Nurturing Growth: Behind the Scenes of my Landscaping Business

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! 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