Inside Out with Belgard

In Episode #20, Joe Raboine chats with Brittney Cleveland, a Realtor with Home Luxury Real Estate. The two explore the influence of outdoor living spaces on the real estate market, particularly in light of recent market dynamics, the ever-changing preferences of homeowners, how contractors can benefit from working with realtors in their area, and much more. For more information, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Belgard Outdoor LivingYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - BelgardFind Brittney on Social Media:Website  Instagram LinkedIn 

In Episode #19, Joe Raboine welcomes hardscape and business experts Cory Frank, Co-Owner of CG Hardscapes, and Danilo Abdala, Founder of Black Diamond Hardscapes, to discuss their leadership roles in the industry and share behind-the-scenes insights into the intricacies of large-scale projects. For more information, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Belgard Outdoor LivingYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

In Episode #18, Joe Raboine chats with Kevin Earley, Director of Commercial Hardscapes at Oldcastle APG. The two discuss technical aspects of permeable pavers, the benefits of green infrastructure and traffic calming, the resources and expertise available within Belgard to support contractors and municipalities, and much more. For more information, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Belgard Outdoor LivingYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

In Episode #17, Joe Raboine and his guest co-host Tim Ortman, President of Oldcastle APG, are joined by Chip Wade, an Atlanta-based contractor, master carpenter and HGTV host. The group discusses current and past projects and what they're seeing in the industry,  along with insights and tips for other contractors in the field. For more information, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Belgard Outdoor LivingYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

In Episode #16, Joe Raboine is joined by Robert Thomas, President and CEO of the Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association, and Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. The group discusses what professionals need to know about the upcoming Hardscape North America and Equip Exposition Shows taking place on October 18-20 in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Belgard Outdoor LivingYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

On Episode #15, Joe Raboine, Director of Residential Hardscapes at Belgard, chats with Renee Labbe, a design strategist and trend forecaster. The two discuss how trends are influenced by consumer behaviors and what that means for outdoor design. They also touch on the ongoing trend of biophilic design, the impact of AI in outdoor design, and more. For more information on Belgard, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Outdoor Living by BelgardYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

During Episode #14, Joe Raboine, Belgard’s Director of Residential Hardscapes, caught up with Chayce Wilson, owner of Blank Slate Reno. Joe and Chayce talk about the current backyard renovation collaboration between Blank Slate and Belgard, as well as Oldcastle APG sister brands Pebbletec, Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield. They also discuss the process of working with influencers, tips for contractors looking to expand their marketing efforts, and more. For more information on Belgard, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut. Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Outdoor Living by BelgardYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

Episode #13 recaps the live panel hosted by Joe Raboine, Belgard’s Director of Residential Hardscapes, during the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. Joe was joined by fellow contractors and outdoor living experts Matt Blashaw, Mike Pyle and John Lea to discuss creating functional, cohesive outdoor spaces, solving problems through design and much more. For more information on Belgard, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Outdoor Living by BelgardYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

In Episode #12, Joe Raboine, Belgard’s Director of Residential Hardscapes, chats with Sara Bendrick, landscape designer, contractor and TV personality. Joe and Sara discuss how design-build professionals can create balance in outdoor spaces and keep up with consumer trends, as well as hear from a female leader on being a woman in the male-dominated construction industry. For more information on Belgard, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut. To hear more from Sarah, visit SaraBendrick.com.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Outdoor Living by BelgardYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard

In Episode #11, Joe Raboine, Belgard’s Director of Residential Hardscapes, catches up with Allison Messner, CEO of Yardzen, an innovative online landscape design and build platform that prioritizes technology to deliver a great client experience and beautiful landscape designs. Joe and Allison discuss the wealth of virtual resources and technology tools available to help homeowners take the guesswork out of the planning, design and product selection. For more information, visit Belgard.com/InsideOut.Follow Belgard on Social Media:Instagram - BelgardOutdoorLivingFacebook - Outdoor Living by BelgardYouTube - BelgardHardscapesTwitter - Belgard