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
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 ...
The Beauty of Small Projects 21.07.2025 55:52
Today we go live on Instagram to talk about the beauty of small projects, how to get projects when you are first starting out, how Facebook ads have helped and what the Return on Ad Spend is like for smaller projects, and much more! Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
Aligning Your Budget with Goals and Sales Performance 14.07.2025 43:19
Today I talk about budgeting, estimating, direct and indirect costs, gross profit vs net profit, why you should not listen to other company's numbers, overhead recovery systems, close ratios, and sales process. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSE...
Marketing and Selling Through a Slow Season 07.07.2025 44:03
Today I talk about how I have marketed through a slower season to lineup work involving lift and re-lay projects, what my sales process is like to upsell, and how I present a proposal to a client to close. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com...
Importance of Capacity Planning with Cycle CPA 30.06.2025 28:57
Today we have Cycle CPA taking over the podcast with an episode on capacity planning in your business. They discuss the differentiation of Field and Overhead Labor to provide an accurate Gross Margin and a percentage of sales. These help when setting sales goals and projecting the number of employees needed. They also discuss bottlenecks in scaling your business.
Improving Sales, Efficiency, and the Organization with Dan Wasson 23.06.2025 57:48
Today we talk with returning guest Dan Wasson (@The. Dan. Wasson) of Wasson Nursery (@WassonNursery) on how he has improved his sales process, efficiency, and the organization through continual improvements. Sponsors: Cycle CPA PatioSEO.com...
From Marine Biology to Intricate Inlays with Nowak Landscape 16.06.2025 50:06
Today we talk with Shane of Nowak Landscape (@NowakLandscape) for another episode in our #IAmaHardscaper Series where we sit down with a hardscape business owner and do a deep dive into their business. We touch on how Shane went from studying marine biology to working alongside his father in their landscape business, completing intricate inlays, how he uses a call service for his incoming calls, a...
How Affordable Patio Does 90 Estimates a Week with PatioSEO 10.06.2025 1:00:11
Today we talk with James Reed of Affordable Patio and PatioSEO about how he is able to sustain 3 locations and get enough leads to do 90 estimates a week. We talk branding, websites, SEO, Google and Facebook paid ads, and much more! Sponsors: Cycle CPA Patio...
Difficult Start to the Season 02.06.2025 52:43
Today we air an Instagram Live we did to see how the start of the 2025 hardscape season has been going for everyone and received mixed responses on leads and closing sales. The conversation turned towards marketing and sales process in this live. Sponsors: Cycle CPA ...
John Deere Inlays with Craievich Landscape Services 26.05.2025 51:25
Today we are joined by Adam of Craievich Landscape Services (@CraievichLandscapeServices) for another #IAmaHardcaper episode. We talk about his startup in the industry through a Summer Job Program, beginning in maintenance and adding hardscape installation, his amazing John Deere inlays, and line item pricing. Sponsors: Cycle CPA...
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