How to Hardscape

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...

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have four returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss the seasons start. Mike Pennington of Paver King - @paver_king Matt of Hardscape Ottawa - @hardscapeottawa Chad of Natural Design Landscapes - @naturaldesignlandscapes Tony Zambito of Zamco Group - @zamcogroup Mike Pletz of How to Hardscape - @howtohardscape a...

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have five returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss contracts. Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Mike Pennington of Paver King - @paver_king Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape - @aumanlandscapellc Matt of Hardscape Ottawa - @hardscapeottawa Chad of Natural Design Landscapes - @naturald...

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally, we have seven returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss the first consultation with a customer.  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 - @hineroutdoorli...

Today we are joined by Phillip Dedominicis, he is the managing director at Menke & Associates who focus on Employee Stock Ownership Plans that give workers ownership interest in a company. We talk about the benefits of ESOPs, what kind of companies they are suited for, and why you may consider this in the future of your company. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own...

Today we are joined by Greg Crabtree. He is a speaker, entrepreneur, financial expert, and author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits and Simple Numbers 2.0. We talk today about financials for your business including owner salary, the salary cap concept from his book, and debt. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to today,...

Today we have Westin of WB Outdoor (previously Eco Turf) on the show 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 wat...

Today we are joined by Mike Michalowicz. He wrote books like Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, Fix This Next, and Profit First, among many others to help business owners take control of their businesses trajectory, finances, and time. We cover all of these topics and more in this wide ranging interview. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools began by building tools to solve its own jobsite dust problems. Fast-forward to...

Today we are joined by Isabel Perez, she is the Product Manager subgrade improvement at Terrafix Geosynthetics. She joins us to talk about everything geotextiles in the hardscape industry. 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 updat...

Today we are joined by Bradd Bergerson, the product manager at Terrafix Geosythentics. He Joins us today to talk about everything geogrids. Unixial, Biaxial, specifications, uses, and so much more. Sponsors: Brought to you by iQ Power Tools, the firm that builds smart, tough, award-winning clean-cut concrete and masonry power tools that eliminate dust. Eliminating dust from your job site is smart....

Today we are joined by Tom Reber. He is a construction business coach, founder, and host of the Contractor Fight TV and the Contractor Fight Podcast and he joins us today to talk about sales for contractors. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools builds smart, tough power tools that eliminate the dust problem. They’ve been studying the hazards of silica for over 15 years. Their team is passionate about mitigati...

On today's episode we bring back three guests for a #IAmaHardscaper Round Table including Gairad DeCastro of Premier Landscape, Josh Jones of Mass Hardscapes, and Tom Gardocki aka The Dirt Ninja. Sponsors: Brought to you by iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems for the hardscape industry.  Visit  iQPowerTools.com  for game-changi...

Today we are joined by Bill Gardocki, he was the owner of Interstate landscape before recently selling it. He is an ICPI and NCMA instructor, as well as for the horticultural program University of New Hampshire and a frequent contributor to Hardscape Magazine. He talks with us today about his history in the industry and selling his business only recently. Sponsors: iQ Power Tools manufactures a co...

On today's episode we have an all Ontario #IAmaHardscaper Round Table with past guests: Matt of Hardscape Ottawa and Chad of Natural Design Landscapes.

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper ​ Round Table Rally, we have four returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss prequalifying clients. Jeremy Swihart of J Squared Outdoor - @jsquaredoutdoor Evan Newcombe of Pride Hardscape - @pride_hardscape Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living - @shelleroutdoorliving Tony Zambito of Zamco Group - @zamcogroup Mike Pletz of How to H...

Today I take the time to talk about my story from starting at a hardscape dealer to working on the side to starting my own business and where it has taken me including why I started How to Hardscape.

Today we are joined by Joe Wadkins, he is a global artificial turf consultant with millions of square feet installed and the inventor of products for the industry. He talks with us about selling synthetic turf to our clients, installation, and commonly overlooked aspects of synthetic turf.