This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 22, 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 also answered questions such as:
Is there value in seeking Google Reviews from clients in the early days of a landscaping business?
What's your favourite 'day' on a project?
Do you back cost your jobs?
Have you ever turned a project away because it was too big for your team?
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Episode 158 - Nick Rickard - Sheoak Design
In this episode I speak with Nick Rickard from Sheoak Design. Nick runs a business based on the Mornington Peninsula where he does not only Landscape Design, but is also starting to do regenerative garden maintenance.
Nick talks about how he likes to incorporate biodiversity seamlessly into his designs rather than making them stand out, and he talks about his passion for improving soil quality and be proactive about good soil rather than reactive after a build has started.
Nick is also the co host of The Australian Garden Podcast
You can follow Nick on Instagram @sheoakdesign
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Episode 157 - Hourly rate or quote, what's the best option?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 15, 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 also answered questions such as:
What contributes most to building business credibility/reputation?
hat upgrade of vehicle/machine was most vital in the growth of your business?
How often do you communicate with a designer while building their garden?
Would you fight Jake Paul?
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 156 - Nadia Cole - Platylobium Landscape Design
In this episode I speak with Nadia Cole from Platylobium Landscape Design, and landscape design company based in Melbourne.
Nadia has a great story about how she started in the industry and the value of patience in getting to where you want to go. While always wanting to have her own business, she didn't start Platylobium until she'd worked elsewhere for 14 years. A great example of not needing to start your own business as soon as you've finished studying.
Nadia won a Silver Gilt at this years MIFGS and will be heading back again next year with the same team she worked with this year.
You can follow Nadia on Instagram @platylobium
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Episode 155 - How do I make it as a young landscaper?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 8, 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 also answered questions such as:
What's the best quoting software?
What's the most recent thing you YouTube'd to work out how to do it?
Have you seen a downturn in the industry as predicted?
Do you have multiple design packages you offer?
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 154 - Steve Rooney - Living Edge Construction
In this episode I speak with Steve Rooney from Living Edge Construction, a landscape construction company based in Bendigo, Victoria.
Steve has a fascinating story about his journey in landscaping, having previously been a part of two partnerships with the business and now running it on his own.
One of the keys to Steve's success in business has been using business coaches, and he talks about the benefits of that in this chat.
Steve also talks about the fact that he studied Horticulture and Landscape Design while he had the business going, not necessarily to do more horticulture or design, but just because he wanted to increase his knowledge.
You can follow Steve on Instagram @livingedgeconstruction
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
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Episode 153 - Would you consider running a course for more advanced aspects of landscaping?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 1, 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 also answered questions such as:
How do you mitigate price rises when quoting a project a long way out?
What's your choice of spirit level brand?
What are the main threats to the ongoing success of a profitable sole trader landscaping business?
How do you think AI will influence the landscaping industry?
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
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Episode 152 - A Peter Donegan Catch Up - Peter Donegan Garden Design
In this episode I catch up with Peter Donegan from Peter Donegan Garden Design.
This is Peter's third time on the podcast as he was a guest on episode 80 and Special Guest Host on episode 124.
Peter is coming to Australia in late October to do a couple of talks for the Australian Institute of Horticulture, and you can buy tickets here to see him speak in Cairns and Melbourne.
In this episode Peter not only talks about the reason for coming out to Australia and what he'll be talking about when he does, but I also ask what he's been up to since his Gold Medal winning MIFGS garden.
You can follow Peter on Instagram @peterdonegan
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