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Landscaping in Challenging Times

Landscaping in Challenging Times

Auteur(s): Nick Ruddle
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Running a landscaping business has never been more challenging – with rising costs, changing demand and the constant pressure to deliver projects profitably while keeping teams motivated.


In The Landscaping in Challenging Times Podcast, business coach Nick Ruddle shares clear, practical strategies to help you not just survive, but thrive in today’s environment.


Each short, sharp and practical episode focuses on one essential area - from protecting cashflow and winning more quotes, to leading your team, improving productivity and building resilience into your business. Expect real-world case studies, proven tools and three clear actions to take away every time.


If you want to grow a profitable, resilient landscaping company with confidence, this podcast is for you.


If you want to grow a profitable, resilient landscaping company with confidence, this podcast is for you.


If you’d like my personal help — or want details of our “Thrive, Not Just Survive” 12-week business mastermind course — just email me at nickruddle@actioncoach.com

or visit: https://westessex.actioncoach.co.uk/thrive-mastermind/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Épisodes
  • Make Demand (don't wait for it)
    Sep 29 2025

    Nick shows how to create demand on purpose with a fourteen‑day sprint. Warm past clients, revive lapsed quotes, and get high‑quality conversations back on your calendar.


    Full Show Notes:


    • Why demand generation is a lever you can pull weekly to stay resilient.
    • How to shape low‑friction offers that fit leaner times—maintenance audits, fix lists, aftercare packages.
    • Mini case study: a Surrey firm made demand moves visible and saw momentum within weeks.


    Top 3 Actions to Take Away:


    • Write one clear outcome linked to demand generation and reactivation; post it visibly.
    • Capture proof with one photo/number/sign‑off and review it in a 15‑minute Monday check‑in.
    • Remove one blocker by Friday and bake the fix into your standard.


    Downloads Mentioned:


    • 14‑Day Demand Sprint Planner - Click Here ... https://westessex.actioncoach.co.uk/free-checklists/


    If you’d like my personal help — or want details of our “Thrive, Not Just Survive” 12-week business mastermind course — just email me at nickruddle@actioncoach.com

    or visit: https://westessex.actioncoach.co.uk/thrive-mastermind/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2 min
  • Getting Paid on Time (without being a pest)
    Sep 29 2025

    Nick tackles late payments with firm terms up front and a polite chasing rhythm. Learn how to set deposits, milestones, and clear consequences without damaging client relationships.


    Full Show Notes:


    • Why debtor management is critical in uncertain conditions.
    • How to frame deposits as engagement fees and tie payments to milestones.
    • Mini case study: a Surrey firm improved calm and margins with visible debtor moves.


    Top 3 Actions to Take Away:


    • Write one clear outcome linked to debtor management and payment cadence; post it visibly.
    • Capture proof with one photo/number/sign‑off and review it in a 15‑minute Monday check‑in.
    • Remove one blocker by Friday and bake the fix into your standard.


    Downloads Mentioned:


    • Debtor Chasing Pack - Click Here ... https://westessex.actioncoach.co.uk/free-checklists/


    If you’d like my personal help — or want details of our “Thrive, Not Just Survive” 12-week business mastermind course — just email me at nickruddle@actioncoach.com

    or visit: https://westessex.actioncoach.co.uk/thrive-mastermind/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2 min
  • Cash Beats Everything
    Sep 29 2025

    Nick Ruddle shows why visibility of cash beats optimism. Learn how to sketch a six‑week cashflow that brings calm, protects margins, and gives you real control over your bank balance.


    • Why a six‑week view reduces stress and improves decision‑making.
    • A simple rhythm—one clear outcome, proof captured weekly, and blockers removed.
    • Mini case study: a Surrey firm shifted rework and improved calm by making cashflow visible.


    Top 3 Actions to Take Away:


    • Write one clear outcome linked to cashflow and liquidity; post it visibly.
    • Capture proof with one photo/number/sign‑off and review it in a 15‑minute Monday check‑in.
    • Remove one blocker by Friday and bake the fix into your standard.


    Downloads Mentioned:


    Six‑Week Cashflow Lite Checklist - Click Here ... https://westessex.actioncoach.co.uk/free-checklists/


    If you’d like my personal help — or want details of our “Thrive, Not Just Survive” 12-week business mastermind course — just email me at nickruddle@actioncoach.com

    or visit: https://westessex.actioncoach.co.uk/thrive-mastermind/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    4 min
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