In this episode I answer some questions asked via Instagram.
I also make a major announcement towards the end of the episode!
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Episode 225 - Bridget Doyle - Bridget Doyle Landscape Design
In this episode I speak with Bridget Doyle from Bridget Doyle Landscape Design. Bridget is based in Northern Victoria, but was originally from the NSW Riverina so does a lot of work there, but works all around the neighbouring states.
Bridget started out working for companies that design not only residential gardens, but also commercial ones including early learning centres and aged care facilities, so she had a varied start which she also now does within her business.
She talks about the challenges of working in a home office and the isolation of being a solo designer.
Bridget also talks about her own garden and how she selects plants which don't need any irrigation other than rainfall.
You can follow Bridget on Instagram @bd_landscapedesign
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Episode 224- Instagram Q and A part 1
In this episode I answer some questions asked via Instagram.
There were so many that there'll be another Q and A episode next week.
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Episode 222 - Brendan Eccleston - Brisbane Landscaping Co
In this episode I speak with Brendan Eccleston from Brisbane Landscaping Co, a design and construction company based in Brisbane.
Brendan had a great variety of experience prior to starting his business, which included owning a franchise for a lawn maintenance business, where he didn't make as much money as he'd have liked, but did learn a lot for his future businesses, one of which included a short lived partnership with a mate.
Brendan also discusses his back injury, and how he's able to take a positive out of a bad situation.
You can follow Brendan on Instagram @brisbanelandscapingco
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Episode 221 - Andrew Christopher Dunne - The Garden Design Mentor
In this episode I speak with Andrew Christopher Dunne, and garden designer from Ireland who also has a mentorship/course called The Garden Design Mentor, which he created after getting great feedback on the advice he was offering on Instagram.
In this episode he talks about how most people learn by doing, and the importance of putting yourself in your client's shoes, understanding their problems and doing more listening than talking.
I also took away some advice from Andrew, particularly about dressing appropriately for design appointments, and going dressed as a garden designer, not as a landscaper.
You can follow Andrew on Instagram @thegardendesignmentor
You can find out more information about his course at thegardendesignmentor.com
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Episode 220 - Daniel O'Callaghan - Nature Build
In this episode I speak with Daniel O'Callaghan from Nature Build, a landscaping and water feature business based in Bendigo, Victoria.
Daniel started out working in heavy timber construction, so does some beautiful timber work, and he also developed a lot of other skills from working around other skilled tradesmen.
He discovered water features, so headed off to the US to learn from the best, and has honed his craft since.
He talks about his experience of growing his business year on year before realising it wasn't what he wanted.
And he has a great story about how he marketed the first water feature he built.
You can follow Daniel on Instagram @naturebuild_insta
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Episode 219 - Emma Sage - Sage Journal
In this episode I speak with Emma Sage from Sage Journal, an online magazine for the garden industry, sharing stunning projects, education, gardening tips and how to's, recipes and everything else you'd expect to find in a gardening magazine.
Emma is based in Hawkes Bay in New Zealand and originally studied commercial law and marketing and has used her marketing knowledge to build the audience of the magazine.
She makes some great points in this episode, such as the importance of building a great team. She's teamed up with some great writers and photographers and the results show in the work produced.
You can follow Emma on Instagram @sage.journal
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Episode 218 - Christian Douglas - Christian Douglas Design
In this episode I speak with Christian Douglas from Christian Douglas Design as well as The Back Yard Farm Company.
Christian started out in the UK, studying design and having a business partnership which also designed gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show, before leaving this business and moving to California and starting the current businesses.
He discovered a passion for permaculture, and started implementing some principles of it into the garden he and his team design, and has recently launched a book called The Food Forward Garden where he not only shows projects they've designed using these principles, but also gives advice about how everyone can do it.
You can follow Christian on Instagram @christian_douglas_design or @thebackyardfarmco
You can head to his website to learn more about and buy his book
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