EPISODE 007: Dougal King

Hello friends, Dan Cusack here, your host, back again with another fascinating conversation! Today, we’ve got some royalty in the house—Dougal King, former owner of Cool Climate Landscaping in Canberra. At just 28 years old, Dougal has already had an impressive career. He’s participated in several WorldSkills competitions, often called the "Tradie Olympics," and built stunning display gardens at both the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and Canberra’s Floriade.

In this episode, we dive into Dougal’s career journey, including how he aimed to build his skill set before starting his business earlier than expected. He also shares insights on business partnerships—the pros and cons—and what it’s like transitioning from running your own business to working for someone else.
Dougal’s achievements at such a young age are inspiring, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for him. If you’re interested in connecting with Dougal, follow him on Instagram @dougalking.

Dan the Plant Man is produced by myself and the wonderful Krizel Hidalgo. The theme song is thanks to the incredibly talented Jack Biilmann, who you can find all over Spotify, the internet, Touring Australia, and in our show notes. And if you want to say hi, the best way to do that is to head to our Instagram, which is @theplantmanisdan or email us at hello@dantheplantman.com.au

But most of all, I just want to say thank you so much for listening