Zach Kitzmiller is the founder of Kitzmiller Design Solutions, based in Ohio. The firm supports design/build professionals across the United States and Canada   and is a great outsource option for all outdoor living designs. His goal? To help design/build professionals win with design. 

In this episode, Zach outlines his 3-step process to design: 

We also explore the techniques he uses to differentiate his company, how to educate the homeowner and how to focus on bringing value through every step of the project. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In his return to the Hardscape Growth show, Matt Hiner, Owner at Hiner Outdoor Living, takes us deeper into how he’s continuing to build a strong culture by   sharing his vision of what a company that people want to join looks like. We explore the roles of culture, leadership, environment, training, and brand in building a company that people love to work for. Matt also shares his game-changing approach to HR and what impact it has had on Hiner Outdoors. 

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Matt also mentions the idea of a "Destination Company." That concept is based on Jeffrey Scott's book of the same name. 

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Etienne “ET” Leger is the Founder of Paysagiste Leger Landscaptes one of the largest hardscape restoration businesses in Canada and has quadrupled the number of teams he employs and maintains a 40% net profit annually! How does he do it, by placing a tremendous amount of focus and energy on his people. Hiring is one of the biggest pain points in scaling a company and it can be difficult to know whether or not the person you hire will add value to your organization; but ET has found a way to introduce aspects to his culture that has earned him the trust and respect from all of his hires. Etienne “ET” Leger, Founder and Business Owner of Paysagiste Leger Landscapes 

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In business since 1999, Bob Phillips, President of Phillips Contracting, is a long-time Techo-Pro and has attended our Showcase and Summit events for the past decade. He does so because he believes in the importance of learning and experiencing new ideas. It’s why he founded the Hardscape Contractors of America Facebook Group a few years ago. He started the group looking for advice, ideas and inspiration specific to different paver borders and edges. Over time, it has become the place where over 14,000 professionals share their experiences with each other. 

In this episode we talk about some of the things he’s learned from the group, as well as some of his most valuable lessons in running his own company for over 2 decades. Specifically, we spend time talking about equipment: renting vs buying and how to make that decision. 

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Social media can be crucial for lead gathering—if you use it right. From time-lapse videos to before and after pictures, it all comes down to what brand you’re   trying to build. I invited Sean Collinsgru and Catherine Lippincott from Premier Outdoor Living, to give their take on social media strategies, narrowing down ideal clientele, and using content to grow their reach. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

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When it comes to landscaping, you can’t understate the importance of planning. From dumpster availability to material orders, being prepared pays ten-fold. To give their take on planning, working from a van, and staying organized as a small business, I invited Sean Collinsgru and Catherine Lippincott from Premier Outdoor Living, to sketch out their process for success. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

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A picture is worth a thousand words… That’s nice — but wouldn’t you prefer if it was a thousand leads? Well, it can be… if you step up your social media game. To help you do that, I invited social media maven Vanessa Angell, Owner at Social Media by Vanessa, to lay out a winning path to social success for   hardscapers. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

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How often do you speak with your team throughout the course of a project? Sure, at the beginning of the day, everyone is on the same page… But if you’re not   checking in, gradually the plans can start to drift apart. Today, I’m joined again by the team behind the Hardscaper Showcase Case Study Project: Tony   Zambito, Brandon Taunton, Peter Wesholowski, and Tyler Walsh, who discuss the challenges and lessons that came with designing and building the feature-rich   project that will be the focus of the 2022 Hardscaper Showcase and Summit events. We get into why being involved in this project was so important, some of the design considerations and how they impacted the build. 

We discuss: 

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Why design a six-figure hardscape with all the bells and whistles? It allows you to show what is possible — both for your customers and the industry. And once   you see it in all its glory, you can’t unsee it. Today, I’m joined again by the team behind the Hardscaper Showcase Case Study Project: Tony Zambito, Brandon Taunton, Peter Wesholowski, and Tyler Walsh, who discuss what went into designing and building the feature-rich project that will be the focus of the 2022 Hardscaper Showcase and Summit events. We get into why being involved in this project was so important, some of the design considerations and how they impacted the build. 

We discuss: 

And be sure to register for these upcoming events here.