Podcast
How to Hardscape
Hosted by Michael Pletz · EN
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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Episodes
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When Employees Ask for Raises with George Urvari of KTC
3d ago01:09:49Tap to summarizeToday we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and Knowledge Tree Consulting to talk about giving raises to employees, when to do it, and how to handle certain circumstances when employees ask for raises.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree Consulting Smart Growth EventPatioSEOHow to Hardscape HeadquartersRegister for HNA and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off
Transcribe →One Thing You Know Now Mashup Episode
1w ago00:49:56Tap to summarizeToday we have a mashup episode from past guests answering a question we ask every business owner that has been on the podcast. That question is, what is one thing you know now that you wish you knew from the very beginning? This can be personal or business related, so the answers vary from our past guests.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree Consulting Smart Growth EventPatioSEOHow to Hardscape HeadquartersRegister for HNA and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off
Transcribe →Selling and Installing Features Masterclass (Lighting, Fire, Water, Radiant Heating, and Artificial Turf)
2w ago03:01:39Tap to summarizeToday we have a Selling and Installing Features Masterclass rounding up 5 past episodes on Lighting, Gas Fire Features, Water Features, Radiant Snow Melt Systems, and Artificial Turf. We talk about selling, installing, maintenance, and more in these episodes.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree Consulting Smart Growth EventPatioSEOHow to Hardscape HeadquartersRegister for HNA and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off
Transcribe →My ENTIRE Sales Process
3w ago00:48:20Tap to summarizeToday we talk about my entire sales process from getting leads, to prequalifying, to educating, to the consultation, to the proposal, to accepting and completing the project.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree Consulting Smart Growth EventPatioSEOHow to Hardscape HeadquartersRegister for HNA and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off
Transcribe →Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Great Employees with Tony Bass
Jun 1501:04:12Tap to summarizeToday we are joined by Tony Bass. He is the author of The E-Myth Landscape Contractor Edition and Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Great Employees. We get into the topic of finding, hiring, and keeping great employees on today's episode.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree Consulting Smart Growth EventPatioSEOHow to Hardscape HeadquartersRegister for HNA and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off
Transcribe →Exiting a $10M/Year Landscaping Business and Starting GreenPal with Brian Clayton
Jun 800:53:53Tap to summarizeToday we are joined by Brian Clayton of GreenPal. Brian grew his landscaping business to over $10 million per year in revenue before selling it and eventually starting GreenPal, an Uber for lawn care. We talk about the build up and sale of his landscaping business and starting GreenPal.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree ConsultingPatioSEOHow to Hardscape HeadquartersRegister for HNA and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off
Transcribe →5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White
Jun 100:47:29Tap to summarizeToday we are joined by Dr. Paul White. He is a psychologist, author, and speaker who "makes work relationships work." He co-authored the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace alongside Dr. Gary Chapman. We talk about appreciation in the workplace and how these languages can apply to our businesses.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree ConsultingPatioSEOHow to Hardscape HeadquartersRegister for HNA and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off
Transcribe →Employee Bonus Programs
May 2501:02:27Tap to summarizeToday we publish an Employee Bonus Program talk with 7 past guests talking about what they do (or do not do) for their employees and how they have refined this program over the years.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree ConsultingPatioSEOHow to Hardscape Headquarters
Transcribe →Landscape Design Masterclass
May 1802:37:39Tap to summarizeToday we publish a Landscape Design Masterclass episode with 3 past guests including Water and Earth, Calumma Creative, and Randy Tumber. We get into starting a design business, subcontracting, and design principles with each guest.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree ConsultingPatioSEOHow to Hardscape Headquarters
Transcribe →Instagram LIVE: Season Progress, Leads, and HQ Updates
May 1100:40:11Tap to summarizeToday we were live on Instagram discussing how the season has started, projects we are targeting, leads coming in, and HQ updates including a much-improved Budgeting system.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree ConsultingPatioSEOHow to Hardscape Headquarters
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