
86 episodes

The Pond Digger Podcast Eric Triplett
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5.0 • 125 Ratings
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If you love Waterfalls, Koi, Ponds, Goldfish, Turtles, Ducks, Rock, Fountains and quite frankly anything to do with water features, then you’re in the right spot! Be warned, you are in the SplashZone when listening to this podcast hosted by Eric Triplett, AKA The Pond Digger.
Eric a veteran water feature design, construction, and instructional specialist passionate about his craft. He will be sharing Pond Pro Tips from his personal experiences in the water feature business on the podcast. You will be exposed to both successes and failures in his business journey with a goal in mind to help people shorten their learning curve in this wonderful hobby and business.
Hang On for a Fun Ride……
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EP85: Who Stole My Koi!?
Ever accuse someone of something they didn’t do? Slayer and Tyson join the show and share what they’ve learned about who or what is the most likely to steal koi…
In this episode, we talk about…
Slayer’s experience of firing a landscaper for stealing koi Realizing crows eat koi-sized fish Predators are real—blue heron like fancy fish Evidence of another wipeout and live-trapping a skunk Understanding the habits of wildlife and who to blame for stealing fish Keep your mind open and don’t believe everything you see on YouTube
Links to Resources:
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!
You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at:
http://helixpondfiltration.com/
And follow his adventures in the pond world at:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:
Eric@theponddigger.com -
EP84: The Viral Pond House on TikTok w/Eric Twigg
Eric Twigg joins Eric and shares his experiences in the pond digging industry, what it’s like to go ultra viral on TikTok, and why he just keeps it real and is all about more fish!
Eric shares his insight on:
Twigg’s first impression of the pond industry and first professional build The value of putting yourself out there and being vulnerable Filtration systems, undergravel grids, and other lessons in pond digging Creating the Pond House—an outdoor living quarters indoors 1 million plus views and whether or not to pin videos on TikTok Going ultra uber viral on TikTok and trying to answer all the questions Knowing what you want for your business when using TikTok “Snapchat on steroids” and the effort social media requires Finding the platform that allows you to communicate with your community How being real resonates and what’s in store for Twigg’s future
Links to resources:
Eric Twigg on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erictwigg
Train with Triplett on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trainwithtriplett
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!
You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at:
http://helixpondfiltration.com/
And follow his adventures in the pond world at:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:
Eric@theponddigger.com -
EP83: Train With Triplett Contractor Coaching on TikTok with Laura Reale
Listen to Eric’s recent interview with Laura Reale on the Landscape Marketing Secrets Podcast, where he shares his experiences with TikTok, how to leverage TikTok as a business owner, and why TikTok doesn’t have to be scary!
Eric shares his insight on:
Observing the evolution of social media platforms When and why Eric started using TikTok Training the algorithm to get what you want from TikTok Eric’s experience of getting 10K followers on TikTok vs. Instagram Details about the new Train with Triplett TikTok account The importance of having coaches, whether they’re young or old Learning from your audience to produce the content you want Advice for getting to the point quickly and finding your pace Don’t pull a Laura and give up after making only two videos Suggestion for creating a TikTok account based on what you do Holding yourself accountable by setting goals for content production
Links to resources:
Landscape Marketing Secrets Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landscape-marketing-secrets/id1286389781
Train with Triplett on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trainwithtriplett
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!
You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at:
http://helixpondfiltration.com/
And follow his adventures in the pond world at:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:
Eric@theponddigger.com -
EP82: Dominating the Pond Business on The East Coast and Beyond w/ Brian Fitzsimmons
Brian Fitzimmons recalls how he persevered even after losing his growing business to a fire, and what it takes to successfully manage multiple stores, be the exclusive importer for a major brand, and own over 100 acres for his business…
Eric shares his insight on:
What it takes to bounce back after a devastating fire Focusing on moving forward instead of on what could have been Shifting from leasing a property to buying 100 acres Making the decision to not depend on one location for business to run Being on the business vs. being in the business The value of training the right people so they have the skills to grow Challenges of being the exclusive importer for Evolution Aqua New products to know for koi ponds and whether to list brands for customers Understanding how to talk to clients about fulfilling their dream vs. selling to them What to expect when purchasing fish from a farm vs. store
Links to resources:
Fitz’s Fish Ponds- https://www.fitzfishponds.com/
Fitz’s Fish Ponds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzO41pTpqRxZBuanS7HwnQ
Everything Koi - https://everythingkoi.com/
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!
You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at:
http://helixpondfiltration.com/
And follow his adventures in the pond world at:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:
Eric@theponddigger.com -
EP81: Are You OCD with Your Pond? Special Guest Dave Deponte
Dave Deponte shares his pond building experience, what he’s learned about losing fish, why Eric is the reason he drinks less, and why it’s okay to be neurotic about your pond.
Eric shares his insight on:
How Dave became interested in ponds and dug his first pond by hand Dave’s initial unwillingness to hire Eric, until his wife him do it How Dave’s neurotic regimen of pond maintenance keeps him calm Why it’s important to introduce new fish to your pond responsibly How managing the pond helped Dave manage stress and decrease drinking What it’s like to buy the fish that no one else wants
Links to resources:
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!
You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at:
http://helixpondfiltration.com/
And follow his adventures in the pond world at:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:
Eric@theponddigger.com -
EP80: The Pond Digger Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation
Rehabilitating wildlife is second nature to the Pond Digger crew. Listen in as they share how they finally achieved their 501(c)(3) status, what they learned during their first fundraiser and what they have in store for the Pond Digger Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation!
Eric shares his insight on:
From opossums to great horned owls, how Leslie first started in wildlife rehab The evolution of the wildlife rehabilitation community When Leslie’s pet shop was the epicenter of wildlife rehab How social media has made wildlife rehab larger and more accessible Recognizing the need to become a 501(c)(3) organization The impact of the Apple and El Dorado fires on wildlife conservancies The logo behind the Pond Digger Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation Fun stories about the 4x4x48 fundraising challenge, sunsets, and tattoos Gratitude for making the nonprofit a reality after 35 years
Links to resources:
The Pond Digger Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation -
https://www.ponddiggerranchwildliferehab.com/home
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!
You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at:
http://helixpondfiltration.com/
And follow his adventures in the pond world at:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:
Eric@theponddigger.com
Customer Reviews
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GREAT PODCAST!! So knowledgeable and in depth conversation with everything Ponds! Great Guest list too!! 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
Real life content
Just like the title says Eric drops real life content that is pond and non pond related and does so in a way that is entertaining and fresh. If you’re into ponds and fish tune in he change the way you look at ponds forever!
Update episode 69 great listen and definitely helps bring some reality to what is actually happening right now and hopefully allows for more open and honest conversations with your contractors
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Thank you for your attention to detail!!
Claremont Client