How to Hardscape

Today we are joined by Kevin of Muskoka Landscapers (@MuskokaLandscapers.ca) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters

Today we are joined by four returning guests for another #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally for an Instagram Q&A. Chad of @naturaldesignlandscapes @thelandscapedaddy and the Not Our Finest Hour Podcast Mike of @paver_king and the Not Our Finest Hour Podcast Jeremy of @jsquaredoutdoor Chris of @threeseasonslandscapes Josh of @suttonoutdoor Nick of @earthworks_landscaping Andy of @mulderoutdoors...

On today’s episode we take three quotes from three guests in 2022 to talk about employees, training, and culture.

On today’s episode we take three quotes from three guests in 2022 to talk about pricing, recession, branding, and niching down. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

On today’s episode we talk about budgeting for 2023. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

On today’s episode we talk about what to look forward to with How to Hardscape in 2023 including software, membership, podcast, video, and written content. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

On today’s episode we talk with Carla and Joe of Cycle CPA about preparing for the end of year and looking forward to next year. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews with hardscape business owners answering our closing question on each interview: What is one thing you know now that you wish you knew from the beginning. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews with hardscape business owners answering our closing question on each interview: What are some installation practices you live by in your business or equipment that has helped you along the way. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

Today we mashup interviews with previous guests answering a single question: What do you ask clients on the first consultation and what do the schedule of payments look like when you sign a client up? Sponsors: Cycle CPA

On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews answering this question: do you charge for consultations, why or why not? This is one that I felt was important to understand everyones thought process behind whether they do or do not charge for consultations and to also learn some interesting ways in which some charge but use that money for charitable donations or elsewhere in thei...

Today we mashup interviews with previous guests answering a single question: How do you qualify leads? Sponsors: Cycle CPA

On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews answering this question: what is a horror story that you have experienced in your business? The reason why I ask this question is to help those starting their businesses or even already rolling along to prepare them for what may happen and help them put safeguards into their own business to perhaps prevent this same thing from happen...

Today we are joined by Ken Hochkeppel. He is the principal consultant with Enterprise Analysis having years of experience in a variety of aspects of businesses and has now worked with dozens of companies across the country providing council and coaching in the green industry and contractor trade sectors. We talk open book management structure among many other topics on today's episode. Sponsors: C...

Today we have Martin Tirado, CEO of SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association), to discuss getting started in Snow and Ice Management. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

Today we talk about risk and decisions in your personal and business life. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

Today we are joined by Mike of Paver King and Chad of The Landscape Daddy, the two stars of the Not Our Finest Hour Podcast, to answer your questions sent in on Instagram. Sponsors: Cycle CPA

Today we are joined by four returning guests including Chris from Three Seasons Landscapes, Greg from Niagara Outdoor, and Landon from Planit Green Landscapes for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting

Today we are joined by Paul Guth, he is the co-founder and CEO of iQ Power Tools that manufacture saws with integrated dust collection systems. We talk about what makes a quality saw blade for the hardscape industry and the benefits of using saws with integrated dust collection systems on site.

Today we are joined by Nathan Helder. He is the president of Gelderman Landscape Services and principal consultant at Southbrook Consulting, a management consulting firm focused on providing customized solutions, and also the owner of Southbrook Accounting for skilled trades. We talk about the common issues that are holding business owners back. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting

Today we are joined by Jacki Hart. She has a career spanning 35 years including founding, managing, and selling Water’s Edge Landscaping. She is the president of Consulting by Hart where they provide support and training that empowers business owners to lead their teams toward success. We talk about employees, structure, and culture. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting

Today we are joined by Randy Tumber aka The View Master. He is the founder of Tumber International Landscape Training where he teaches integrating water features into a landscape from the design to build and maintenance. We talk his introduction to the industry, growing his business, and designing and building natural landscapes. More from Randy Tumber: https://www.poolspapro.com/event-coverage/us...

Today we are joined by Kevin of Hardscape Training Canada to discuss natural stone and promoting the industry through education. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting

Today we talk about the importance of brand, raising your prices to meet market value, and providing quality service in order to navigate a market downturn for our next episode in our #IAmaHardscaper Community Series.

Today we are joined by George and Peter of Oriole Landscaping to talk about their path to growth with Oriole Landscaping. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting