Today we are joined by four returning guests for another #IAmaHardscaper Round Table Rally talking about their 2024 year end.

Chad of @naturaldesignlandscapes and @thelandscapedaddy

Matt of @hardscapeottawa

Nick of @nrx_landscaping

Sheller of @shelleroutdoorliving and Backyard Conversations Podcast

Mike of @howtohardscape and @iamahardscaper

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Today we talk Business Financials with three episodes with Greg Crabtree author of Simple Numbers and Simple Numbers 2.0. In the first episode we talk about Simple Numbers, owner salary, the salary cap concept from his book, and debt. In the second episode we talk about Simple Numbers 2.0 and the current state of the market. In the third episode we talk about the current market sentiment, 4 types of capital, and Labor Efficiency Ratio.

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Today we talk Marketing including creating a client avatar, where to find them, how to create content for them, what went right and what went wrong with our marketing this year, and what to do if you need leads right NOW.

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Today we recap 2024 for our landscaping business and plan for 2025 talking about employees, marketing, equipment, and porcelain.

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Today we are joined by Quinten of Q&A Landscaping (@QALandscaping) for another episode in the #IAmaHardscaper Series.

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Today we talk about budgeting for 2025 by looking back at 2024, planning for the future, cost-based vs market-based pricing, perceived value, and seeing how you can add value to your business.

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Today we are joined by Cycle CPA to talk about closing the current year out and preparing for next year.

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Today we are joined by President and Founder of Earthscape, Sam Bauman. We talk about his roles and responsibilities in the business, surviving a downturn in the business, marketing, hiring, and being an ESOP.

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Today we talk about the importance of community; How to Hardscape past, present, and future; and HNA 2024.

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Today we take soundbites from 2024 episodes on the topic of Sales and Marketing. This includes topics on 4 Types of Capital, Recessions, Selling Value, and much more. Guests include: Greg Crabtree author of Simple Numbers, George Urvari of Knowledge Tree Consulting, Mike Andes of Augusta Lawn Care and Copilot CRM, Rob Murray of Intrigue Media, Shawn van Dyke author of Profit First for Contractors, and Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight.

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