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Landscaper Rootsis it you all or y'alldarren and I talk about the importance of having mentors2024-12-0557 min
Landscape HeroWhy you should be incorporating Porcelain Pavers in your next projectJoin Darren Gruner as he discusses the benefits of Porcelain Pavers with Phil Graves from Daltile.2023-11-021h 00Landscape HeroThe difference between a GC and a Company working w/no employees.2023-08-1559 minLandscape HeroMy conversation with an Angies list representative. How did I do?2023-08-1531 minLandscape HeroWhat to do with your crew during downtime and how to pay for it.2023-08-141h 00Landscaper RootsGotta bright futureMike Marlow is back to give us some more advice about holiday lighting. It may be summer but its time the think about lights.2023-08-1148 minLandscape HeroHow to get the best value out of a partnership.2023-08-1159 minLandscape HeroConquering your fear of working with subs.2023-08-101h 00Landscape HeroWhy you should be recording your calls with your clients.2023-08-091h 01Landscape HeroWhy I decided to fire all of my employees and go it alone!2023-08-081h 00Landscape HeroThe real difference between a bid and a proposal.2023-08-071h 00Landscaper RootsKeep on keepin onYou got make things happen and be thankful for each and every day.2023-08-0443 minLandscape HeroDo you love what you do?2023-08-0459 minLandscape HeroThe real difference between honesty and integrity.2023-08-0359 minLandscape HeroSigns you are doing business right. Or are you?2023-08-0259 minLandscape HeroWarranties. Should we offer them or not?2023-08-011h 00Landscape HeroIs the Devil really in the details?2023-07-311h 00Landscaper RootsSober living and making comebacksHave you ever wondered what it's like to run a sober living house? Listen in as I dive into this one with a good friend.2023-07-2853 minLandscape HeroHave you truly identified your role in your business?2023-07-2559 minLandscape HeroHow to prevent water from ruining your projects.2023-07-2459 minLandscaper RootsBack at it againTrying not to get down on yourself can be hard. You gotta just keep moving forward and pay attention to the details.2023-07-2155 minLandscape HeroThis is the most important part of doing business.2023-07-211h 00Landscape HeroWhy you should understand your financial class.2023-07-2059 minLandscape HeroHow to handle clients who back out from a contract. The answer may shock you!2023-07-191h 00Landscape HeroThe real reason why clients ask us for references.2023-07-1859 minLandscape HeroHow to prove to your clients they've hired the right person for the job.2023-07-171h 00Landscaper RootsHow are my roots?Everyone has a different story about their roots in this industry and the roots of their lives. I'm proud of where I've come from because without it, I wouldn't be where I am.2023-07-1457 minLandscape HeroThe best way to make money mowing lawns.2023-07-121h 01Landscape HeroI'm getting other estimates." What are you really telling me?2023-07-111h 00Landscape HeroWhat will it take to let your guard down so you can build more meaningful relationships?2023-07-071h 01Landscaper RootsLate night comedy and random callsSometimes I find myself laughing at the silliest stuff especially when it comes to stand up comedy, but what about those random telemarketer calls you receive? Have you ever just played along?2023-07-0630 minLandscape HeroConfidence is King but experience builds the Kingdom2023-07-061h 00Landscape HeroWhy you are missing out if you are not installing Synthetic Turf2023-07-051h 00Landscape HeroJuly 4th - Free to be the best Landscaper we can be!2023-07-0459 minLandscape HeroLet's start building outdoor kitchens. It's actually easier than you think.2023-07-0359 minLandscaper RootsWhy so sad?Quit feeling sorry and quit listening to that sad, sad music.2023-06-3030 minLandscape HeroWhat is the Landscape Hero Show about?Hey Green Industry Pros, Our Clients Need Help Understanding What It Is They Are Asking For When They Call Us. Many May Think They Know What They Want, But Most Simply Don’t. It's Our Job To Listen To What They Want And Offer The Right Solutions. It's Our Job To Be Their Landscape Hero,
Tune In To The Landscape Hero Right Here On Turf’s Up Radio Every Monday Thru Friday 7 To 8 Am. We’ll Go Step By Step Giving You The Confidence You’ll Need To Bring The Landscape Hero Out Of Each And Every One Of Y...2023-06-3000 minLandscape HeroPavers: Why you should offer lifetime warranties w/ Mark Fuss2023-06-301h 00Landscape HeroPavers: What professionals seem to forget sometimes.2023-06-291h 00Landscape HeroIrrigation made simple - Part 3 with Jeff Hesser2023-06-281h 00Landscape HeroIrrigation made simple - Part 2 with Jeff Hesser2023-06-271h 00Landscape HeroIrrigation made simple - Part I with Jeff Hesser2023-06-261h 00Landscape HeroLighting made stupid simple - Part 3 with Jeff Hesser2023-06-231h 00Landscaper RootsKids, ya gotta love'emI know you'll feel my pain after listening in to this one. Every parent loves the joys of kids growing older am I right?2023-06-2230 minLandscape HeroLighting made stupid simple - Part 2 with Jeff Hesser2023-06-221h 01Landscape HeroLighting made stupid simple -Part 1 with Jeff Hesser2023-06-211h 01Landscape HeroHow can landscape biz partnerships work.2023-06-201h 00Landscape HeroBookkeeping made super simple! w/ bonus drainage talk.2023-06-191h 00Landscaper RootsMissed Calls, Burn Piles and Good FriendsTrying to call your kids sometimes works and there's always a different way to take care of unwanted items and trash. Plus, my buddy jumps on for a quick update.2023-06-1632 minLandscape HeroIs owning property the right investment choice?2023-06-161h 00Landscape HeroHow building strong relationships will make you money!2023-06-1559 minLandscape HeroThis is the best way to keep up on new industry products.2023-06-141h 00Landscape HeroHow much should you pay for referrals?2023-06-131h 00Landscape HeroWhy that first sales call didn't go as planned.2023-06-121h 00Landscaper RootsHere Come the Christmas LightsMike Marlow is stopping by for a little chat about holiday lighting.2023-06-1030 minLandscape HeroBest payment schedule practices on large projects.2023-06-091h 00Landscape HeroWhat you should be doing with deposits on projects.2023-06-081h 00Landscape HeroHow to sniff out cheap customers.2023-06-071h 00Landscape HeroSince when did we become Public Servants? You have to hear this story.2023-06-061h 00Landscape HeroHere's another way you can ensure you are always available for your clients.2023-06-051h 00Landscaper RootsHere I Am2023-06-0132 minLandscape HeroIs cash really KING?2023-05-261h 00Landscape HeroHow do you calculate your true value?2023-05-251h 00Landscape HeroHump day madness - Sucked into yet another business. Just couldn't say no!2023-05-241h 00Landscape HeroIntroducing the man behind who inspired the start of Turf's Up Radio.2023-05-231h 01Landscape HeroAre you able to put a dollar figure on relationships?2023-05-221h 00Landscape HeroHow pricing jobs properly will gain you respect.2023-05-1957 minLandscape HeroHow stupid would you feel if your client knew more about your business than you?2023-05-181h 00Landscape HeroThis is how we do business where I am from.2023-05-171h 01Landscape HeroKnow your consumer law or lose everything!2023-05-161h 00Landscape HeroWhy selling cheap products can ruin your reputation.2023-05-151h 05Landscape HeroWhy you should include your clients when planning your day?2023-05-121h 02Landscaper RootsHumility is a necessity in lifeMy lighting game has continued to grow and so has my insight into certain aspects of my life.
Humility in this industry is incredibly important and so is trying to fix problems in different ways to make the most of your day and profit line.2023-05-1129 minLandscape HeroWe screwed up and trusted you man!2023-05-101h 00Landscaper RootsThe Wheels Keep TurningRound and round we go in this crazy world right?2023-05-0630 minLandscape HeroHow you can handle client problems more successfuly2023-04-261h 00Landscaper RootsMessed up this time but I'm learningSometimes you try and go cheap and get exactly what you were hoping for...something cheap.2023-04-2030 minLandscape HeroTop 5 ways to make a sale w/ Mark Fuss2023-04-191h 00Landscaper RootsGood old daysChrome for days, good music and more2023-04-1735 minLandscape HeroAre you doing a job or getting it done? One of these answers will make you much more money!2023-04-121h 01Landscaper RootsStress and the ways we deal with it allWhat ways do you find to deal with stress in your life? Some can be helpful but many times we use ways which are more harmful than the stress was originally.2023-04-1031 minLandscape HeroThe start of something amazing!2023-04-0559 minLandscaper RootsMan ColdWe know them, we love them...we've all had one...2023-04-0430 min
Profit First Pros - Experts In The Landscape IndustryProfit First with Darren GrunerTune in as I interview Darren Gruner of TotalScapes Design about how he turns a profit on his $1 million dollar landscape projects as well as what Financial Freedom means to him.2023-03-291h 00Landscaper RootsTrolls don't just live under bridgesIt seems like all of the trolls have left their usual hiding places and headed for the internet.2023-03-2730 minLandscaper RootsIts better when its longerTook some time to extend my usual show to cover some thoughts I've had and play some tunes for you.2023-03-1857 minLandscaper RootsWebsite woesSometimes you have to do things you don't want to do, but why does it have to be so complicated?2023-03-1032 minLandscaper RootsHow do you thrive?When I want to truly thrive, I look for the moments of fear and moments that challenge me to succeed.2023-02-2430 minLandscaper RootsIt's StorytimeTake a listen as I go down memory lane to a time when I wasn't making the best decisions.2023-02-2130 min
Inside Out with BelgardEpisode #10: State of the Outdoor Living Industry with Darren GrunerIn Episode #10, Joe Raboine, Belgard’s Director of Residential Hardscapes, sits down with Darren Gruner, CEO & Founder of Turf’s Up Radio, a 24/7 live Internet radio station aimed to help elevate and educate the green industry. Joe and Darren have decades of experience in the outdoor living industry and enjoy sharing their passion with others. In this episode, they discuss national and regional trends and share advice with professionals in the industry. For more information, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut. Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Outdoor Living by BelgardYouTube - Bel...2023-02-2135 minLandscaper RootsStop Delaying and Make it HappenKeep at it, never quit...prove your worth.2023-02-1430 minLandscaper RootsGambling your life awayDo you bet on sports? Play the lottery? How much do you gamble with your business?
There are a lot of similarities between them.2023-01-1329 minLandscaper RootsNobody likes changeWe all know it and hate it. Change is something inevitable, but we all run from it most of the time, especially when the cherries and berries are in your rearview mirror.
How do you handle change? Would you make a change of blind faith if it meant a better life for you and yours?
Give a listen and find out.2023-01-0529 minLandscaper RootsFlyers still have their placeDo you use flyers for your business? I use them for mine all the time. Over the years I have changed my methods and how I distribute them buy the definitely still have the ability to increase your business.2023-01-0228 minLandscaper RootsKids, what are ya going to do?I thought I'd take a few minutes to talk about what it's like for me raising kids as a contractor and the different ways I try to balance managing a business and managing a family at the same time
Especially with teenagers.2023-01-0229 minLandscaper RootsShould you switch to electric?The world of battery powered equipment has certainly changed the last few years. Are you making the switch to electric for your business? Have you added up the costs? Check out this episode as I do a run down of what it would take for me to make the switch.2022-12-1626 minLandscaper RootsLandscaper roots run deepDoing things outside of your comfort zone are never easy.
Follow my journey as a landscaper and a new landscape lighting contractor. I don't know where my path will take me, but I know it's better than the path behind me.2022-12-0827 min
Landscaping Profit TimePicking Up Employees and Darren Gruner Joins the Show!There are a lot of profit killers out there and today we talk about one of them, that is, picking up employees for work. This situation almost never has a great result and can cost us a lot of time and stress. We also have Darren Gruner join us on the episode!
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Turf's Up RadioEpisode 94: The Science of Color Change with Darren Gruner and Russ BrittonOne of the most favorite and visible changes of fall that occurs is the appearance of bright orange, yellow, and red leaves. Did you know that these colors are present year-round? Darren Gruner, host of Turf’s Up Radio, on iHeart Radio, educates listeners with Russ Britton, Owner of Mirimichi Green, on the science and biology behind color change.Product of the Day will explore the latest Bob-Cat addition, designed specifically with entry-level commercial landscapers in mind. Just launched at the 2017 GIE+EXPO, this product will change the game for the growing landscaping businesses and help increase their ROI.2017-11-0152 minTurf's Up RadioEpisode 94: The Science of Color Change with Darren Gruner and Russ BrittonOne of the most favorite and visible changes of fall that occurs is the appearance of bright orange, yellow, and red leaves. Did you know that these colors are present year-round? Darren Gruner, host of Turf’s Up Radio, on iHeart Radio, educates listeners with Russ Britton, Owner of Mirimichi Green, on the science and biology behind color change.Product of the Day will explore the latest Bob-Cat addition, designed specifically with entry-level commercial landscapers in mind. Just launched at the 2017 GIE+EXPO, this product will change the game for the growing landscaping businesses and help increase their ROI.2017-11-0152 min