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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:
🍃 Billy Gordon: Tree Surgeon and Owner of William Gordon Countryside Services
Explore the secrets of tree surgery with arborist Billy Gordon, who brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table.
🌺 Ryan Murphy: Director and Owner of Royal Tunbridge Wells Landscapes
Unlock the secrets of extraordinary outdoor havens with skilled landscaper 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 expert panel as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and secrets of success in the diverse world of outdoor work. Subscribe now and become part of ”The Outside Crowd” community!
🌲🔨 Let’s bring the outdoors to life! #TheOutsideCrowd #LandscapingPodcast #OutdoorProfessionals
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
34 min
Can a landscaper really run a successful business? 🌿 In this episode of The Outside Crowd, JB sits down with Ryan Murphy from Royal Tunbridge Wells Landscapes Ltd to discuss the realities of running a landscaping business. From working on the tools to managing the business side of things, they explore whether being a skilled landscaper is enough to succeed or whether it takes a completely different set of skills to build a thriving business. 🎙️
Oct 15, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
33 min
This week on The Outside Crowd, the boys catch up on what they’ve actually been getting up to day to day, from work and life behind the scenes to some seriously strange conversations about monsters, conspiracy theories and the things we can’t quite explain. 👀👽
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
34 min
Why do so many small landscaping and outdoor businesses struggle to grow? 📈 In this episode, JB, Billy and Ryan get into the challenges of scaling up, what holds businesses back and what it takes to move from being a small operation to building something bigger.
Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
36 min
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.
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
41 min
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
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
36 min
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. 💬♻️
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
33 min
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.
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
42 min
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.arbourlandscapesolutions.co.uk/