Skye Waterson: Why Landscapers with ADHD Are Wired to Start (But Struggle to Scale)

Why do so many entrepreneurs — especially landscapers and trades business owners — struggle with organization, delegation, and scaling? In this episode of The Landscaper’s Guide Podcast, Jack Jostes sits down with ADHD researcher, coach, and founder of Unconventional Organisation, Skye Waterson, to unpack why ADHD traits are surprisingly common among entrepreneurs and what business owners can do to work with their brains instead of against them.Skye shares practical systems landscapers can use to improve communication, prioritize effectively, delegate with less stress, and stop drowning in constant overwhelm. You’ll hear how ADHD impacts hiring, team communication, focus, and execution — plus actionable strategies like the “dopamine dial” and Skye’s prioritization filter that can help owners create momentum without burnout. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or simply feel scattered while trying to scale your landscaping business, this episode offers practical tools to help you grow more sustainably.You’ll LearnWhy entrepreneurs are more likely to have ADHD traitsThe biggest scaling challenges landscapers with ADHD faceHow to improve communication with your teamSkye’s prioritization filter for reducing overwhelmHow the “dopamine dial” can help you finally tackle difficult tasksConnect With Today’s Guest🌳 Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/👤 Connect with Skye Waterson:https://nz.linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204 📸Skye Waterson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/🏢 ADHD Skills Lab podcast: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/theadhdskillslabGet Started With The Landscaper’s Guide🎧 Watch the full episode + read the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/🥓 Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolbox📅 See upcoming live and virtual events:https://landscapersguide.com/events