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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

Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
36 min
Ryan and Billy sit down with Mikey Grimes to talk about his journey working in Australia for 4–5 years and what it was really like coming back to the UK to start his own landscaping business, Grandscapes.
An honest chat about starting again, backing yourself, and building something from the ground up.
A great listen if you’re thinking about taking the leap or learning from someone who’s done it. 🎙️
Follow Grandscapes on Instagram @Grandscapes_Kent

Jan 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
26 min
We’re back — all three of us 🎙️
The first episode of the new year sees the lads back together, catching up on where we’re at, how the year’s started, and what’s ahead.
A proper reset and an honest chat to kick things off. Hit play and let us know what you think 🎧

Dec 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
38 min
It’s our first ever Christmas special! 🎄🎙️
JB, Ryan & Billy get festive as they chat about Christmas parties, end-of-year chaos, and the realities of running a business over the holidays.
Packed with laughs, honest reflections, and a proper look at life in the trade this time of year. Out now on all platforms — don’t miss it! 🎧✨

Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
33 min
Ever thought about turning your camera skills into a full-time career? 📸🚀
This week we sit down with Rob Curd from Got The Shot Media to talk about how he went from shooting as a passion to building a thriving media business. From taking the leap, to finding clients, to the reality behind the highlights — Rob breaks it all down.
Whether you’re in the creative world or just love a good story about backing yourself, this one’s a must-listen. 🎙️✨
To get in contact with Rob go to https://gottheshot.co.uk/

Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
38 min
Billy and Ryan are joined this week by guest Daniel Watson as we dive into Buying Out a Partner & Starting Again. From taking over a tree surgery business to rebranding and rebuilding, Dan shares the full story.
Find Watson Tree Services LTD here - https://watsontrees.co.uk/about-us/

Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
44 min
This week we’re joined by Phil Clarke — a man who cycled around the world. 🌍🚴♂️
Phil shares what it was really like to travel across continents on two wheels — the highs, the lows, the mindset, and the moments that changed him along the way.
An honest chat about challenge, adventure, and perspective.
If you'd like to find out more, check out his blog here - https://aclarkeadventure.com/

Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
34 min
In this episode, we sit down with Ollie Taylor from Stone Cottage Garden Care to talk about the reality of running a garden care business — from the physical graft to the business decisions most people never see.
Find them here - https://www.stonecottagegardencare.co.uk/

Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
32 min
In this episode, Billy and Ryan sit down for an honest chat about the lessons they’ve learnt on the job — from running teams to handling setbacks, and everything in between. Real talk from the job site.
