{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662f7f4ee9f4880011c0bdad/66802427b4551f12f43eabae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Strong Relationships, Smart Tech and Genuine Care Build a Landscape Business That Lasts with Alistair Bayford","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662f7f4ee9f4880011c0bdad/1772790157955-58c72249-e19d-4c80-99e0-e5ce1325318a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Alistair Bayford of Frost Landscapes returns with three principles that separate thriving landscape businesses from the rest. He covers why your relationships with employees, suppliers and clients are your greatest asset, how innovation and technology can bridge the – not just quality of work – is what earns long-term trust.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>(00:00) Why educated risks are the foundation of growth</p><p>(00:22) Introduction and welcome back to Alistair Bayford</p><p>(01:05) Building strong relationships with employees, suppliers and clients</p><p>(03:28) Embracing innovation and technology to close the skills gap</p><p>(05:32) Customer satisfaction – from first enquiry to long-term maintenance</p><p>(08:14) Managing expectations in domestic vs commercial landscaping</p><p>(10:07) Why the industry struggles to attract new talent — and what could change</p><p>(13:48) How Alistair continues to grow as a business owner</p><p><br></p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><p>Alistair Bayford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-bayford-fli-74034738/&nbsp;</p><p>Frost Landscapes: https://www.frostslandscapes.co.uk/&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with ’The Grow Landscapers 10 Minute Business Tips Podcast Series’:</p><p>Acast: https://shows.acast.com/the-grow-landscapers-10-minute-business-tips-podcast-series</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegrowlandscaperspodcast</p>","author_name":"Nick Ruddle"}