How Smart Irrigation & AI Are Transforming Water Management with Rain Bird’s Sean Azad

In this episode of The Landscaper’s Guide Podcast, Jack Jostes interviews Sean Azad, Marketing Manager at Rain Bird, live from the Rain Bird Select Contractor Conference in Riviera Maya, Mexico.Sean shares how smart irrigation controllers, integrated valve modules, and remote water management platforms are changing the game for residential and commercial contractors. From EPA WaterSense requirements to AI-powered scheduling and unified control systems, you’ll learn how technology is helping landscape companies save water, reduce labor inefficiencies, and deliver more value to clients. If you sell or install irrigation systems, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible now—and what’s coming next.You’ll Learn:How smart controllers using ET (evapotranspiration) adjustments can reduce water use by 30%+Why integrated valve modules help prevent costly irrigation failuresHow Rain Bird’s unified IQ platform serves both residential and commercial clientsWhat AI and voice control could mean for the future of irrigationWhy remote water management creates new recurring service opportunitiesConnect With Today’s Guest🌳 Rain Bird: https://store.rainbird.com/📚Rain Bird Learning: https://www.rainbird.com/Learning👤 Connect with Sean Azad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-azad-705a6b7/📸 Rain Bird Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RainBirdCorp🏢 Rain Bird LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainbirdcorp/posts/?feedView=allGet Started With The Landscaper’s Guide🎧 Watch the full episode + read the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/🥓 Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolbox📅 See upcoming live and virtual events:https://landscapersguide.com/events