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: Chad Quenneville of Natural Design Landscapes 26.05.2020

Today we are joined by Chad Quenneville of Natural Design Landscapes for this episode of I Am a Hardscaper.

Tensar TriAx Geogrid / Unilock DriveGrid 18.05.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Paul Hewgill of Tensar and Ray Rodenburgh of Unilock to talk about TriAx Geogrid / Unilock DriveGrid, the application and installation of the product, and why you should be including this in every job.

Soil Identification with Matt Hostrander 11.05.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by soil scientist Matt Hostrander to talk about soil identification in preparation for and while excavating.

#IAmaHardscaper: Gairad DeCastro of Premier Landscape 04.05.2020

On today's episode of #IAmaHardscaper I am joined by Gairad DeCastro of Premier Landscape.

Mental Health with Jason Anderson of Trillium Landscape 01.05.2020

On today's episode of the health week on the podcast, we feature Jason Anderson of Trillium Landscape to talk about his story and the importance of taking care of your mental health as an entrepreneur.

Skin Care for Landscapers with Dr. Allison Arthur 01.05.2020

On today's episode during health week, we are joined by Dr. Allison Arthur. She talks about taking care of your skin in the sun, how you can protect yourself, and some consequences of not protecting your skin.

Protecting Your Hearing with Dr. Marshall Chasin 27.04.2020

On today's episode, we dive into the first of our three health topics this week with Dr. Marshall Chasin. He is a doctor of audiology and talks with us our protecting our hearing on a job site.

#IAmaHardscaper: Andy Mulder of Mulder Maintenance & Services 20.04.2020

On today's episode of #IAmaHardscaper, we are joined by Andy Mulder of Mulder Maintenance & Services.

Preparing and Operating in a Recession with Jody Grunden of Summit CPA 13.04.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Jody Grunden of Summit CPA, a virtual CFO service, to talk about how you should prepare your business for a recession and operating your business during a market downturn.

Selling and Installing Outdoor Living Spaces with Alex from Techo-Bloc 06.04.2020

Today we are joined on the show by Alex Cadieux of Techo-Bloc. He talks with us about selling and installing outdoor living spaces for your clients, why you should be focusing on expanding the features you can offer your clients, and how Techo-Bloc has materials and resources to help make you more efficient and make more money.

#IAmaHardscaper: Jeremy of J Squared Outdoor 30.03.2020

On today's episode we are joined by Jeremy Swihart of J Squared Outdoor.

Pedestal Systems with Stone Deck Innovations 27.03.2020

On today's episode we are joined by Greg Borger of Stone Deck Innovations to talk about the use of pedestal systems in the installation of rooftop patios and more.

Alternatives to Traditional Decks: Paverdeck and TileDeck with Stone Deck Innovations 25.03.2020

On today's episode we are joined by Greg Borger of Stone Deck Innovations. He talks with us about two more products available as alternatives to traditional decks including Paver Deck and Tile Deck.

Alternatives to Traditional Decks: SilcaGrate with Stone Deck Innovations 23.03.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Greg Borger of Stone Deck Innovations to talk about a series of alternatives to traditional decks that you can offer your customers. On this specific episode, we talk about the SilcaGrate system.

EASYClick Base with Geoff Whitcher of Azpects 18.03.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Geoff Whitcher of Azpects to talk about the installation of EASYClick Base and how this product has been tested.

EASYJoint with Geoff Whitcher of Azpects 16.03.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Geoff Whitcher of Azpects to talk about EASYJoint. This is an alternative product to polymeric sand that is air cured and installed with water.

#IAmaHardscaper: Caleb of Auman Landscape 09.03.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape for another #IAmaHardscaper feature.

Remarketing with Facebook and Google Ads Introduced 07.03.2020

On today's episode, we talk about why you should be installing the Facebook Pixel and Google Tag to remarket to your audience.

Setting Up a Search Engine Optimized Website 05.03.2020

On today's episode, I talk about what it takes to set up a search engine optimized website to ensure you are going to rank at the top of specific keyword results on search engines.

Dialing in Your Online Marketing with Hardscape Marketer 04.03.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Tim Fahndrich of Hardscape Marketer, Whirlocal.io, and the Digital Contractor Show on Turfs Up Radio to talk about dialing in your online marketing.

The Customer Journey with Premium Mix Marketing 03.03.2020

On today's episode, we are joined by Matt Pletz of Premium Mix Marketing to talk about the customer journey from drawing their attention to creating a sense of loyalty with your customers.

Acquiring the Right Customers with Mark Morrison 02.03.2020

On today's episode, we talk with Mark Morrison about acquiring the right customers for your business, identifying the "A" clients, and making sure that you are attracting those clients to your business.

Knowing Your Numbers: Intro to Budgeting, Estimating, and Job Costing 27.02.2020

On today's episode, we talk about budgeting, estimating, and job costing in your business and implementing a system to allow you to become more efficient with your estimating process while ensuring that you make the money your business needs to thrive.

Selling and Installing Landscape Lighting with Kichler Lighting 25.02.2020

Today we are joined by Jeff Dross of Kichler, and he is here to talk about landscape lighting. From selling to installing, we cover it all.

Talking Shop with Paul Jamison Host of the Green Industry Podcast 19.02.2020

Today we are joined by Paul Jamison, he is a landscape business owner from Atlanta and the host of the Green Industry Podcast. He talks about his story and how he got into the green industry.

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