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
30 Years of Experience, Trends, and Insights with Bruce Stickney of Belgard 12.08.2024 52:18
Today I am joined by Bruce Stickney of Belgard Canada. He has 30+ years of experience in the industry and has seen trends evolve. We talk trends, early years of the industry, and where he sees trends going in the future. Enter the Belgard CFL Contest
How to Hardscape Interview Talking Numbers with The Stone Trust 05.08.2024 1:47:42
Today I am interviewed by Dan Morales-Walsh of @MaineStoneScapes with The Stone Trust , an organization that is on a mission is to preserve and advance the art and craft of dry stone walling through workshops and outreach programs. We talk knowing your numbers in your business and beyond along with marketing. You also hear from other members including Patrick of @Orthodox_Masonry. Sponsors: Knowle...
Why Home Service Businesses Don't Make $1,000,000 with Mike Andes 29.07.2024 53:17
Today we are joined by Mike Andes. He is the man behind Augusta Lawn Care, Copilot CRM, and the author of Total Business Turnaround. We talk about a variety of subjects from the book including employees and what is holding back businesses from reaching their goals.
Sales in a Difficult Economy with Tom Reber 22.07.2024 42:24
Today we are joined by Tom Reber, he is a construction business coach, founder, and host of the Contractor Fight TV and the Contractor Fight Podcast and he joins us today to talk about sales in a difficult economy. Register for the Mile High Profit Summit and use code HARDSCAPE for $200 off! Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Smart Growth with Knowledge Tree Consulting 15.07.2024 49:17
Today we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and Knowledge Tree Consulting to discuss Smart Growth and what that means in times of prosperity and in times of recession. Register for the Smart . Growth Event with KTC and Earthscapes Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
#IAmaHardscaper: Trey of From the Ground Up 08.07.2024 55:56
Today we are joined by Trey of From the Ground Up (@FromtheGroundUp17327) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Marketing Part 5: If You NEED LEADS NOW, Listen to This 01.07.2024 40:24
Today we talk about how to get leads immediately if you need leads now! Whether it requires time or money, we break down the best ways to get leads now and how to lower your cost per lead and get results with online ads. Subscribe to our Email List Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
#IAmaHardscaper: Alex of Inca Stone 24.06.2024 54:26
Today we are joined by Alex of Inca Stone (@Inca_Stone) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Roles and Responsibilities of a President with Adrian Bartels of Cedar Springs Landscape Group 17.06.2024 1:00:30
Today we are joined by Adrian Bartels, President of Cedar Springs Landscape Group. We talk about what the roles and responsibilities are of a president and what the day in a life looks like. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Taking ACTION from Your Chart of Accounts with Cycle CPA 10.06.2024 35:23
Today we are joined by Cycle CPA to talk about taking action from your chart of accounts, what to measure, and how to make decisions from this. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
The EMyth with Tony Bass 03.06.2024 1:30:55
Today we are joined by Tony Bass author of The EMyth Landscape Contractor: Why Most Landscape Companies Don't Work and What to Do About It . We talk about the EMyth and how business owners can work ON their business rather than IN your business. Tony Bass Consulting Super Lawn Trucks Super Contractor Truck Super Lawn Toolkit Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Marketing Part 4: Results, Benchmarks, and Budgeting 27.05.2024 45:59
Today we talk about my marketing results for the start of the season, benchmarks when it comes to marketing, and budgeting for your marketing expenses. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Hiring and Creating Career Paths with Marty Grunder 20.05.2024 52:50
Today we are joined by Marty Grunder, he is the host of The Grow Show, Founder and CEO of GLC and the Founder and President of The Grow Group where he helps green industry professionals grow their businesses. We have a discussion of hiring and providing a career path for employees. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Instagram Live 13.05.2024 50:00
Today we have an Instagram live discussion talking about marketing, YouTube, Instagram, proposals, and more! Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Employees and Systems with Knowledge Tree Consulting 06.05.2024 1:07:40
Today we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and Knowledge Tree Consulting to discuss Systems, Employees, and whether or not Bonus Programs are a good idea. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Stop Selling Price, Start Selling Value with Shawn Van Dyke 29.04.2024 53:29
Today we are joined by author of Profit First for Contractors Shawn Van Dyke to talk about price, value, and systems. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Building a High-Performance Team with Jim Huston 22.04.2024 1:01:51
Today we are joined by Jim Huston. He is a consultant for contractors, associations, manufacturers, and vendors on management in the Green Industry. He joins us to talk about building a high-performance team that requires minimum supervision. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Learning to Build with Stone with Stone Bear Mason 15.04.2024 1:16:22
Today we are joined by Bryce Hollingsworth of Stone Bear Mason (@StoneBearMason) to talk about learning to become a stoneworker and owning a business. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Answering Commonly Asked Pricing Questions 08.04.2024 42:55
Today we talk about six commonly asked pricing questions that contractors ask me through messages and software onboarding and demos. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Selling the Art of Stonework with Masco Construction 01.04.2024 1:13:49
Today we are joined by Matt Mastromarino of Masco Construction (@Masco. Construction) to talk about the art of stonework and selling that art to your clients. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
#IAmaHardscaper: Michael of Kensek Landscape Specialists 25.03.2024 1:11:16
Today we are joined by Michael of Kensek Landscape Specialists (@KensekLandscapeSpecialists) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
Behavioral Reports and Employees with Predictive Success 18.03.2024 59:10
Today we are joined by Jason Taylor, he is the Principle of Predictive Success and President of Jet Coaching and Consulting. Predictive Success offers the Predictive Index talent optimization platform with a behavioral assessment that asks 2 questions and provides a behavioral report on that person. This helps business owners understand their employee's strengths and weaknesses more and their...
Marketing Metrics and Practices with Intrigue Media 11.03.2024 53:18
Today we are joined by Rob Murray of Intrigue Media, a marketing agency that specializes in the landscape industry. We talk about marketing metrics and practices for websites, paid ads on Google and Facebook, and what to look for in a good marketer. For Intrigue's Sales and Lead Tracker email robert@intrigueme.ca Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
4 Types of Capital with Greg Crabtree 04.03.2024 55:00
Today we are joined by Greg Crabtree, he is the author of Simple Numbers and Simple Numbers 2.0. We talk about the current market sentiment, 4 types of capital, and Labor Efficiency Ratio. Sponsors: How to Hardscape Headquarters
With Growth Comes Risk with Cycle CPA 26.02.2024 32:58
Today we are joined by Cycle CPA to talk about GROWTH! Joseph from Cycle CPA talks about building inefficiencies that come with growth into your budget, divisional Profit and Loss Statements, overhead salaries, and fixed monthly costs. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
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