The Sprinkler Nerd Show

Learn how Chris Pine started IrritechTraining.com and how you can benefit from an online learning platform. Listen as Chris shares some of his story growing up in the irrigation industry and how the industry & technology has evolved over time.

This episode is repurposed content that was recorded live on April 28th, 2020 during a *Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday* online workshop. You will learn about basic controller networking, the different ways to connect an irrigation controller to the internet, and what to look for when a controller goes offline. Each week the Baseline team goes LIVE on Zoom to discuss Irrigation & Baseline technology to...

Jeff Oxford is the founder and SEO expert at 180 Marketing, an SEO company in Bend, Oregon.  Jeff works with a number of different ecommerce companies, including Sprinkler Supply Store, to provide SEO advice and services. In this episode, Jeff and Andy talk about basic SEO practices that can get you better Google rankings, more hits on your website, and generate more leads for your business. Visit...

Tom Kelly has been in the lawn care industry since 1993 and is the founder of BeeSafe Organic Lawn Care, MyLawnQuote.com, and Lawnmark Professional Services.  His years of experience in the industry has made him an expert in the field of natural and organic lawn care. In this episode, Andy and Tom talk about Tom's background in the market, soil biology, and irrigation best practices. https://link....

In the first Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday Podcast, Dan Conger, Chris Wright, and Andy Humphrey of Baseline discuss troubleshooting 2-wire systems specifically 2-wire shorts and over-current messages.  While this is a Baseline tech-talk, there's a lot of great information in here regardless of the brand of 2-wire system you're working with. You can check out the video of the Tech-Talk and see other B...

In Part Two of a two-part episode, Nate and Andy chat about how irrigation is used in the green roof trade and the pros & cons to overhead vs. drip irrigation. Nate Griswold is one of the O.G's in the field of green roofs.  Starting with American Hydrotech in the early days and now running Inhabitect in Traverse City, MI, Nate has seen it all.  

Nate Griswold is one of the O.G's in the field of green roofs.  Starting with American Hydrotech in the early days and now running Inhabitect in Traverse City, MI, Nate has seen it all.   In Part One of a two-part episode, Nate and Andy chat about the green roof industry.  Nate runs down some vital info on green roofs and shares the benefits and some of the technology involved in the movement.  ww...

Norm Bartlett has been involved in irrigation since the 60's and has seen it all.  From his start at age 14 working the golf course across the street, through his work with Buckner Sprinkler Co., working with Data Industrial as they rolled out their first flow sensors, to his current position as owner of Creative Sensor Technology, Norm is a wealth of irrigation information. Norm and Andy chat abo...

Allyn Hane is better known on YouTube and elsewhere as The Lawn Care Nut.  With years of experience in lawn care and expertise in social media, Allyn has produced content that has seen millions of views and helped his viewers to get healthier lawns.  In this episode, The Sprinkler Nerd and Lawn Care Nut join forces to talk about how irrigation and lawn care specialists can work together to help th...

Nate Lipton is the owner of GrowersHouse.com, one of the top suppliers of cannabis cultivation equipment in the world. Nate helps growers source equipment and put together some of the largest, most advanced, cannabis growing operations. He is constantly looking for the top products and methods needed to grow the best cannabis. >> www. GrowersHouse.com >>> Grow Tent Configurator >> www. GrowersNetw...

You can punch up your website and email copy and break away from the same old techniques! Many companies are adding humor, emojis, and animated GIFs to their communications to give a more personal and modern feel, and the results have been great! In this episode, Lianna Patch from PunchlineCopy.com joins us to discuss some of the "secret sauce" that you can use to help your business add some perso...

Join the retrofit goldrush! Want to learn how to engineer large irrigation retrofits that scale outside of the capabilities of traditional irrigation manufacturers? Do you have customers with complicated sites? In this episode, you will hear from Kyle Desmarais, the founder & owner of H2O Irrigation Specialists in Kingston Massachusetts, as he shares specific details about his business and about a...

Learn how Todd Hudgins of Bayside Irrigation & Lighting lost over 100lbs in 9months and has kept the weight off for 3 years. Todd will share tips that any irrigation & landscape contractor can use to change their daily habits and live a healthy physical and mental lifestyle. www. BaysideIrrigation.com

You become what you think about - and on today's episode, you will hear the story of Paul Bassett's journey from irrigation laborer, to water conservation leader. Paul jumped headfirst into the irrigation industry at 19 years old working as a basic laborer for a sprinkler company outside Baltimore Maryland. Fast forward to 2019 where Paul is now a leader in the performance contracting industry hel...

Flying a drone seems cool, but they're more than just high-tech toys. For a professional, flying a drone is a new way to make irrigation work better for facilities. In this episode, Andy speaks with Kent Harris, the manager of the Minnesota Sodding Company and a licensed drone professional, to discuss how drones are changing the irrigation game. You'll hear how these helpful high-flyers are being...

When customers are looking for the best bid options, it's not only about what will be financially beneficial, but also about how much value is provided. How can they decide on which company to go with, and how can companies stand out, when there are so many options? In this episode, Andy and Denny talk about the main factors for successfully estimating, bidding, and selling while providing value w...

What's the secret to setting yourself apart with great customer service? In this episode, Andy speaks with Denny Richards, the Customer Service Wizard from the Sprinkler Supply Store. Denny is the go-to guy for helping customers and making sure they feel seen and heard. Today, he shares the secrets to providing great customer service, down to exact phrases to use to better resolve conflicts. Don't...

Did you know that the Boston Public Garden was the first park in the United States and it predates the famous Central Park? Today's guest is Tommy Carrafiello, who is a Boston native and has been working in the irrigation industry for over 20 years. He is currently connected with Cambridge Landscape, which has been around for 40 years in serving the Boston public. Andy sits down with Tommy as they...

A lot of residential houses have sprinklers installed on their lawns but, do you know the ins and outs of how they work? Many of us are not aware of how drip irrigation operates and how it helps us make our lives trouble-free. Today, Andy and Art talk about the different types of drip irrigation from point source to inline source and how these operate in various land settings. You will also learn...

Former contestant on the ABC hit television series Shark Tank, irrigation technology expert, and multimillion-dollar eCommerce entrepreneur Andy Humphrey brings his curiosity & creativity to tease out the secrets of successful Green Industry influencers on The Sprinkler Nerd Show. Discover how to get a leg up on the competition, to be the smartest person at the design table, and advance your caree...