In this closing episode of The Landscaping in Challenging Times Podcast, business coach Nick Ruddle reflects on the journey so far ... from pricing and marketing to leadership, operations and cash flow. But he also reminds listeners of something crucial: knowledge without action changes nothing.

Nick explains that every great landscaping business has more ideas than time, and that the difference between good intentions and tangible progress comes down to rhythm and discipline.

He challenges listeners to pick one clear 90-day result — not a list, not a wish — and to turn it into visible, trackable action. Whether it’s improving profit per job, tightening up cash flow or building more consistent project delivery, the message is simple: focus beats busy and routine beats motivation.

This episode also highlights three powerful truths:

• The only way to close the gap between knowing and doing is through small, visible, repeatable routines.
• True leadership isn’t about carrying the plan alone; it’s about building a team that owns progress.
• Culture shifts not when people are told what to do, but when they see their ideas making a real impact.

Nick also gives a practical framework for getting started today:

1. Pick one result you’ll achieve in 90 days.
2. Make the actions visible and assign ownership.
3. Build a rhythm of review — weekly, light, and consistent.

Finally, he invites listeners to take the next step with tailored support.

If you’d like to accelerate your progress and put everything from this series into practice, Nick offers a free one-to-one coaching session to help you map out your 90-day plan. Email: nickruddle@actioncoach.com

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Strategy only matters if executed. Nick lays out a 90‑day sprint rhythm with weekly commitments, owners, and dates that keep things moving without drama.

Full Show Notes:

• Why execution rhythm matters more than complex strategy documents.
• How to set weekly commitments per pillar with clear owners and definitions of done.
• Mini case study: a Surrey firm reduced stress and improved results with a visible sprint board.

Top 3 Actions to Take Away:

• Write one clear outcome linked to execution rhythm; 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.

Download the templates & checklists ... 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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Dashboards can overwhelm. Nick simplifies to the five numbers that truly drive a landscaping business—margin, debtor days, pipeline health, labour productivity, and cash runway.

Full Show Notes:

• Why margin, debtor days, pipeline, productivity, and cash are the vital few metrics.
• How to track these five without drowning in data.
• Mini case study: a Surrey firm steadied results by focusing only on vital numbers.

Top 3 Actions to Take Away:

• Write one clear outcome linked to tracking vital numbers; 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.

Download the templates & checklists ... 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.