

Sales made Simple for Outdoor Living Pros, Landscapers and Hardscapers (formerly Outerspaces)
Joshua Gillow
This podcast is dedicated to helping overwhelmed outdoor living professionals, landscapers and Hardscapers just like you increase your closing rate to over 75% without doubling your workload so you can build a seven-figure business that doesn't need you.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 11min
Think You Need a Better Portfolio? Wrong. Here’s What’s Really Costing Hardscapers Their Best Clients
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you losing sales before the conversation even starts? If you’re an outdoor living pro, hardscaper, or landscaper who keeps hearing “We’ll get back to you,” this episode will hit home. Many outdoor living professionals believe they need a better portfolio, better marketing, or better clients to win more projects. But the truth is—your sales success often comes down to how you show up in the meeting. Joshua Gillow breaks down why your mindset, energy, and presence determine whether clients say “yes” or walk away.Listeners will:Discover how your physiology and energy shape client trust before you say a single word.Learn practical ways to show up calm, confident, and prepared for every client interaction.Master the questions and listening techniques that help you connect deeply and close more premium outdoor living projects. If you’re ready to stop losing sales to less skilled competitors and start leading every client meeting with confidence, hit play now and transform how you show up as an outdoor living pro.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Oct 27, 2025 • 10min
How To Sell Without Feeling Sleazy (The Mindset Hardscapers Have Been Missing)
Many outdoor pros struggle with sales, viewing themselves as builders rather than salespeople. This mindset can cost opportunities and dampen growth. By reframing selling as a service, professionals can enhance client experiences and boost their businesses. Emotional confidence is key to securing premium projects, while fear of rejection often underpins sales avoidance. Listeners are encouraged to embrace authentic connections and overcome the fear of numbers, transforming sales into a valuable tool for success.

Oct 22, 2025 • 8min
Why a Less Skilled Outdoor Living Pro Is Earning 20x More Than You
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Have you ever lost a dream project to a competitor you know cuts corners — even though your craftsmanship is miles ahead?If you’re an outdoor living pro, landscaper, or hardscaper who takes pride in delivering quality, you’ve probably felt the sting of losing a client to a smooth-talking competitor who outsells you despite doing subpar work. This episode uncovers the real reason why confidence, not craftsmanship, wins the sale — and what you can do to flip the script in your favor.You’ll discover:How to build unshakable confidence and certainty that clients can feel the moment you meet them.Why emotional connection — not just skill — drives buying decisions in outdoor living projects.Practical steps to communicate trust and clarity so clients choose you over cheaper, less talented competitors.Hit play now to learn how to project confidence, connect emotionally, and finally get paid what your craftsmanship truly deserves.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Oct 20, 2025 • 13min
If You’re an Outdoor Living Pro Still Selling Patios Instead of Certainty, You’re Losing Clients Fast
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Outdoor living pros—do you keep blaming “bad leads” for your low close rates? What if your leads aren’t the issue at all?In this episode, Joshua Gillow calls out one of the biggest myths in the landscaping and hardscaping industry: that poor-quality leads are holding you back. He reveals the truth—that most prospects are ready to buy, just not from you—and how refining your sales communication, not your marketing spend, is the real key to growth. If you build patios, pools, or dream backyards, this episode will shift how you approach every client conversation.Listeners will discover:How outdoor living pros can confidently turn more leads into paying clients through better conversations.The power of selling emotional outcomes—not just patios, pools, or features.Why hardscapers and landscapers who lead with curiosity and certainty close more high-value projects.Listen now to learn how to stop blaming your leads, start mastering your client conversations, and become the go-to outdoor living pro that clients trust to bring their vision to life.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Oct 15, 2025 • 11min
The Two Phrases That Stop Great Landscapers from Closing Great Clients
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you unknowingly sabotaging your own sales calls with just a few words? Hardscapers, landscapers, and outdoor living pros often think being flexible and asking about budget shows professionalism — but it’s actually doing the opposite. Clients hear “We can do anything you want” and “What’s your budget?” as red flags. Instead of building trust, you’re creating uncertainty and instantly lowering your perceived value.You will:Learn the two phrases you should never say on a sales call (and what to say instead).Discover how to lead clients with clarity and confidence — not confusion.Understand how mastering your communication instantly positions you as a premium outdoor living professional.Listen now to uncover how top hardscapers and landscapers are replacing weak sales language with trust-building conversations that win premium projects.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Oct 13, 2025 • 14min
Stop Saying “Leads Are the Problem”. The Real Reason Hardscapers & Landscapers Keep Getting Ghosted
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Tired of spending hours designing proposals for homeowners who vanish without a word? Hardscapers, landscapers, and outdoor living pros are losing jobs not because clients are broke — but because their sales process pushes clients away. When you overwhelm prospects with too many options, fail to lead the conversation, or skip building emotional connection, you create confusion instead of confidence. And confused clients don’t buy — they disappear. You will:Learn the three hidden reasons clients “ghost” after your proposal — and how to stop it for good.Discover how to simplify your offer, lead with confidence, and create clarity that closes deals.Find out how emotional connection transforms one-time bids into premium, loyal clients.Listen now to learn how hardscapers and outdoor living pros can stop getting ghosted, build trust faster, and close more profitable projects without racing to the bottom on price.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Oct 8, 2025 • 16min
Think You’re Great on Sales Calls? The #1 Mistakes Landscapers Keep Making Says Otherwise
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are your sales calls falling flat even though your marketing seems on point? Most contractors think they’re losing jobs because of bad leads or pricing—but the real problem starts with how you handle that very first conversation. If you’re doing most of the talking and trying to “perform,” you’re actually pushing clients away instead of building trust.You will:Discover the #1 mistake that instantly kills connection with potential clients.Learn three simple questions that reveal what your clients really want—and why.Master the mindset shift that transforms every sales call into a trust-building experience that boosts your closing rate. Listen now to learn how talking less and asking better questions can help you close more deals, earn more referrals, and create clients for life.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Oct 6, 2025 • 15min
How Top Outdoor Living Pros Turn “Maybe Later” Into “Let’s Start Today” by Building Emotional Connection
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Ever nailed the perfect proposal — only to hear, “Let me think about it”? What if that polite phrase actually means no? In this episode, Joshua Gillow uncovers why so many contractors and outdoor living professionals lose deals even after great consultations. If your clients vanish after smiling through your pitch, it’s not your pricing — it’s your process. You’ll learn why emotion, not logic, drives the sale and how to tap into your customer’s true motivation.You will:Discover the real reason customers say “I’ll get back to you” — and how to prevent it.Learn the exact emotional questions that build instant trust and connection.Understand how to position yourself as a guide — not a salesperson — and become the premium choice in your market. Hit play now to learn how to turn every “let me think about it” into a confident “when can we start?” and finally close the deals you deserve.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Oct 1, 2025 • 14min
How Hardscapers Beat Less Skilled Competitors By Listening To Client Pain
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you tired of being ghosted by clients even after giving them exactly what they asked for? Most outdoor living pros, hardscapers, and landscapers sell features — patios, decks, fire pits — without uncovering the deeper pain their clients are trying to solve. And that’s exactly why they lose jobs to competitors with weaker skills but stronger listening. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why clients are twice as motivated by avoiding pain as they are by gaining pleasure.The exact questions that uncover hidden pain points and create urgency to buy.How shifting from “feature selling” to “pain solving” builds trust, closes more deals, and attracts premium clients. Hit play now to discover how to stop being replaceable and start winning more outdoor living projects with confidence and clarity.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Sep 29, 2025 • 8min
The Pricing Lie That Keeps Outdoor Living Pros Trapped in Discounts
Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you secretly draining your profits by constantly discounting your projects? Many contractors believe discounting is just part of doing business — or that they’ll raise their prices once they have more jobs, photos, or experience. But the truth is, discounting destroys trust with clients, wrecks your margins, and leaves you stuck in a cycle of stress and self-doubt. In this episode, you’ll discover:Why confidence — not pricing — is the real key to stopping discounts.How discounting silently erodes client trust and damages long-term relationships.The mindset shift every contractor must make to charge premium prices without apology.Press play now to learn how to ditch the discounts, reclaim your confidence, and finally get paid what you’re worth.How to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.


