In the very first episode of The Landscaping in Challenging Times Podcast, Nick Ruddle takes a clear-eyed look at what’s really happening in landscaping right now. If you’ve been feeling the strain of late payments, rising costs or slower enquiries, you’re not alone.

Nick breaks down:

• The three big headwinds landscapers are currently facing
• What successful firms are doing differently to stay resilient
• How to set one practical focus each week to reduce stress and protect margins

You’ll also hear a real-world mini case study from a Surrey-based landscaping business that made one simple shift and saw measurable results in just four weeks.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have:

• A framework for turning uncertainty into action
• Two key numbers to track weekly (one leading, one lagging)
• Three practical moves you can apply straight away

Top 3 Actions to Take Away:

1. Write one clear outcome linked to market reality and immediate focus, then post it visibly.
2. Capture proof with a photo, number or sign-off and review it in a short Monday check-in.
3. Remove one blocker by Friday and lock the fix into your standard process.

Download the “Reality to Focus Checklist” mentioned in this episode ... 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/

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