Sales made Simple for Outdoor Living Pros, Landscapers and Hardscapers (formerly Outerspaces)

Joshua Gillow
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Jul 14, 2025 • 16min

Why Outdoor Living Pros Lose Sales When They Treat Upgrades Like Blank Slate Projects

Discover the hidden emotional barriers that cause clients to hesitate on backyard upgrades, even when designs are impeccable. Learn the stark differences between client mindsets for 'blank slate' versus 'upgrade' projects. Uncover practical strategies to identify these emotional roadblocks and enhance your sales process. Gain insights into transforming stalled conversations into successful, high-value deals. This discussion is packed with tips on connecting with hesitant homeowners and boosting your closing rates effortlessly.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 12min

Running a Landscaping Business With Low Confidence? The Real Problem Isn’t What You Think

Struggling with confidence in the landscaping business? A lack of belief often masks real issues unrelated to skill. Discover how clarity can boost your self-assurance and trust in your goals. You’ll learn crucial mindset shifts that transform habits into steadfast beliefs. Start rebuilding confidence through small promises to yourself, tackling everything from sales strategies to leadership techniques. Dive into expert insights on overcoming overwhelm and achieving financial freedom!
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Jul 7, 2025 • 13min

Why Discipline Matters More Than Talent for Hardscapers Looking to Scale Their Business

The discussion dives into the vital role of discipline over talent for hardscapers. Joshua shares a personal, eye-opening experience that highlights how pain can fuel growth and resilience. He challenges listeners to distinguish between excuses and a leadership mindset. Practical strategies are offered for resetting your approach during tough times. This raw narrative emphasizes how consistently showing up, especially when faced with adversity, is essential for thriving in business.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 12min

How To Grow Your Hardscaping Business Without Comparing Yourself To Everyone Else

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Do you ever find yourself staring at a competitor’s shiny truck or massive fleet and wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” In this episode, Joshua Gillow gets real about a hidden challenge that many outdoor living pros, hardscapers, and landscapers quietly struggle with: comparison. Whether it’s the trucks, trailers, equipment, or social media presence, constantly measuring your business against others can quietly erode your confidence and purpose — even as you grow.You will:Discover why comparing your early years to someone else's decade-long journey is a trap.Learn how to reframe envy into insight and stop letting outside appearances dictate your worth.Understand how awareness and mindset shifts can lead to more fulfillment, growth, and peace in your business. Hit play now to break free from comparison and reclaim the joy in building your landscaping or hardscaping business — on your own terms.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua -  www.yes.express/applyTune 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
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Jun 30, 2025 • 18min

Think AI Can’t Sell Outdoor Projects? You’re Outdoor Living Business is Already Behind w/ Gene Slade

Gene Slade, an expert in sales and AI, shares invaluable insights on how these technologies are reshaping the outdoor living industry. He discusses AI's role in automating follow-ups and enhancing efficiency in sales processes. The conversation touches on the ethical implications of using realistic AI in customer communication while emphasizing the importance of maintaining human touch. Slade also highlights the challenges younger generations face in developing social skills, urging the need for mentorship to navigate the evolving sales dynamics.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 15min

How This Simple System Can Help Hardscapers Build a Sales Team That Runs Without Them w/ Gene Slade

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Do you have a great outdoor living business—but feel like you have to be the only one closing deals to keep it alive?Whether you're a landscaper, hardscaper, or outdoor living pro, your hands-on skills won't scale your business—sales systems will. If you're stuck training your team the same way over and over again with disappointing results, this episode is a must. Joshua and Gene break down the top three fundamentals every sales-driven trade business needs to grow without the chaos.You will:Learn how to build a repeatable sales process that doesn’t rely on youDiscover the daily habit that elite outdoor living companies use to dominate their marketsFind out how to use the “camcorder method” to train your team once—and never repeat yourself againTap play now to learn how landscapers, hardscapers, and outdoor living pros are building sales teams that scale—without burning themselves out.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua -  www.yes.express/applyTune 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
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Jun 23, 2025 • 13min

Why Landscapers & Hardscapers Are Losing Clients By Avoiding the Camera w/ Gene Slade

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Still laying pavers and planting with precision but wondering why your phone isn’t ringing? If you're a landscaper, hardscaper, or outdoor living pro—this might be the episode that flips the switch.You’ve mastered the craft, but if you're not building visibility, you're losing business. Most landscapers and hardscapers wait for leads while grinding in the field. This episode is your call to step into sales mode—even if you think you're "just not a salesperson."You will:Discover how to use your smartphone to attract high-quality outdoor living clientsLearn why fear of hitting “record” is keeping landscapers and hardscapers brokeGet the blueprint to becoming a go-to name in your local market using content that sells for youPress play now to learn how landscapers and outdoor living pros like you are turning job site moments into job-generating video content that books more business—without needing a marketing team.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua -  www.yes.express/applyTune 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
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Jun 18, 2025 • 15min

Why Pain, Not Products, Is the Real Sales Trigger for Outdoor Living Pros w/ Gene Slade

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Why are so many hardworking tradesmen and women missing dinner with their families — even when they’re doing everything “right”? If you’re in the trades, clocking long hours but still not making the income or getting the freedom you hoped for, this episode will hit home. Gene Slade shares hard-hitting truths about why poor sales communication — not skill or effort — is keeping you stuck in the cycle of burnout and missed family time.You will:Learn why selling the problem, not the product, unlocks higher-paying clients.Discover how better communication can create more time freedom — and even 10 weeks of vacation.Hear real stories of transformation from rock bottom to multi-million-dollar success in the trades. Tune in now to discover the exact mindset and sales shift tradespeople need to finally get their time, income, and freedom back.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua -  www.yes.express/applyTune 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
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Jun 16, 2025 • 12min

Is Your Landscaping Business Built on Chaos? Here’s the Hidden Cost of No Sales System

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you losing deals even when you know your outdoor living service is top-notch?In this episode, Joshua Gillow uncovers the silent killer in outdoor living, landscaping, and hardscaping sales: confusion. From vague proposals to ghosted clients, Joshua explains how even the most skilled pros are losing jobs simply because their sales process creates uncertainty—and how to fix it for good.You will:Learn how to turn every client interaction into a trust-building moment.Discover why most outdoor living pros struggle to close high-ticket sales—and how to break the cycle.Uncover the exact steps that lead from lead generation to confident, consistent closes.🎧 Hit play to find out how the best landscapers, hardscapers, and outdoor living pros eliminate confusion and build trust that converts into premium projects.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua -  www.yes.express/applyTune 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
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Jun 11, 2025 • 10min

How Outdoor Living Pros Can Sell High-Ticket Projects Without Sounding Like They’re Just After the Money

Discover the secret behind client connection in the outdoor living industry. Learn the number one communication habit that can undermine trust during sales meetings. Joshua shares strategies for maintaining emotional balance when faced with difficult customers. Plus, gain insights on using a powerful phrase that encourages collaborative conversations instead of conflict. Transform your sales calls into relationships with the agreement-first strategy for a more profitable and stress-free approach.

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