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
Stars of the Not Our Finest Hour Answer Your Questions 12.09.2022 50:39
Today we are joined by Mike of Paver King and Chad of The Landscape Daddy, the two stars of the Not Our Finest Hour Podcast, to answer your questions sent in on Instagram. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table with Three Seasons Landscapes, Niagara Outdoor, and Planit Green Landscapes 05.09.2022 1:14:54
Today we are joined by four returning guests including Chris from Three Seasons Landscapes, Greg from Niagara Outdoor, and Landon from Planit Green Landscapes for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Round Table. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Saw Blades and Dust Collection with iQ Power Tools 29.08.2022 38:45
Today we are joined by Paul Guth, he is the co-founder and CEO of iQ Power Tools that manufacture saws with integrated dust collection systems. We talk about what makes a quality saw blade for the hardscape industry and the benefits of using saws with integrated dust collection systems on site.
Common Issues Holding Business Owners Back with Nathan Helder 22.08.2022 54:22
Today we are joined by Nathan Helder. He is the president of Gelderman Landscape Services and principal consultant at Southbrook Consulting, a management consulting firm focused on providing customized solutions, and also the owner of Southbrook Accounting for skilled trades. We talk about the common issues that are holding business owners back. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Employee Structure and Culture with Jacki Hart 15.08.2022 49:43
Today we are joined by Jacki Hart. She has a career spanning 35 years including founding, managing, and selling Water’s Edge Landscaping. She is the president of Consulting by Hart where they provide support and training that empowers business owners to lead their teams toward success. We talk about employees, structure, and culture. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Natural Landscapes with Randy Tumber 08.08.2022 1:26:52
Today we are joined by Randy Tumber aka The View Master. He is the founder of Tumber International Landscape Training where he teaches integrating water features into a landscape from the design to build and maintenance. We talk his introduction to the industry, growing his business, and designing and building natural landscapes. More from Randy Tumber: https://www.poolspapro.com/event-coverage/us...
#IAmaHardscaper: Kevin of Hardscape Training Canada 01.08.2022 39:03
Today we are joined by Kevin of Hardscape Training Canada to discuss natural stone and promoting the industry through education. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Community Series Ep. 3 29.07.2022 35:00
Today we talk about the importance of brand, raising your prices to meet market value, and providing quality service in order to navigate a market downturn for our next episode in our #IAmaHardscaper Community Series.
George and Peter of Oriole Landscaping Talk What it Took to Grow 25.07.2022 55:11
Today we are joined by George and Peter of Oriole Landscaping to talk about their path to growth with Oriole Landscaping. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Community Series Ep. 2 22.07.2022 35:08
Today we talk about navigating your business in a recession, purchasing a landscaping business, naming a landscaping business, marketing, and take audience questions on frustrations in the industry for our next episode in our #IAmaHardscaper Community Series.
#IAmaHardscaper: Landon of Planit Green Landscapes 18.07.2022 1:06:24
Today we are joined by Landon of Planit Green Landscapes (@PlanitGreenLandscapes) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Community Series Ep. 1 11.07.2022 31:58
Today we take audience voicemails and discuss polymeric sand, production rates, and projects. If you want to leave a voicemail, go to speakpipe.com/howtohardscape to leave a question, comment, or frustration to be played on the podcast. Leave a Voicemail Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Talking About the Recession 05.07.2022 29:19
Today I take the time to talk about a possible recession ahead and what that may look like for the hardscape industry as well as what others have said on the podcast about navigating through a recession.
Designing Landscapes with Taylor of Calumma Creative Landscapes 27.06.2022 55:04
Today we are joined by Taylor Fifield of Calumma Creative Landscapes to talk how he started his design business and his thoughts on designing a landscape. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Talking Business and Design with Matt Daly of Water & Earth Landscape Design 20.06.2022 53:18
Today we are joined by Matt Daly of Water & Earth Landscape Design to talk how he started and grew his business, as well as his thoughts of various design aspects in a landscape. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper: Aaron of Spaces Design and Build 13.06.2022 54:52
Today we are joined by Aaron of Spaces Design and Build (@SpacesDesignandBuild) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper: Ken and Patrick of Local Roots Landscaping 06.06.2022 1:01:02
Today we are joined by Ken and Patrick of Local Roots Landscaping (@localrootslandscaping) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Instagram Q&A 30.05.2022 50:33
Today we are joined by four returning guests for another #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally for an Instagram Q&A. Caleb of @aumanlandscapellc Matt of @hardscapeottawa Chad of @naturaldesignlandscapes Antonio of @a_service_for_every_season Mike of @howtohardscape and @iamahardscaper Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
Industry Financial Key Performance Indicators with Cycle CPA 23.05.2022 38:15
Today we have a special episode with Joe and Carla of Cycle CPA. They takeover today's episode to talk about financial key performance indicators in our industry. Cycle CPA’s team of accountants can do anything from bookkeeping to CFO services, and they are specialized within the hardscape & landscape industry. Visit cyclecpa.com , and for $200 off mention the How to Hardscape podcast.
Pay for Performance with Mike Andes 16.05.2022 30:58
Today we are joined by Mike Andes, he is the owner of Augusta Lawn Care Services and author of P4P (Pay For Performance): Why Hourly is a Failing Formula. We talk about this concept and how it could apply to your hardscaping business as well as several other wide ranging topics.
Incorporating Lighting into an Outdoor Living Space with in-lite 09.05.2022 35:16
Today we are joined by Lauren of in-lite Outdoor Lighting to talk about why you should be installing outdoor lighting into your designs, how to design a space with outdoor lighting, and how to sell it to your clients. Sponsors: in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally: Equipment 02.05.2022 53:03
Today we are joined by two returning guests for another #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally discussing equipment. Chad of @naturaldesignlandscapes Evan of @pride_hardscape Mike of @howtohardscape and @iamahardscaper Sponsors: Cycle CPA in-lite Outdoor Lighting
#IAmaHardscaper: Chuck and Jeffery of Down to Earth Landscaping 25.04.2022 53:40
Today we are joined by Chuck and Jeffery of Down to Earth Landscaping (@dtelandscapingco) in another episode of the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
Permeable Jointing Compounds and Bedding Materials with Romex 18.04.2022 50:49
Today I am joined by Adrian and David of Romex. Adrian is the project manager and David the Eastern sales representative at Romex, a company specializing in permeable jointing and bedding products. We talk about these products and their applications in the hardscape industry. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
#IAmaHardscaper: Crux Lon of Chicago Brick Paving 11.04.2022 38:13
Today we are joined by Crux Lon of Chicago Brick Paving in another episode of the #IAmaHardscaper Series. Sponsors: Cycle CPA
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