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Kevin Lewis, Sales Manager for Hunter Industries shares his Top 5 products for 2021. ========= You know, it's a, it's a common thing for me to say to contractors when I'm speaking to them in a training, you ever have homeowners who complain about when you come to do your spring turnout and you hit them with a big bill, the whole room will say, yeah, of course we do. Yeah, we do. You know, I've sai...

Technology is an Enabler You are limited only by your motivation, your dreams, and your drive. Technology unlocks new opportunities: Where the tools used to limit us, now the tools enable us, so where do you want to go? What do you want to build? How big are you thinking? What do you really want for your business, your career, your family, your life? Jump in headfirst and do not fear the unknown....

Learn exactly how to calculate landscape irrigation water savings, and how to begin offering Irrigation Management as a Service™, or, IMaasS™. In this episode, Andy & Paul Bassett (Vice President of Water Efficiency at ENVOCORE), discuss Water Savings as a Service (WSAAS) and using the SLIDE method to determine gallons per square foot. In 2018, Paul developed this concept for the landscape industr...

This is the short version of how I started my first ecommerce business with only $500 in 2004.

In this episode, Andy chats with John Di Giacomo, co-founder of Revision Legal about basic Intellectual Property contractors should consider when starting a business or running an existing business. About John: John has extensive experience in internet law, intellectual property, corporate law, and international law. He has litigated matters in these areas in state and federal courts across the Un...

Who knew that watering in the winter was a good idea? Join Andy & Tracy Shields from Baseline Control Systems for a short chat about using smart sensors to manage soil moisture in the winter season.

Andy was a guest on the Automate, Eliminate, Delegate Podcast, and gives an inside look into SprinklerSupplyStore.com and the automation thought process he uses. To learn more about Will's company visit: www. DataAutomation.com

Join Andy on his drive to work for the 2nd Truck Talk and kick-off 2021.

This is the first annual New Year's, Predictions Show. Paul Bassett from Water Savers {ENVOCORE} and I are hot off the mic with our predictions for 2021. Although none of these predictions are based on facts or any kind, or any form of insider information, these are predictions that we see from each of our unique industry vantage points. You'll learn: What we think will happen with distribution Wh...

Join Andy in his truck during a normal drive to the office for a view into his daily world...

This experimental episode was recorded, edited, and launched in 59mins, just under their 1hr publishing goal! In this episode, Andy & Denny discussed two recent customer service dramas and the tools under the hood they use to manage all things Customer Service.   Enjoy!

With a background in sustainable agriculture, Nick McCann is the innovator behind the development of the Mission Meat snacks. He's traveled the world to make a difference in people's lives and is grateful to be able to create delicious snacks that make an impact. www. MissionMeats.com About Mission Meat: You may not know you're impacting the world when you buy our products. You may just want a del...

In this episode, you will hear from Justin McDaniel, a 25-year pump expert with Munro Pumps, as we walkthrough pumping systems from residential boosters to large commercial pumping stations.  Learn more: www. MunroPump.com

Just a quick update as to what I've been up to this week. I had a great conversation with a listener about acquiring a sprinkler business, and I talk about and engineering solution to manage lake water and a cistern/tank.

In this episode, you will learn the basic principals or upper & lower moisture threshold and how to use soil moisture sensors to control or automate the run time, start time, or days of the week. Topics: The Thermostat Analogy Volumetric Moisture Content % Collecting Data before Automating The 2 Basic Watering Strategies  Programming Lower Limit Programming Upper Limit

In this episode, you will hear from Todd Hustrulid, an engineer at Baseline, how irrigation systems can be integrated into the building automation system. What is BACnet? BACnet is a communication protocol for Building Automation and Control (BAC) networks. BACnet was designed to allow communication of building automation and control systems for applications such as heating, ventilating, and air-c...

In this episode, you will learn how to use Baseline's wireless 2-wire technology for retrofitting difficult situations or complex irrigation sites. Dan and I discuss how the wireless SubStation can connect to a BaseStation 3200™ controller and allow you to connect every Baseline device wirelessly...This wireless connectivity means you can consolidate multiple existing controllers into a single Bas...

In this episode, you will hear a keynote speech given by George Bryant at the 2018 Brand Builders Summit in Austin Texas. Who likes competition? We are always going to have competition, and competition is a good thing and keeps us honest and keeps us active. You might not be able to beat them on price. You might not be able to beat them on design.  You might not be able to beat them on experience....

In this replay episode of Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday, brought to you by the Sprinkler Nerd, you will learn how to Manage Secondary Water Sources using the BaseStation 3200 Platform & FlowStation Performance Component. Types of Water Sources: Domestic w ater Canal water Rain catchment Ponds/lakes Well  AC condensate water Reclaimed water Fertilizer injector water     Each Water Source has different...

On the replay episode of Baseline tech-Talk Tuesday, you will learn how to use the AEMC 3-Point Ground Test Kit to check the resistance along a 2-wire path. Not every irrigation pro knows how to use this equipment - tune in closely so you can stay ahead of your competition and get a leg up on your next 2-wire project. Proper installation of grounding rods, grounding plates, and wire connections is...

In this episode, you will learn the fundamentals of soil moisture based watering and how to "THINK OUTSIDE THE START TIME" by using fully automatic, artificial intelligence, watering methods. Join Andy and Chris as they tip back a few craft-brewed IPA's and discuss the science of proper irrigation horticultural management.

You will learn the technical details for how to retrofit large existing sites and how to tackle projects with multiple water sources and a single controller, as well as multiple controllers and a single water source. This episode is another techy one so get out your nerd glasses and join us!

Tracy Shields is a Regional Sales Manager for Baseline Control Systems and brings 34 years of Water Conservation experience working with irrigation technology and all types of central control systems for large scale applications.  In this episode, you will learn how Tracy got his start in the Water Conservation category and how he has used technology to shape his career to become a thought leader...

You will learn how Baseline incorporates pressure transducers into the BaseStation 3200 control system to better manage your water sources, mainlines, and overall system hydraulics.  Additionally, you will learn how pressure transducers can be used to both monitor and manage cisterns, tanks, lake levels, and automatically trigger refill cycles. This episode will get fairly technical so get out you...

This episode of Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday was recorded on June 6th, 2020 during the weekly LIVE Zoom broadcast. You will learn how the BaseStation 3200 Control System was engineered to control non-irrigation devices such as athletic lighting, bathroom door locks, pond fountains, etc. To join Andy and the Baseline crew on another LIVE event, register at www. BaselineTechTalk.com .