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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Latest episode
Oct 26, 2026
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Episodes
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Premier Outdoor Living and RC Outdoor 14.09.2020 2:06:03
On today's episode we talk with Richard of RC Outdoor and Sean of Premier Outdoor Living for a round table talk about their hardscape businesses.
Selling and Installing Ponds with Greg Wittstock "The Pond Guy" 07.09.2020 27:20
Today we are joined by Greg Wittstock aka the Pond Guy. He is the owner and CEO of Aquascape, manufacturers of ponds and other outdoor water features. We talk today about why you should be including water features into the services that you offer your customers and how you can sell your customers on these features.
Radiant Heating for Hardscapes with Proline Radiant Heat Solutions 31.08.2020 42:07
On today's episode, we are joined by Larry Steveson of Proline Radiant Heat Solutions to talk about installation and sales of radiant heat snow melting products for hardscapes.
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Auman Landscape, J Squared Outdoor, and Mulder Maintenance 24.08.2020 1:34:43
On today's episode we talk with Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape, Jeremy Swihart of J Squared Outdoor and Andy Mulder of Mulder Maintenance and Services for a round table talk about their hardscape businesses.
#IAmaHardscaper Interview Takeaways and Round Up 17.08.2020 28:28
On today's episode I talk about various topics that have stood out on past #IAmaHardscaper interviews and what the future holds for these series of interviews.
Excavation and Subsoil Preparation Practices with Paver Pete 10.08.2020 27:13
Today on the podcast we are joined by Paver Pete to talk best excavation practices to keep your job site running efficiently and what you should be doing to prepare your subsoil for base preparation.
#IAmaHardscaper: Dylan of D and R Hardscapes 03.08.2020 1:15:52
On today's episode, we feature Dylan of D and R Hardscapes for another episode of our #IAmaHardscaper series.
#IAmaHardscaper: John of Signature Landscape 27.07.2020 46:41
On today's episode, we have John of Signature Landscape on the show for another episode in the series of #IAmaHardscaper.
#IAmaHardscaper: Jordan and Kyle of Evolve Design Build 20.07.2020 1:07:18
On today's episode of the #IAmaHardscaper series, we interview Jordan and Kyle of Evolve Design Build.
Weigh Safe on Trailer Safety 13.07.2020 29:53
Today we are joined by Chris Procopio who is the Director of Sales for Weigh Safe, a product that is designed to help you measure tongue weight. We talk about this product and many factors that affect trailer safety.
#IAmaHardscaper: Mike Arnold of Creekside Outdoor Living 06.07.2020 43:34
Today I am joined by Mike of Creekside Outdoor Living for another episode of #IAmaHardscaper where I sit down and interview a hardscape business owner.
Retaining Wall Construction with Risi Stone and Unilock 29.06.2020 44:18
Today we are joined by Tyler Matys, President of Risi Stone, and Ray Rodenburgh of Unilock. We take this episode to discuss retaining walls and a lot of information in regards to constructing one, what needs to be considered, and lots of valuable resources available to you from Risi Stone and Unilock.
#IAmaHardscaper: Tony Zambito of Groupe Zamco 22.06.2020 52:18
On today's episode, we are joined by Tony of Groupe Zamco for another episode of #IAmaHardscaper where we sit down and interview a hardscape business owner.
Talking Sales with Gary Ross of Allies in Leadership 15.06.2020 38:23
Today I am joined by Gary Ross of Allies in Leadership to talk about sales.
Operating a Lean and Efficient Business with Frank Bourque 08.06.2020 32:10
Today we are joined by Frank Bourque to talk about 5 steps to operating a more lean and efficient business.
Compaction with Bartell Global 01.06.2020 35:24
On today's episode, we are joined by Brian Fortner of Bartell Global to talk about everything you need to know about compaction.
#IAmaHardscaper: Chad Quenneville of Natural Design Landscapes 26.05.2020 38:21
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 27:15
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 50:06
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 36:37
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 36:02
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 18:09
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 30:32
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 34:28
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 35:54
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.
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