In this episode, I'm talking with Ashley (aka "Ash") Rowe from the New Leaf Collective. A Marketing firm in London, Ontario. We're talking about how she started her business after finding herself unemployed through COVID, being nominated (and WINNING!) as a "Top 20 Under 20", providing a safe and supportive work environment for her staff, being a "stepping stone" employer, opening her own studio, and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

• Hazy Roy: A Hazy Boy NEIP by the Collective Arts in Sarnia, Ontario
• Xponent Energy Drink made in London, Ontario

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Persuasion & All In - both by Arlene Dickinson

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Will Heeman from Heeman's Greenhouse in London, Ontario. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with Randy Tumber from Randy Tumber Landscape Consulting in Amaranth, Ontario. We're talking about working with your "niche market", the importance of WATER in the landscape, winning the Dunnington Grubb Award - TWICE!, being a keynote speaker, the importance of learning the Latin plant names, the International Patio Expo, finding the "right fit client", Landscape Ontario, and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

Red Wine - Los Vascos Cromas (Chile)

Collective Arts IPA from Hamilton, ON.

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

"The Old Way of Seeing" by Jonathan Hale

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Ash Rowe from New Leaf Co. in London, Ontario. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with Jeremy Kamp from Nicola's Garden Art located in the heart of Wortley Village in London, Ontario. We're talking about him taking ownership of his family's business, how the business started as a dry flower arrangement studio, being an instructor at Fanshawe College, drainage issues on job sites, the Fusion Landscape Professional accreditation, pools, scheduling and selling work hours when you have a crew(s), using drones for photos and videos, and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

Coors Banquet/Coors Original

Guinness

Guinness Blonde

Hollandia & Dab

Andersons Cream Ale

"Baby Cans" of beer - we're so spoiled with tall cans Rainbows & Smiles Rainbow Sherbet DIPA by Flying Monkeys (er my gerd it is SO GOOD!!!!!)

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

(though not mentioned in this episode because we ran out of time, these are some books the two of us have talked about numerous times)

• TRACTION by Gino Wickman
• PROFIT FIRST by Mike Michalowicz
• WHO NOT HOW by Dan Sullivan

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Randy Tumber from Randy Tumber Landscape Consulting in Amaranth, Ontario. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with Jennifer Jay from the Joy of Gardening in Thamesford, Ontario. We're talking about her making the leap and starting her own business just this year (2024), working homeowners in their outdoor spaces, her awesome signage and marketing using QR codes (which are SUPER EASY to quickly scan with your phone as you're walking by), and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

Mushroom Tea as a coffee substitute

Dandelion, Jasmine & Chamomile Tea

Kicking Horse Brand Coffee

Shout-out to Jenna Goodhand and Cafezia Coffee!!

Drifter Nitro Hazy IPA by Muskoka Brewery

*Nitro Beers use nitrogen gas to create smaller bubbles and a smoother, creamier texture

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Jeremy Kamp from Nicola's Garden Art in Wortley Village, London ON. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with the one and only David Fraser from Bunkie Life in Erin, Ontario. We're talking about his experience on the Dragon's Den, building houses and bunkies and then kits, some of our favourite books, "Grab a Hop and Grab a Hedge" and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

Wellington Brewery's Upside IPA & Imperial Stout

Guinnes & Stouts

Broken Rail Brewing's Overnight Express Milk Stout

TOOL RECOMMENDATION:

The micro compressor - DEWALT Electric Portable 165 PSI 6 Gal Pancake Air Compressor, Oil Free BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Traction
• Get a Grip
• Rocket Fuel
• Scrum
• anything Simon Sinek

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Jennifer Jay from The Joy of Gardening in Thamesford, Ontario. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with one of two Certified Master Craftsmen in Canada - Sean Donnelly from SD Stone located in Kitchener, Ontario. We're talking about his 15 years in the industry, how he got started in Dry Wall Stonewalling, how YOU can started in the industry if it appeals to you, glacial till, being a recipient of the Chalmers Arts Fellowship Award, and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

Guinness - though usually a cold lager

Polish Beers!

Corona Zero (non-alc) without lime. Darn. Next time.

TOOL RECOMMENDATION:

Craft 3lb & 12lb Slab Splitter

Hand Tools all the way!

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with David Fraser from Bunkie Life. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with one of my mentors: Lexi Dearborn from Dearborn Designs in Barrie, Ontario. We're talking about the importance of mentorship, leaving a legacy, finding the right clients, giving yourself permission to look after yourself, asking for help as a strength (not a weakness), her blog "the Gabby Gardener", coffee and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc.:

Coffee!

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Sean Donnelly from SD Stone. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with Darla Malcolm-Hauraney from The Garden Girls, TurfNDirt and AOMPrint.ca We're talking about her working with her 70 year-old mom, having a team mostly of the age 50+, regular garden care and maintenance, the importance of having a bookkeeper, stepping away from your business to go travelling, burnout, starting your day with a positive mindset, "cluster & repeat" and of course - BEER!

BEERS etc:

Nespresso

Two non-alc beers: Partake Pale (I like it more than the IPA) & Athletic's Run Wild IPA

WINE!

Cabana Coast's Moscow Mule

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Lexi Dearborn from Dearborn Designs. Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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