On this episode of the SoulScape Celebrations podcast, host Paul – D. Lowe, International Celebrant –talks to Jose Berlanga about his construction business and the make-up of a successful entrepreneur.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• I’ve devoted nearly 3 decades of my time to building in different sectors, but mostly in residential construction. This industry is so interesting and fun, but most people focus on the fun part and there’s very little material out there about the actual process that occurs behind the scenes of this business, like how to start and build a company in the construction industry. Thats why I started writing my book, ‘The Business of Building’.
• I don’t think of myself as a builder, I’m more of an entrepreneur, someone who enjoys the business part of things, thew deal making, putting things together and building them, as opposed to other technical, more creative, and perhaps more artistic participants in this industry.
• Not all entrepreneurs are the same: Mission, objectives, the reasoning behind entering the career of entrepreneurship. But there are others that are very similar and necessary to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship: Discipline, consistency, repetition, persistence, having that itch or desire to always move forward, curiosity, being able to handle risk, tolerating a lot of pressure, and being able to handle uncertainty.
• When I’ve seen better results in my career and on my journey in the different experiences and businesses that I’ve started and built, is when I try to go and think beyond the financial aspects of the business. When I find the why and the mission, the logic and understanding of what I’m doing what I’m doing.

BEST MOMENTS

‘This is not an easy industry, it’s so competitive, there are so many things that can go wrong at any given point.’

'I have never focussed on the technical side of the business, I’ve always been on the business side, I like to oversee things.’

‘I believe that some entrepreneurs fear the regret of not attempting more than the risk of failing.’

‘The most important thing in business and entrepreneurship is your focus on making a difference and a contribution.’

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jose Berlanga has been the founder and co-founder of numerous successful companies in various fields such as the oil and gas, import/export, service and restaurant businesses, manufacturing, distribution and most known for his involvement in the real estate and residential construction industry.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Despite a painful, traumatic childhood, Paul D. Lowe has found inner peace and now dedicates himself to honouring the journeys of others. SoulScape Ceremonies – along with this SoulScape podcast – embodies his mission to capture the essence of life, love, and legacy.

More than moments of celebration, SoulScape Ceremonies is a soulful landscape that co-creates meaningful experiences where every life is honoured – every voice valued. Through his philanthropy, coaching, and myriad of books, Paul has positively impacted thousands.

His SoulScape podcast shines a light on inspiring stories, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys and legacies. As the founder of the non-profit World Game-Changers, Paul also produced many podcast episodes under that banner.

As an International Celebrant and founder of SoulScape Ceremonies, Paul and his world-class team create deeply personal ceremonies that honour your life’s milestones – celebrating each unique journey – with a focus on life, love, and legacy.

Whether marking new life beginnings, committing to a loving relationship, celebrating a life well-lived, or simply embracing personal achievements, SoulScape Ceremonies offers a soulful, empathetic approach that will resonate deeply within your heart – leaving beautiful, lasting memories…

Contact Methods:

Web: https://www.SoulScapeCeremonies.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe

On this episode of the SoulScape Celebrations podcast, host Paul – D. Lowe, International Celebrant –talks to Tom Fuller about their and our father’s lives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• I was a very lucky child and a lucky man. I feel blessed when I listen to others that didn’t have the upbringing that I did. Not that I’d say it was the best ever, but I’m certainly grateful for my Dad, Anthony (Tony), bringing me up the way he did.
• I try to do the best I can from what Dad taught me, the Ps and Qs, it doesn’t cost anything to say thank you, be respectful to people. You can also look at some of the things you didn’t agree with and decide not to go down that road. Not everything that comes out of their mouth is 100% correct.
• When Dad passed, I wanted to give him a really good send off with a celebration of his life, passions and personality. As a customer painter I had a unique opportunity to design and paint his coffin. It was one of the most emotional days of my life, but one of the most rewarding as well.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Dad’s love was just as powerful as Mum’s.’

‘Being a teenager you’re trying to find your feet, but 99% of the time when I look back at it I realise he was right. But that means that 10% of the time I was right.’

‘You can’t choose your family, I know some people who get on with other people’s families more than their own. There’s no rules.’

ABOUT THE GUEST

Tom Fuller’s career started way back in the late 80's when fluorescent colours ruled and mullets were in fashion. Fast forwards a few decades and in 2007, Tom & Steve officially launched Image Design Custom and he hasn't looked back since.

ABOUT THE HOST

Despite a painful, traumatic childhood, Paul D. Lowe has found inner peace and now dedicates himself to honouring the journeys of others. SoulScape Ceremonies – along with this SoulScape podcast – embodies his mission to capture the essence of life, love, and legacy.

More than moments of celebration, SoulScape Ceremonies is a soulful landscape that co-creates meaningful experiences where every life is honoured – every voice valued. Through his philanthropy, coaching, and myriad of books, Paul has positively impacted thousands.

His SoulScape podcast shines a light on inspiring stories, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys and legacies. As the founder of the non-profit World Game-Changers, Paul also produced many podcast episodes under that banner.

As an International Celebrant and founder of SoulScape Ceremonies, Paul and his world-class team create deeply personal ceremonies that honour your life’s milestones – celebrating each unique journey – with a focus on life, love, and legacy.

Whether marking new life beginnings, committing to a loving relationship, celebrating a life well-lived, or simply embracing personal achievements, SoulScape Ceremonies offers a soulful, empathetic approach that will resonate deeply within your heart – leaving beautiful, lasting memories…

Contact Methods:

Web: https://www.SoulScapeCeremonies.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe

On this episode of the SoulScape podcast, host Paul D. Lowe - International Celebrant – talks to Susan Paul about her journey into celebrancy and what celebrancy means to her.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• I felt like my life needed something more, I needed a better direction and a new journey to be on and I wanted to do more for people whether that was for babies being born, people getting married or in death. I want to be able to celebrate that person and tell a story about their life.

• As a celebrant you need to have the passion and the want to get to know a person. It’s deeper because you want to know what’s going on and about the person. There’s more emotion to it that it just being your 9-5 job. It’s a privilege for you to be invited in and to be given that trust.

• You can’t plan the perfect celebration to use in any instance, it’s their celebration. It’s what can I do for them? The best privilege is at the end for them to say their day was amazing, then you know you’ve done a good job because they’re happy.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Everybody has a story, and everybody deserves to celebrate whatever the milestone is and whatever is going on in their lives'.

‘You have to take everybody in every situation as an individual and tailor it to what they are, what you feel, and what you get from the stories that they tell'.

‘People now are moving away from traditional weddings to choose what they would like, it’s personal now and it’s exciting. You can be who you want to be'.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Susan Paul is an Independent professional wedding and funeral Celebrant whose training was completed at the highly respected and recognized Academy of Professional Celebrants.

She says: "Life is a journey filled with moments of joy, connection, reflection and farewell. As a celebrant, I consider it a privilege and an honour to guide individuals and families through these significant chapters in life, crafting ceremonies or eulogies that honour personal stories/journeys, making them unique with authenticity and care.

My personal journey into celebrancy stems from some life experiences and losses I have had and just not having that ‘right’ person to share these times with. I have a deep passion for connecting with people and celebrating diversity of human experiences, whether this may be uniting two hearts in marriage or commemorating a loved one’s life with dignity, my focus is on creating meaningful heartfelt ceremonies that reflect the stories and essence of those involved."

http://www.susanpaulcelebrant.co.uk

ABOUT THE HOST

Despite a painful, traumatic childhood, Paul D. Lowe has found inner peace and now dedicates himself to honouring the journeys of others. SoulScape Ceremonies – along with this SoulScape podcast – embodies his mission to capture the essence of life, love, and legacy.

More than moments of celebration, SoulScape Ceremonies is a soulful landscape that co-creates meaningful experiences where every life is honoured – every voice valued. Through his philanthropy, coaching, and myriad of books, Paul has positively impacted thousands.

His SoulScape podcast shines a light on inspiring stories, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys and legacies. As the founder of the non-profit World Game-Changers, Paul also produced many podcast episodes under that banner.

As an International Celebrant and founder of SoulScape Ceremonies, Paul and his world-class team create deeply personal ceremonies that honour your life’s milestones – celebrating each unique journey – with a focus on life, love, and legacy.

Whether marking new life beginnings, committing to a loving relationship, celebrating a life well-lived, or simply embracing personal achievements, SoulScape Ceremonies offers a soulful, empathetic approach that will resonate deeply within your heart – leaving beautiful, lasting memories…

Contact Methods:

Web: https://www.SoulScapeCeremonies.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe