In this episode I speak with Renata Fairhall from Renata Fairhall Garden designs, a landscape design business based in Victoria.
Renata made the switch from the corporate world to landscape design after studying at Burnley and then went on to start her own business.
She talks about how, when you start out, you take on every job that comes along but soon realise they're not all worth taking on, and she knocks back 1-2 jobs per week, at least one of which she'd love to take on.
I also ask Renata about how she went about working out what to charge when she started out.
You can follow Renata on Instagram @renatafairhallgardendesigns
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Episode 99 - How much money do you spend on a garden show?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 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:
How much money do you spend on a garden show?
What are three tips you would give to someone wanting to build a MIFGS garden in 2024?
What happens to your show garden once it's over?
With interest rates rising, what area of landscaping would you focus on if you could only choose one?
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Episode 98 - Steve Dedrick - Endemic Environmental
In this episode I speak with Steve Dedrick from Endemic Environmental. Steve is a landscape designer and native plant specialist based in Adelaide and has 20+ years of experience.
Shortly before this episode is released, he'll have sold out a gardening workshop which he's running, and he also has plans to create a podcast in the future where he's talking to what he calls 'future gardeners', people who dedicate their career to a brighter future. So there's plenty of reasons to give Steve a follow!
We also talk about the design program Steve uses, Morpholio Trace, which is a tablet based app which allows Steve to do electronic hand drawing.
Steve also talks about the benefits of having a designer involved in plant placement.
You can follow Steve on Instagram @endemicenviro
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Episode 97 - Who's the best landscaper in Australia?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 19, 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:
Who's the best landscaper in Australia?
What is one material/product you refuse to use again?
What are you worried/stressed about with your display garden at MIFGS?
If you were a landscaping product, what would you be and why?
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Episode 96 - Charlie Albone - Inspired Exteriors
In this episode I speak with Charlie Albone from Inspired Exteriors, a landscape design, construction and maintenance business operating in Sydney.
Charlie is also a presenter on Better Homes and Gardens and has worked in TV for around 16 years, so I asked him about how challenging it is, working in TV while having your own business.
He has an amazing story about how he started in the industry and got his first job. And has some great advice about making mistakes when you're starting out in business.
Charlie has designed show gardens in Sydney, Melbourne and Chelsea, so we talk about those experiences as well as what to expect from his upcoming one at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
You can follow along with Charlie on Instagram @charlie_albone and see some of his work @inspired_exteriors . The podcast he does for Stihl can be found here
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Episode 95 - Should a quote be split 50/50 for labour/materials?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 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 is the rudest client experience you've had and how did you deal with it?
What's the best study/qualification to have to get a job in landscaping?
Should a quote be split 50/50 between materials and labour?
Is a uniform necessary on a building/landscaping site? And are track pants ever acceptable?
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Episode 94 - Adam White - Dorset Bottega
In this episode I speak with Adam White from Dorset Bottega, a landscape design and construction company based in Brisbane, Queensland.
Adam started his landscaping business later than most, but had plenty of valuable experience prior, working as a cabinet maker, carpenter, furniture designer, renovating 17 houses and having hardworking and creative parents.
He talks about the vision he created prior to starting Dorset Bottega and how he wanted to build beautiful gardens for nice people, and he continues to uphold this philosophy today, while also creating a great environment for his employees to work and grow.
In an Instagram video I reference that Adam made, he talks about how he learnt to train his thoughts which filled his creative head, and Adam talks about how he went about doing that.
You can follow along with Adam and Dorset Bottega on Instagram @dorsetbottega
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
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Episode 93 - What is the most profitable part about landscaping?
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 5, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released on the podcasts on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as: What is the hardest thing to teach employees? Work ethic or detail? What do you think of the IQ Power Tool saw with its dustless, dry cut system? What's a power tool you wish you had? What is the most profitable part of landscaping? 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
