Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

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. Follow TLC on Instagram: @TheLandscapersCoach Follow our Podcast on Instagram: @thelimitlesslandscaperspodcast Follow me! Paula Warman on Instagram: @warmanpaula Website: https://www.thelandscaperscoach.co.uk