# cycle cpa (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cycle cpa. Page: Feed: --- ## [Profit First Featuring Mike Michalowicz and Shawn Van Dyke](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Profit-First-Featuring-Mike-Michalowicz-and-Shawn-Van-Dyke-e3ng86n) _2026-08-17 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we have authors Mike Michalowicz and Shawn Van Dyke talking about Profit First as a methodology for contractors among other topics. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle CPA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/124313239/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F760d81a9-966f-4c4a-73aa-54a10cd2a37f.mp3) ## [Where Budgeting Can Fail You: Cost-Based vs Market Pricing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Where-Budgeting-Can-Fail-You-Cost-Based-vs-Market-Pricing-e3n69kt) _2026-08-10 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today I talk about where budgeting can fail your pricing with Cost-Based vs Market Pricing. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle CPA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knowledge Tree… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123987037/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-9%2Ffdf1d269-83a1-9349-ee8b-63d8f549b3ae.mp3) ## [The I Am a Hardscaper Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/The-I-Am-a-Hardscaper-Story-e3mtt7h) _2026-08-03 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today I talk about my story from starting in the industry working for a supplier in 2007 to doing projects on the side to eventually starting Ever After Landscaping, How to Hardscape, and I Am a Hardscaper. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123712177/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2F8b9b1b93-c80d-1ab1-6572-3ae2e962f566.mp3) ## [5 Years of Horror Stories](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/5-Years-of-Horror-Stories-e3miq9l) _2026-07-27 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we round up the best of 5 years worth of hardscape business owner horror stories from not getting paid, to getting sued, to losing everything in a shop fire. This episode features all of that and much more. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123348725/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F2b4998d0-fa97-9213-57ca-6afb45f59bd5.mp3) ## [Repeat Business Through Small Projects](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Repeat-Business-Through-Small-Projects-e3m9obf) _2026-07-20 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we talk about repeat business by taking on small projects and increasing the quantity of clients you take on which can snowball word of mouth leads, repeat business, and your brand. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123051823/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2Fc1ee5d8c-8680-22f3-41a8-d08ff275fab2.mp3) ## [When Employees Ask for Raises with George Urvari of KTC](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/When-Employees-Ask-for-Raises-with-George-Urvari-of-KTC-e3lrdps) _2026-07-13 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and ⁠Knowledge Tree Consulting⁠ to talk about giving raises to employees, when to do it, and how to handle certain circumstances when employees ask for raises. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/122582268/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F0cd5b750-ccaf-e8a9-6c4c-847099ac4eff.mp3) ## [One Thing You Know Now Mashup Episode](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/One-Thing-You-Know-Now-Mashup-Episode-e3lmrqg) _2026-07-06 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we have a mashup episode from past guests answering a question we ask every business owner that has been on the podcast. That question is, what is one thing you know now that you wish you knew from the very beginning? This can be personal or business related, so the answers vary from our past guests. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/122432784/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F461ab491-8ca0-3c3d-5d49-8c189a1e0ed0.mp3) ## [Selling and Installing Features Masterclass (Lighting, Fire, Water, Radiant Heating, and Artificial Turf)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Selling-and-Installing-Features-Masterclass-Lighting--Fire--Water--Radiant-Heating--and-Artificial-Turf-e3lcqb7) _2026-06-29 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we have a Selling and Installing Features Masterclass rounding up 5 past episodes on Lighting, Gas Fire Features, Water Features, Radiant Snow Melt Systems, and Artificial Turf. We talk about selling, installing, maintenance, and more in these episodes. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/122103591/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-28%2F59604a59-93d5-ea5a-6c87-ce98f5b5d968.mp3) ## [My ENTIRE Sales Process](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/My-ENTIRE-Sales-Process-e3l3b9q) _2026-06-22 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we talk about my entire sales process from getting leads, to prequalifying, to educating, to the consultation, to the proposal, to accepting and completing the project. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/121793274/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-21%2F1591f5bc-d1c9-abab-f5e6-9761be799f4a.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/u8JiOPhW1AAs) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Great Employees with Tony Bass](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Finding--Hiring--and-Keeping-Great-Employees-with-Tony-Bass-e3kog9i) _2026-06-15 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we are joined by Tony Bass . He is the author of The E-Myth Landscape Contractor Edition and Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Great Employees. We get into the topic of finding, hiring, and keeping great employees on today's episode. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/121437938/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-13%2Ff776fc14-0cc3-3423-2646-5e43e6bc73a7.mp3)