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Hardscape Growth

Hardscaper
Hardscaping
Customer Experience
Hardscaping Business
Construction Industry
Workplace Culture
Techo-Bloc
Office Administration
Employee Satisfaction
Onboarding
Project Management
Landscaping
Training
Sales Process
Landscape Architecture
Leanscaper
Artificial Intelligence
Gelderman Landscape Services
Pave Tool
Multi-6
Hardscape Designs

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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In this episode of the Hardscape Growth Podcast, Alex sits down with Phil and Caleb from Pave Tool to break down the financial and operational impact of installing pavers mechanically.

They explore how the right equipment can help contractors increa... more

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Heated pavement is one of the biggest untapped opportunities in the hardscape industry — but only if it is done right.

In this episode of the Hardscape Growth Podcast, Alex sits down with Eric from Heethr to break down what contractors need to know ... 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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Recent Guests

Eric Agib
Founder/CEO of Heethr (snowmelting.ca)
Heethr
Episode: How Heated Pavement Can Help Hardscape Contractors Sell Bigger Jobs
Matt Crinklaw
Training and onboarding expert
Granham/Greenius
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

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Alex Cadieux
Host of Hardscape Growth Show

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 States3 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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How Mechanical Paver Installation Increases Production and Profit
Q: What is the typical payback period and long-term value of the investment?
The clamp costs around $30,000, and the first-year savings can cover multiple times that amount, with long-term profitability improving as the business scales and more crews adopt the method.
How Mechanical Paver Installation Increases Production and Profit
Q: What is the potential annual savings from adopting the Multi-6 on similar projects?
If a contractor does about one 800-square-foot project per week for 40 weeks, the savings can reach roughly $96,000 per year in labor costs, plus additional margin from faster project completion.
How Mechanical Paver Installation Increases Production and Profit
Q: How long does the clamp installation take compared to hand laying on an 800-square-foot project?
Using the Multi-6 reduces install time from about 8 hours to roughly 2 hours for the laying, with total labor dropping from 16 hours to about 4 hours, significantly cutting costs and accelerating project throughput.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardscape Growth

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

The show centers on practical hardscape business growth, operations, and profitability, with a strong emphasis on actionable frameworks, tools, and real-world case studies. Episodes cover mechanized installation, premium offerings like heated pavement, onboarding and training systems, premium client experiences, scalable growth, AI applications, budgeting, and people strategy—often featuring guests who are founders, operators, and specialists sharing concrete numbers, workflows, and lessons learned. A notable strength is the mix of technology vendors, industry veterans, and multi-location contractors, providing diverse perspectives on improving efficiency, margins, and client outcomes. Listeners can expect clear takeaways, measurable ROI ca... more

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Recent guests on Hardscape Growth include:

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

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