The Sprinkler Nerd Show

In this episode, Andy talks with Justin Clegg, the Founder & CEO of Allset. Allset is a new standard in home services payments. Allset makes it easy for businesses to automate payments, unlock revenue, build an online presence and much more.   Mention Sprinkler Nerd and $75/mo on your subscription.   www. TryAllset.com

In this episode, Andy chats with Mike Merlesena, the National Commercial Sales Manager for DIG Corporation. They explore alternative power controllers, battery controllers, sales strategies, and more.   Learn More >> digcorp.com/professional/

Do you know who the best contractors are?    Do you know why the best businesses are successful?   They are NOT the contractors who install MP Rotators over fixed spray nozzles. They are NOT the contractors who choose Rain Bird 5000 rotors over Hunter PGPs. They are NOT the contractors who pitch Wi-Fi controllers over standard timers. They are NOT the contractors who say soil moisture sensors are...

"If all inventions from the beginning had been guaranteed then there would never have been any inventions.     If we are successful it will be something unprecedented.     That is the start of a revolution.     Someday, someone will ask you, "where were you when the revolution started?"     I hope for your sake you don't have to answer, "it just passed us by."     Because we were all too scared"  ...

Andy chats with Alex Palin, the CEO & Co-Founder of IRRIOT.   IRRIOT stands for, Irrigation Internet of Things .    IRRIOT is a Swedish innovation start-up in the forefront of wireless intelligent precision irrigation solutions for agriculture. They utilize the latest ultra-long-range radio communication to eliminate all expensive in-field wiring. Their solar-powered watering stations (RTUs) are e...

Cellular technology is a great way to remotely access controllers and equipment without requiring the client to provide an internet connection (wifi or cabled). In this episode, Andy speaks with Justin Nichols, the National Sales Manager for OptConnect, about cellular devices and what to expect as more and more devices are connected to the cloud. You'll learn the difference between 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE...

After starting his lawn mowing business in 2014, Alex quickly fell in love with the Green Industry. When he discovered the Horticulture and Natural Resources Department at Kansas State University, Alex knew it was his place. He serves as the Horticulture Club Vice President, an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for multiple classes, and NCLC Team Leader. He has also represented Kansas State as a 20...

In this episode Andy riffs on the mental mindset of possibility and how to train your mind to accomplish anything. POSSIBILITY: Yes, it is possible. When you think it, you create it. Watch out, resistance guards it. Discover the resistance, understand the resistance, learn from the resistance. Lessons from resistance will guide you to the possible. Follow it, see it, make it, be it, it is possible...

This episode is just for fun but is so real. What are you disrupting? How are you moving the needle in your business, in your career, in your life? Are you standing around watching everyone blow smoke while you secretly question everything? Take the power back! You have the power, go use it!

In this episode, Andy talks with Jody Underhill, the founder of RapidHirePro.com about using social media to hire top talent who are currently working for another company. www.rapidhirepro.com   We didn't start out helping recruitment agencies,… hell… we never even imagined that we would be able to use our superpowers like this at all… We've been helping companies market online…. almost since the...

In this episode, Andy talks with Dennis Roberts, the owner of Hillsboro Ford Franchise about how to build a strong customer relationship in an industry known for killing them.

In this episode, Andy records an unedited live episode with Paul Bassett on the Caribbean island of Anguilla.

In this episode, Andy shares his trip to Los Angeles and a couple of ear nuggets along the way.

Meet Robert & Maria Summers, the inventors & founders of the Root Quencher™ deep root watering system. Before developing the Root Quencher™ products, Robert had been frustrated for years trying to figure out how to get enough water to trees while not flooding normal planters. The water bills had gotten out of control and a lot of his deep-rooted landscaping was not thriving. He needed a smart way...

The future of commerce is here, it is just not distributed yet - no pun intended, ha! Andy shares a recent shopping story and illustrates how the contractor purchasing process will soon be changing. Imagine a time when you don't have to get our of your vehicle and your supplier loads your truck - this is coming soon!

Andy is joined by Paul Bassett [ ENVOCORE ], to help reflect on the predictions they made in 2020. Tune in as they share their thoughts on their predictions from last year, answer questions along the way, and make new predictions for 2022.

Andy met Ken after his recent trip to the Irrigation Show in San Diego, and in this episode, they unpack the Grasshole System and how Ken launched the product in less than 6 months. www. GrassholeSystem.com

Andy explores 6 new products on display at the 2021 Irrigation Show in San Diego. #1 - Rain Bird Flow Indicating Filter Basket #2 - Root Quencher #3 - Grasshole System #4 - Baseline Precip Sensor #5 - Every Drop Meters #6 - Maximum H2O

When you think of the future, talk about the future, predict the future - you are not wrong!

Andy talks about "getting different" and why you should be the orange in the bin of apples. He shares specific examples from his career - how being different was an advantage. Book: Get Different, by Mike Michalowicz https://www.amazon.com/Get-Different-Marketing-That-Ignored/dp/0593330633

In this episode, Andy shares a story about a trademark violation over the use of the name Teflon. Did you know that.... Teflon™ Isn't a Thing…It's a Brand! Teflon™ is a world-famous brand that's owned by Chemours. The Teflon™ brand identifies products made with Chemours raw materials, like fluoropolymer or industrial coatings. Over time, many people have mistakenly referred to the tape as "Teflon...

Andy shares a story about a recent visit to Hudson Yards in NYC and his Smart Soil thought concept.

In this episode, you will go inside the mind of Andy as he shares what motivates him, when makes him tick, and why he believes there are only 2 choices - trying or dying.   Stangest Secret Refernence: https://youtu.be/y5x-KjBME_E

In this episode, we get first-hand experience from Jeff Soch, the General manager of NAIAD Irrigation, about how he uses Service Titan to scale their business and put the power in the service technician's hand.

Andy chats with Raj, the founder and CEO of GritSeed.com, a conversational text messaging platform. Grit Seed is a software startup based in Buffalo NY that is on a mission to help organizations change how they connect with their customers using the power of texting, videos, and mobile experiences. Try it for free by texting "Podcast" to 231-241-2121