Michael Pletz
How to Hardscape
A podcast dedicated to helping hardscapers start and grow their business. If you are a hardscaper, landscaper, or a contractor of any sort, this podcast is going to help you professionally. Landscaping companies and contractors alike will benefit from discussions with leading experts in the industry talking installation, tools, products, marketing, business, and so much more to help you grow your business. Whether you are a lawn care specialist, a contractor looking to add new services to grow your bottom line, or already active in the industry, there are topics covered that will help you.
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Michael Pletz
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Latest episode
Oct 26, 2026
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Episodes
#IAmaHardscaper Community Series Ep. 2 22.07.2022 35:08
Today we talk about navigating your business in a recession, purchasing a landscaping business, naming a landscaping business, marketing, and take audience questions on frustrations in the industry for our next episode in our #IAmaHardscaper Community Series.
#IAmaHardscaper: Landon of Planit Green Landscapes 18.07.2022 1:06:24
Today we are joined by Landon of Planit Green Landscapes (@PlanitGreenLandscapes) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Community Series Ep. 1 11.07.2022 31:58
Today we take audience voicemails and discuss polymeric sand, production rates, and projects. If you want to leave a voicemail, go to speakpipe.com/howtohardscape to leave a question, comment, or frustration to be played on the podcast. Leave a Voicemail Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Talking About the Recession 05.07.2022 29:19
Today I take the time to talk about a possible recession ahead and what that may look like for the hardscape industry as well as what others have said on the podcast about navigating through a recession.
Designing Landscapes with Taylor of Calumma Creative Landscapes 27.06.2022 55:04
Today we are joined by Taylor Fifield of Calumma Creative Landscapes to talk how he started his design business and his thoughts on designing a landscape. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Talking Business and Design with Matt Daly of Water & Earth Landscape Design 20.06.2022 53:18
Today we are joined by Matt Daly of Water & Earth Landscape Design to talk how he started and grew his business, as well as his thoughts of various design aspects in a landscape. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper: Aaron of Spaces Design and Build 13.06.2022 54:52
Today we are joined by Aaron of Spaces Design and Build (@SpacesDesignandBuild) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper: Ken and Patrick of Local Roots Landscaping 06.06.2022 1:01:02
Today we are joined by Ken and Patrick of Local Roots Landscaping (@localrootslandscaping) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Instagram Q&A 30.05.2022 50:33
Today we are joined by four returning guests for another #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally for an Instagram Q&A. Caleb of @aumanlandscapellc Matt of @hardscapeottawa Chad of @naturaldesignlandscapes Antonio of @a_service_for_every_season Mike of @howtohardscape and @iamahardscaper Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Industry Financial Key Performance Indicators with Cycle CPA 23.05.2022 38:15
Today we have a special episode with Joe and Carla of Cycle CPA. They takeover today's episode to talk about financial key performance indicators in our industry. Cycle CPA’s team of accountants can do anything from bookkeeping to CFO services, and they are specialized within the hardscape & landscape industry. Visit cyclecpa.com , and for $200 off mention the How to Hardscape podcast.
Pay for Performance with Mike Andes 16.05.2022 30:58
Today we are joined by Mike Andes, he is the owner of Augusta Lawn Care Services and author of P4P (Pay For Performance): Why Hourly is a Failing Formula. We talk about this concept and how it could apply to your hardscaping business as well as several other wide ranging topics.
Incorporating Lighting into an Outdoor Living Space with in-lite 09.05.2022 35:16
Today we are joined by Lauren of in-lite Outdoor Lighting to talk about why you should be installing outdoor lighting into your designs, how to design a space with outdoor lighting, and how to sell it to your clients. Sponsors: in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Equipment 02.05.2022 53:03
Today we are joined by two returning guests for another #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally discussing equipment. Chad of @naturaldesignlandscapes Evan of @pride_hardscape Mike of @howtohardscape and @iamahardscaper Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper: Chuck and Jeffery of Down to Earth Landscaping 25.04.2022 53:40
Today we are joined by Chuck and Jeffery of Down to Earth Landscaping (@dtelandscapingco) in another episode of the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Permeable Jointing Compounds and Bedding Materials with Romex 18.04.2022 50:49
Today I am joined by Adrian and David of Romex. Adrian is the project manager and David the Eastern sales representative at Romex, a company specializing in permeable jointing and bedding products. We talk about these products and their applications in the hardscape industry. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper: Crux Lon of Chicago Brick Paving 11.04.2022 38:13
Today we are joined by Crux Lon of Chicago Brick Paving in another episode of the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Struggles 04.04.2022 1:01:40
On today's episode of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have seven returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss 2022 goals. Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Chad Quenneville of Natural Design Landscapes - @naturaldesignlandscapes Matt of Hardscape Ottawa - @hardscapeottawa Antonio of Zeppa's - @a_service_for_every_season Mike of Paver King -...
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Evolve Design Build, Zeppa's, and Elevate Outdoor Living 28.03.2022 1:13:25
Today we are joined by four returning guests including Jordan and Kyle of Evolve Design Build, Antonio of Zeppa's, and Mike of Elevate Outdoor Living for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Mindset with Joshua Gillow of the Outerspaces Podcast 21.03.2022 1:00:54
Today I am joined by Joshua Gillow, he is a co host of the Outerspaces Podcast and of YesExpress where he consults with landscape business owners. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper: Mike of Elevate Outdoor Living 14.03.2022 36:29
Today we are joined by Mike of Elevate Outdoor Living for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper: Antonio of Zeppa's 07.03.2022 41:26
Today we are joined by Antonio of Zeppa's: A Service for Every Season for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: 2022 Goals 28.02.2022 54:08
On today's episode of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have seven returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss 2022 goals. Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Chad Quenneville of Natural Design Landscapes - @naturaldesignlandscapes Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape - @aumanlandscapellc Matt of Hardscape Ottawa - @hardscapeottawa Mike Pletz of How...
Google My Business and Local SEO with Joy Hawkins of Sterling Sky 21.02.2022 36:02
Today I am joined by Joy Hawkins, she is the owner and founder of Sterling Sky an online marketing agency that offers local SEO, pay-per-click, social media, and consulting among many other services and offers. We talk about Google My Business, local SEO, and how you can use these to rank better on search engines.
Pre-Qualifying Clients with Groundwork 14.02.2022 29:58
Today we are joined by Jeff Wraley of Groundwork to talk about using software to pre-qualify clients.
#IAmaHardscaper: Greg of Niagara Outdoor 07.02.2022 32:53
Today we are joined by Greg of Niagara Outdoor for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.
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