15 episodes
Backyard Conversations with Craig Sheller Craig Sheller
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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Backyard Conversations is hosted by Craig Sheller, owner of Sheller Outdoor Living in Kansas City, MO. Craig has learned many lessons over the years on what works best in business and what not to do in business. As he continues to hone his craft and educate others, this podcast exists to elevate the Outdoor Living Industry as Craig shares his years of experience and brings you interviews with other experts in the field hopefully helping you in your business.
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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.
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Ep 14. My Story with Craig Sheller
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.
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Ep 13. The Advantage of Tiltrotators with Christian Yanes.
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.
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Ep 12. Embracing Technology with Jeremy Swihart
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!
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Ep 11. Bonus Conversation - Lights and Life with Jim Frederick
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!
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Ep 10. Equipment and Employee Retention with Evan from Pride Hardscape.
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!
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Customer Reviews
Listen!! If you are in Hardscapes, this is for you
Craig is a great resource and is sharing his knowledge to help you improve what you do if you are a contractor working in on hardscape projects.
Craig Knows This Biz!
I’ve heard Craig on numerous other podcasts and it’s about time he started his own show. I always learn how to get better at the biz when listening to his thoughts and perspective. Hope this podcast stays around for a long time!