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The Nashville ArtistJoel BarnettIn this episode, I hang out with the multitalented Joel Barnett. He’s a painter, woodworker, drummer, and pro BMX rider—the first extreme athlete to join our roster of incredible artists! His insights span multiple industries. In this episode, we dive into Joel's early roots in BMX, exploring wall riding, stalling, and other tricks. He shares his unique visualization techniques, crafting models of skateparks and ramps from wood and cardboard to practice with tech decks and finger bikes. After injuries, he learned to manifest tricks on these handmade models, studying the physics needed to ex...2025-04-112h 37
Here For The TruthEp 233 - Tom Barnett | Beyond Truth-SeekingIn this profound conversation, we reconnect with Tom Barnett after three years to explore the evolution of his philosophical journey since moving away from the "truther" movement. Tom shares his insights on breaking free from limiting identities and programs, discussing how many truth-seekers become trapped in victimhood rather than embracing empowerment. He explains natural law as the fundamental truths that govern our existence and how understanding these principles enables us to live authentically rather than merely responding to external offers and programs. The discussion delves into personal responsibility, the power of spoken word, and the critical importance of self-knowledge...2025-03-301h 41
Plants Grow Here - Horticulture, Landscape Gardening & EcologySwapcast: The Landscaping Podcast Ep.191 - Joel Barnett (In Style Gardens)I don't talk about myself much on this podcast - we tend to stick to the art and science of horticulture and interrelated disciplines. But I was recently interviewed by Joel Barnett about my recent move from Melbourne to Brisbane and the reasons behind it, my career journey, and the fact that my wife Kirstie and I are expecting a baby later this year.It was a great chat and I'm looking forward to releasing our second interview next week, where I interviewed Joel about the most common hardscaping mistakes. Which is a topic that I know...2024-05-1955 min
The Landscaping PodcastEpisode 146 - Joel Smith - One LandscapeIn this episode I speak with Joel Smith from One Landscape Australia, a landscape construction company based in Canberra.This episode is a very relatable one, with many things Joel talks about being exactly what I, and many other people in the industry have been through.Joel has a great mindset when it comes to looking after his employees, and his goal is to do things very differently to how he was treated as an employee, and treat them with a lot more patience and respect.You can follow Joel on Instagram @one...2023-09-1047 minHere For The TruthEp 138 - Nellie Barnett | GNM: Families & FreedomNellie Barnett is a multi-dimensional mother of two who has been working with, living by and sharing the knowledge of German New Medicine since early 2016.
Nellie’s core values include freedom of choice and empowerment of the individual at the top of the list, along with a deep love for nature and a drive to experience as much adventure and joy in life as possible!
Her mission is to play a leading role in making the knowledge of GNM / GHK easily accessible to every individual, changing the paradigm for generations to come, and help people to...2023-09-101h 28
Together S.O.B.E.R. Podcast64: Ghost Face Joel's Story: No Rock Bottom Too LowJoel was born and raised in Milwaukee Wi, he’s 32 years old and started using oxycodone when he was 18. After 1 year he switched to IV heroin and that became his drug of choice for 10 years. He also did crack and meth when he had extra money.
Joel was in and out of jail, rehabs, and couldn’t stay sober if his life depended on it. He was charged with multiple felonies, had multiple overdoses and at this time there was no rock bottom that was too low…. nothing worked for him.
Well… something must have because tod...2023-06-1241 min
Black Market TherapyBonus: Changing Landscapes (with RJ Barnett)This week, enjoy some bonus content plucked right from Joel's and Matt's recent discussion with RJ Barnett (Episode #104, "Paracosms"). Topics include covid, social media, goals, performing, and more!Likewise, be sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands and collaborations (including Solvent C, which features longtime friend of the pod Captain Ian Garland).https://circlebrooke.bandcamp.com2023-04-0741 minBlack Market TherapyParacosms (with RJ Barnett)This week, Joel and Matt are joined by friend, musician, and author RJ Barnett to discuss paracosms and the unyielding power of imagination.Make sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands and collaborations (including, but not limited to, Solvent C, which features longtime friend of the pod Captain Ian Garland).https://circlebrooke.bandcamp.com2023-03-281h 04
What’s Bryce Talking About Now?(S1, E2) - A "Breakup Talk" and "Would You Rather" with Brian Mendez and Joel JuradoOn this episode, I feature two of my good friends, Brian Mendez and Joel Jurado, two well-spoken individuals and my very first guests on the podcast. Eager to speak their minds and showcase their intellectuality about breakups and a fun "Would You Rather", this is an Audios guest episode with Brian and Joel. As always, tune in and stay audible.2023-02-1924 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep81 - Instagram Live Q and A #2In this episode I answer questions submitted via Instagram in an Instagram Live recording.This is something that I'll be hoping to do weekly, recorded on Sunday night at 8.30pm EST and released as a podcast on the Thursday of the following week, in addition to the regular guest, released on the Monday as normal.Some of the questions answered in this episode are :What is your process for leading clients into getting their project drawn up with a design?What do landscapers do?Any words of advice on starting your own...2023-01-2234 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep80 - Peter Donegan - Peter Donegan Garden DesignIn this episode I speak with Peter Donegan from Peter Donegan Garden Design. Peter is a Landscape Designer based in Ireland and will be designing a garden at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, so we discuss how that came about.Peter started his passion for gardens and design at a very young age, 5 or 6, and still has the same passion for it 40 years later.He comes across as a very knowledgeable individual, and shares plenty throughout the chat, such as the importance of designers, landscapers and other trades all knowing their role when...2023-01-151h 05The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep79 - Phil Wither - Phillip Withers Landscape DesignIn this episode, this final for the year, I speak with Phil Withers from Phillip Withers Landscape Design. Phil runs a landscape design and horticulture company based in Melbourne and has done for around 10 years. Phil talks about how he started in the industry studying design but also working in construction and maintenance to get a better idea of what everything actually is that he was designing.He talks about how great Garden Shows are and shares when he'll be doing a garden show next, as well as talking about a book he's looking to...2022-12-1853 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep78 - Myles Baldwin - Myles Baldwin DesignIn this episode I speak with Myles Baldwin from Myles Baldwin Design. Myles heads a team of 16 landscape architects from a studio in Redfern in Sydney and is one of the most sought-after designers in Australia.Myles talks about the great start he had in the industry, completing an apprenticeship at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney, followed by studying at Ryde Tafe prior working on a project at Bronte House before starting out on his own.He talks about why he downsized the services he offered from design, construction and maintenance to just design...2022-12-1151 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep77 - Weston Zimmerman - Synked UpIn this episode I speak with Weston Zimmerman from Synked Up. Weston was the creator of Synked Up, which is a complete landscape management software that he developed during his 16 years as a landscaper.Knowing your numbers, and understanding the true cost of doing business is the key message Weston is trying to get landscapers to understand, and in this chat he mentions the benefit of knowing your numbers, as well as the two things people always get wrong when trying to work out the amount they should charge.Weston was awarded the Aquascape Artist...2022-12-0452 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep76 - Instagram Live Q and AIn this episode I recorded an Instagram Live where I answered questions from followers of our Instagram accounts as well as one who were watching live.There were some great questions including asking about our 2023 MIFGS garden, have I thought about life after landscaping, when's the last time I washed the tools after a concrete pour and about 12-15 others.You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel or on our website2022-11-271h 01The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep75 - Matt Harding - Outdoor Oasis LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Matt Harding from Outdoor Oasis Landscapes, a design and construction company based on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland.Matt only started the business a few years ago at the start of Covid, but is already working on some really nice projects and it's clear through the chat that he's got and idea on where he wants to get to, and what he needs to do to get there.We discuss the benefit of only posting the type of work you want to do to social media, so that you...2022-11-2045 min
50 Shades of NBA PodcastEpisode 11 - Joel is the GOAT, LeBron is Russell Wilson.Trey and Nate celebrate Nathan's birthday and food poisoning. They also discuss Joel Embiid's historic performance, LeBron James, and the Brooklyn Nets2022-11-1637 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep74 - Neale Wilson - Terrain LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Neale Wilson from Terrain Landscapes, a landscape construction company based in Auckland, New Zealand.Neale started studying horticulture in High School and was fortunate to start work working for a high end landscaping company early on, before heading overseas to Sydney and London to travel and also work in landscaping.Being a construction only company, Neale discusses the importance of only quoting projects which have had a design done, and we discuss what the New Zealand landscape industry is like and Neale points out a benefit of working for...2022-11-1339 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep73 - Emmaline Bowman - Stem Landscape ArchitectureIn this episode I speak with Emmaline Bowman from Stem Landscape Architecture, a landscape architecture and design company based in Melbourne who specialise in natural, sustainable designs which also create habitat for animals and inspects.We discuss how Emmaline started out in the industry, including the similarities between the aquariums and aquascapes she was creating with landscaping.Emmaline also shares some great advice about the best time to start working on your systems and processes and why.And she talks about the benefits of trying new plants rather than the same old ones...2022-11-0654 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep72 - Mark Ryan - InStyle PavingIn this episode I speak with Mark Ryan from InStyle Paving, and it is one of my favourite episodes I've done in the 72 episodes of the podcast so far!Mark started out as a landscaper in Adelaide and then niched down to doing mainly paving, which is what he does today.We talk about why he niched down, why he doesn't have up to four employees like he once did and the importance of communication. We also discuss the amount of extra work that goes into paving these days compared to when we started and...2022-10-301h 11The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep71 - Ineke Clark - Ambition SocialIn this episode I speak with Ineke Clark from Ambition Social, a Social Media and Brand Strategy company based in South Australia, working with clients around Australia and New Zealand.Ineke has previously worked for paving suppliers and was the CEO of the Master Landscapers Association of SA and has been successful in every roll she's done prior to starting her own business .In this chat we talk about the importance of doing a career you enjoy doing, even if you've spent four years studying a different subject. We discuss how Ineke's business was taking on...2022-10-2357 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe landscaping Podcast Ep70 - Jim Wertz - The 7 Figure Landscaping NetworkIn this episode I speak with Jim Wertz from The 7 Figure Landscaping Newtork. Jim is a landscaping business coach and consultant, working with clients remotely. Prior to starting the coaching/consulting business, Jim ran a landscaping company for 35 years so is well experienced in what he's coaching.Jim talks about the reason to put systems and processes in place as well as when a great time to do this is. One of the most important skills Jim relates to a successful business is the ability to build good relationship between employee and employer....2022-10-1637 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep69 - Paul Pritchard - Paul Pritchard Landscape DesignIn this episode I speak with Paul Pritchard from Paul Pritchard Landscape Design. Paul is a designer based in Melbourne and has been in the industry 26 years.He originally started out in construction and ran a couple of construction crews and was doing design and construction but has recently made the transition to being design only, so we discuss what that process was like.Paul also talks about the importance and value of having a great bunch of landscaping contractors he can refer work to, and also emphasizes the importance of staying in your lane...2022-10-0945 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep68 - Tim Davies - Tim Davies LandscapingIn this episode I speak with Tim Davies from Tim Davies Landscaping, a landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Perth.Tim started in the industry almost 40 years ago at King’s Park botanical gardens in Perth and has built his business up to now have 120-130 full time employees.No surprisingly, Tim has got plenty of advice to share from his time in the industry, and while I usually have three or four valuable ‘clips’ to choose from to post to Instagram from the chats with my guests, I had eight from this chat w...2022-10-0255 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep67 - Glenice Buck - Glenice Buck DesignsIn this episode I speak with Glenice Buck from Glenice Buck Designs. Glenice runs a landscape design, garden maintenance and tree consultation business based in Young in NSW working with herself and her husband in the business.She first knew she wanted to work as a garden designer when she was 7-8 years old, so her passion for the industry is obvious.We talk about the importance of designing a garden for the space it's in, the benefits of proving her consulting clients with to-do lists, and also about her garden coaching.You c...2022-09-251h 00The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep66 - Adam Hompas - Adam Hompas LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Adam Hompas from Adam Hompas Landscapes, a landscape construction company based in Melbourne.Adam started out working in Commercial Landscaping before moving to domestic landscaping projects and starting his own business, so he talks about the differences between the two sectors.He's currently working with Landscaping Victoria to launch a wellbeing hub, which will be a resource centre for landscapers to go to to be able to get help or education about improving their mental health and that of their employees.Adam also touches on the fact...2022-09-1847 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast EP65 - Eden Hill - EHL LandscapingIn this episode I speak with Eden Hill from EHL Landscaping, a construction company based on the Central Coast of New South Wales.Eden has been landscaping since he was 14 and running the business since he was 19, which was only 4 years ago. The things he's doing inside and outside of his business are what many landscapers who've had their business for 10+ years aspire to do, so it was an awesome chat to have with Eden.He employed a business coach early on, and has clear goals set out for the short and long term, as...2022-09-111h 31The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep64 - A chat with Dan Foreman at the Melbourne Home ShowThis weeks episode is a different format to the usual schedule. Previous guest Dan Foreman was the landscaping ambassador at the recent Melbourne Home Show, and part of that included designing and building a display garden, and he also organised to have a heap of different designers, landscapers and suppliers come in to be interviewed by him on stage. This episode is my chat with him where we discussed things like choosing the right landscaper, the importance of making a plan prior to starting landscaping, and my experience at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show as...2022-09-0441 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep63 - Nick Conley - Nicklaus LandscapingIn this episode I speak with Nick Conley from Nicklaus Landscaping, a landscape design and construction company based in Northern California.Nick has been in business for around 6 years, and something he did early, which he's no doubt benefited from, was obtaining the services of a business coach. Specifically one who previously worked in landscaping, so we discuss that.Nick also talks about the reason why he wants to build a successful business that will allow his employees to support their families.And there are plenty of experiences that Nick discusses which will...2022-08-2845 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep62 - Andrew Hopkins - Hopkins ConstructionIn this episode I speak with Hoppo from Hopkins Construction. Andrew runs a construction company with a landscaping and carpentry crew in Melbourne, and has been doing so for the past 5 years.I first met Hoppo on The Block in 2019 so we discuss our time there, as well as some business tips that he's learnt along the way, such as employing people to do the things you're not good at.We also discuss charging for quotes, getting budgets off clients and whether you should have clear boundaries between employer and employees.You can...2022-08-2154 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep61 - Dean Herald - Rolling Stone LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Dean Herald form Rolling Stone Landscapes. Dean runs his landscape design and construction company in Sydney, and has done so for more than 30 years, starting out on his own before building the business up to a super high end company building some of the best landscapes in the country.Dean shares plenty of tips and advice in this chat, and it's all achievable for any sized business, which I found fascinating. Simple things such as turning up on time make you stand out from the majority of businesses, and it's not...2022-08-1449 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep60 - Sam Langham - Outside Indulgence Pools and LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Sam Langham from Outside Indulgence Pools and Landscapes. Sam runs a design and construction company based in South West Sydney and operates with 6-8 staff.Throughout this chat I realised that Sam does a lot of the 1%ers really well, things like putting time into customer service/communication, ensuring staff are taught and teach things the right way, lots of small things like this that seem obvious, but not a lot of companies do.We also discuss potential benefits of long term employees as well as a great way...2022-08-071h 03The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep59 - Tim Pilgrim - T.P GardensIn this episode I speak with Tim Pilgrim of T.P Gardens. Tim's company is based in Central Victoria and he does Landscape Design, Installation and Maintenance.He describes his style as Naturalistic gardens for a modern Australian context, and his Instagram page illustrates this brilliantly.While researching Tim, I saw on his website that he lists a 'from' price for the services he provides. I thought this was a great idea so we discuss the benefits of this.I also brought up two stunning gardens that I saw on Tim's page, and...2022-07-3144 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep58 - Matt Hiner - Hiner Outdoor LivingIn this episode I speak with Matt Hiner from Hiner Outdoor Living, a landscape design and construction company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Matt designs and builds some of the most amazing natural water features in the world, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop to many of them.In this chat we discuss how he started out working for himself, with just $300 to his name, and how he built his business up to where it is now, turning over around $5,000,000 annually.He shares some advice on empowering staff as well as giving...2022-07-2450 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep57 - Josh Hooper - Landscape TechniquesThis week I speak with Josh Hooper from Landscape Techniques.Josh runs a design and construction company in South Australia, working in the top end of the market on some of the best properties in Adelaide and the surrounding suburbs.In this chat we talk about the challenges of growing your staff numbers, advantages of using/buying the best equipment or tools for the job and the importance of a healthy body and healthy mind.You can follow along with Josh on Instagram @landscape.techniquesYou can follow along with the...2022-07-1740 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep56 - Alistair Kirkpatrick - Stratis Landscape ArchitectureIn this episode I speak with Alistair Kirkpatrick who works for Stratis Landscape Architecture. He was previously a joint owner of AKAS Landscape Architecture.Alistair is a Landscape Architect and also teaches at RMIT, Melbourne University and Melbourne Polytechnic and has been proactive in teaching the Architecture students more about plants and horticulture than they'd otherwise learn.We discuss Alistair's first interaction with horticulture and the path he took as a student and then starting his business after completing his studies, in a different physical and economical environment than we have today.We...2022-07-1038 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep55 - Inge Jabara - Inge Jabara LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Inge Jabara from Inge Jabara Landscapes. Inge runs a design, construction and maintenance business around Melbourne.My favourite part of this chat is when Inge mentions the systems and procedures 'bible' she's produced over the years, which is a document which lists almost every procedure done within the business.We also talk about how Inge started in the industry as well as Inge's time working on TV shows like The Block.You can follow along with Inge on Instagram @ingejabaralandscapesYou can follow along with...2022-07-0349 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep54 - Simon Davies - Manuka GardensIn this episode I speak with Simon Davies from Manuka Gardens in the Australian Capital Territory. Simon and his wife run a full service company which includes design, construction and maintenance, and he has a team of ten staff.Simon is another guest who has mentioned the impact his early employers have had on his career/style/knowledge.Simon comes across as very employee focused and is proactive in looking after his teams mental and physical wellbeing, so we discuss that in this episode and the way he goes about this.And we...2022-06-2639 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep53 - Shaun Laurie - Laurie LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Shaun Laurie from Laurie Landscapes, a design and construction company based in Melbourne.Shaun has been running the business for around 5 years, employs 9 full time employees and is only 26 years old!When he explains the types of companies he worked for during his apprenticeship and as an employee, you'll be able to see these styles mirrored in his own unique style of the projects he designs and constructs today.We discussed what Shaun does to look after not only his mental health, but also physical, and how...2022-06-1951 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep52 - Bethany Williamson - Bethany Williamson Landscape ArchitectureThis week I speak with Bethany Williamson from Bethany Williamson Landscape Architecture which is based in Melbourne.Bethany is one of the top landscape architects going around and a visit to her website or Instagram page will prove this, as some of the projects she designs are simply beautiful.Bethany shares her story as a student and landscape architect prior to starting her own business, and has some great advice for anyone looking to do the same, such as deciding who it is you want to work with/for, and also the benefit of running...2022-06-1238 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep51 - Jayden Weatherley - Greener Visions LandscapesThis week I speak with Jayden Weatherley from Greener Visions Landscapes, a construction company based in Melbourne.Greener Visions has been a company I've admired for many years, as they're one of the top landscape construction companies in the country so it was great to have Jayden on.He talks about what it was like building a show garden at the Chelsea Flower Show as an apprentice, how that compares to building show gardens at the Melbourne Flower Show, and he also gives some great insight about how his company uses the app Build Exact...2022-06-0545 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep50 - Renee Reiter - Invidia LandscapesThis week I speak with Renee Reiter from Invidia Landscapes. Renee is a designer working in and around Melbourne.Although already working in the "Green Industry" straight from school, Renee decided to head back to school in her early 30's to study design as a mature aged student and started Invidia Landscapes from there.She was recently involved in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show so we discussed what that was like and the success she's experienced from it.Renee also mentions how she got a bit caught up in the whirlwind...2022-05-2932 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep49 - Bruce Winstanley - Great Ocean PoolsIn this episode I speak with an icon of the industry in Bruce Winstanley of Great Ocean Pools and Winstanley Landscapes.Bruce was a late starter in the industry but has had a huge impact on the professionalism and profitability for fellow landscapers through educating not only his employees, but also anyone in the industry who's wise enough to listen.Bruce has a great acronym that he measures his overall success by using WHIRL (Wages, Health, Investments, Relationships, Lifestyle) and goes into detail about this in the episode.He has also had up...2022-05-2252 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep48 - Andrew Smith - Warners NurseryThis week I speak with Andrew Smith from Warners Nursery in Melbourne.Andrew has worked at Warners since he left school 36 years ago, and shares some of the tips in this episode about how Warners is so good at retaining staff.Warners are also a significant contributor to the success of The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show each year, and Andrew is hugely involved in that too, so he explains some of the benefits of being involved.Andrew is also one of the great plant nerds, so there's a bit of plant...2022-05-1550 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep47 - Tom Humphrey - LandscapistsThis week I speak with Tom Humphrey from Landscapists in Berry, New South Wales. Tom is one of four directors at Landscapists, and last week I spoke with Lloyd Sharpe who's one of the other directors there.Tom controls the office/design side of the business and has an interesting and varied path to get to where he is today, including working in garden maintenance, remedial building, studying art and travelling to the UK, before coming back to New South Wales.Tom shares advice on the benefits of trying new things as well as being...2022-05-081h 11The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep46 - Lloyd Sharpe - LandscapistsIn this episode I speak with Lloyd Sharpe of Landscapists, a landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Berry, New South Wales.Lloyd is one of of four directors of Landscapists and is in charge of the construction side of the business, and on next week's episode I'll be speaking with the director who looks after the design side of the business, Tom Humphrey.Lloyd explains how and why Landscapists started as well as what he was doing prior to then, and we also discuss some of the amazing Tik Tok/Reels that Lloyd...2022-05-0156 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep45 - Mitch Kushturian - Exotic LivingIn this weeks episode I speak with Mitch Kushturian of Exotic Living in Sydney. Exotic Living do Landscaping design and construction, but also Carpentry and Garden Maintenance, and while Mitch runs the Landscaping and Design side of the business, his brother runs the Carpentry and their best mate runs the maintenance. So we discuss how that all works.We also talk about Mitch's two times working on The Block. And Mitch explains how when he started out, he had a particular type of project he wanted to be working on, and just three years into...2022-04-2441 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep44 - Mon Palmer - Bare CaboIn this episode I speak with Mon Palmer from Bare Cabo based in Perth. Mon also has a number of other business she runs including SGO Outdoor Showers, a luxury accommodation experience called Sebatikel, and she also runs a SkethUp course. So she's clearly knowledgeable about business and shares some tips in this chat, including that she's still learning despite being in business for more than a decade.We discuss the benefits of starting out how Mon did in construction, prior to moving to design. And Mon also shares how she decided to run her businesses based...2022-04-1748 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep43 - Dan Foreman - DanscapesIn this episode I speak with Dan Foreman from Danscapes.Dan is a landscaper and designer based in Melbourne and we've had this chat planned for a few months, but I wanted to wait until he'd built one of the show gardens at this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show before chatting to him. The garden he was construction manager for won the Mark Bence Construction Award.Dan seems like one of those people nobody could say a bad word about and I've had a smile on my face every time I've spoken to...2022-04-1057 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep42 - Sean Collinsgru - Premier Outdoor LivingIn this episode I speak to Sean Collinsgru of Premier Outdoor Living in New Jersey, USA.Sean runs a successful deck and patio business of which he attributes about 90% of the source of work from his hugely popular social media accounts. He currently has 82,000 Instagram followers, 165,000 on TikTok and 196,000 YouTube subscribers. Throughout the chat, Sean gives some great advice about his most popular videos/posts and also explains the target audience for each platform.Sean also hosts a great Podcast called The Hardworking Happy Hour with his employee Catherine, where they provide plenty of advice...2022-04-0352 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep41 - Ben Hutchinson - Ben Hutchinson LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Ben Hutchinson from Ben Hutchinson Landscapes based in Melbourne.Ben is a great example of how you can be a landscaper and not do all of the various roles within landscaping. Ben's niche is native/natural gardens, usually featuring an amazing water feature/pond. He's a certified Aquascape contractor and has travelled to the USA to hone his skills and make valuable contacts.I love talking to people who are passionate about their work and Ben is another lucky person who loves what they do for a living. I...2022-03-2736 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep40 - Ian Barker - Ian Barker GardensIn this episode I speak with Ian Barker from Ian Barker Gardens and it's one I thoroughly enjoyed recording.Ian runs a landscape design, construction and maintenance business based in Melbourne and will celebrate 25 years in business later this year.Ian has designed and built multiple show gardens at both The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and the Chelsea Flower Show, winning Gold at both events. We talk about them as well as Ian's experience meeting the Queen.Ian shares some great experience and advice about how he runs his business, particularly...2022-03-201h 06Here For The TruthEp 61 - Tom Barnett | Northern Rivers Flooding & The Importance of Self-ResponsibilityTo support those impacted by the floods in Australia:
https://floodsrecovery2022.com
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Returning guest Tom Barnett joins us to discuss the disastrous impact of the floods that have taken place in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Australia.
In the second half we take a deep dive on the importance of self-knowledge and self-responsibility and address these topics from a number of different esoteric and exoteric perspectives.
This is an episode you will want to watch until the end.
Rel...2022-03-161h 39The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep39 - Clint Adams - HectogonIn this episode I speak with Clint Adams of Hectogon in South Australia.Clint runs four different businesses under the one umbrella including an irrigation supply store called WaterPro, landscape supply yard called Railways, lawn fertiliser business called LawnHub and is about to release an app called Dirt Cart. So with all of this in mind, it's obvious Clint knows a thing or two about business, and businesses related to the landscaping industry.Clint is also a current board member of the Master Landscapers Association of South Australia, so we discuss the work they're doing...2022-03-131h 08The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep38 - Meg Geary - MG GardensIn this episode I speak with Meg Geary from MG Gardens, a landscape design company based in Melbourne. Meg is not only a landscape designer, but also a plant nerd, and they're a great guest to have on as they're always passionate about what they do.We talk about how Meg started in the industry and how she got her name out there so that people knew she existed, and we also discuss the strength of having a landscape designer design a garden and how what the client wants, sometimes isn't the best solution.You...2022-03-0654 min
The Full LandscapeThe Full Landscape #55 | Joel Barnett (InStyle Gardens)Our guest on today's episode of The Full Landscape is Joel Barnett, who is the director of InStyle Gardens in Geelong, Victoria.
Joel also hosts The Landscaping Podcast, which I was a guest on yesterday so keep your eye out on his channel for that episode soon!
If you want to know more about Joel, InStyle Gardens or The Landscaping Podcast, you can find him here:
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You can also find his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtu...2022-03-041h 07The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep37 - Joel Kean - AquadreamzIn this episode I speak with Joel Kean from Aquadreamz, a boutique pool building company based in Melbourne. Joel is a well respected person within the pool building industry and is currently the President of the Master Pool Builders Association of Australia.There are many parallels in this chat with Joel between the pool building and landscaping industry, such as when Joel mentioned how he changed the structure of his business after he realised he was working way too hard just to keep employees employed. He also mentions how he won't quote a pool project unless a...2022-02-2739 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep36 - Paul Bangay - PRB DesignIn this episode I speak with world renowned Landscape Designer Paul Bangay of PRB Design. Paul has been a landscape designer based in Melbourne for more than 25 years and is easily the most well known Landscape Designer in the country.Paul's home garden, Stonefields, features in this chat a few times and I had a guided tour of it in 2016 and it is the most amazing garden I've ever been through and I couldn't recommend visiting and higher!Paul also offers some advice throughout our chat about how people should get into Landscape Design...2022-02-2030 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep35 - George Jones - Matipo LandscapingIn this episode I speak with George Jones of Matipo Landscaping. George is a landscape designer and builder currently based in Stafford in the UK, but spent the first 5 years of his landscape career in New Zealand. So we discuss the differences between the two as well as his perception of the Australian landscape industry.As well as having his own podcast, The Matipodcast, George also has a YouTube channel and has recently being diving deep into the analytics of getting viewers engaged in the content he's producing, so we discuss his findings and tips there.2022-02-1357 minThe Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep34 - Jason King - King's Pools and GardensIn this episode I speak with Jason King from King's Pools and Gardens. Jason is based in Geelong and is one of the premier landscaping companies in the area, and recently added swimming pool construction to the business, and promptly won multiple awards for the pools he built.We discuss how he went about adding pools to his services, as well as the reason why he no longer has a commercial side to the business.Jason also talks about the benefits of some long term relationships he's had with staff and suppliers over the years...2022-02-061h 10The Landscaping PodcastThe Landscaping Podcast Ep33 - Mitch Davies - Sand and Stone LandscapingIn this episode I speak with Mitch Davies of Sand and Stone Landscaping.Mitch runs a landscaping business in Adelaide, South Australia and has been working for himself for around 6 years. Prior to that he worked for a couple of high end landscapers and also obtained his building licence in structural landscaping.In the episode Mitch shares a bad experience he had with a client, which will hopefully help others avoid the same fate as he had. He also mentions which jobs are the best for making good profit on, and towards the end of...2022-01-301h 07The Landscaping PodcastEp 32 Caleb Auman - Auman LandscapeIn this episode I speak with Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape, all the way from Ohio, USA.Caleb and his wife Brittany run Auman Landscape, along with a few other side businesses such as The Hardscape Academy (which is an online training course, soon to be in person), The Kid Contractor Podcast (for which they create three episodes per week), they do business coaching for landscaping businesses and they also organise a conference or two each year including Together In The Trades, which is a couples conference for couples in the trade. So it's clear...2022-01-231h 03The Landscaping PodcastEp 31 Bonnie Stacey - Bonnie Stacey LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Bonnie Stacey of Bonnie Stacey Landscapes.Bonnie is a landscape designer based an hour north of Perth in Western Australia, and while she's only been running the business for around 18 months, she's quickly built a loyal following and provided plenty of value in that time.Not only is she Booked out months in advance, but Bonnie has released an e-Book called Gardens that Grow, which educates DIYers about what to do and not to do when it comes to gardens, soil prep, plant selection etc. I love the idea...2022-01-1655 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 30 Peter Shaw - Ocean Road LandscapingIn this episode of the podcast I speak with fellow Geelong landscaper Peter Shaw of Ocean Road Landscaping. ORL are a design, construction and maintenance company based in Anglesea, Victoria.Peter has recently release a book titled Soulscape, so we discuss the contents of that, as well as the path Peter took from starting out working by himself, to running a team of 20+ staff.There are quite a few business tips in this episode too, so a great one to finish the year, and the first season of the podcast with.You can...2021-12-1242 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 29 Rich Wigley - Bluesky LandscapingIn this episode I speak with Rich Wigley of Bluesky Landscaping. Rich is currently based in Sydney but about to move to the Central Coast of New South Wales, and runs a design and construction company.I enjoyed my chat with Rich so much that we kept talking after I'd wrapped up the episode, and there was so much value in that 'after' chat that I've put it into the episode as well.You can follow along with Rich on Instagram @blueskylandscaping_ You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on...2021-12-051h 19The Landscaping PodcastEp 28 Jac Semmler - The Plant SocietyIn this episode I speak with Jac Semmler. Jac formerly worked at the Diggers Club and recently started a new role with The Plant Society as Head of Plants and Strategy.We discuss her current and previous roles, as well as her work writing articles for The Planthunter.Jac's own garden in Frankston, called 'Heartland' is open the weekend of the 4th and 5th of December 2021 as part of Open Gardens Victoria and we discuss the various spaces which make up her garden.You can follow along with Jac on Instagram @jac.semmler2021-11-2841 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 27 Sam Collie - Esjay LandscapesIn this episode I speak with Sam Collie of Esjay Landscapes and Pools. Esjay is based in Melbourne and are a one stop shop for their clients, doing design, landscape construction, pool construction and maintenance. We discuss how Sam keeps on top of all of this.Sam mentions who he worked for when he started out in the industry, including two Icons of the industry.We also talk about some advice Sam has received through the use of a business coach. And I was impressed at how Sam tracks his employees hours on...2021-11-2143 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 26 Mark Cvetkovski - Top Buxus AustraliaIn this episode I talk with Mark Cvetkovski of Top Buxus Australia.Mark and his business partner operate a garden maintenance business in Melbourne and after struggling to find a suitable solution to the lack of health with Buxus plants, they discovered Top Buxus and started importing it into Australia to use on their clients gardens. After a year of using it they decided to be the Australian seller of it.Mark's background is in Science, and we discuss how he looked to develop root systems within plants in winter in order for them to...2021-11-1431 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 25 Alistair Hutton - EverscapesIn this episode I speak with Alistair Hutton of Everscapes. Everscapes is a landscape design and construction company based in Brisbane and Alistair also runs Infinity Pool Builders.In this chat, Alistair mentions how he started in the industry, by pushing himself to do new things as clients asked, which allowed him to grow his skillset. When I ask about how he grew the business to the size it is now (26 employees), he mentions how learning to not micro manage was the biggest thing he had to do in order to grow.Something I forgot...2021-11-0759 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 24 Steven Wells - The GardenerIn this episode I speak with Steven Wells. Steven is a horticultural therapist and nurse, and has combined his love of horticulture and caring for people by designing and implementing a beautiful gardens built across three Austin Hospital sites for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.I found this chat to be great for reflecting on the way I think and act in business and life. Steven speaks about his amazing manager who supported his passion in the early days, how he's able to sit back and watch people enjoy the garden that was his idea...2021-10-311h 12The Landscaping PodcastEp 23 Craig Ratcliffe - Southern Cross Lawns and GardensIn this episode I speak with Craig Ratcliffe of Southern Cross Lawns and Gardens. Craig is a gardener who specialises in hedging and topiary and works in New South Wales.Craig recently moved to Orange from Sydney, which is about 3 hours commute, so we discuss how he's going to look after past clients in Sydney and obtain new ones in Orange.He's got a great story about how he started in the industry and the persistence he had to work for the employer he wanted to work for.And Craig has a large...2021-10-2448 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 22 Jordan Taylor - Granite WorksIn this episode I speak with Jordan Taylor from Granite Works, a paving supplier based in Melbourne.We speak about Jordan applying for a job ad in the paper to work for Granite Works 18 years ago and the path he has taken to get to his role today.We speak about how the paving industry has changed, about a couple of impressive projects Granite Works has been involved in and some new products on the market.You can follow along with Granite Works on Instagram @granite.works or their website www.graniteworks.com...2021-10-1741 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 21 Tony Mcleod - Domain PoolsIn this episode I speak with Tony Mcleod from Domain Pools, a pool building company based in Melbourne.Tony has been in the Landscaping/Pool industry for more than 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge, some of which he shares in this episode.He also talks about a massive project he won in the early days which set him up for future success.He talks about people not charging enough when they're quoting for tasks such as paving.And I ask the age old question "Why should I pick a...2021-10-101h 24The Landscaping PodcastEp 20 David Andersen - Inside Out Design and BuildIn this episode I speak with our first international guest, David Andersen from Insideout Design and Build, a landscape design and construction company based in Vancouver, Canada.David was born in South Africa, moved to London in the UK when he was 19 and started landscaping there. He ended up starting his own business in London before moving to Canada and, after working for other employers, ended up starting his current business which has been running for about 5 years.We talk about the differences and similarities of landscaping in the different countries, as well as the...2021-10-0346 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 19 Steve Taylor - COS DesignIn this episode I speak with Steve Taylor of COS Design.Steve is a landscape designer based in Melbourne and is one of Australia's most awarded designers and my favourite designer.We discuss how Steve started out, starting in landscape construction before growing the company and then doing design and construction, before transitioning to what he does now, being solely in design.The Before and After video I spoke about in the episode can be found here and then click on the first video titled 'B&A S01E02 COS Design'...2021-09-261h 01The Landscaping PodcastEp 18 - John Hall - Cactus CountryIn this episode I speak with John Hall from Cactus Country.Cactus Country is a Australia's largest Cactus garden situated near the Murray River bordering Victoria and New South Wales in Strathmerton. John's parents started Cactus Country and run the business along with John, and it's not just a garden, but a retail nursery, wedding venue, restaurant/cafe and education centre. I discuss all of this with John as well as their plans to grow.We also go more off the landscaping track in this episode than I have in others, discussing meditation...2021-09-191h 09The Landscaping PodcastEp 17 - Dale Vine - DVine ScapesIn this episode I speak with Dale Vine of DVine Scapes. Dale operates a landscape construction business in Geelong, but is better know for appearance as a contestant on The Block in three series. He has also released his own book "Dale Vine's Outdoor Reno Guide" and has his own TV series currently airing called "DVine Living".We discuss his book and TV show in this episode, as well as the path Dale took to get into the landscaping industry and his time on The Block and how he juggles being a landscapers with the other roles...2021-09-1248 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 16. Dan Cusack - Revive Landscapes and Living WallsIn this episode I speak with Dan Cusack of Revive Landscapes and Living Walls.Dan is a landscaper in Canberra in the ACT and has previously been on the board of The Landscape Association.It's clear from this chat with Dan that he's passionate about the industry, and we discuss the need for clients to have a landscape design prior to engaging a landscaper and we also chat about all the different things Dan is up to inside and outside of the business. You can follow along with Dan on Instagram @revive_landscapes_li...2021-09-051h 04The Landscaping PodcastEp 15. Tristan Pierce - Tristan Pierce Landscape ArchitectureIn this episode I speak with Tristan Pierce of Tristan Pierce Landscape Architecture. Tristan is based in Western Australia and does some of the most amazing 3D renders of his projects that I've seen. We discuss his design process as well as how he got into the landscaping industry. A few days after the interview, Tristan won a few awards at the WALDA Awards (West Australian Landscape Design Association)I highly recommend checking out his Instagram @tristan_pierce and see how realistic the 3D renders lookYou can follow...2021-08-2943 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 14. Jamal Steer - FCG LandscapingIn this episode I interview Jamal Steer of FCG Landscaping and The Framed Landscaper.Jamal's main business is FCG Landscaping, which is a design and construction company based in Sydney, and he recently started up the Framed Landscaper, which is a business selling photo prints of various plants. We discuss both businesses in this episode as well as how he made his way into the industry in the first place.You can follow along with Jamal on Instagram @fcglandscaping and @theframedlandscaper You can follow along with the projects we're currently working o...2021-08-2225 minThe Landscaping PodcastEp 13. Ash Muir - Ashley James GardensIn this episode I interview Ash Muir from Ashley James Gardens, a Landscape Design, maintenance and garden company from Melbourne and The Yarra Valley.Ash has a great story and path that he took to get to where he is today, starting off working for his dad at 14, ending up starting his own business and then taking over part of his dad's business. We discuss all of that as well as what he's got coming up for Ashley James Gardens.You can follow Ash on Instagram @ashley_james_gardensYou can follow along...2021-08-1546 min