On this episode of the True Hustle Podcast, JR sits down with pool & hardscape contractor Roberto De Leon to break down what it really costs to build high-end backyard projects (including a $300K “pool + full yard” build), how new code changes are impacting pool heaters in California, and the biggest red flags to watch for when hiring contractors. They get into contractor vetting (licenses, lawsuits, the CSLB, and bonds), why concrete is “unforgiving” (hot loads, PSI, road base, rebar, and finish mistakes), and how contracts protect you from nightmare clients and shady situations. Roberto also shares how social media became his #1 lead source, why business cards are dead, how fitness boosts performance, and the mindset shifts around expectations, accountability, and generational work ethic—plus some wild paranormal stories that took a sharp left turn.