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The race is on to set the mood for today's episode, which is about competition. I'm going to talk about competition because I've had a few suggestions that maybe I should talk a little bit about some business strategies. Maybe at some point, we'll talk about finances, P& L, balance sheet, estimating. But in this episode, I want to talk a little bit about sales and we will talk more about sales in...

Link to Data Chart (ET vs. Air temp) https://sprinklernerd.com/evapotranspiration-vs-air-temperature ----------------------------------------------- BAM! We're on fire today, guys. This is the end of ET. End of it. End of ET. Do I have your attention? Think about it. This is the end. The end. This is the end. The end. End, my friends. All right. Hopefully I do have your attention. Because... I jus...

Andy shares is update after speed dating at the EQUIP Show this week (formerly known as, GIE).   K-IT Wire Konnector: https://youtu.be/PQXwNig-Gwo

In this episode, Andy shares how he used Chat GPT to draft a Jury Excuse Letter which formally excused him from Jury Duty. Letter Template: https://tinyurl.com/2bdf7pyh

What's up my friends. Welcome back to the pod. This is your host, Andy Humphrey. I'm actually at the moment driving back from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I attended, uh, yesterday the conference called American... No. Association of Water Technology. Association of Water Technology. AWT. Annual National Conference was in Grand Rapids and I thought, you know what? I have an affinity for technology. I'm...

Welcome back to the sprinkler nerd show, I'm your host, Andy Humphrey, this is episode #138, and my goal for this episode to share a reminder with you.   By now you know that I'm a technology evangelist - and by that - what I mean is that I believe technology will improve the human experience, and that technology is merely a tool - A tool for the human - but not to replace the human.   There often...

Welcome back to another episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show. I'm your host, Andy Humphrey, coming to you from the 45th parallel, the 45th parallel. That might make you wonder what parallel you are on. What is your parallel? It's not typically something that we think about unless we're talking about the seasons or the amount of sunlight. We kind of just take for granted where we live, but not necess...

500 Million Gallons at Hickam AFB In this episode, Andy has a discussion with Paul Bassett, in the car, driving to the Hickam AFB in Honolulu Hawaii.  Learn more about ENVOCORE   === Andy: Welcome back to a very special edition of the Sprinkler Nerd Show. I'm your host, Andy Humphrey, joined by the one and only the magnificent Paul Bassett live, well not live, as close to live as we can get from t...

In this episode, you will learn how to START an irrigation system based on a 3rd party device.   Example: Start irrigation when the soil temperature is 82 degrees.

In this episode, Andy shares a live recorded Demo of the IRRISketch design software and the potential that it may have to disrupt the industry. Learn more here: IRRISketch === Andy: When I see something new, I like to check it out. I like to learn about it. And I, I'm a strong believer that every irrigation system proposal should have a drawing. I just, that's what I believe. And using a lot of th...

Andy records live from Highway I-15 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

YouTube Reference Video: https://youtu.be/U5DXOiTOLFI   ----------   Do you wonder?   Seriously. Are you activity questioning what you know, what you do, and why you do it?   Do you leave room for wonder?   Do you leave room to be curious?   Do you create space for yourself to consider new options and new approaches through the lens of curiosity and wonderment?   Let me give you an example.   Let'...

In this Episode, Andy talks with OptConnect CEO Chris Baird, and National Sales Justin Nichols. Learn more about OptConnect Here: OptConnect ========== Andy: For those of you listening that this might be the first time you've heard about OptConnect, I encourage you to go listen to Episode #73 that Justin and I recorded probably a year and a half ago. Something like that year and a half ago, two ye...

In this episode, Andy chats with Kevin Williams an expert in ChatGPT and A.I. ========== References: www. SprinklerNerd.com/inkworks www. InkWorks.ai ========== Kevin: You know, it's not going to be AI that replaces you as the employee or, or supplants you, your company. It's going to be a company that knows how to use AI or a person who knows how to use AI that's going to disrupt things. Andy: He...

In this episode, Andy calls Paul Bassett, and together they have a short conversation about the opportunity to turn water into dollars. === Paul: Hey Drew.  Andy: Paul. Good morning.  Paul: Good morning to you buddy. Andy: How's your day going?  Paul: It's going great today. Thanks. It's Friday.  Andy: Heck yeah. I was thinking about you this morning because of the concept of turning water into do...

In this episode, Andy interviews Kevin Miller, CEO, Praxxis Manufacturing. Company Website: https://www.h2owize.com/ YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/CZfaKbiE-Tg   ----------------------- Joining me today is Kevin Miller, the CEO and co founder of Praxis. The manufacturers of the retro pressure regulator and other water conservation products earlier in his career. Kevin co founded, built and led th...

In this episode, Andy chats with Ken Kwiatkowski, Founder, and Inventor of the Grasshole System. Ken was first on the show back in December of 2021 and you can find that episode HERE, and in this episode, Ken gives an update after 2-years in business. The GRASSHOLE System is a low-cost, patented, long-term solution to sprinkler head damage and alignment problems. Unlike concrete rings, the GRASSHO...

In this episode, Andy talks with Roland Triska, a 15-year Green Roof expert about all things green infrastructure in NYC. Green infrastructure plays a crucial role in shaping the sustainable future of urban environment. New York City has implemented a range of innovative green infrastructure initiatives to address environmental challenges and enhance the quality of life for its residents. Rooftop...

In this episode, Andy shares his thoughts on plant water use efficiency. Plant water use efficiency refers to the ability of a plant to effectively utilize water for various physiological processes while minimizing water loss through transpiration. Understanding the water requirements of different plants is crucial for efficient irrigation practices and sustainable water management in agriculture...

In this episode, you'll hear an interview with Andy on the, "Scaling Up H2O Podcast" , with Trace Blackmore.   Notable Quotes: "We undervalue water. There are low-hanging opportunities to reduce water usage that doesn't take a lot of technology, yet we still let it happen." – Andy Humphrey   "I saw how we were using water in the irrigation industry and decided to go headfirst into the irrigation i...

In this episode, Andy talks about how contractors should focus on maintaining (holding) their prices instead of lowering their prices. In order to maintain price and value, a contractor can position themselves as the best in the world at a specific trade by identifying their niche, showcasing expertise, highlighting unique selling points, leveraging client relationships. These efforts establish cr...

Reference Links:   Casey Brown, Boost Pricing: https://boostpricing.com/ EcommerceFuel Live: https://www.ecommercefuel.com/live/       On today's show, Andy plays a recorded presentation on a very important topic, that according to the speaker, Casey Brown, typically gets the least amount of attention in most businesses, and that is..............PRICING!   That sounds Booooriiinng, right?   Fluck...

Book Reference: The Catalyst - How to Change Anyone's Mind , by Jonah Berger    Video Reference: https://youtu.be/DXd2olUuTgk   Alright, Sprinkler Nerds, Marketing Nerds, Tech Genius's, and every other entrepreneur joining me today. Welcome to the Sprinkler Nerd Show! This is episode #120 and I'm so glad to have you today   First, thank you for helping me grow this podcast. The benefit of growing...

William Gibson famously observed. The future is already here. It's just not evenly distributed. If you are an irrigation professional, old or new, who designs, installs or maintains high end residential, commercial, or municipal properties, And you want to use technology to improve your business, to get a leg up on your competition, even if you're an old school irrigator from the days of hydraulic...