From a junior administrator at Melbourne Football Club, Cameron was appointed CEO at  Richmond Footback Club at the age of 24. He's had quite the journey from that point onwards. 

Sport has given him some of the great experiences of life, which he now shares with others, helping businesses with leadership through his company, Design CEO. 

Cameron takes us through his journey and explains how he helps leaders to create the culture that will bring out the best in the people they are leading.  

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Ed Ross from " This is a Conversation Starter" (TIACS) talks to Tyson and Chris about how the charity was formed and how they provide free access to mental health professionals to tradies, truckies, blue collar workers and those who care about them.

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Craig Evans and Cameron Russo talk materials shortages and the increased need for planning.

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

From butcher to service station owner, to franchisee and eventual owner of Maroondah Landscapes, Russ Sweetman’s journey is certainly different to most!   Hear about some of the challenges Russ was faced with along the way – it’s an inspirational story about keeping your glass half full.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Paul Buckley of MAPEI takes listeners through his journey in the industry, starting with working alongside his 3 brothers in the family business.  Since then, Paul's been with MAPEI for 24 years and has a wealth of information to share.  

Hear the common pitfalls in laying stone, learn some new tips and techniques and hear about the new products on the market that take into account our unique Australian conditions.  

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

This episode Chris and Tyson chat with John van de Linde, past LVML president and stalwart of the Landscaping Industry.  

Find out how John started in the nursery trade - and how he moved into landscaping (hint: it was because he was told you could make a million dollars in 6 months!)  John is extremely passionate about the industry, and highlights the importance of talking with other people, seeing how they work and conversing as much as possible. 

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Join us as Don Thomson and Stewart Detez discuss their incredible work introducing horticultural studies into the community of Vietnam. With a course currently being taught to a class of 8 students at the DaNang Social Support Centre by Swinburne’s Stewart Detez (delivered via Skype fortnightly), the students are currently on course to complete their studies by the end of 2021. Following the success of this course, Don and Stewart have met with Hau Giang College to introduce a Certificate II in Horticulture.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic, or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Join us as Phillip Withers (of Phillip Withers Landscape Design) offers valuable insight into the world of landscape design – whether it be residential or commercial projects, or works on stunning boutique show gardens. From the design and development of a project through to documentation of the work, Phillip Withers provides priceless advice for new and emerging designers in the industry.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic, or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

The well-respected Ian Barker (of Ian Barker Gardens) provides valuable insight on company saleability, staff management, and business structure – discussing the importance of both hard work and a healthy work/life balance. Join as Ian walks us through his career: from leaving school at 15 to work with Tim Jackett – one of LVML’s founders – to establishing his own business in 1996, and now building spectacular gardens that stun.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic, or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

The knowledgeable Mitchell Zadow (of Sharrock Pitman Legal) discusses all things domestic building contracts! As a vital part of running a successful landscaping business, familiarising yourself with the world of contracts is essential – educating yourself on your own obligations, as well as the client or property owner’s. Join as Mitchell walks us through the ins-and-outs of contracts and how to handle changes made after signing. 

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not provided as legal advice and it should not be relied upon as such by any person. It is information of a general nature only. Sharrock Pitman Legal Pty Ltd will not be liable to anyone who might suffer any financial loss by their reliance upon the information in this podcast.  All information in this podcast is current as at August 2021 and is subject to change.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au