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Contractor Soapbox

by Robert Tidwell

The Contractor Soapbox is hosted by Robert Tidwell. He and his wife Vicky own Mitten Landscape & Design in Michigan. After years of experience in the Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping and Hardscaping industry, Robert has decided to share his thoughts and opinions with others while learning from others.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 18 - 2023 Season is Upon Us

    Are you ready for the 2023 Season? Get ready and market if you haven't already!

  2. Ep . 17 - End of Season

    Its the end of the 2022 Season at Mitten Landscape & Design. Robert goes over a couple of points for the winter.

  3. Ep. 16 - Get On A Budget

    Robert goes over some of the LAL 2022 speakers, efficiency and making a budget.

  4. Ep. 15 - Find Out What You Don't Know

    Don't stop learning! There is always something to learn.

  5. Ep. 14 - Our First Guest!

    This first guest of Contractor Soapbox is Vicky! She is also the owner of Mitten Landscape & Design with Robert. Vicky gives her input on the business and industry.

  6. Ep. 13 - Keep It Going

    Keep the motivation up and end the year on a good note!

  7. Ep. 12 - Becareful around Shiny Equipment

    Robert briefly goes over looking at new equipment at the Equip Expo and making sure you don't buy something you don't need.

  8. Ep. 11 - Not Every Project is Great

    Robert speaks about a recent project that did not go as originally planned and how they had to make changes to make the project work.

  9. Ep. 10 - Efficiency is Key

    In Episode 10 of the Contractor Soapbox Podcast Robert goes over using equipment, tools, trailers/trucks and labor for efficiency.

  10. Ep 09 - Know Your Numbers!

    Episode 9, Robert talks about making a budget, setting goals for the year and constantly reviewing them throughout the year. Don't look at your numbers after you have already spent your money and don't know where it went.

  11. Ep 08 - Job Progress

    Today Robert goes over a job they are working on building paver walkways, patios, raised beds, fire pit patio, tree planting and grading. He also asks for your advice on dump trailers and dump trucks.

  12. Ep 07 - Estimating

    In this episode of the Contractor Soapbox Robert speaks about Estimating and his process of estimating within the design/build company he and his wife, Vicky own.

  13. Ep. 06 - Take The Time

    This week Robert has a quick podcast about taking time for yourself and being with your family and friends.

  14. Ep 05 - Do The Right Thing

    Today Robert speaks on Doing the RIGHT Thing.

  15. Ep. 4 - Truck & Equipment Talk

    In this episode Robert speaks his opinion on what trucks to buy and when financing may be an option. He also goes over purchasing equipment.

  16. Ep 03 - Work On It, Not In It

    Today's episode is a short one but Robert goes over working on your business when you can. He also talks about having systems where you can to help with efficiency and labor.

  17. Ep 02 - Firing Clients!

    The Contractor Soapbox Podcast is hosted by Robert Tidwell. He speaks about firing clients in the lawn care and landscaping business he and his wife Vicky own.

  18. Ep 01 - Who is Contractor Soapbox?

    In the Pilot episode, Robert explains who he is and what Contractor Soapbox Podcast is.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Contractor Soapbox is hosted by Robert Tidwell. He and his wife Vicky own Mitten Landscape & Design in Michigan. After years of experience in the Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping and Hardscaping industry, Robert has decided to share his thoughts and opinions with others while learning from others.

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How many episodes does Contractor Soapbox have?

Contractor Soapbox currently has 18 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Contractor Soapbox about?

The Contractor Soapbox is hosted by Robert Tidwell. He and his wife Vicky own Mitten Landscape & Design in Michigan. After years of experience in the Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping and Hardscaping industry, Robert has decided to share his thoughts and opinions with others while learning from others.

How often does Contractor Soapbox release new episodes?

Contractor Soapbox has 18 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Contractor Soapbox?

Contractor Soapbox is created and hosted by Robert Tidwell.
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