In this episode of You’re Not Alone, The Business Podcast, Phillip Keenan (Director at Bishop Collins) sits down with Ryan Weber from Ramm Botanicals - one of Australia’s most respected horticultural businesses - to unpack leadership, succession planning, and how to build a business that can operate without the owner.

Ryan shares the real story behind taking full ownership, navigating a business split, and building a leadership team with autonomy and accountability. We also dive into how Ramm Botanicals developed export markets and offshore production (including Sri Lanka and Indonesia) while protecting plant varieties globally.This conversation is packed with practical insights for business owners who want sustainable growth, stronger teams, and a business that’s actually saleable in the future.

💡Key topics covered:

Leadership team development and promoting from within

Succession planning and making a business “saleable”Building systems and processes so the business isn’t owner-dependent

Export strategy: trade shows, relationships, and market fitOffshore production decisions and protecting IP globally

Cashflow and the value of having strong finance support

The mindset shift: asking for help and building a sounding board

Featuring:

Phillip Keenan, Director - Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants

Ryan Weber, Managing Director - Ramm Botanicals

📍 Recorded on the Central Coast NSW, Sydney NSW, Australia

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