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
Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
LIVE Interviews with 9 Guests at LO Congress 12.01.2026 1:24:26
Today we have 9 guests on the show LIVE at LO Congress Trade Show. We get into topics like products that stood out at the show, struggles from last year, improvements in their business for this year, and marketing. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
The Chart of Accounts Every Landscaping Business Needs with George Urvari of KTC 05.01.2026 53:52
Today we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and Knowledge Tree Consulting to discuss the Chart of Accounts every landscaping business needs and how to read it. We get into why it is important and what it will tell you when comparing year-over-year. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
2025 End of Year Episode 30.12.2025 41:25
Today we talk about the end of 2025, what I will be working on in my business for 2026, and a look back on our past year of amazing guests and topics! Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com...
Lessons from 35+ Years in Business with Neil Pond of Urban Landscaping 22.12.2025 59:34
Today we talk with Neil Pond who is the President, Owner, and Founder of Urban Landscaping. With more than 35 years in business, Neil has a lot of experience to share with us. We talk about getting a college degree in Horticulture and how that helped, starting his business just before a recession and what takeaways he gained for future recessions, why he has specialized crews, and much more! Spons...
Fine Tuning Your Marketing Strategy with Rob Murray 15.12.2025 48:16
Today we have Rob Murray from Intrigue Media on the show to discuss marketing topics including websites, email, A.I., and leadership. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com ...
Planning for 2026 with KTC, UBL Group, and Quiet Nature 08.12.2025 40:49
Today we interview 4 guests during the Knowledge Tree Consulting event to discuss a variety of topics including budgeting, production rates, diversifying services, sales, coaching employees, and how the past year has been along with what you are looking forward to in 2026. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Building a Sales Team with Marty Grunder 01.12.2025 52:46
Today we have Marty Grunder on the podcast to discuss building a sales team. He is the founder and CEO of GLC, founder and president of Grow Group, and host of The Grow Show. We talk about hiring sales people, budgeting for sales, roles and responsibilities, and much more. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
End of Year and Client Sales Process 24.11.2025 39:39
Today we have an Instagram Live where we talked about end of the year and our client sales process. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com ...
Estimating, Managing, and Being Competitive in Commercial Landscaping with Hamilton's Group 17.11.2025 1:07:33
Today we talk with Jack Hamilton of Hamilton's Group about commercial landscaping. We get into identifying projects your company can be most competitive at, the workflow of bidding on commercial work, and what commonalities companies have that lead them to be more efficient and profitable. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Solving THESE Problems with the Headquarters Software 11.11.2025 28:43
Today we talk about the problems that we focused on solving when developing and continuing to develop the How to Hardscape Headquarters Software! How to Hardscape Headquarters
Hardscape Horror Stories 2025 03.11.2025 53:23
Today we mashup responses from our 2025 interviews with hardscape business owners answering what their horror story is in their time in business. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com ...
HNA Interviews: What are You Struggling With in Your Business? 27.10.2025 46:40
Today we release our HNA 2025 interviews asking business owners how their year has been and what they are currently struggling with or actively trying to improve in their business. Sponsors: Cycle CPA ...
Struggles in Your Business: 2025 Responses 20.10.2025 57:16
Today we mashup responses from our 2025 interviews with hardscape business owners answering what they are struggling with right now in their business and what is one thing they know now that they wish they knew from the very beginning. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
6 Years of How to Hardscape 14.10.2025 57:41
Today we talk about the past 6 years of How to Hardscape and what is to come in the years ahead including the How to Hardscape Headquarters Software! Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com ...
Expanding and Buying Property with Landon of Knob Hill Landscape 06.10.2025 1:01:07
Today we are joined by Landon Kirby of Knob Hill Landscape (@KnobHillLandscapeCo) to talk about how he has grown his business through two property purchases and invested in his team. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioS...
Content Marketing Strategy with Micah Miller of Easton Outdoors 29.09.2025 1:05:03
Today we are joined by Micah Miller of Easton Outdoors (@EastonOutdoorsLLC) to talk about his content marketing strategy, how he first decided to work on content to promote his business, and why he calls himself a Managing Member. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Scaling, Training, and Working with Your Spouse with Cycle CPA 22.09.2025 36:22
Today we are joined by Carla and Joe Policastro of Cycle CPA to talk about scaling, onboarding and training employees, and working with your spouse. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Growing People with John Karpov of Action Home Services 15.09.2025 48:27
Today we are joined by John Karpov of Action Home Services (@ActionHomeServices) to talk about growing people, investing in education, implementing actionable items, and marketing. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com...
Takeaways, Implementation, and Inspiration with Chuck of DTE Landscaping 08.09.2025 1:03:14
Today we are joined by Chuck from DTE Landscaping (@DTELandscapingCo) to talk about takeaways from the KTC x COIVIC event, how him and his business partner discuss and implement changes in the business, recent struggles in the business, and much more. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Taking Care of Yourself and Those You Care About with Adam of Little Yukon 02.09.2025 50:10
Today we are joined by Adam Anderson of Little Yukon Landscaping (@LittleYukon_Landscaping) for an in-person interview with co-host Chuck from DTE Landscaping (@DTELandscapingCo). Adam talks about how he got into the industry with his family and about his personal journey to take care of himself and those around him. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Optimize First, Then Grow with George Urvari [KTC CHALLENGE] 25.08.2025 1:00:21
Today we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and Knowledge Tree Consulting to discuss the differences between consulting, coaching, and advice. We talk about how he categorizes companies he consults, what he looks for first when he analyzes a company, how important it is to understand the numbers, importance of operations and leadership, and when you should grow or optimize. Sponso...
ROAS: Make the Most of Your Leads 18.08.2025 36:28
Today we talk about how you can make the most of your leads through your return on ad spend. We talk about marketing, leads, and upsells to help increase your return on your ad spend with show do not tell tactics. Sponsors: Cycle CPA ...
150 Employees and Acquiring a Business with Jason Cromley of Hidden Creek 11.08.2025 47:25
Today we talk with Co-Founder of Hidden Creek Landscaping Jason Cromley. He talks about how he started and grew Hidden Creek with his partner Matt, his roles and responsibilities today as CEO, acquiring Capital City Pools, and much more! Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
45 Years in Business, 50 Employees, Building Luxury Landscapes with George Coito of Coivic Contracting 04.08.2025 53:32
Today we talk with Owner and President of Coivic Contracting, George Coito. We talk about the beginnings of the business, him taking over as owner and changes he made, the various avenues of revenue within the business, and the structure of a 50 employee business. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
7 Ideas From Guests That Stand Out 28.07.2025 1:01:28
Today we go back into the archives to talk about branding, selling a business, and profits. These are 7 things that stand out to me from interviewing guests on the podcast. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com ...
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