Michael Pletz

How to Hardscape

Business EN ↓ 372 episodes

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.

Author

Michael Pletz

Category

Business

Podcast website

howtohardscape.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Goal Setting and Budgeting for 2021 28.04.2021

On today's live stream of the #IAmaHardscaper ​ Round Table Rally, we have eight returning guests from the How to Hardscape Podcast to discuss goal setting and budgeting for 2021. Mike Pennington of Paver King - @paver_king Matt Hiner of Hiner Outdoor Living - @hineroutdoorliving and @the_yardist Joshua Sutton of Sutton Outdoor - @suttonoutdoor Dan Wasson of Wasson Nursery - @wassonnursery and @th...

Selling and Installing Water Features with Atlantic Water Gardens 26.04.2021

On today's episode we are joined by Demi Fortuna, the director of product information at Atlantic Water Gardens. He joins us to talk about selling and installing water features in hardscapes. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengthen small home services businesses. Almost-entreprene...

Aggregates with Dufferin Aggregates / Base Preparation Applications 19.04.2021

On today's episode we are joined by Dufferin Aggregates to talk about the specs of various aggregates that are popular in the hardscape industry. We also talk about how we use these different aggregates in our business in different applications to maximize efficiency and the quality that we provide our clients. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $10...

Running a Business with Your Spouse with Caleb and Brittany Auman 12.04.2021

On today's episode, we have Caleb and Brittany Auman of Auman Landscape and the Hardscape Academy on the show to talk about running a business with your spouse and all of the ups and downs that this comes with. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengthen small home services businesses...

Hardscaping to Excavation with Tom Gardocki / The Dirt Ninja 05.04.2021

Today we are joined by Tom Gardocki. He is The Dirt Ninja on Instagram and YouTube and the co-owner of New Era Excavation. He talks with us about how he started in the family hardscaping business and eventually began his own excavation company. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengt...

#IAmaHardscaper: Josh of Mass Hardscapes 29.03.2021

Today we have Josh of Mass Hardscapes on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors of this episode: Jobber I’m excited to share Boost By Jobber, Jobber’s new $100,000 grant program which is built to help launch, grow, and strengthen small home services businesses. Almost-entrepreneurs, new business owners, and experienced business owners, you’re all invited to apply for...

#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Earthworks Landscaping and Niche Gardens 22.03.2021

On today's episode we have another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table series with returning guests Nick of Earthworks Landscaping and Danny of Niche Gardens.

Financial Success for Contractors with Kirk Chisholm of the Money Tree Podcast 15.03.2021

Today we are joined by Kirk Chisholm. He is a principal wealth manager at Innovative Advisory Group located in Lexington, Massachusetts. He has been providing financial advice to individuals and families since 1999 and is also a host of the Money Tree Investing Podcast. He is here today to offer us his advice about personal finance as contractors to set ourselves up for success financially.

Personal Finance for Contractors with Kornel Szrejber of Build Wealth Canada 15.03.2021

Today we are joined by Kornel Szrejber of the Build Wealth Canada Show . He joins us to talk about personal finance for contractors specifically in Canada, as well as business finance for those that are operating their own business.

#IAmaHardscaper: Phil of P.J.E. Lawn Care and Landscaping 08.03.2021

Today we have Phil of P.J.E. Lawn Care and Landscaping on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

Your Brand Story with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt 01.03.2021

Today we are joined by Aaron Witt of BuildWitt Media Group and the host of the Dirt Talk Podcast. He talks with us about the importance of creating a brand story that flows to your marketing, branding, and company culture.

#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Zamco Group, Paver King, and DPR Landscapes 22.02.2021

On today's episode we have an all Canadian #IAmaHardscaper Round Table with past guests: Tony of Zamco Group, Mike of Paver King, and Jordan of DPR Landscapes.

Business and Life with Britt Dowd of Lawncare Leaders Podcast 15.02.2021

Today we are joined by Britt Dowd, host of the Lawncare Leaders Podcast and owner of Green Again Lawn. We talk life and business getting into the deep questions right away.

#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Sutton Outdoor, Pride Hardscape, and Sheller Outdoor Living 08.02.2021

On today's episode we talk with Josh of Sutton Outdoor, Evan of Pride Hardscape, and Craig of Sheller Outdoor Living.

Stories and Lessons with Paul Jamison of the Green Industry Podcast 01.02.2021

Today we are joined by Paul Jamison, host of the Green Industry Podcast and author of the new book Cut That Grass and Make That Cash. He drops in to talk about stories and lessons learned as a business owner in the green industry.

Profit First for Contractors with Author Shawn Van Dyke 25.01.2021

Today we have Profit First for Contractors author Shawn Van Dyke on the show to talk about this cash management system, how it helps contractors, and answers your questions that were submitted.

#IAmaHardscaper: Craig of Sheller Outdoor Living 18.01.2021

Today we have Craig of Sheller Outdoor Living on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

Renting Versus Owning Equipment 11.01.2021

In today's episode, we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both renting and owning a piece of equipment as well as how to do a cost analysis on owning equipment and incorporate those costs into a budget to make that money back with every quote you send out.

Budgeting for 2021 04.01.2021

In today's episode, we walk through how to create your budget and what the advantages are of doing so. This includes factoring in the billable hours per season, overhead expenses, labor costs, cost of goods sold, and profit margins and how to budget these for your season to set goals and invest properly to ensure a successful 2021.

#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Matt Hiner, Dan Wasson, and Mike Arnold 28.12.2020

On today's episode we talk with Matt Hiner of Hiner Outdoor Living, Dan Wasson of Wasson Nursery, and Mike Arnold of Creekside Outdoor Living for a round table talk about their hardscape businesses.

#IAmaHardscaper: Liz and Kenny of Vaughanscapes 21.12.2020

Today we have Liz and Kenny of Vaughanscapes on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

#IAmaHardscaper: Nick of Earth Scapes Landscaping 14.12.2020

Today we have Nick of Earth Scapes Landscape and Outdoor Living on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

#IAmaHardscaper: Jordan of DPR Landscapes 07.12.2020

Today we have Jordan of DPR Landscapes on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

#IAmaHardscaper: Matt of Hiner Outdoor Living and The Yardist 30.11.2020

Today we have Matt Hiner of Hiner Outdoor Living and The Yardist on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

#IAmaHardscaper: Dan of Wasson Nursery 23.11.2020

Today we have Dan of Wasson Nursery on the show for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

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