The Growth Guru

Struggling to juggle everything on your to-do list? Here’s a simple strategy that will help you stay in control—and sleep better at night! Running a business can be overwhelming, and with so many things to get done, it's easy to feel like you're always playing catch-up. But what if I told you that spending just 5 minutes at the end of your day could make all the difference? I call it "Plan Tomorrow Today," and it's my go-to strategy to stay ahead of my tasks. I use my planner framework to quickly map out tomorrow’s priorities, close my laptop, and relax knowing everything is sorted. You can try this too! 💬 Want the framework I use? Just comment ‘SORTED’ below, and I’ll send it to you for free! 🗓️ Plus, if you’re local to Brighton, I’ve got something even better… Join me this Tuesday at WRAP Coworking Space for a live talk during WRAP’s Work Life Balance Week. I’ll be sharing this in full along with eight other easily actionable tips to help you make the most of your work time and free up time for everything else! And why not combine it with a free trial day of coworking too? 📍 When: Tuesday 📍 Where: WRAP, right next to Brighton Station 💼 For: Business owners, freelancers, and professionals ready to find their balance. Book up at wrap.space and come along, it's free! And if you can’t make it, don’t worry – comment ‘SORTED,’ and I’ll send you my planner framework to get you started. #WorkLifeBalanced #TimeManagementHacks #BusinessProductivity #BrightonEvents #EntrepreneurTips #PlanTomorrowToday

It’s a scenario we all know too well. A lead shows interest, then suddenly– it’s radio silence. What goes wrong? Reason #1 - Information Overload Leads often feel overwhelmed by options and unclear details. Simplify choices and provide clear, concise information. Reason #2 - Price Concerns and Confusion Price is a major hurdle. Transparency and financing options can ease concerns, turning hesitation into confidence. Handle price objections gracefully, offer flexible payment terms and think of ways to demonstrate the exceptional value of your garden rooms. Reason #3 - Uncertainty Leading to Decision Paralysis The fear of making the wrong choice can stall leads. Offer reassuring testimonials and guarantees. Demonstrate your project management capabilities with a projected timeline and clear build process. Reassure them you're the best choice for their needs with a professionally designed proposal that's easy to digest, easy on the eye and memorable. Reason #4 - Poor Communication Silence is NOT Golden! A lack of prompt follow-ups can kill deals. Ensure you’re responsive, proactive and professional. Make your proposal process as easy as possible so you can respond quickly. Develop an easy-to-use template and ‘pricing library’ allowing you to cut and paste options and info. Reason #5 - Lack of Personalisation One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Potential customers want the personal touch. Show how your garden rooms can be tailored to their unique needs. Reason #6 - Lack of Urgency Sometimes all a lead needs is a gentle nudge encouraging them to take action. Develop strategies to create a sense of urgency or time sensitivity, encouraging leads to make a decision without resorting to pressure tactics. Turn Hesitation into Action. Focus on clear communication, transparency and personalisation. Make all potential customers you speak to feel understood and valued. Hi, I'm Gareth Ready to transform your hesitant leads into your next success stories? Comment “LEADS SUCCESS” for a free consultation on how to improve your sales conversions. #GardenRoomSales #LeadConversion #BusinessGrowth #SalesTips #GardenRoomGrowthGuru

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘁𝗰. Here's what Tim had to say about his review… “I recently booked a site review with Gareth for my garden room business, and it was well worth it! He proposed a number of game-changing ideas to enhance the look and user experience of our website, (many of which I hadn’t thought of).” “I am excited to start implementing the changes he suggested, to take our website to the “next level” and, more importantly, give prospective clients the confidence to make a booking. I recommend anyone looking to improve their website and bring in new clients to book a call with him ASAP.” 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 So, the idea is really simple – 15 minutes of your time, heaps of free value in return, with absolutely no selling on the call. Check the carousel slides for details. Hi, I’m Gareth. Click the link-in-bio and reserve your lunchtime slot now before they’re all gone. #MarchMission #WebsiteOptimization #GardenBizBoost #TheGardenRoomGrowthGuru #GardenRooms #LandscapeDesigner #GardenDesigner #Landscaper

If you’re serious about success… Be serious about delayed gratification. If you’re serious about growth… Be serious about accountability. If you’re serious about abundance… Be serious about gratitude. If you’re serious about arriving… Be serious about the journey. Everything you achieve comes from all that you are willing to attempt. Hi, I’m Gareth. For regular tips on starting, growing or scaling a profitable Garden-Based Business, follow me @garethacooper @gardenroomgrowthguru #TheGardenRoomGrowthGuru #GardenRooms #GardenRoomSuccess #GardenDesignerSuccess #LandscapeDesignerSuccess #LandscapeerSuccess #BusinessAchievement #SuccessDefined #NextLevelBusiness #MindsetMatters

Today is exactly 20 years since my wife and I went on our first date, and it got me thinking how building relationships on Instagram is similar to building them in real life. Back then we met as friends of friends at a party. These days (I'm told 😊) dating apps are the way to go. Want to craft an Instagram presence that shouts ‘swipe right’? (And gets you follows in IG terms)? Swipe right for the 5 step strategy! Hi, I’m Gareth. For regular tips on starting, growing or scaling a profitable garden-based business, follow me @garethacooper @gardenroomgrowthguru #GardenRoomGrowthGuru #InstagramGrowthStrategies #SocialMediaDating #IGGrowthTips #OptimizeYourProfile #GardenRoomMarketing

Nail your garden business niche in 10 minutes using ChatGPT. Don’t overcomplicate this like most people do... Your niche is not about making changes to your website or your social media... You don’t have to change these things! Your niche only matters when it comes to two things: 1 - When you start doing outreach, so you know who to connect to. 2 - What you're going to talk about when they accept your connection. Your job here is simple: look to recreate your best clients again and again by getting in front of more of those types of people to have similar conversations to those you've had in the past. Here are the 3 prompts to figure out your niche and conversation in less than 10 minutes using ChatGPT... PROMPT 1 - In a minute I’m going to ask you to write some copy for my business. This will include blog content, Instagram posts and sales emails. Before we start, I want you to fully understand my target client niche and (most importantly) their deepest desire/s. Ask me at least 20 questions about my target audience and anything else you need in order to complete this task to the best of your ability. (Please ask one question at a time) PROMPT 2 - Based on all of the information, provide me with 5 options on how to describe this niche in less than 10 words, as if I were to search for them on Google. PROMPT 3 - Based on all of the information I have provided you above, can you get inside the mind of this target niche and think about only what they would really care about. Once you have done that, what is the ONE real conversation that this target would REALLY like to be having with an expert/supplier who knows everything they need to succeed in their desires (i.e. the topic of discussion that they would most likely be Googling or trying to find information about)? These 3 simple prompts give you everything you need to lock down your niche in less than 10 minutes. Don't overcomplicate this, you can improve your niche as you connect to the market and get feedback. Hi I'm Gareth. Comment ‘𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘁’ and I’ll get you free access to the 10-minute training that shows you how to do this.

Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed by your business, staring down a to-do list that seems endless, or even contemplating giving up? I've been there too. But hey, these moments are just a normal part of the entrepreneurial journey. They signal that we're pushing boundaries and heading in the right direction. Whenever I catch myself feeling this way, I make myself take a short break to do something enjoyable or relaxing that's completely unrelated to work. Whether it's something as simple as making a cup of tea, to stepping out for a brisk walk, or calming myself with a quick meditation session, these breaks are my reset button. In these pauses, I reflect on what I want to achieve, my goals and why I'm doing this in the first place. I also remind myself of the ground already covered and the progress achieved. This not only helps me regain perspective but also re-energises my passion and focus. So, here's my piece of advice… When the going gets tough, don't be too hard on yourself. And certainly, don't give up. Instead, allow yourself a moment to reset and then, with renewed vigour, continue your march forward. Remember, every entrepreneur faces moments of doubt. The key is to reset, refocus, and keep moving forward. You've got this! 🙂 #EntrepreneurMindset #OvercomingObstacles #ResetAndRefocus #StayMotivated #SelfCareForSuccess #BusinessGrowth

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. If you want to use Instagram or FB to generate leads for your garden-based business then you have to think beyond just posting project updates. Try these ideas... Instead of posting a pic of a recent garden design or garden room and praising how good it looks, showcase the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind it. Talk about the challenges you faced and why it means so much to you. People want to know the story. This is a milestone post. Instead of creating an ad post asking people to get in touch now for a consultation. Ask yourself why would they. Share something of value like a free cheat sheet. Ask who wants a copy. Follow up with anyone who comments and start a conversation. This is an action post. Instead of showing a pic of a plant, a planting scheme or a garden room with a standard line of how great it looks at this time of year. Talk about why this transforms a certain area of the garden all year round, and what common problems it can address. This is a value post. Instead of keeping all those design, building and landscaping secrets, share them with the world. The more you give, the more you will get back. All that amazing knowledge you have can be used for content ideas. By using these few ideas in next week’s posts, you’ll be providing way more value to your audience. You’ll learn more about you and your business and hopefully get some conversations started. Hi, I’m Gareth. For regular tips on starting, growing or scaling a profitable garden-based business, follow me @garethacooper @gardenroomgrowthguru #TheGardenRoomGrowthGuru #GardenBusinessGrowthLab #InstagramExpert #DigitalMarketingForBeginners #InstagramTipsForBusiness

No matter what you’re going through today, don’t quit! The hardest problems to solve are usually the ones that bring the biggest rewards. Recognise when you feel like you want to give up or feel overwhelmed. Instead of quitting, try taking a short break to take your mind off the problem for a while. Maybe make a cup of tea, go for a short walk or even a 10-minute meditation if that’s your thing. Remind yourself of your goals and what you want to achieve. Remind yourself what you’ve already achieved. Enjoy a moment of accomplishment. Reset and restart. Remember that your competition struggles like you, make sure they’re the ones who quit first by never giving in. Don’t quit. Do it. Hi, I’m Gareth. For regular tips on starting, growing or scaling a profitable garden-based business, follow me @garethacooper @gardenroomgrowthguru #TheGardenRoomGrowthGuru #TheGardenBizGrowthGuru #NeverGiveUp #KeepGoing #SuccessMindset #DontQuit

Introducing: The Garden Business Growth Lab. The votes are in, and the choice is clear! We're thrilled to unveil the name of our new mastermind course, chosen by you… 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗯. This is the course for all ambitious garden-based businesses – whether you're a garden room entrepreneur, a skilled landscaper, or a creative garden designer. Expect comprehensive modules covering everything from mindset to marketing strategy, all tailored to the unique needs of the garden industry. Join a community of like-minded garden professionals, eager to grow, learn, and collaborate. Together, we cultivate success! 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! Today is the last day for free entry to the course. Don't miss this chance to transform your business. Imagine ending 2024 with your business reaching new heights of success and recognition. We're here to make that happen! From mastering sales to refining your offer, we guide you step by step for maximum growth and profitability. We still have a couple of call slots open this afternoon for the first two candidates to get in touch. Hi, I’m Gareth. Comment “Me” below today to grab a call slot before the free entry closes. Let's grow together! #GardenBusinessGrowthLab #EntrepreneurialGrowth #LandscapingSuccess #BusinessTransformation #LastChance #JoinNow