Michael Pletz
How to Hardscape
A podcast dedicated to helping hardscapers start and grow their business. If you are a hardscaper, landscaper, or a contractor of any sort, this podcast is going to help you professionally. Landscaping companies and contractors alike will benefit from discussions with leading experts in the industry talking installation, tools, products, marketing, business, and so much more to help you grow your business. Whether you are a lawn care specialist, a contractor looking to add new services to grow your bottom line, or already active in the industry, there are topics covered that will help you.
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26. Okt 2026
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Organic Content Strategy for Landscapers 26.10.2026 1:29:21
Today I talk about how you can set yourself up for the slow winter season with content to work on for your organic content strategy in 2027. We also have two past guests discuss their strategy and how it has helped their businesses. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Building Your Business to Sell with John Warrillow 19.10.2026 51:20
Today we are joined by John Warrillow. He founded the Value Builder System where they believe owners deserve a fair shot when it comes time to sell their business by helping them realize the value of what they have built and giving them the tools they need to exit on their terms. He is also the author of Built to Sell, The Automatic Customer, and The Art of Selling Your Business. We talk about thi...
Lessons Learned After 25 Years in Business with Chris of The Great Canadian Landscaping Company 12.10.2026 1:08:30
Today we are joined by Chris O'Donohue from The Great Canadian Landscaping Company to discuss what he has learned after 25 years in business through the ups and downs and the importance of networking with peers in the industry. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Future Outlook of Home Services Businesses with Greg Crabtree 05.10.2026 56:33
Today we are joined by Greg Crabtree, he is the author of Simple Numbers and Simple Numbers 2.0. We talk about the current market and future outlook for home service businesses. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Round 2 with Mike Arnold of Creekside Outdoor Living 28.09.2026 58:08
Today we are joined by Mike Arnold of Creekside Outdoor Living. After interviewing him on the podcast back in 2020, we have him back on the show to discuss his company structure, divisions, and much more. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Road Safety Masterclass 21.09.2026 2:02:22
Today we have a Road Safety Masterclass discussing the safety of trailers and hauling as a hardscape contractor. Sponsors: Cycle CPA ...
KPIs, Chart of Accounts, and Risk GREATEST HITS with Cycle CPA 14.09.2026 50:35
Today we are joined by Cycle CPA for a Greatest Hits of their past episodes discussing Key Performance Indicators, Chart of Accounts, and Risk. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Geotextiles and Geogrids Masterclass 07.09.2026 1:32:04
Today we have a Geotextiles and Geogrids Masterclass discussing the technical aspects, applications, and features of woven and non-woven geotextiles and uniaxial, biaxial, and triaxial geogrids. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Applications of A.I. in a Landscaping Business with Jeremy Gunness of KTC 31.08.2026 1:10:07
Today we are joined by Jeremy Gunness of Knowledge Tree Consulting to discuss the different applications of A.I. in a landscaping business. Sponsors: Cycle CPA ...
Selling Your Landscaping Business 24.08.2026 1:16:18
Today we compile guests that have talked about selling their landscaping businesses to see commonalities, differences, project-based vs recurring, and what life is like after selling their business. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Profit First Featuring Mike Michalowicz and Shawn Van Dyke 17.08.2026 2:16:42
Today we have authors Mike Michalowicz and Shawn Van Dyke talking about Profit First as a methodology for contractors among other topics. Sponsors: Cycle CPA ...
Where Budgeting Can Fail You: Cost-Based vs Market Pricing 10.08.2026 44:06
Today I talk about where budgeting can fail your pricing with Cost-Based vs Market Pricing. Sponsors: Cycle CPA Knowledge Tree Consulting...
The I Am a Hardscaper Story 03.08.2026 58:50
Today I talk about my story from starting in the industry working for a supplier in 2007 to doing projects on the side to eventually starting Ever After Landscaping, How to Hardscape, and I Am a Hardscaper. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
5 Years of Horror Stories 27.07.2026 1:53:48
Today we round up the best of 5 years worth of hardscape business owner horror stories from not getting paid, to getting sued, to losing everything in a shop fire. This episode features all of that and much more. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Repeat Business Through Small Projects 20.07.2026 41:37
Today we talk about repeat business by taking on small projects and increasing the quantity of clients you take on which can snowball word of mouth leads, repeat business, and your brand. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
When Employees Ask for Raises with George Urvari of KTC 13.07.2026 1:09:49
Today we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and Knowledge Tree Consulting to talk about giving raises to employees, when to do it, and how to handle certain circumstances when employees ask for raises. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
One Thing You Know Now Mashup Episode 06.07.2026 49:56
Today we have a mashup episode from past guests answering a question we ask every business owner that has been on the podcast. That question is, what is one thing you know now that you wish you knew from the very beginning? This can be personal or business related, so the answers vary from our past guests. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Selling and Installing Features Masterclass (Lighting, Fire, Water, Radiant Heating, and Artificial Turf) 29.06.2026 3:01:39
Today we have a Selling and Installing Features Masterclass rounding up 5 past episodes on Lighting, Gas Fire Features, Water Features, Radiant Snow Melt Systems, and Artificial Turf. We talk about selling, installing, maintenance, and more in these episodes. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
My ENTIRE Sales Process 22.06.2026 48:20
Today we talk about my entire sales process from getting leads, to prequalifying, to educating, to the consultation, to the proposal, to accepting and completing the project. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Great Employees with Tony Bass 15.06.2026 1:04:12
Today we are joined by Tony Bass . He is the author of The E-Myth Landscape Contractor Edition and Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Great Employees. We get into the topic of finding, hiring, and keeping great employees on today's episode. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Exiting a $10M/Year Landscaping Business and Starting GreenPal with Brian Clayton 08.06.2026 53:53
Today we are joined by Brian Clayton of GreenPal . Brian grew his landscaping business to over $10 million per year in revenue before selling it and eventually starting GreenPal, an Uber for lawn care. We talk about the build up and sale of his landscaping business and starting GreenPal. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White 01.06.2026 47:29
Today we are joined by Dr. Paul White . He is a psychologist, author, and speaker who "makes work relationships work." He co-authored the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace alongside Dr. Gary Chapman. We talk about appreciation in the workplace and how these languages can apply to our businesses. Sponsors: ...
Employee Bonus Programs 25.05.2026 1:02:27
Today we publish an Employee Bonus Program talk with 7 past guests talking about what they do (or do not do) for their employees and how they have refined this program over the years. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Landscape Design Masterclass 18.05.2026 2:37:39
Today we publish a Landscape Design Masterclass episode with 3 past guests including Water and Earth, Calumma Creative, and Randy Tumber. We get into starting a design business, subcontracting, and design principles with each guest. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Instagram LIVE: Season Progress, Leads, and HQ Updates 11.05.2026 40:11
Today we were live on Instagram discussing how the season has started, projects we are targeting, leads coming in, and HQ updates including a much-improved Budgeting system. Sponsors: Cycle CPA ...
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