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The Sprinkler Nerd Show
by Andy Humphrey
If you are a Landscape Entrepreneur this show is for you. Andy, a former contestant on the ABC hit television series Shark Tank, irrigation technology expert, and multimillion-dollar eCommerce entrepreneur brings his curiosity & creativity to tease out the secrets of successful landscape influencers and business owners. Discover how to get a leg up on the competition, be the smartest person at the design table, and advance your career in the irrigation and landscape industry at any level.All stones will be unturned as Andy digs into the nerdy details of business, technology, and personal growth here on the Sprinkler Nerd show. To join the community of Sprinkler Nerds transforming the Green Industry visit www.SprinklerNerd.com.
Episodes
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#217 - The Future Is Already In The Truck
Daniel Overton is 25 and already has 8 years in irrigation. He works for Ricci's Landscape Management in northwest Indiana, listens to the podcast, and reached out to me back in July. We've stayed in touch, I sent him a soil moisture sensor to experiment with, and I wanted to get him on the show…
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#216 - Life Is Like A Box Of....
What if life isn't like a box of chocolates? Maybe life is like a box of choices. Choose wisely. Today I'm recording from CitiesAlive, the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities conference in New York City. I'm here not because I have to be. Not because someone sent me. I'm here because I chose to be…
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#215 - Going All In with Dean Ricci
What does it really take to go all in on a landscape business? Dean Ricci started mowing lawns at just 10 years old, pulling his mower behind a bicycle with a homemade trailer built by his dad. By high school, he had trucks, trailers, equipment, and employees. More than 30 years later, Ricci's...
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#214 - Just Press Send
Your next opportunity might start with a message you haven't sent yet. When I started sharing my cell phone number on the podcast, I thought I might get overwhelmed with calls and texts. Turns out, very few people reach out. But an irrigation contractor in Indiana did—and the day this episode...
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#213 - Put Down The Tool Bag - WorkWife's Christy Carter
At some point, growing a service business requires the owner to stop being the person who does everything and become the person who builds the company. In this episode, Andy talks with Christy Carter, founder of WorkWife. Christy built an HVAC company from the kitchen table to more than $5…
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#212 - Can't I Live While I'm Young
Live While You're Young What if you never hated learning? What if you only hated being told what, when, and how to learn? It's Labor Day weekend, everyone is heading back to school, and I've been thinking about the difference between school and learning. I was never meant for school. Both of my...
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#211 - Through Whose Looking Glass?
Sometimes the view changes when you stop looking straight ahead. In this Quickie, I'm thinking about perspective, curiosity, and what happens when we're willing to look through a different window—or maybe even fall through the looking glass. The answer you're searching for might already be there....
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#210 - Golf Course Data Layer
This week, I'm in Palm Springs, California, helping build a LoRaWAN data layer across a private golf course. The first use case is simple: BLADE soil moisture sensors in the greens, giving the superintendent real-time insight without relying entirely on manual field scouting. But the bigger...
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#209 - Technology Is Not The Answer
Try MODURA for FREE: monitor.modura.app In this episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy reflects on a lesson that has taken decades—and a whole lot of technology—to understand: technology is not the answer. Inspired by Jimmy Buffett's Life Is Just a Tire Swing, Andy goes back to where much of…
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#208 - IrriVoyeurism
What if you could spy on an irrigation system without ever touching the controller? Welcome to Irrivoyeurism. In this quickie episode, Andy explores how a simple soil moisture sensor can reveal the hidden behavior of an irrigation system—from how often it waters and how long it runs to how…
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#207 - Are You One Of Them?
Every episode, Andy ends with the same invitation: "Reach out anytime." Thousands of people have heard those words. Only a handful have ever acted on them. What separates the people who send the email, make the phone call, introduce themselves, or ask the question? In this five-minute Quickie…
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#206 - Be Real
What does it really mean to be real? In this short solo episode, Andy shares why authenticity has become one of the most important ideas shaping his life, business, and leadership. From admitting you don't have all the answers to trusting data over assumptions, this episode is a reminder that...
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#205 - The Best Navigators
What if the goal isn't to have your life perfectly mapped out? While listening to Jimmy Buffett's Don't Chu-Know, one lyric stopped me in my tracks: "The best navigators are not quite sure where they're going until they get there." Whether it's an old sailing saying or simply a brilliant lyric…
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#204 - Professionalism Is the Smartest Irrigation Tool
It's easy to focus on technology. Smart controllers. Sensors. Weather data. Flow meters. Soil moisture. Automation. All of that matters. But in this episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy Humphrey and Dustin Nihsen bring the conversation back to the person behind the system. Because even the…
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#203 - Beyond Sprinkler Repair, Conserva Irrigation: Scott Bowen
In this episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy talks with Scott Bowen, Commercial Irrigation Manager for Conserva Irrigation, about what happens when irrigation becomes more than service calls and sprinkler repair. Scott shares his 30-year journey through golf irrigation, sports turf,...
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#202 - When The Lights Went Out
Brent Garrett, The Skilled Trades Coach www.theskilledtradescoach.com In this episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy talks with Brent Garrett, owner of Sirius Plumbing & Air Conditioning, founder of The Skilled Trades Coach, and author of 30 Days to a Better Business. Brent has lived the…
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#201 - Every Win Counts, with Olympian Doug Lewis
Doug Lewis is a two-time Olympian, World Championship bronze medalist, coach, speaker, and founder of Elite Team. In this episode, Doug shares what skiing, ultra-running, failure, team culture, and doing hard things can teach us about becoming the best version of ourselves. We talk about why…
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#200 - Taking A Chance On Being Real
For 200 episodes, The Sprinkler Nerd Show has explored irrigation, technology, entrepreneurship, innovation, and curiosity. This episode is different. Not because we're leaving those topics behind, but because we're widening the lens. Behind every irrigation system, business, truck, project, and...
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#199 - If You Think It. You Can Build It.
What if the next great irrigation software tool doesn't come from a manufacturer, a big tech company, or a traditional development team? What if it comes from you? In this episode, Andy shares his personal experience learning the craft of vibe coding and why he believes it could be a game changer...
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#198 - What This Show Has Really Given Me
Song Credit: Intro/outro music: "Mexico" by Little Stranger. In this solo episode, Andy takes a step back from the usual technical conversations and reflects on what The Sprinkler Nerd Show has really given him. After listening to a friend's podcast while cutting the grass, Andy started thinking...
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#197 - Can't Slow Down
In this episode, Andy shares a few simple, real-world ways he used AI this week — from organizing messy data into CSV files, turning commercial property energy bills into a clean PDF, vibe-coding the SLIDE App with Codex in Visual Studio, designing gateway stickers, and creating irrigation patent...
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#196 - SLIDE App, Building in Public
For years I've watched irrigation contractors, designers, consultants, and water managers wrestle with the same question: How much water should a landscape actually need? The research exists. The science exists. But getting from all that information to something practical in the field often feels...
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#195 - Straight Out Of NASA: What Irrigation Can Learn From Cellular IoT
This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at OptConnect, a cellular IoT company helping businesses connect devices to the internet without making connectivity complicated. Justin Nichols explains how OptConnect supports everything from irrigation controllers to ATMs, kiosks, vending machines,...
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#194 - Hard on Process, Soft on People with Erik Dyba
What does it actually take to turn around and grow an irrigation business? In this episode, Andy sits down with Erik Dyba from The Bruce Company to talk about his journey through the industry. From learning irrigation in the mountains of Colorado to rebuilding and scaling a department at David J....
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#193 - My Design Landscape Beta w/ Scott Allison
In this episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy Humphrey is joined by Scott Allison from Hunter Industries to talk about My Design Landscape Beta, Hunter's new contractor-focused design platform for irrigation and landscape professionals. Scott shares how Hunter has been building digital tools…
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#192 - Let The Grass Grow
What if the most important action is no action at all? In this solo episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy explores the idea that patience is not something standing in the way of the process… patience is the process. From wanting to get ahead when you are young, to waiting for a customer to…
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#191 - Where Is All The Water Going?
What happens when you try to answer one simple question: Where is all the water going? In this episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Paul Bassett from ENVOCORE to tell the story of one of the most complex irrigation and water management projects...
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#190 - Contractors Are The People Who Make Irrigation Work
At the Hunter Industries Contractor Training Event hosted in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Andy sat down with irrigation contractors and technology leaders to explore one big question: What is the future of irrigation going to look like? In this documentary-style episode, you'll hear from contractors...
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#189 - PART 3, Rain Bird Irrigation Pro Summit: Inside Rain Bird Innovation
Behind every irrigation controller, valve, and system component is a team of engineers and product managers working to improve the tools contractors rely on every day. In the final episode of this three-part series from the Rain Bird Irrigation Pro Summit, Andy Humphrey talks with members of the...
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#188 - PART 2, Rain Bird Irrigation Pro Summit: The Modern Irrigation Contractor
Today's irrigation contractor does far more than install sprinklers. Modern irrigation companies are managing water, integrating technology, and running sophisticated service businesses that combine field expertise with connected systems and data. In this second episode of the Rain Bird…
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#187 - PART 1, Rain Bird Irrigation Pro Summit: 50 Years of Irrigation Innovation
In the first episode of this three-part series from the Rain Bird Irrigation Pro Summit, Andy Humphrey sits down with Walter Mugivan, owner of Aqua Mist Irrigation, who has more than 50 years of experience in the irrigation industry. Walter installed his first irrigation system in 1968 — digging...
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#186 - The Service Business is The People Business
In this episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy Humphrey sits down with Justin Wilson, founder of American Irrigation in Georgetown, Texas. With nearly three decades in the irrigation service business, Justin shares how he built a company that now runs 17+ service trucks and completes thousands…
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#185 - The Power of NOT Knowing
TXT Andy and say what's up? 208 908 3229 -- Hey friends, welcome back to The Sprinkler Nerd Show. Today, I want to take you down a slightly different path. This one's not about technology. Not about sensors. Not even about irrigation. It's about something more fundamental… something that shapes…
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#184 - FL ND NYC Amsterdam
Reference Link: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ec981d8c-cd1d-4c13-961a-76cf9cf32ecb
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#183 - For Immediate Release, Patent US3808385
For immediate release—breaking news, kind of. In this solo episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy dives into what seems like a revolutionary product: a mechanical rain sensor that requires no batteries, no Wi-Fi, no firmware updates—just pure, functional design. It shuts off irrigation during...
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#182 - Approachable 2-Wire with Rain Bird's Steve Barendt
YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/flpTuNN7vqY Summary In this episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show, host Andy Humphrey sits down with Steve Barendt from Rain Bird to explore the company's new ESP 2-Wire Controller—a product that's making 2-wire irrigation systems significantly more...
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#181 - Ohio Goes Wireless
Andy introducing wireless sensor technology to Ohio and riffs about the "RHYTHM" of the landscape.
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#180 - Behind The Scenes - Making LoRaWAN Soil Moisture Sensors
In this episode, Andy shares his process for manufacturing LoRaWAN wireless soil moisture sensors.
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#179 - Project Harmony Advisory Team
Join the Project Harmony Launch List: HarmonyAnalytica.com/future What does the future hold for your landscape business? Well, if you ask nine experts, you'll get 10 different answers. Some say we're heading for a lush, thriving growing season; others predict drought conditions. Some insist we'll...
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#178 - Bespoke or A.I.
In this episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, host Andy Humphrey starts off with an unapologetically bold greeting to illustrate the power of authenticity and grab listeners' attention. He gives a personal shout-out to friends, mentors, and colleagues he connected with during the week—highlighting...
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#177 - Canada & Project Harmony Update
Hello, friends! I wanted to take a moment to share a quick update on what's happening this week. I'll be traveling to Calgary and Edmonton, Canada, for the SiteOne Landscape Supply One Stop events. On Tuesday, I'll be at the Calgary event, and then on Thursday, I'll attend the Edmonton event.…
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#175 - Apple's Forgotten Founder: Ronald Wayne's Secret to Tomorrow's Money
In this episode, we uncover a remarkable story hidden in plain sight: Ronald Wayne, the often-overlooked third co-founder of Apple. While Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak achieved legendary status, Wayne's name is hardly mentioned in the tech world—even though he helped draft Apple's original...
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#174 - The Sandbox Adventure
Today, I'm sharing the story of my six-month recharge. Six months that pulled me out of my comfort zone and into a world of new challenges, new skills, and new possibilities. This wasn't a vacation—it was six months of diving into the sandbox, experimenting, and solving problems I'd never faced...
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#173 - Field Capacity from Orlando Florida
Andy Humphrey kicks off the episode with "Little Silver Ring" by The Samples and shares insights from his trip to Orlando for volleyball Nationals, highlighting its economic impact. He then revisits a past episode on field capacity, discussing soil moisture sensors, practical analogies, and their...
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#172 - Eyes Wide Open
TL;DR::::::: Embrace an Open Mindset: Keeping an open mind is crucial for discovering new opportunities and innovations. Importance of New Conversations: Engaging with new people and ideas can lead to significant breakthroughs. Technology and Innovation: Encountering groundbreaking technology…
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#171 - Rethinking The Warranty Period
Hey, my friends. Welcome back to another episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show. I'm your host, Andy Humphrey. This is episode X Y Z, because I honestly can't remember. Coming to you from my truck. We could call this an episode of truck talk, which I did, more towards the beginning of this show, not…
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#170 - Turn Water into Money (replay)
Andy Humphrey Microphone, checka, a 12 checka. Do I gotta check? I gotta check. Check. Looking good out here, guys. Another's day, Andy on the water. I was just gonna record a little intro today. Andy so let me let me back up. I am taking my sailboat, which is a 1961 Alberg 35 happens to be hull...
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#169 - Understanding Google's Algorithm and SEO Optimization with Spencer Haws
In this episode, Andy Humphrey plays a recorded live event with Spencer Haws from the Seller's Summit conference, the importance of website ranking, and managing multiple businesses. Spencer delves into Google's algorithm changes, AI's role in search, and diversifying platform presence. He...
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#168 - Houston We Have A Pressure Problem
Andy Humphrey: Hey, what's up, my friends? Welcome back to another episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show. I'm your host, Andy Humphrey. Today, I'm going to share with you—how do I describe this? Andy Humphrey: A question that came into Sprinkler Supply Store for me that turns out to be, I think…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you are a Landscape Entrepreneur this show is for you. Andy, a former contestant on the ABC hit television series Shark Tank, irrigation technology expert, and multimillion-dollar eCommerce entrepreneur brings his curiosity & creativity to tease out the secrets of successful landscape influencers and business owners. Discover how to get a leg up on the competition, be the smartest person at the design table, and advance your career in the irrigation and landscape industry at any level.All stones will be unturned as Andy digs into the nerdy details of business, technology, and personal growth here on the Sprinkler Nerd show. To join the community of Sprinkler Nerds transforming the Green Industry visit www.SprinklerNerd.com.
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