Ep 15. Talking Shop with John Siegers

Today on Backyard Conversations we have John Siegers with Signature Landscape Corp.  Craig and John discuss the Challenges of Running a Small Business, Letting Go and Transferring Responsibility to Employees, Equipment Maintenance, and Goals for the Future. Follow Signature Landscape Corp Instagram https://www.instagram.com/signaturelandscapecorp/   Follow Backyard Conversations Instagram https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations

Today on Backyard Conversations Craig shares his story and experiences in the Green Industry that goes back to the Mid 90's.  Craig has owned multiple businesses and worked for other installation companies as well as held roles in Distribution and Manufacturing.  Craig wants to share his Experiences and Challenges with others in hopes that it will help elevate the Industry.   Follow Backyard Conversations Instagram https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations  

Today on Backyard Conversations we have Christian Yanes from Steelwrist North America.  Craig and Christian discuss the History of tiltrotators, their features and benefits, available work tools, and the future of tiltrotators.   Follow Steelwrist Instagram https://www.instagram.com/steelwrist_official/ https://www.instagram.com/steelwrist_northamerica/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@steelwrist   More information about Steelwrist https://steelwrist.com/en-us/   Follow Backyard Conversations Instagram https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations

Jeremy Swihart with JSquared Outdoor joins Backyard Conversations on today's Episode.  Jeremy and Craig discuss new technologies that are available to the Landscape industry and how Jeremy is embracing and using technology to propel his business, and be more efficient and precise.  They also discuss a few takeaways from ConExpo 2023 in Las Vegas! Follow JSquared Outdoors Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jsquaredoutdoor/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyswihart   More information on our Sponsor - SynkedUp https://synkedup.com/?fpr=sheller Follow SynkedUp on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/synkedup/?hl=en   Follow Backyard Conversations Instagram https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations

On Today's episode, Craig talks with Jim Frederick from Tru-Scapes Outdoor Lighting.  Jim has a long history in the industry and offers great support in the Landscape Lighting field. Craig and Jim discuss how they met and built a relationship that has formed into a partnership, as well as the lighting industry, the need for education, and adding lighting as an additional offering in a Hardscape business.    Thank you to Tru-Scapes Outdoor Lighting for supporting Backyard Conversations as Today's Sponsor!    Connect with Tru-Scapes https://tru-scapes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/truscapeslighting/ https://www.youtube.com/@truscapes/videos   Follow Sheller Outdoor Living https://www.instagram.com/shelleroutdoorliving/ https://www.youtube.com/@ShellerOutdoorLivingLLC   Follow Backyard Conversations https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations  

On Today's episode, Craig talks with Evan Newcombe from Pride Hardscape.  They discuss the importance of Equipment and how it relates to Employee Retention and Efficiency.    Thank you to CMP Attachments for supporting Backyard Conversations as Today's Sponsor!    Connect with CMP Attachments www.cmpattachments.com https://www.instagram.com/cmpattachments/ https://www.youtube.com/@cmpattachmentsllc   Follow Sheller Outdoor Living https://www.instagram.com/shelleroutdoorliving/ https://www.youtube.com/@ShellerOutdoorLivingLLC   Follow Backyard Conversations https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations

On Today's episode, Craig talks with Derek Kent and Olaf Edgar with CMP Attachments.  They discuss the history of CMP, the Attachments and Equipment they offer, and the importance of always improving as a business and industry. CMP manufactures all types of Specialty Attachments and Equipment for a wide range of Machines.   Thank you to CMP Attachments for supporting Backyard Conversations as Today's Sponsor!    Connect with CMP Attachments www.cmpattachments.com https://www.instagram.com/cmpattachments/ https://www.youtube.com/@cmpattachmentsllc   Follow Sheller Outdoor Living https://www.instagram.com/shelleroutdoorliving/ https://www.youtube.com/@ShellerOutdoorLivingLLC   Follow Backyard Conversations https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations

On Today's episode, Craig talks with Nolan Sayles and Dan Harner with Belgard Phoenix, AZ.  They discuss Climate, Soil Differences, and Installation Challenges in Phoenix compared to other areas in the US, as well as opportunities for Contractors to Differentiate themselves in a Production Based Market.   Thank you to Belgard for supporting Backyard Conversations as Today's Sponsor! See What Belgard Has to Offer www.Belgard.com https://www.facebook.com/outdoorlivingbybelgard https://www.instagram.com/belgardoutdoorliving/ Follow Sheller Outdoor Living https://www.instagram.com/shelleroutdoorliving/ https://www.youtube.com/ShellerOutdoorLivingLLC Follow Backyard Conversations https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations  

On Today's episode, Craig talks with Joe Raboine, Director of Residential Hardscapes with Belgard. Craig and Joe discuss the evolution of the Hardscape Industry, Creating Products and Designs for Efficiency through Modularity, Belgard Design Studio, and the struggles that come with Manufacturing all over North America. Thank you to Belgard for supporting Backyard Conversations as Today's Sponsor! See What Belgard Has to Offer www.Belgard.com https://www.facebook.com/outdoorlivingbybelgard https://www.instagram.com/belgardoutdoorliving/ Follow Sheller Outdoor Living https://www.instagram.com/shelleroutdoorliving/ https://www.youtube.com/ShellerOutdoorLivingLLC Follow Backyard Conversations https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations

On Today's episode, Craig talks with Antonio Fernandez with Mirage. Antonio is the US Sales Manager and Former Coworker of Craig. Craig and Antonio discuss Porcelain applications, construction, and misconceptions, and Educating the Hardscape Community about this Top Tier Product. Thank you to Mirage for supporting Backyard Conversations as Today's Sponsor! Follow Antonio - https://instagram.com/mirageporcelain?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= See what Mirage has to Offer www.Belgard.com Follow Sheller Outdoor Living https://www.instagram.com/shelleroutdoorliving/ https://www.youtube.com/ShellerOutdoorLivingLLC Follow Backyard Conversations https://www.instagram.com/backyard.conversations/ https://www.youtube.com/@backyardconversations