Contractor Soapbox: Recent Episodes
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.
Its the end of the 2022 Season at Mitten Landscape & Design. Robert goes over a couple of points for the winter.
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.
Robert briefly goes over looking at new equipment at the Equip Expo and making sure you don't buy something you don't need.
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.
In Episode 10 of the Contractor Soapbox Podcast Robert goes over using equipment, tools, trailers/trucks and labor for efficiency.
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.
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.
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.
This week Robert has a quick podcast about taking time for yourself and being with your family and friends.
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.
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.
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.
In the Pilot episode, Robert explains who he is and what Contractor Soapbox Podcast is.