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Why Building Your Portfolio Around What You Want to Build Actually Works
A sit-down conversation with the Nunez family — Joel, AB, and their father Odi — who built Nunez Outdoor Living in Michigan from a small landscaping operation into a full design-build company specializing in synthetic...
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How Hardscapers Can Qualify Leads Like a Pro and Avoid Wasting Time!
This is a must-listen for hardscapers who want to stop wasting time on unqualified leads. It offers practical advice on how to prevent potential clients from taking advantage of you by mastering the art of qualifying...
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Concrete vs Pavers: The Truth You Need to Know!
Are you torn between choosing pavers or concrete for your hardscape project? In this video, we dive deep into the pros and cons of each, revealing the surprising facts you need to know! From durability and aesthetics...
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Hardscapers: Your Work Is Great, But Can Anyone Find You?
This episode is for hardscapers who do great work but aren’t showing up where customers are actually looking. It’s about fixing your digital presence, getting found online, and making sure your business looks legit...
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Polymeric Sand Haze vs. Staining: What’s Really on Your Pavers?
Dan chats with Greg Crouse from SEK Surebond on the two “poly haze” buzzwords contractors throw around whenever they see white residue on pavers.
Greg breaks down the difference between polymeric haze (clear polymers...
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How Craig Daniels Helps Contractors Close Bigger Backyard Projects
Dan recaps the first Hardscape Mentor Design Lab with designer Craig Daniels. They talk through how Craig went from mowing lawns to running a remote design shop, the creative process he uses when he walks into a blank...
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Building Hardscape Mentor: Where It Started and Where It’s Going
Dan Preston and Luke Parmeter launch the Hardscape Mentor Podcast with a full download on why they built the platform, how the HERD community formed, and what makes their training ecosystem different. They cover the...
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