This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on June 12, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.
In this episode I answered questions such as:
What should I be focusing on as a first year apprentice?
How do you communicate with a client about what their goals are?
Do you use Landscaping Victoria contracts or your own?
What's something you've done/changed in your business and wished you did it years ago?
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
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Episode 120 - Adam Beswick - Ovata Gardens
In this episode I speak with Adam Beswwick from Ovata Gardens, a design and construction company in Tasmania run by Adam and his wife, who he met while working at one of his earlier jobs at a wholesale nursery in Western Australia.
Adam shares his story about not only how he started in the industry, but the fortuitous way he made his way into working in Landscaping and in particular, creating Japanese gardens.
Adam talks about how difficult landscaping can be both mentally and physically, and shares a way he combated the latter.
You can follow Adam on Instagram @ovatagardens
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
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You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
Episode 119 - Is any publicity good publicity?
his episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on June 4, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.
In this episode I answered questions such as:
What's your process for laying porcelain pavers?
How do you navigate doing small jobs for family and friends?
How old do you think you'll be when you set your last piece of stone?
What are the benefits of hiring machines rather than buying?
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
@thelandscapingpodcast
You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
Episode 118 - Brady Skevington - Boutique Timeless Landscaping
In this episode I speak with Brady Skevington from Boutique Timeless Landscaping, a residential and commercial construction company based in Perth, Western Australia.
Of all 118 episodes I've done, this is right up there with the most fun I've had talking to someone, so hopefully that translates into an enjoyable listen as well.
Brady is yet another former employee from Tim Davies Landscaping, and he explains the importance of companies like TDL in WA and how valuable they are for the industry.
Brady also talks about the different designers he works for and the importance of working with talented people.
You can follow Brady on Instagram @boutique_timeless_landscaping
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
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You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
Episode 117 - What are some tips for a landscape tradesman starting to run jobs?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on May 28, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.
In this episode I answered questions such as:
What's one word that describes your design style?
If you could go anywhere in the world to learn a new landscaping skill set, where would you go?
What plate compacter, brick saw and laser level do you use?
What advice would you give a student designer that is designing a display garden?
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
@thelandscapingpodcast
You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
Episode 116 - Simon Buchanan - Landart Landscapes
In this episode I speak with Simon Buchanan from Landart Landscapes, a design and construction company based in Melbourne.
Simon had a similar sound to his story about starting in the industry, in that he had a passion for graphic design in his school days, and then was fortunate enough to work for a great landscaper as his first employer, in Scott Wynd from TLC, where he not only learnt all things landscaping, but also pool construction, and Simon now also runs Striking Pools with his business partner.
Striking Pools won the most recent Pool of the Year for the Master Pool Builders Association and Landart the best landscaping project in the $250k category for Landscaping Victoria.
Simon talks about how he travelled to two different countries thanks for Landscaping, and also talks about his World Skills experiences.
You can follow Simon on Instagram @landart@landscapes
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
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You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
Episode 115 - Is $99/hr per person too high for a landscaper to charge?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on May 21, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.
In this episode I answered questions such as:
Will you ever put ads in the middle of your podcast?
What does your average day look like?
What do you think the future holds for the landscaping industry?
How do you deal with variations during a project?
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
@thelandscapingpodcast
You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
Episode 114 - Tim Volant - Tim Volant Stonemason
In this episode I speak with Tim Volant from Tim Volant Stonemason, a Melbourne based Stonemason who started in the industry when he was 28.
Tim has a great story about how he started out and the challenges he faced, and he's another guest who had a big impact on the stonemason he is today thanks to who he worked for, both in reference to employer and also client.
Tim speaks about the most challenging client he's worked for, his desire to employ an apprentice, and his feelings after he finishes each project.
Tim also talks about his passion for work, and whether his endless pursuit of doing the best job possible is perfectionism or just workmanship.
He also talks about the amount of thought that even goes into his Instagram posts to show his work in the best possible way.
You can follow Tim on Instagram @timvolant
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
@thelandscapingpodcast
You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
