.

I have identified 5 (well, possibly 6) things we can plan in order to make winter a little easier this year and start next year with clients and money in the bank.

Email me for your FREE Winter Prep call to discuss your best strategy to navigate the off season with ease. Only 2 call slots left. Don’t miss out. Be brave drop me a message, it might just be the best thing you could do now for your businesses future.

The Landscaper’s Coach & Podcast

Call us on: 02381 800 102

Email: [email protected]

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

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In this episode I am talking through the surprising thing I am doing in my business this summer. It might seem too early to be doing this but I would argue we are still not preparing early enough. The thing I am talking about and planning for in my landscaping business is winter. This is the time where the weather stops play, cash dips, we close for Christmas holidays and projects are poorly managed and then over-run into the following year.

In this episode I am sharing what things I am looking at and preparing for in my landscaping business now in order to make winter easier and less stressful. Three areas in particular that I am paying attention to now are:

1. Cashflow. Monitoring cashflow and looking at ways to bring in the cash over the winter period.

2. Projects. In order to ensure great cashflow we need to pay attention to the kinds of landscaping projects we are booking in over the winter months.

3. Staff. Setting out our requirements for staff over the next year is key to

Before you go I mentioned in the podcast about some free calls that I am gifting to landscapers that decide to take action! These calls are my Winter Prep calls and aim to discuss with you how to prepare for the off season (winter) in your landscaping business. There are only 3 free calls left available (2 have already gone!) and if you are intrigued with how I, The Landscaper’s Coach, could help you in your business then grab a call just email: [email protected] to schedule.

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In today’s episode of the Limitless Landscapers Podcast, I am discussing recent events in my landscaping business that brought up two pain points that many of us landscapers face: managing customer expectations and finding time to effectively run your business. 

Additionally, I address the unfortunate issue of the impact that what others do leads to devaluation within the industry and the impact it has on professionals like us.

Join me as I explore real-life client stories, share valuable insights, and offer strategies to overcome these hurdles. 

1. Customer Expectations - Balancing Dreams and Realities - unfortunately I have two client stories to share here that perfectly show expectations vs reality and despite having clear communication channels sometimes it falls on deaf ears. I also touch on the impact of other landscapers practices has on these expectations and business.

2. Time Management - Finding Balance in Business Operations - this is something I myself struggle with in my landscaping business and it is something that holds us back. We must make consistent time weekly to work on the business rather than on the business and this needs to be protected by clear set boundaries. 

In this episode, I have aimed to address two pain points in my landscaping business that can easily be affecting your landscaping business too.  By sharing real-life client stories, exploring strategies on dealing with these pains, and discussing industry perception, I aim to empower landscapers to overcome these challenges and thrive in their businesses. Join us next time on the Limitless Landscapers Podcast as we continue to delve into the limitless possibilities of the landscaping industry.

Before you go I mentioned 5 free calls that I am gifting to 5 landscapers that decide to take action! These calls are my Winter Prep calls and aim to discuss with you how to prepare for the off season (winter) in your landscaping business. There are only 5 free calls available and if you are intrigued with how I, The Landscaper’s Coach, could help you in your business then grab a call just email: [email protected] to schedule.

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This week’s episode talks about the simple word ‘no’. In both personal and business life, saying "no" can be one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. Yet, many of us struggle with setting boundaries, fearing that declining requests or opportunities will lead to missed chances or strained relationships. However, through my own real-life experience, I have learned that saying no is essential for protecting our energy and fostering personal and business growth.

In personal relationships, particularly with family and loved ones, we often feel a strong sense of obligation to say "yes" to every demand placed upon us. However, constantly overextending ourselves can lead to burnout, resentment, and neglect of our own needs. I faced a similar situation when my family expected more from me than I could reasonably give. I have decided to say no because it will help to:

1. Preserving My Energy.

2. Strengthen Relationships.

3. Self-Growth and Empowerment.

Similar to personal life, boundaries are crucial in the business world. As entrepreneurs or professionals, we often face a barrage of requests, collaborations, and opportunities. While it's tempting to say yes to everything in the pursuit of success, it can lead to overwhelm and compromise our ability to deliver our best work. By saying no strategically, we protect our time and resources, enabling us to focus on projects that align with our goals.

Why?

1. Enhanced Focus and Productivity

2. Improved Quality and Reputation

3. Work-Life Balance

Learning to say no is an essential skill for personal and business growth. It empowers us to protect our energy, set boundaries, and prioritise our well-being. By saying no strategically, we create the space necessary for personal development, healthier relationships, and enhanced business success. Embrace the power of saying no and watch yourself and your business thrive like never before.

If you are looking to build better boundaries, elevate your energy and enhance your personal development why not consider 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!

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