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Sales made Simple for Outdoor Living Pros, Landscapers and Hardscapers (formerly Outerspaces)

This podcast is dedicated to helping overwhelmed outdoor living professionals, landscapers and Hardscapers just like you increase your closing rate to over 75% without doubling your workload so you can build a seven-figure business that doesn"t need you.

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31:14

The $20,000 Mistake. Why Unclear Expectations are...

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2026/02/11

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What’s the one simple mistake that’s quietly costing you tens of thousands of dollars every year—after the project is already built? If you’ve ever delivered a beautiful outdoor project only to be met with complaints, surprise punch lists, or demands for discounts, this episode is for you. Joshua breaks down why these conflicts aren’t about craftsmanship—they’re about unclear expectations—and how vague language is silently killing your profit.You

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19:47

Why Good Contractors Lose to Average Salespeople (And...

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2026/02/04

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Why do great contractors with years of experience keep losing jobs to mediocre competitors who charge less and deliver worse work? If you’re an outdoor living professional who knows your craftsmanship is top-tier but still hears “we went with someone else,” this episode hits home. Joshua breaks down why quality alone isn’t winning deals anymore—and how clarity, certainty, and communication are the real differentiators in today’s sales conversations.You

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45:41

If You’re Serious About Growth, You Can’t Ignore...

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2026/01/28

What if your next industry event wasn’t another cold convention hall—but a business-changing experience in paradise?Most hardscape events overload contractors with nonstop presentations and leave little room for real connection. In this episode, Josh talks with Tanner Broughton about Hardscape Paradise, a destination event built to combine education, networking, relaxation, and real conversations that actually move your business forward—right before the season begins.By listening, you’ll

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28:49

Why Outdoor Living Pros Should See Retirement as a...

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2026/01/21

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What happens when the work stops—and you’re left wondering who you are without the business?Most contractors spend decades grinding, assuming they’ll just work until they can’t anymore. In this episode, Joshua Gillow and John Valenta have an honest conversation about retirement, purpose, aging in the trades, and why planning life after the business matters far more than most contractors realize.You will:Gain clarity on how to think about retirement

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29:23

Why Avoiding Budget Conversations Is Costing...

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2026/01/14

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What do you do when everything is working—and then suddenly two big projects fall apart?Even with solid sales systems and years of experience, every business owner eventually faces unexpected setbacks. In this episode, Joshua Gillow and John Valenta unpack what happens when projects collapse late in the process, how trust can quietly erode during budget creep, and why mindset—not tactics—is often the real deciding factor.You will:Learn how to handle lost

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33:38

Why “Impressing” Homeowners Is the Worst Sales...

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2026/01/07

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you stuck closing only 2 or 3 out of every 10 projects—and wondering why homeowners keep saying “we’ll think about it”?If you’re a contractor or outdoor living professional spending hours on free designs, long proposals, and jobsite meetings that go nowhere, this episode hits home. Joshua Gillow and John Valenta break down why hard work alone doesn’t lead to growth—and how a lack of sales process quietly keeps business owners stuck in survival

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24:40

How a Outdoor Living Pro Turned Sales Frustration...

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2025/12/29

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you tired of doing free designs, working nights and weekends, and still hearing “we’ll think about it” from clients?In this episode, Joshua sits down with John Valenta of General Paving Stones to unpack what it really looks like to grow as an outdoor living pro. John shares his journey from working in his father’s commercial landscape company to building a successful residential hardscaping business—and the sales frustrations that nearly burned him

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24:46

Outdoor Living Pro Pricing Strategies to Stay...

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2025/12/22

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you busy—but still struggling to make real profit as a contractor heading into 2026?With demand uneven, winter approaching, and economic growth slowing, many contractors are stuck chasing work just to cover overhead. In this episode, Greg Crabtree breaks down how the best contractors are adapting—by pricing smarter, staying lean, and using scheduling and soft skills to win high-margin jobs even in a tough market.You will:Learn how to protect cash

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29:38

The Financial Discipline Landscapers and Hardscapers...

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2025/12/17

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Is your outdoor living business actually profitable—or just busy?As the economy softens and demand tightens, outdoor living pros, landscapers, and hardscapers are entering a market that will quickly separate strong operators from struggling ones. In this episode, Joshua Gillow sits down with financial expert Greg Crabtree to break down what contractors should really be watching—and why margin, not revenue, will decide who wins heading into 2026.Listeners

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8:13

A Simple Mindset Shift Helping Outdoor Living Pros...

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2025/12/15

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Have you ever had a great sales meeting—only to send the proposal and hear absolutely nothing back?Most outdoor living pros, landscapers, and hardscapers don’t lose sales because of price—they lose them because their process is unclear. When clients don’t know what happens next, how to move forward, or how to say yes, they freeze. This episode breaks down why confusion silently kills deals and how clarity instantly builds trust and momentum.Listeners

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10:34

Why Selling Features Is Costing Outdoor Living Pros...

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2025/12/10

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you tired of clients comparing you to the lowest bidder—even when your work is far superior?Most outdoor living pros, landscapers, and hardscapers unknowingly sabotage their sales by focusing on features like materials, specs, and certifications instead of the emotional outcomes clients actually care about. This episode reveals how shifting your language from “what you build” to “how it transforms their life” instantly increases your close rate and

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13:52

How Landscapers Can Stop Wasting Time Without Hurting...

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2025/12/08

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you tired of getting ghosted, low-balled, or dragged through endless revisions—despite delivering high-quality outdoor living designs?If you're an outdoor living pro, landscaper, or hardscaper who keeps wasting hours on leads that never turn into real projects, this episode uncovers the exact reason it keeps happening: you're pitching too early and to the wrong people. Discover how pre-qualifying leads solves ghosting, protects your time, and

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10:43

Why Traditional Pitch-Heavy Sales Won’t Help You...

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2025/12/03

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Struggling to close high-ticket projects even though you’re giving clients everything you’ve got—your portfolio, your process, your expertise?What if the real reason you’re losing deals isn’t your pricing, your skill set, or your competition—but the fact that you're talking too much and listening too little? This episode breaks down the hidden emotional drivers behind every premium sale and why clients actually want to prove to themselves that you're the

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24:06

How to Build a Successful Outdoor Living Business...

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2025/12/01

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you an outdoor living pro, hardscaper, or landscaper who feels like your business demands more from you than it gives back?In this episode, Josh and Chris unpack what real freedom looks like in the green industry — the kind where your business finally serves your life instead of consuming it. If you’re stuck in the grind, feeling guilty when you slow down, or unsure how to build a future that feels meaningful, this conversation speaks directly to the

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22:05

Why Purpose Outlasts Revenue in the Long Run for...

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2025/11/26

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you an outdoor living pro, hardscaper, or landscaper who feels like your business is moving fast—but without a clear sense of direction or purpose?In this episode, Joshua sits down with Chris Cooper to break down COMPASS—Chris’s powerful business framework designed specifically for green-industry leaders who want clarity, structure, financial stability, and a purpose-driven approach to business. If you’ve ever struggled with budgeting, scheduling,

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22:59

Why Your Pride Might Be the Reason You’re Burning Out...

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2025/11/24

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you an outdoor living pro, hardscaper, or landscaper who feels like burnout hits harder every season—especially as the year winds down?In this powerful conversation, Joshua and Chris dig into the real cause of burnout in the outdoor living and green industries. It’s not long hours, busy seasons, or heavy workloads—it’s misalignment, isolation, pride, and carrying responsibilities that were never meant to be carried alone. If you’re exhausted,

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29:55

Building an Outdoor Living Business That Supports...

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2025/11/19

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you running your business with 12 mental tabs open and wondering why everything feels chaotic, exhausting, and impossible to control?In this episode, Joshua Gillow and Chris Cooper unpack the real reason green industry contractors feel overwhelmed—and why most owners mistakenly think structure will restrict them, when in reality it’s the very thing that brings clarity, creativity, peace, and freedom.You will:Discover why structure creates freedom

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13:43

Why Ignoring Mission and Values Might Be the Reason...

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2025/11/17

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!When’s the last time you sat down with your team and rebuilt your mission, vision, and values—not as a formality, but as the engine that drives your company forward?If you’re an outdoor living pro, landscaper, or hardscaper feeling stuck in survival mode or noticing turnover, confusion, or lack of direction, this episode is your wake-up call. Joshua explains why winter is the perfect time to slow production, rethink your company’s identity, and give your

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27:13

Stop Calling Winter a Break. It’s the Most Valuable...

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2025/11/12

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Do you treat winter like downtime — or as the secret weapon that could set up your most profitable year ever?While most contractors kick back after the season ends, Joshua Gillow challenges you to do the opposite. In this episode, he reveals why the off-season is the perfect time to overhaul your systems, sharpen your team, and fix the inefficiencies that drain profits all summer long.You will:Learn how to transform winter from a “dead season” into your

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19:12

How To Use the Off-Season To Rebuild Your Mission,...

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2025/11/10

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!When’s the last time you revisited your company’s mission, vision, and values — not just as words on a wall, but as the heartbeat that drives your team’s purpose?If your team feels disconnected, turnover is rising, or you’re stuck in survival mode, this episode is your winter wake-up call. Joshua explains why now is the perfect season to slow production — and speed up clarity — by redefining your company’s core purpose.Listeners will:Discover how to host

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