Irrigation Insights Podcast
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!
Episodes

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Today we breakdown a study and flowchart on how home service business are getting more leads with and without paid ads. We'll go over the step by step work flow to build up to paid ads. Do each of these items and you'll be sure to get more leads.
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!
Our podcast be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Samsung, or anywhere else you get podcasts! Please go to our website to submit any questions you have and we'll answer them on the show!
https://www.youtube.com/@IrrigationInsightsPodcast
https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/

Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Today we take a deep dive into Service Titans 2024 commercial contractor report "Seeking Profitable Growth" for commercial contractors. See how it applies to you as a commercial irrigator and how you compare to other commercial contractors. Over 1000 commercial contractors were surveyed when making this report.
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!
Our podcast be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Samsung, or anywhere else you get podcasts! Please go to our website to submit any questions you have and we'll answer them on the show!
https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@IrrigationInsightsPodcast

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!
Our podcast be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Samsung, or anywhere else you get podcasts! Please go to our website to submit any questions you have and we'll answer them on the show!
https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@IrrigationInsightsPodcast

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!
Our podcast be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Samsung, or anywhere else you get podcasts! Please go to our website to submit any questions you have and we'll answer them on the show!
https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@IrrigationInsightsPodcast

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Today we talk about the pro's to switching over to flat rate pricing instead of hourly. Also, how to build and implement your flat rate price book correctly and honestly. This change is critical to the growth and scalability of your business.
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!
Our podcast be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Samsung, or anywhere else you get podcasts! Please go to our website to submit any questions you have and we'll answer them on the show!
https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@IrrigationInsightsPodcast

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Today we look at Service Titans 2024 Exterior Service Contractor Report for 2024. Over 1000 exterior contractors were surveyed to see what is driving their growth. We talk about what is most important to the contractors and customers for future success.
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level! In this episode we talk about the importance of building a sellable business, even if you don't plan to sell. Why having a business that holds value is important. As well as, what having a sellable business means for you.
https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Today Robert Gould from Whale Done Irrigation in DFW, Tx joins us. We talk about a variety of topics like the effects of proper branding, setting yourself apart, sales, and memberships.
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!
https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@IrrigationInsightsPodcast

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Today we're talking about the first steps to branding your business correctly. Your brand is your image and has a message/ story to tell. What story does your brand tell to your customers and potential employees?
Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level! Submit questions to be answered live on the show! Leave them on our website or the YouTube comments. https://irrigationinsightspodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@IrrigationInsightsPodcast

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Enjoy this behind the scenes bonus clip with Garrett Bremer while we wait for Ben Kannenberg to join us. This is a little add on to the other episode with Lone Star Irrigation we just released so be sure to check that episode out. Sorry for the barking dogs, we didn't know the conversation was being recorded.

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
In this engaging episode of the Irrigation Insights Podcast, hosts Jacob and Ben dive deep into the nuances of running a successful irrigation business. Despite some audio challenges, the conversation is rich with insights as they welcome Garrett Bremer and Ben Kannenberg from Lone Star Irrigation & UpSurge.
Explore the benefits and challenges of various business models, including the service advisor approach and the use of field management software like Service Titan. The guests share their experiences with optimizing technician efficiency, sales strategies, and the importance of reading customer needs to maximize service outcomes.
The discussion also touches on the implementation of membership plans, their impact on customer loyalty, and how they can be used to enhance business value. With real-world examples and practical advice, this episode is packed with valuable information for irrigation professionals looking to improve their operations.
Whether you're interested in boosting average ticket sales, understanding customer acquisition costs, or learning about effective dispatching techniques, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of the irrigation industry.