Episode #24 Josh Staunton on Transitioning from Pro Footballer to Turfcare Specialist

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Staunton: professional footballer for Poole Town, founder of Staunts on the Grass, and co-owner of Southwest Turf Solutions. Josh shares how an “unhealthy obsession with grass” during his playing days grew into a full career in turf management, and how he made the leap of faith from the football pitch to pitch maintenance.Josh talks about the moment he realised his football career was winding down, how he built credibility from scratch, and why his back garden became his first testing ground. He explains what it was like starting with nothing but a van, a mower, and a vision, and how he ultimately built not one but two thriving groundscare businesses. He also shares the kit he can’t live without and the mentors who shaped his journey, finishing with his advice for anyone thinking about making a career change into the groundscare industry.Josh’s contact details:Instagram: @stauntsonthegrassLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-staunton-74841829a/Want to be featured as a member? Email Brad at [email protected]