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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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Social Media and Zero to $100K! with Brian Fullerton 06.03.2023 39:23
Today we are joined by Brian Fullerton. He is the owner of Brian's Lawn Maintenance which you may have also seen on YouTube and the host of the Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast. He comes on the show today to talk about his new book Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide to Start a Successful Lawn Care Company (This is an Amazon Affiliate link and we do earn commissions if you use the link). Sponsors: Cycl...
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Signature Landscape and PJE Lawn Care 27.02.2023 59:22
Today we are joined by two returning guests including John from Signature Landscape (@signaturelandscapecorp) and Phil from PJE Lawn Care (@pjelawncare) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters Hardscape Web Design
Crossover Episode: HR with Tricia of Sitescape 20.02.2023 42:03
Today we are joined by Tricia of Sitescape (@sitescape_) to talk about HR in landscaping along with Not Our Finest Hour guests Chad (@thelandscapedaddy) and Mike (@paver_king). This is the first part of a crossover episode where you can find the second part on the Not Our Finest Hour Podcast . Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
What the How to Hardscape Headquarters Software Can Do for You 13.02.2023 29:44
Today we talk about the How to Hardscape Headquarters software , the features available to users, and if this is a solution for your hardscaping business. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with NRX Landscaping and DTE Landscaping 06.02.2023 1:12:21
Today we are joined by four returning guests including Chuck and Jeffery from DTE Landscaping (@dtelandscapingco) and Nick and Rocco from NRX Landscaping (@nrx_landscaping) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters Hardscape Web Design
Protecting Trees in the Construction Process with Todd Irvine 30.01.2023 45:05
Today we are joined by Todd Irvine, he is the founder of the Toronto based company City Forest and a certified arborist specializing in educating homeowners, students, and professionals about the care of trees and stewardship of the urban forest. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters Hardscape Web Design
Social Media and Catching Up with Paul Jamison 23.01.2023 1:03:22
Today we are joined by Paul Jamison, he is the host of the Green Industry Podcast. We talk about his experience owning and operating a lawn care business as well as his strategies for successfully growing his social media. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters Hardscape Web Design
Succession Planning with Phil Harwood 16.01.2023 40:57
Today we talk with Phil Harwood. He helps businesses increase their value in preparation for sale or transition, and we talk about how business owners can do just that in this episode. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
#IAmaHardscaper: Joel of Hatton Landscape 09.01.2023 53:23
Today we are joined by Joel of Hatton Landscape (@Hatton_Landscape) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
#IAmaHardscaper: Kevin of Muskoka Landscapers 03.01.2023 1:01:59
Today we are joined by Kevin of Muskoka Landscapers (@MuskokaLandscapers.ca) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA How to Hardscape Headquarters
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Wins and Losses of 2022 27.12.2022 1:03:49
Today we are joined by four returning guests for another #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally for an Instagram Q&A. Chad of @naturaldesignlandscapes @thelandscapedaddy and the Not Our Finest Hour Podcast Mike of @paver_king and the Not Our Finest Hour Podcast Jeremy of @jsquaredoutdoor Chris of @threeseasonslandscapes Josh of @suttonoutdoor Nick of @earthworks_landscaping Andy of @mulderoutdoors...
End of Year Wrap Up 2022 | Employees, Training, and Culture 20.12.2022 33:07
On today’s episode we take three quotes from three guests in 2022 to talk about employees, training, and culture.
End of Year Wrap Up 2022 | Pricing, Recession, and Branding 13.12.2022 25:23
On today’s episode we take three quotes from three guests in 2022 to talk about pricing, recession, branding, and niching down. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Budgeting for 2023 05.12.2022 30:29
On today’s episode we talk about budgeting for 2023. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
How to Hardscape 2023 Update 29.11.2022 29:27
On today’s episode we talk about what to look forward to with How to Hardscape in 2023 including software, membership, podcast, video, and written content. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Preparing for the End of Year with Cycle CPA 21.11.2022 28:40
On today’s episode we talk with Carla and Joe of Cycle CPA about preparing for the end of year and looking forward to next year. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: One Thing You Wish You Had Known 2022 Edition 14.11.2022 43:54
On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews with hardscape business owners answering our closing question on each interview: What is one thing you know now that you wish you knew from the beginning. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: Equipment and Installation Practices 2022 Edition 07.11.2022 57:14
On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews with hardscape business owners answering our closing question on each interview: What are some installation practices you live by in your business or equipment that has helped you along the way. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: First Consultation and Payments 2022 Edition 31.10.2022 31:10
Today we mashup interviews with previous guests answering a single question: What do you ask clients on the first consultation and what do the schedule of payments look like when you sign a client up? Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: Do You Charge for Consultations? 2022 Edition 24.10.2022 26:06
On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews answering this question: do you charge for consultations, why or why not? This is one that I felt was important to understand everyones thought process behind whether they do or do not charge for consultations and to also learn some interesting ways in which some charge but use that money for charitable donations or elsewhere in thei...
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: Qualifying Leads 2022 Edition 17.10.2022 29:41
Today we mashup interviews with previous guests answering a single question: How do you qualify leads? Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper Mashup: Horror Stories 2022 Edition 10.10.2022 46:15
On today’s episode we mashup previous #IAmaHardscaper interviews answering this question: what is a horror story that you have experienced in your business? The reason why I ask this question is to help those starting their businesses or even already rolling along to prepare them for what may happen and help them put safeguards into their own business to perhaps prevent this same thing from happen...
Open Book Management and More with Ken Hochkeppel 03.10.2022 34:06
Today we are joined by Ken Hochkeppel. He is the principal consultant with Enterprise Analysis having years of experience in a variety of aspects of businesses and has now worked with dozens of companies across the country providing council and coaching in the green industry and contractor trade sectors. We talk open book management structure among many other topics on today's episode. Sponsors: C...
Getting Started in Snow and Ice Management with SIMA 26.09.2022 38:40
Today we have Martin Tirado, CEO of SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association), to discuss getting started in Snow and Ice Management. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Risk 20.09.2022 28:05
Today we talk about risk and decisions in your personal and business life. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
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