How to Hardscape

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have four returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss the seasons start. Mike Pennington of Paver King - @paver_king Matt of Hardscape Ottawa - @hardscapeottawa Chad of Natural Design Landscapes - @naturaldesignlandscapes Tony Zambito of Zamco Group - @zamcogroup Mike Pletz of How to Hardscape - @howtohardscape a...

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have five returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss contracts. Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Mike Pennington of Paver King - @paver_king Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape - @aumanlandscapellc Matt of Hardscape Ottawa - @hardscapeottawa Chad of Natural Design Landscapes - @naturald...

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have seven returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss the first consultation with a customer.  Jeremy Swihart of J Squared Outdoor - @jsquaredoutdoor Tony Zambito of Zamco Group - @zamcogroup Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Matt Hiner of Hiner Outdoor Living - @hineroutdoorli...

Today we are joined by Phillip Dedominicis, he is the managing director at Menke & Associates who focus on Employee Stock Ownership Plans that give workers ownership interest in a company. We talk about the benefits of ESOPs, what kind of companies they are suited for, and why you may consider this in the future of your company. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own...

Today we are joined by Greg Crabtree. He is a speaker, entrepreneur, financial expert, and author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits and Simple Numbers 2.0. We talk today about financials for your business including owner salary, the salary cap concept from his book, and debt. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to today,...

Today we have Westin of WB Outdoor (previously Eco Turf) on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to today, the company continues to combine intensive research and industry knowledge, with a completely updated approach. The result? Innovative tools that eliminate dust and wat...

Today we are joined by Mike Michalowicz. He wrote books like Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, Fix This Next, and Profit First, among many others to help business owners take control of their businesses trajectory, finances, and time. We cover all of these topics and more in this wide ranging interview. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to...

Today we are joined by Isabel Perez, she is the Product Manager subgrade improvement at Terrafix Geosynthetics. She joins us to talk about everything geotextiles in the hardscape industry. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to today, the company continues to combine intensive research and industry knowledge, with a completely updat...

Today we are joined by Bradd Bergerson, the product manager at Terrafix Geosythentics. He Joins us today to talk about everything geogrids. Unixial, Biaxial, specifications, uses, and so much more. Sponsors: Brought to you by iQ Power Tools, the firm that builds smart, tough, award-winning clean-cut concrete and masonry power tools that eliminate dust. Eliminating dust from your job site is smart....

Today we are joined by Tom Reber. He is a construction business coach, founder, and host of the Contractor Fight TV and the Contractor Fight Podcast and he joins us today to talk about sales for contractors. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools builds smart, tough power tools that eliminate the dust problem. They’ve been studying the hazards of silica for over 15 years. Their team is passionate about mitigati...

On today's episode we bring back three guests for a #IAmaHardscaper Round Table including Gairad DeCastro of Premier Landscape, Josh Jones of Mass Hardscapes, and Tom Gardocki aka The Dirt Ninja. Sponsors: Brought to you by iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems for the hardscape industry.  Visit  iQPowerTools.com  for game-changi...

Today we are joined by Bill Gardocki, he was the owner of Interstate landscape before recently selling it. He is an ICPI and NCMA instructor, as well as for the horticultural program University of New Hampshire and a frequent contributor to Hardscape Magazine. He talks with us today about his history in the industry and selling his business only recently. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools manufactures a co...

On today's episode we have an all Ontario #IAmaHardscaper Round Table with past guests: Matt of Hardscape Ottawa and Chad of Natural Design Landscapes.

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper ​ Round Table Rally, we have four returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss prequalifying clients. Jeremy Swihart of J Squared Outdoor - @jsquaredoutdoor Evan Newcombe of Pride Hardscape - @pride_hardscape Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Tony Zambito of Zamco Group - @zamcogroup Mike Pletz of How to H...

Today I take the time to talk about my story from starting at a hardscape dealer to working on the side to starting my own business and where it has taken me including why I started How to Hardscape.

Today we are joined by Joe Wadkins, he is a global artificial turf consultant with millions of square feet installed and the inventor of products for the industry. He talks with us about selling synthetic turf to our clients, installation, and commonly overlooked aspects of synthetic turf.

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper ​ Round Table Rally, we have eight returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss goal setting and budgeting for 2021. Mike Pennington of Paver King - @paver_king Matt Hiner of Hiner Outdoor Living - @hineroutdoorliving and @the_yardist Joshua Sutton of Sutton Outdoor - @suttonoutdoor Dan Wasson of Wasson Nursery - @wassonnursery and @th...

On today's episode we are joined by Demi Fortuna, the director of product information at Atlantic Water Gardens. He joins us to talk about selling and installing water features in hardscapes. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengthen small home services businesses. Almost-entreprene...

On today's episode we are joined by Dufferin Aggregates to talk about the specs of various aggregates that are popular in the hardscape industry. We also talk about how we use these different aggregates in our business in different applications to maximize efficiency and the quality that we provide our clients. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $10...

On today's episode, we have Caleb and Brittany Auman of Auman Landscape and the Hardscape Academy on the show to talk about running a business with your spouse and all of the ups and downs that this comes with. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengthen small home services businesses...

Today we are joined by Tom Gardocki. He is The Dirt Ninja on Instagram and YouTube and the co-owner of New Era Excavation. He talks with us about how he started in the family hardscaping business and eventually began his own excavation company. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengt...

Today we have Josh of Mass Hardscapes on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengthen small home services businesses. Almost-entrepreneurs, new business owners, and experienced business owners, you’re all invited to apply for...

On today's episode we have another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table series with returning guests Nick of Earthworks Landscaping and Danny of Niche Gardens.

Today we are joined by Kirk Chisholm. He is a principal wealth manager at Innovative Advisory Group located in Lexington, Massachusetts. He has been providing financial advice to individuals and families since 1999 and is also a host of the Money Tree Investing Podcast. He is here today to offer us his advice about personal finance as contractors to set ourselves up for success financially.

Today we are joined by Kornel Szrejber of the Build Wealth Canada Show . He joins us to talk about personal finance for contractors specifically in Canada, as well as business finance for those that are operating their own business.