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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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
#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.
#IAmaHardscaper: Nick and Rocco of NRX Landscaping 31.01.2022 1:00:26
Today we are joined by Nick and Rocco of NRX Landscaping for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.
#IAmaHardscaper: Chris of Morales Outdoor Living 24.01.2022 34:35
Today we are joined by Chris of Morales Outdoor Living for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.
#IAmaHardscaper: ET of Leger Landscapes 17.01.2022 1:01:33
Today we are joined by ET of Leger Landscapes for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.
#IAmaHardscaper: Jeremy of Willow Gates Landscaping and Dust Killer Tools 10.01.2022 1:06:37
Today we are joined by Jeremy of Willow Gates Landscaping and Dust Killer Tools for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.
2022 Goal Setting, Budgeting, and the Membership Platform 03.01.2022 27:43
On today's episode, we talk about setting goals in your business for this year and a road map for the following years in order to budget accordingly and estimate jobs based on that budget. We also talk about a big announcement! www.members.howtohardscape.com
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Season End 27.12.2021 56:11
On today's episode of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have seven returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss their wins and takeaways from the 2021 season. Jeremy Swihart of J Squared Outdoor - @jsquaredoutdoor Tony Zambito of Zamco Group - @zamcogroup Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Matt Hiner of Hiner Outdoor Living - @hineroutdoorlivin...
Road Safety with Tri-Shield Consulting 20.12.2021 1:56:13
Today we are joined by Scott Oldfield. He is the Vice President and COO of Tri-Shield Consulting, a team of retired police Commercial Vehicle Inspectors that are committed to road safety and provide a range of services including commercial vehicle training. This is our longest one person interview episode and it's a good one. This is all about road safety, circle checks, equipment loading, and eve...
#IAmaHardscaper: Nick of The YardFathers 13.12.2021 34:09
Today we are joined by Nick of The YardFathers Premier Outdoor Living for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.
Standard Operating Procedures with Al Levi 06.12.2021 34:51
Today we are joined by Al Levi, he is the creator of The 7 Power Contractor and the author of the book of the same name. He helps contractors all over North America to regain power over their businesses so they can run them with less stress and more success. Sponsor: I want to take a break from today’s episode to thank our sponsor Alliance Gator. They are the manufacturers of a wide variety of har...
2021 Season Recap 29.11.2021 27:28
On today's episode, I talk about my season and the ups and downs from the year behind me. From clients to employees, equipment to business models, I walk through my thought process since I started by business until now. We have a webinar coming up on November 30 at 11AM EST with Cycle CPA and SynkedUp. We will be doing a live interview with questions you can submit if you register in regards to en...
What Your Numbers Will Tell You About Your Business with SynkedUP 22.11.2021 46:05
Today we are joined by Weston Zimmerman, he is the CEO and co-founder of SynkedUP a business management software that will help you know your numbers which is exactly what we get into with this episode. We have a webinar coming up on November 30 at 11AM EST with Cycle CPA and SynkedUp. We will be doing a live interview with questions you can submit if you register in regards to end of year account...
Accounting Practices with Cycle CPA 15.11.2021 27:47
Today we are joined by Carla Iniguez-Policastro, she is the CEO of Cycle CPA a virtual accounting solution for green industry businesses. We talk about a wide range of subjects on this episode from why you should be creating a relationship with an accountant, getting your books in order, and budgeting. We have a webinar coming up on November 30 at 11AM EST with Cycle CPA and SynkedUp. We will be d...
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: Initial Conversation with Potential Clients 08.11.2021 1:23:10
On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews with hardscape business owners answering what they do when a potential client first contacts them. Whether through email, phone call, or a form on their website, where does this lead to coming to the initial consultation. Sponsor: I want to take a break from today’s episode to thank our sponsor Alliance Gator. They are the makers beh...
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: Where are Your Leads Coming From? 01.11.2021 1:19:09
On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews with hardscape business owners answering where they get their leads from. Sponsor: I want to take a break from today’s episode to thank our sponsor Alliance Gator. They are the manufacturers of a wide variety of hardscape installation materials including polymeric sands and other jointing compounds, cleaners, sealers, binders,...
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: One Thing You Wish You Had Known 25.10.2021 1:00:56
On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews with hardscape business owners answering our closing question on each interview: What is one thing you know now that you wish you knew from the beginning. Sponsors: I want to take a break from today’s episode to thank our sponsor Alliance Gator. They are the makers behind Gator Nitro Joint Sand, a permeable jointing compound for hard...
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: Tools and Equipment 18.10.2021 1:25:12
On today’s episode we mashup previous I am a hardscaper interviews talking about equipment. Now some of these answers discuss installation practices or equipment purchases in the future, depending on how I phrased the question to the interviewee, but ultimately this is an equipment discussion episode about what these hardscapers love to have in their business. Sponsors: I want to take a break from...
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