The Outside Crowd
🌳 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:🍃 Billy Gordon: Tree Surgeon and Owner of William Gordon Countryside…
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The Motivation Behind the Work 💭 (opens the original)
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JB sits down with Billy and Ryan to chat about motivation — what drives us, where motivation comes from, and what keeps us pushing forward when things get tough. From work and business to personal goals, the lads share their thoughts, experiences and what keeps them motivated.
The Reality of Running a One-Man Garden Business with Mike Lee 🪴 (opens the original)
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JB & Ryan sat down with Mike Lee from LoveLee Gardens to chat about the reality of running a one-man garden business. 🌿 From maintaining and planting gardens to completely transforming outdoor spaces, Mike shares his journey, the challenges of going it alone and what it really takes to build a business from the ground up. Find LoveLee Gardens on IG @LoveLeeGardens
How Climate Change Is Affecting Outdoor Work (Part 2) ♻️ (opens the original)
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The conversation continues as the Outside Crowd dive deeper into climate change, sustainability and the future of outdoor work. 🌍 From biodiversity and recycling to how businesses can adapt and do more for the environment, Part 2 is full of honest opinions, questions and ideas. 💬♻️
How Climate Change Is Affecting Outdoor Work (Part 1) 🌦️ (opens the original)
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From extreme heat and heavy rainfall to unpredictable seasons, climate change is already affecting the way outdoor industries work. In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing landscapers and outdoor businesses, how changing weather is impacting projects, and what the future could look like.
Building Trust in the Landscaping Industry with Richard Bickler 🏆 (opens the original)
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This week on The Outside Crowd, JB and Ryan sit down with Richard Bickler, Joint Managing Director of Arbour Landscape Solutions. Richard shares how he helped build one of the UK's most trusted landscaping suppliers, the lessons he's learned over 25+ years in the industry, and the highs and lows of growing a successful business. Whether you're in the trade or running your own business, there's plenty to take away from this one. Find Arbour Landscape Solutions here - https://www.arbourlandscapeso
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