In this solo episode, Jessica Reynolds, discusses how to utilise &apos;accountability&apos; to ensure you property development project&apos;s success. A lot of people believe that you can throw a project at a consultant, a company or a team and everything will go smoothly. Jess believes that this just isn&apos;t living in reality, however accountability can be utilised to keep work on track.    In this episode 3 real world &apos;failures&apos; are shared as well as a personal win when it comes to utilising accountability when managing a project and people.   

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#61 - How to Utilise Accountability for Project Success with Jessica Reynolds [Solo Episode]

Alanna Jayne Mctiernan is a master photographer and professional storyteller. She works with architects, interior designers, urban designers and landscape architects to showcase their creations.  In this episode we discuss: Alanna&apos;s career from portrait photographer to working with urban spaces and places Being a Brisbane local living in a Queenslander. Purchasing a house and starting a new business after being made redundant.  Creating a value based business.  The importance of personal creative projects You can find Alanna and her work via:  https://www.alannajaynemctiernan.com

#60 - Get Curious with Master Photographer with Alanna Jayne Mctiernan

 In this episode I sit down with Michelle Cao of Mii & Co Properties.  This is an open and honest discussion with Michelle about: her first project the best and worst parts of being a developer cultural barriers to becoming a developer the problems she faced with her first development in Sydney how she deals with stress Michelle’s skills tip for those wanting to get into property development and be a developer. This interview really warms up and is a great insight to being female in the property development world.  You can find Michelle via instagram. 

#59 - Being a Property Developer with Michelle Cao of Mii & Co Properties

Sherrie Storor is a sales and business coach for high performers. With a personal sales achievement of over 850 properties and the management of more than 4,000 transactions over her career, Sherrie has a speciality and fondness for coaching real estate agents to “success without sacrifice”.   In this episode, Jessica and Sherrie discuss: Sherrie’s exciting boom and bust journey to her life today. Starting the popular Women in Real Estate Business events series. Three ways Sherrie wants to change the narrative around real estate. What success is to Sherrie. You can find sherrie here sherriestoror.com.au

#58 - Build Your Best Life with Sherrie Storor Business Coach

Jacob Butler is a buyers’ agent and the founder of premium agency Hunter Gather. With a proven track record in the real estate industry, he worked in both sales and buyers’ advocacy for leading agencies including Ray White and Cohen Handler before founding Hunter Gather. In this episode Jessica and Jacob discuss: Jacob’s journey to becoming a buyers agent. Living in Papua New Guinea. 30-40% of HG’s business being repeat clients or referrals from past clients. The increase in property developers reaching out for unique sites. The influx of interstate buyers and local buyers mixed with low stock. Jacob’s top tips for buying property in the current market. You can find Jacob here www.huntergather.com.au

#57 - Buying Great Sites with Jacob Butler of Hunter Gather

 Sjaan has extensive knowledge when it comes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), specifically in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). In this episode Teah Hammet discusses why Sjaan has developed a passion for this niche in the building design industry.  

56. "Designing for Freedom" with Sjaan Lageman, Freedom Building Design

Amy has 15 years of experience in branding, marketing and communications for national and international brands. In the last 10 years she has niched into working with architecture and interior design practices to develop their brand and market their work. As the founder of Markedly, Amy exclusively focuses on getting architects and creative businesses out into world making them visible to their ideal clients.  In this interview Jessica and Amy discuss tips for marketing in 2021 + Amy&apos;s career and experiences to date in the industry.  Website: https://www.themarkedly.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked.ly/    

55. "Marketing Architects & Creatives" with Amy Edwards, Founder of Markedly

As a lecturer at Griffith University, Tony’s research and practice interests include adapting cities to climate change impacts; the role and function of green infrastructure; sustainable and low carbon design; the interplay between built environments and human health; and achieving high quality urban design outcomes. He regularly competes for national and international research funding and has received funding from the Australian Research Council and CSIRO, among others. Tony’s research is widely published in multiple formats and languages, is internationally cited and has proven translation to real-world outcomes.

54. "Complex Cities" with Dr. Tony Matthews, Griffith University

With an impressive resume of leadership positions in and out of the architecture field, Cameron Frazer bravely took on the role of CEO at ThomsonAdsett in the midst of a global pandemic and national recession.  In this episode of Creating Australia, we discuss his history (and love) of taking on challenging roles and his ability to see opportunity. As Cameron has achieved a lot his insights into his past experiences are valuable with the clarity of hindsight.  You can connect with Cameron via the ThomsonAdsett Website and LinkedIn.  

53. "Leadership in Architecture" with Cameron Frazer, CEO of ThomsonAdsett

 With a non-traditional business model, well-articulated service offerings and beautiful designs; Bec Caldwell&apos;s Maytree Studios is a Brisbane favourite for architectural design.  In this episode Jessica Reynolds and Rebecca Caldwell discuss what starting a small business is really like and the different approaches Bec has taken with Maytree Studios to make architecture more accessible without &apos;cheapening&apos; the product. You can find Maytree Studios on Instagram, Facebook and their website https://maytreestudios.com.au/   

52. "Making Architecture Accessible" with Rebecca Caldwell of Maytree Studios

In episode 51 of the Creating Australia Podcast Jessica Reynolds sits down with Michael Pell, Founder and Director of Independent Property Planners Australia to talk property investment advice, the impacts of COVID-19 on the Australian property industry and the importance of utilising social media in business. You can find Independent Property Planners Australia at https://ippaustralia.com.au/ and follow them on Instagram @ippaustralia. You can also get in touch with Michael Pell via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

51. Property Investment 101 with Michael Pell of Independent Property Planners Australia

"People are in the industry for genuinely good reasons and they all have a story." This week, Teah interviews our host Jessica Reynolds, director of Urban Planners Queensland. They discuss Jessica’s career as a town planner, her experience as a female entrepreneur, and why she started the Creating Australia podcast. Time Stamps 00:52               Introducing Jessica   03:35               How Jessica found her calling as a town planner   05:59               Jessica’s entrepreneurial journey   07:24               The beginnings of Urban Planners Queensland   08:59               The male-dominated industry of urban planning   10:02               Biggest challenges and unexpected experiences as an entrepreneur   12:04               Brand authenticity and connections through social media    14:43               A day in the life of a town planner   18:25               Reason for starting the Creating Australia Podcast   19:34               Future goals for the Creating Australia Podcast   20:33               Jessica’s favourite developments   21: 36              Jessica’s ideal project Does Jessica’s entrepreneurial journey inspire you to start your own business? Do share your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to subscribe for more content!  Links Urban Planners Queensland’s Instagram https://urbanplannersqld.com.au/

50. "Humanising the Industry" with Jessica Reynolds of Urban Planners Queensland

“Residential Architecture with Joe Adsett” This week, Jessica Reynolds interviews Joe Adsett, Founder of Joe Adsett Architects.  They discuss how Joe’s company was founded, Joe’s approach to architecture versus more traditional approaches, and Joe’s biggest career challenge.   Time Stamps   00:44               Introducing Joe   02:13               Joe’s experiences as a young architect, and how he started his business.   04:01               The importance of vision & beauty versus only functionality in architecture   06:53               Joe Adsett Architects’ first project that was not client-driven.   09:42               How Joe determined what buyers wanted in his first non-client-driven project.   11:19               How Joe regulates the risks in real estate development   12:10               The project that Joe is working on now   13:41               How Joe collaborates with clients on client-driven projects   16:23               Joe’s biggest career challenge.   18:05               How innovation can disrupt an industry.   20:51               How to contact Joe.     Were you inspired by Joe’s insight into how architects should back themselves and pursue their own projects? Do you relate to Joe’s challenge of finding a niche in his field? Do share your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to subscribe for more content!    Links Joe Adsett Architects website Joe Adsett Architects Instagram

49. "Visionaries and Pioneers" with Joe Adsett of Joe Adsett Architects

“Interior Design” This week, Jessica Reynolds interviews Elisha Manning, an interior designer and owner of @ourlittleabode on Instagram. They discuss Elisha’s background, how she services her clients and her dream project.   Time Stamps 00:41               Introducing Elisha and what she does.   01:33               Why she began to pursue interior decorating.   04:28               Comparing event management and interior design   04:58               How Elisha’s marketing experience influenced her success in interior design.   06:52               Elisha’s primary clients.   08:00               How Elisha determines her service offering   11:25               Elisha’s tips for redecorating or styling your house.   13:14               How to find the best professionals to help you with redecorating   15:13               Elisha’s ideal project.   17:11               How to contact Elisha. What do you think of Elisha’s advice for people who are redecorating? Does Elisha’s career in interior design inspire you? Do share your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to subscribe for more content!  Links Elisha’s Instagram

48. “Our Little Abode” with Elisha Manning, Interior Designer

“It’s Not Wood, It’s Aluminium” This week, Jessica Reynolds interviews Darren Galway, Co-owner of Knotwood, a company that designs aluminium systems with a wooden finish. They discuss Darren’s background, his approach to starting new businesses, and his hopes for the company.   Time Stamps   00:43               Introducing Darren and what he does.   02:08               What Knotwood does.   03:09               The involvement of Darren’s family in Knotwood.   04:55               Darren’s first job at a bank and his business making security doors and screens.   07:07               The source of Darren’s business savvy.   08:25               Darren’s powder-coating businesses.   09:35               How Darren got into wood grain powder-coating.   12:12               Why Knotwood began to sell fully designed aluminium systems, instead of just doing the wood grain coating.   14:09               How Knotwood expanded to the US and Canada.   17:11               Plans to expand Knotwood to the UK and non-English-speaking countries.   18:00               Darren’s personal goals for Knotwood   19:29               How to contact Darren   Headline Quotes 7:28 “...you have just got to work. You work hard.” – Darren Galway   What do you think of Darren’s tenets of business i.e. working hard, taking opportunities, and iteratively filling holes in processes? Do you relate to any of the different stages in Darren’s long entrepreneurial journey? Do share your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to subscribe for more content!  Links Knotwood’s website Knotwood’s Instagram Knotwood’s Facebook Knotwood’s Twitter

47. “It’s Not Wood, It’s Aluminium” with Darren Galway Co-Owner of Knotwood

Have you ever wanted to know how those at the top of their game have built their careers? Do they share your ideas on the current state of the development industry and its future, or do they challenge them? Creating Queensland is a podcast focused on humanising the development industry through: 1. Personal career stories 2. The sharing of ideas

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