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Hardscape Growth

Hardscaper
Hardscaping
Customer Experience
Hardscaping Business
Construction Industry
Workplace Culture
Office Administration
Employee Satisfaction
Onboarding
Landscaping
Project Management
Training
Sales Process
Landscape Architecture
Leanscaper
Artificial Intelligence
Gelderman Landscape Services
Customer Communication
Business Growth
Hardscape Designs
Social Media Marketing

The Hardscape Growth podcast is back with a brand new season, and this time we're focusing on the Hardscaper High Five. Hosted by Alex Cadieux from Techo-Bloc, this season will break down the five core values that every successful hardscaper needs to focus on. With a new framework and theme to help compartmentalize the information and make it easier to digest, listeners will learn from industry ve... more

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How do you onboard and train new landscape employees so they become productive faster, make fewer costly mistakes, and actually stay with your company?

In this episode of the Hardscaper Growth Podcast, Alex sits down with Matt Crinklaw from Greenius... more

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How do you win high-ticket hardscape jobs without competing on price — and actually deliver a premium experience that drives referrals?

In this episode of the Hardscaper Growth Podcast, Alex sits down with Nicole Piazza from American Paving Design t... more

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How do you scale a landscaping business without losing money, overhiring, or running out of work?

In this episode of the Hardscaper Growth Podcast, Alex sits down with Ken and Pat from Local Roots to break down how they scaled from working out of a ... more

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This episode breaks down one of the most misunderstood growth levers in the landscape industry:

Building careers — not just filling jobs.

Alex sits down with Chris Mace (VP of Construction & Design) and Lisa Riess (HR Leader) from Gelderman Landsca... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Crinklaw
Training and onboarding expert
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Episode: How to Onboard and Train Landscape Employees to Reduce Turnover and Costly Mistakes
Nicole Piazza
Founder/Owner of American Paving Design
American Paving Design
Episode: How To Turn Your Process Into a Premium Client Experience (And Win More Jobs)
Chris Mace
VP of Construction and Design at Gelderman Landscape Services
Gelderman Landscape Services
Episode: How to Build a Landscape Company People Want to Work For | Hiring, Retention & Culture
Lisa Riess
HR professional with hospitality background, Gelderman Landscape Services
Gelderman Landscape Services
Episode: How to Build a Landscape Company People Want to Work For | Hiring, Retention & Culture
Mark Bradley
Founder of Leanscaper; former founder/CEO of LMN; industry leader in landscape business optimization
Leanscaper
Episode: How AI Will Change The Landscape Industry
John Karpov
President of Action Home Services
Action Home Services
Episode: How to Build an Empire After a Financial Rock Bottom
Tony Felgueiras
Director of Media at Leanscaper
Leanscaper
Episode: How to turn Social Media into a Sales Tool for Your Contracting Business
Alex Farah
Owner of Farah Landscape Design and certified personal trainer with expertise in sports and exercise nutrition.
Farah Landscape Design, Farah Nutrition
Episode: Fueling the Hardscaper’s Body for Peak Performance
Justin Tal
Owner of Creative Design Maintenance
Creative Design Maintenance
Episode: Designing for Success: Key Hardscape Strategies for Growth & Client Satisfaction

Host

Alex Cadieux
Host of the Hardscape Growth Show (season-focused format on growth principles for hardscaping businesses)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Useful and informative

    Always something from Alex that can be implemented within your business for growth and improvement

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greenmonsterls
    United States2 years ago
  • They’re the best

    Alex and the rest of the crew at Techo-Bloc are the real deal. They operate one of the largest, fastest growing, and wildly imaginative hardscape companies that exist. If you’re in the biz, and you’re not listening to this show - you’re only hurting yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GreggoPWN
    United States4 years ago
  • Jordan Roberts

    Great content, informative any hardscape business owner should be listening to this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JordanRoberts817
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great start!

    Enjoyed the first couple of episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Reed
    United States5 years ago
  • Mike Pletz

    Great host, show, and guests! This is great for the industry! Looking forward to hearing more from this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Pletz
    Canada5 years ago

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Insightful and actionable, with tangible steps you can apply to grow your business.
Industry-leading guests deliver practical strategies for scaling and process improvement.
Listeners praise clear guidance, real-world examples, and energizing conversations that translate to growth.

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How to Onboard and Train Landscape Employees to Reduce Turnover and Costly Mistakes
Q: What practical steps should a smaller landscape business take to implement onboarding without heavy resources?
Start with a personalized welcome email with key policies and a simple shop map, assign a basic tool checklist, and introduce a 30/60/90-day check-in plan to monitor progress and capture early feedback.
How to Onboard and Train Landscape Employees to Reduce Turnover and Costly Mistakes
Q: What is the difference between onboarding and training, and why does onboarding matter for a new hire's first days?
Onboarding is a warm welcome and cultural integration, while training targets specific skills gaps; onboarding should occur from the job offer onwards to immerse the employee in the company culture and expectations, which sets the foundation for successful training.
How to Protect Your Profit: Update Your Rates & Track Your Hours
Q: What practical steps can a contractor take right away to stop leaving money on the table?
One, ensure you have a reliable budget and keep it updated as expenses change; two, track hours meticulously; three, quote quickly with accurate pricing; four, establish a calendar for regular budget reviews and sales pipeline checks.
How to Protect Your Profit: Update Your Rates & Track Your Hours
Q: What is the simplest way to calculate an hourly rate that truly covers all costs?
Compute your labor costs plus all direct costs and overhead, divide by the available billable hours in the year, then add your desired profit and taxes to arrive at the hourly rate that should be charged.
How To Turn Your Process Into a Premium Client Experience (And Win More Jobs)
Q: What three to five things did you put in place before expanding again?
A solid marketing plan, a reliable supply/logistics setup, a capable sales team, and an operational plan to run trucks and crews efficiently.

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What is Hardscape Growth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical growth strategies for hardscape and landscaping businesses, blending operations, marketing, and people-focused leadership. Episodes frequently cover process optimization, client experience, budgeting, sales enablement, and technology-enabled productivity, often illustrated with real-world stories from multi-location contractors and industry leaders. A notable strength is translating complex business concepts into actionable steps for owners and teams, with recurring emphasis on culture, systems, and measurable results that drive expansion and profitability. The format often features practitioners who have scaled businesses, implemented AI or budgeting tools, and built strong client experiences, making it a val... more

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Recent guests on Hardscape Growth include:

1. Matt Crinklaw
2. Nicole Piazza
3. Chris Mace
4. Lisa Riess
5. Mark Bradley
6. John Karpov
7. Tony Felgueiras
8. Alex Farah

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