This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on November 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 also answered questions such as:
What are your business values and why?
Do 3D renders create an unachievable expectation?
Is work drying up around Geelong?
How do you get around rain days?
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 164 - Bryce Hillig - Local Green Bean
In this episode I speak with Bryce Hillig from Local Green Bean, a garden maintenance company based in New South Wales.
Bryce is also studying Landscape Design, and recently had to defer his studies after he was awarded an internship to work in France at Monet's Garden, where he worked for 8 weeks, so we talk plenty about that expereince.
Bryce is also looking to build his relationships within the industry, particularly with designers as he looks to increase his design knowledge. A great way to go about it.
You can follow Bryce on Instagram @local_green_bean
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 163 - What's the best software for designing?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on November 5, 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 advice would you give to yourself when you were starting out?
How's your front yard coming along?
Is it unprofessional to ask for cash on some smaller jobs?
Have you ever ruined a client's Christmas by not having their garden ready?
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 162 - Grant Boyle - Fig Landscapes
In this episode I speak with Grant Boyle from Fig Landscapes, a landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Byron Bay.
Grant shares his story about how, prior to starting Fig landscapes, he worked as a bricklayer and also had a partnership with another landscaping business.
He talks about the benefits of building from the ground up when it comes to employing staff, and also talks through his process of how he started getting more of the types of projects he wanted to work on in the early days.
You can follow Grant on Instagram @fig_landscapes and you can find more info on his book at guidetobettergardens.com.au
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 161 - What qualities do you look for in new employees?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 29, 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:
As a Landscaping Victoria judge, do you feel you learnt anything that will benefit InStyle?
What's your favourite plant?
What's something you've learnt from your inhouse designer?
Do you think Garden Design is a growing industry?
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 160 - Jack Hanley - The Crazy Running Man
This episode, where I speak with Jack Hanley of CHF Landscapes, is a little different to the previous 159 episodes. While Jack is a landscaper, and we do start off talking about his landscaping career, he's also currently in the midst of running 50km every day for 50 days, while still working as a landscaper Monday-Friday for his employer New Era Turf and Landscapes! Jack is doing this incredible feat to raise money for a mental health and wellness program run out of his football club at DeLa Selle, so we talk about how it all came about and what other ridiculous feats he's been up to, including a 100km run earlier this year.
You can donate to Jack's efforts via this Go Fund Me page and send him a message on Instagram if you'd like to get one of his shirts, or if you'd like to join him for part of one of the 50km days, which he's doing from now until December 3, 2023.
You can follow Jack on Instagram @the_crazy_running_man or @chf_landscapes
You can listen to Jack's two episodes on The Humble Climb podcast Here and Here
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 159 - What's the biggest lesson you've learnt from all of your years in business?
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?
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 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
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
