How to Hardscape

Today we are joined by Nick and Rocco of NRX Landscaping for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

Today we are joined by Chris of Morales Outdoor Living for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

Today we are joined by ET of Leger Landscapes for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

Today we are joined by Jeremy of Willow Gates Landscaping and Dust Killer Tools for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

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

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...

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...

Today we are joined by Nick of The YardFathers Premier Outdoor Living for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews answering this question: what is a horror story that you have experienced in your business? The reason why I ask this question is to help those starting their businesses or even already rolling along to prepare them for what may happen and help them put safeguards into their own business to perhaps prevent this same thing from happen...

On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews answering this question: do you charge for consultations, why or why not? This is one that I felt was important to understand everyones thought process behind whether they do or do not charge for consultations and to also learn some interesting ways in which some charge but use that money for charitable donations or elsewhere in thei...

Today we mashup interviews with previous guests answering a single question: How do you qualify leads? Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own job site dust problems. Fast-forward to today, the company continues to combine intensive research and industry knowledge, with a completely updated approach. The result? Innovative tools that eliminate dust and water while creatin...

Today we are joined by Frankie of Outdoor Living Life for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to today, the company continues to combine intensive research and industry knowledge, with a completely updated approach. The result? Innovative tools that eliminate dust and water while creati...

Today we are joined by Paul Jamison, he is the host of the Green Industry Podcast and author of Cut That Grass and Make That Cash, as well as his new book Best Business Practices for Landscapers. We talk about his new book and what he has learned through 500 episodes of hosting the Green Industry Podcast. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast...

Today we are joined by Chris of Three Seasons Landscapes for this episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. This is actually an in-person interview that we did where I spent a day in the life and we took some time to sit down to do this podcast in his office, so forgive the audio quality. There is some reverberation, but it is most definitely a quality discussion on business with Chris. Sponsors: iQ...

Today we are joined by Brian Fullerton of Brian’s Lawn Maintenance on his YouTube and socials and the host of The Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast. We talk today about branding and using YouTube and social media in your business and beyond. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to today, the company continues to combine intensive research...

On today's episode, we talk about two authors we previously had on the podcast and compare their thoughts on knowing your numbers in your business including market versus cost-based estimating, as well as reevaluating our budget for the end of the year. Both of these books are on our list of recommended books found at howtohardscape.com/books . Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to s...

Today we are joined by Michael C. Stone. He is author of Profit and Markup as well as Profitable Sales, both books for contractors to help them price and sell jobs to become more profitable. Both of these books are on our list of recommended books found at howtohardscape.com/books . Be sure to check them out and enjoy this conversation with Michael C. Stone about profit, markup, and sales. Sponsor...