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The Outside Crowd

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🌳 Welcome to ”The Outside Crowd” 🌲Join JB, a seasoned professional in quantity surveying and business management, as he guides you through the dynamic world of outdoor professions.Meet our regular panel:πŸƒ Billy Gordon: Tree Surgeon and Owner of William Gordon Countryside ServicesExplore the secrets of tree surgery with arborist Billy Gordon, who brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table.🌿 Jake Fairweather: Decking Specialist and Owner of Fairdeck LtdBe inspired by visionary decking expert Jake Fairweather as he transforms outdoor spaces into captivating decks.🌺 Ryan Murphy: Director and Owner of Royal Tunbridge Wells LandscapesUnlock the secrets of extraordinary outdoor havens with skilled landscape architect Ryan Murphy.Whether you’re a tree surgeon, decking enthusiast, or a small business owner navigating the great outdoors, ”The Outside Crowd” is your go-to podcast for inspiration and entertainment.🎧 Tune in every fortnight on Thursdays to join JB and our exp

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75 episodes

  1. Can a Landscaper Actually Run a Successful Business? 🌿 34:41
  2. Monsters, Conspiracies & What Goes On Behind the Scenes πŸ‘½ 33:19
  3. Why Small Landscaping Businesses Stay Small 🌿 34:44
  4. The Motivation Behind the Work πŸ’­ 36:25
  5. The Reality of Running a One-Man Garden Business with Mike Lee πŸͺ΄ 41:16
  6. How Climate Change Is Affecting Outdoor Work (Part 2) ♻️ 36:32
  7. How Climate Change Is Affecting Outdoor Work (Part 1) 🌦️ 33:12
  8. Building Trust in the Landscaping Industry with Richard Bickler πŸ† 42:44
  9. The Trends Taking Over (And The Ones That Need To Go) πŸ“ˆ 36:22
  10. The Stories That Stuck With Us - A Recap πŸŽ™οΈ 32:36
  11. Landscaping, Carpentry & Life Down Under with Oli Mill & Simon Kirk πŸ› οΈ 40:23
  12. Why Success Can Feel Isolating πŸ“ˆπŸ˜” 28:12
  13. Why Work-Life Balance Matters βš–οΈ 31:53
  14. How Outdoor Workers Can Stay Strong, Lean & Injury-Free with Louise Pettafor πŸ’ͺ 43:23
  15. Built for the Graft: Supplements and Luxury Furniture with Max Lewin & Cameron Edwards πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈπŸͺšπŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚️πŸͺš 36:43
  16. Lessons We Learned the Hard Way πŸ“š 35:35
  17. Inside the World of Historic & Organic Gardens with Josh Taylor 🌿 48:40
  18. The Boys Behind the Mic πŸ‘€πŸŽ™οΈ 34:29
  19. Hiring Your First Admin: What It Costs & Why It Pays Off πŸ’ΌπŸ“ˆ 33:00
  20. Lessons You Only Learn From Losing πŸ“‰βž‘οΈπŸ“ˆ 35:20
  21. Bringing It Home: Lessons From Working Abroad with Mikey Grimes βœˆοΈπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 36:22
  22. Taking Stock: Where We’re At After a Big Year πŸ“… πŸ“Š 26:44
  23. The Christmas Special: Parties, Pints & Running a Business πŸŽ„ 38:40
  24. What It Really Takes to Go Full-Time in Photography with Rob Curd πŸ“Έ 33:33
  25. Buying Out a Partner & Starting Again with Daniel Watson πŸ’ΌπŸŒ²πŸ”„ 38:22
  26. What It’s Really Like to Cycle Around the World with Phil Clarke πŸŒπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ 44:21
  27. The Truth About Running a Garden Business with Ollie Taylor πŸŒ³πŸ’‘ 34:59
  28. Reflections from the Job Site πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ 32:46
  29. Roots, Risks & Rewards: Life as a Tree Surgeon with Ivan Carson 🌳 39:46
  30. Rogue Traders: Spotting the Red Flags 🚩 36:46
  31. Plastics in the Industry: Smart or Short-Sighted? 🌍 32:03
  32. Metamorph Landscapes: Lawrence Martin on Transforming Outdoor Spaces πŸŒ³πŸ”„ 37:27
  33. Reimagining Gardens: The Creative Path of Cameron Trend 🌱✨ 37:44
  34. Keeping It Tight: Smashing Project Deadlines πŸ”₯⏱️ 32:26
  35. When Staff Issues Heat Up πŸ”₯πŸ‘₯ 33:25
  36. The Road Ahead: What’s Next for Us πŸ“ˆπŸ’­ 35:21
  37. Cash Flow Chaos: The Reality Check πŸ“‰ 34:24
  38. Longer Days, Bigger Gains: Make Spring Work for You β˜€οΈπŸ“ˆ 39:29
  39. Secrets Behind Stunning Gardens with Jack Kent 🌳✨ 41:32
  40. What It Takes to Build a Million Pound Company πŸ’‘πŸ’·πŸš€ 33:20
  41. Struggling for Leads? The Secret to a Bulletproof Sales Pipeline πŸš€ 44:29
  42. Surviving & Thriving in a Changing Economy πŸ“ˆπŸ’πŸ’‘ 30:36
  43. Understanding Your Role in the Company πŸ’ΌπŸ”‘ 37:06
  44. Inside Jacksons Fencing and the Future of the Industry πŸ› οΈπŸ“ˆ 38:58
  45. Why a Clear Vision is Key to Business Success πŸ”‘ 32:23
  46. The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpected of Trade Shows πŸŽͺπŸ“ˆ 27:26
  47. The Art of Planting Design with Sally-Anne Rees 🌱🎨 38:21
  48. How Winter Weather Shapes Our Work β„οΈπŸ’Ό 32:39
  49. Why 2024 Was Our Best Year Yet πŸ’ͺπŸŽ‰ 35:05
  50. Landscaping Secrets to Maximise Property Value with Marc Johnson πŸ‘πŸ“ˆ 36:13