# headquarters (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover headquarters. Page: Feed: --- ## [Selling Your Landscaping Business](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Selling-Your-Landscaping-Business-e3nq18l) _2026-08-24 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we compile guests that have talked about selling their landscaping businesses to see commonalities, differences, project-based vs recurring, and what life is like after selling their business. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/124633813/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-23%2F343b8452-9359-3108-ca27-6210ecf8548b.mp3) ## [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) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T68T8nASG8qd) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [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) ## The Crown of Thorns - Easter 2026 _2026-04-05 · Streams in the Desert_ This Easter Sunday message, “The Crown of Thorns,” continues the journey that began on Good Friday with “Take Up Thy Cross.” While Friday reminds us of the suffering of Christ, Easter declares the victory that followed. The crown of thorns placed upon Jesus in mockery became a symbol of the King who conquered sin, death, and the grave. Reflecting on the crucifixion and the resurrection, this… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYLzU0YjI5MGFjLTBlZDEtNDJlNi1hMDQ5LTZhOWViYTE4NjFlMy9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=gtsvm2f) ## Take Up Thy Cross - Good Friday 2026 _2026-04-03 · Streams in the Desert_ This Good Friday message, “Take Up Thy Cross,” reflects on the call of Jesus for every believer to follow Him in surrender, sacrifice, and faithful obedience. As we remember the suffering and sacrifice of Christ on Calvary, this sermon challenges us to examine our own commitment to discipleship and to embrace the cross that Christ has called us to bear. Through Scripture and reflection on the… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYLzhjYjcwMjU1LWU4ZjgtNGE1Mi1hNDQzLTQ0YmIzNDRjNTgxYi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=wt7xbdx) ## New Years Day - 2026 _2026-01-01 · Streams in the Desert_ Join us for a special New Year’s Day live broadcast with Communications Minister E. Roger Ammons as he shares an encouraging message on trusting God, seeking His guidance, and following the Lord into the year ahead. [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYLzYwZDAxYjAwLWJiNjYtNDdiYi05ZGM5LTNlYjI2ODIzMWJmOC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=yxcvn27) ## Christmas - 2025 _2025-12-24 · Streams in the Desert_ Join us this Christmas Eve for a special live broadcast celebrating the birth of our Savior. Hear a heartfelt message from Communications Minister E. Roger Ammons as we reflect on the hope, peace, and joy Christ brings. Set aside a few moments to worship, give thanks, and prepare your heart as we honor the true meaning of Christmas together. [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYLzU5YzVkNGNjLWQ0ZDUtNGE2ZS1iZGFiLTk2NmFjZDM1Y2YwNi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=v9b5mn6) ## Thanksgiving - 2025 _2025-11-27 · Streams in the Desert_ Join us this Thanksgiving morning for a special live broadcast featuring a message from Communications Minister E. Roger Ammons. Start your day with worship, gratitude, and a timely sermon that will encourage and uplift your heart. [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYL2U0YWJhNWFiLWQ3MTMtNDJlYi04NGJjLTQ4NTE2MTA4OTkxYS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=mxbtkdz) ## Infinite Dimensions of the Love of Christ _2025-04-18 · Streams in the Desert_ The love of Jesus Christ is boundless, unmeasurable, and transcends all human understanding. The beautiful hymn "The Love of God" reminds us that Christ's love is "greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell." Just as the hymn paints a picture of God's love, we reflect on the unimaginable vastness of His love and how it reaches into every corner of our lives. [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYL2MyN2E5YzZlLTVmNDAtNDZhYi1hYTc3LTQxNDU4Y2U0NWM4Zi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=yscf2d4) ## Joseph, the Dreamer _2025-01-01 · Streams in the Desert_ God is the dream-giver. A truly godly vision is not something that originates in the thoughts of men, but it is given to us by God through divine revelation. A God-given dream can help you to discover your divine purpose in life. [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYLzI5ODQ4NDE2LWY4MTktNDM0MS04ZjU3LTU3MzZmYWZlMGQ3MC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=p3f76kt) ## Go Tell It on the Mountain _2024-12-24 · Streams in the Desert_ When people hear the Good News that Jesus Christ was born into this world to save sinners, they often respond in different ways. What is your response? Do you believe Jesus wants to save you from your sins? Do you worship Him or reject Him? If you have heard the Gospel and accepted Jesus as your Savior, God wants you to share the Good News with others. [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYLzkwOGQzY2ZiLTU2NmItNDg4MC1iY2U0LTlmMGJmN2I1MmQ2NC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=m3m3c39) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wPZYMnEeCXQ0) _2024-12-24 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## For Granted or Grateful? _2024-11-28 · Streams in the Desert_ Are God's blessings to be taken for granted or are we grateful for each of them. To take something for granted is to expect something or someone to always be available to us without a response of gratitude or recognition for that person or thing. It is a failure to show appreciation. The Word of God encourages all believers to have a heart of gratitude and thankfulness. [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvNVpNNThYLzQzZTYyZDFkLTIzYzQtNGFkNC04NTUwLWZkZTFlYTlhMGZmZi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=5ZM58X&s=3&sapid=483hvfw)