Azenco Outdoor

In this episode of the Azenco Outdoor Podcast, we sit down with Roy Cartonbach, founder and president of SlideClear Glass Solutions, to talk about how operable glass can help dealers complete the outdoor living experience. From increasing average order value to creating all-season comfort, this conversation covers how glass integrates with pergolas, screens, heaters, and more. If you are an outdoo...

Financing is one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in the outdoor living and home improvement industry. In this episode of the Azenco Outdoor Podcast, Leslie Chapus, Vice President of Azenco Outdoor, sits down with Tyler from the sales team to break down how financing can dramatically increase close rates, boost average ticket size, and help businesses scale faster.

In this episode of the Azenco Outdoor Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Shet of Raven Builders to talk about what actually works when growing a construction or outdoor living brand online. From simple phone-shot content to influencer partnerships and audience trust, this conversation breaks down how brands in the industry can use social media to get attention and create real business opportunities.

In this episode of The Azenco Outdoor Podcast, we talk about why choosing the right outdoor fan matters far more than most people think. Joined by Lauren Graham of Matthews Fans and Doug Brown of The Lighting Showroom, this conversation covers key insights for dealers, designers, and contractors specifying fans for pergolas and outdoor living spaces. From wet rated vs damp rated fans to coastal du...

Outdoor living has evolved. In this episode, Leslie Chapus, VP of Azenco Outdoor, sits down with leading interior designer Kerrie Kelly to explore how outdoor spaces have become fully designed, lifestyle-driven environments. From luxury client expectations and seamless indoor-outdoor continuity to material performance, customization, automation, and sustainability, this conversation breaks down wh...

In this episode of the Azenco Outdoor Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Hammers, CEO and Chief Marketing Officer of Impact Enclosures, to break down exactly how to build a 4.9-star Google Review construction company without sacrificing profit.

In this episode of the Azenco Outdoor Podcast, we sit down at MILA Miami with Gregory Galy, co-founder of one of the most successful hospitality groups in the United States. Filmed under an Azenco aluminum pergola on a Miami rooftop, this conversation dives into what it truly takes to build restaurants that last. From Gregory’s early beginnings in France to leading high-volume luxury dining destin...

In this episode of the Azenco Outdoor Podcast, we sit down with Russ Wettstein, one of the top-performing Azenco dealers in Texas, to break down what it really takes to build a high-volume, profitable luxury pergola business.

Arthur shares his journey beginning in 1995 as a distributor, eventually launching his own zipper screen system in 2002, and ultimately developing MagnaTrack in 2017, the system that reshaped the industry. He walks through the evolution of the outdoor screen market, the early challenges, and what led to Progressive Screens being acquired by Hunter Douglas in 2020.

In today’s rapidly growing outdoor living market, finding and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face. Whether you’re a pergola contractor, a design-build firm, or a company specializing in complete backyard transformations — including outdoor kitchens, pools, decking, and aluminum pergolas — the foundation of your success depends on who you bring onto your t...

What does it really take to grow a luxury pergola business from the ground up?  In this episode, featuring Leslie Chapus, VP of Azenco Outdoor , and Jason Herring, CEO of Syzygy , we delve into the strategies that transformed an idea into one of the most successful pergola companies in South Florida. From louvered pergola design and software systems to hospitality-level client experiences and neve...

Thinking about selling aluminum pergolas? In this episode, we kick off with one simple truth: doing less can actually earn you more.  Discover how niching down in the outdoor living space, specifically in aluminum pergolas, can help you build a stronger, more profitable business. #AluminumPergola #PergolaBusiness #OutdoorLiving #DealerTips

How do you break into the luxury pergola market? In Episode 2 of The Azenco Outdoor Podcast, Cristian from Sho Pros FL shares his journey from general contracting to leading high-end pergola projects across Florida and the Caribbean. Discover tips on selling smart pergolas, managing custom installs, and scaling in residential and commercial spaces.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Azenco Outdoor Podcast!   Host Leslie Chapus , VP and Co-Founder of Azenco Outdoor, sits down with Western Sales Manager Kevin Sellmeyer to share what makes Azenco Outdoor's approach to luxury outdoor living truly unique.  From smart pergola design and custom outdoor solutions to trends in patio covers and expert sales strategies, this episode offers v...