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. Al ...
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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 importance in irrigation systems. (0:00) Andy Humphr…
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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 that could revolutionize the irrigation industry. Overco…
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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 as of recent. And I am actually on my way to Chicago …
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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 number 2. So 63 three years old and I keep her in Nor…
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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 discusses the significance of internal link structure, crea…
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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, some really relevant content to discuss with you guys. A…
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In this episode, AI Andy Humphrey explains the concept of Hydropixels and their application in turf grass challenges. He shares insights on their implementation in Central Park, scaling up in major US cities, and the growth of Hydropixel solutions. The discussion also covers overcoming implementation challenges, the environmental impact, and the fu…
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Quench Soil Moisture Sensor: https://quenchplant.com/ ========== The Championship Turf: A Tale of Precision and Care In the bustling town of Riverview, where sports were the heartbeat of the community, there lay a sprawling athletic sports complex known as Champions Field. This complex wasn't just any sports venue; it boasted some of the most metic…
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This episode is brought to you by, PHISH, and the letter 'S'. 'S' is for SPLIT. Split Open and Melt.
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In this insightful episode, Andy and Paul reflect on their recent project, delving into the complexities and vital importance of pressure in irrigation systems, especially pertaining to a vast green rooftop. While the specifics of their project remain confidential, the co-hosts openly discuss the general scope, centered around the deployment of wir…
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In this episode, Andy, delves into the nuanced debate of context versus control within the realm of management, particularly focusing on the irrigation industry. This concept, inspired by an episode of the Tim Ferriss show featuring Reed Hastings, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, challenges traditional management styles by advocating for a mor…
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In the episode of the "Sprinkler Nerd Show," host Andy Humphrey and his guest, Paul, embark on a detailed discussion about the technical aspects of irrigation systems, specifically focusing on the importance of flow and pressure monitoring. Andy begins by recounting his observations of inefficient sprinkler systems at a resort, noting that a vast m…
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In the latest episode of the "Sprinkler Nerd Show," host Andy shares his insights on the importance of being unconventional in the irrigation and landscape industry. Below are key thoughts highlighted from the discussion: Embrace Unconventionality: Humphrey emphasizes the need for businesses to stand out by being the "orange in the apple bin," advo…
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In this episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy Humphrey shares his experiences and insights from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he visits OpConnect and spends quality time with his son at the University of Utah. He looks forward to enjoying St. Paddy's Day weekend activities, including drinking green beer and skiing. Amidst his travels, Andy seizes …
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Self-reflection is the key. It's the process of questioning our methods, our decisions, and our attitudes towards change and adversity. It's about asking, "Am I the bottleneck in my team's performance? Do I resist new technologies or methods that could enhance our service? How can I lead better, communicate clearer, and inspire my team?"…
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#157 - Don't Be Like Steve Ballmer - LIVE from Landscape Ontario
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Smart controllers don’t save water. Nozzles don't save water. They CAN, but I believe that Irrigation professionals, who are CURIOUS ENOUGH to know how to use smart controllers have the potential to save water. 20 years is a long time not to have an answer for something that seems so basic, and I've come to the realization that it is easy to connec…
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PATENT REFERENCE: https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/3b/0b/7d/58dc2a23a7e96e/US3808385.pdf Background on the Invention: In certain areas of the country where dry climatic conditions prevail, sprinkling and irrigating systems are generally maintained for prolonged periods of time. Obviously, however, means are required for automatically clo…
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Tim Ferris Show Reference: Episode #721 Master Negotiator William Ury ========== William Ury introduces the concept of self-mastery and the critical role of self-regulation in negotiation and conflict resolution. He suggests that the power to influence others is rooted in our ability to first influence ourselves, acknowledging our inherent tendency…
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Hello, my friends. Welcome back to the Sprinkler Nerd Show. It's been a while since we last spoke. I'm your host, Andy Humphrey, and this is episode 154. You might notice that I sound a bit under the weather today—I've caught a cold. Though I lost my sense of smell last night, which is funny, I don't think it's COVID. The past few weeks have been a…
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Sprinkler Nerd Unite (theme song) [Verse] We're the nerds of the green, the rulers of the lawn Dressed in flannel shirts, rockin' shades like we're cool With our spray heads and rotors, we conquer all terrain We're the ones who make it rain, oh yeah (oh yeah) [Chorus] Sprinkler nerds, rise up and take a stand (take a stand) We're the smart ones, le…
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GET YOUR T-SHIRT HERE: https://sprinklernerd.com/unfuckit --------------------------- Andy (00:46.717): Joining me again today is Paul Bassett for our annual Prediction Show. Welcome, Paul. Paul Bassett (00:53.61): Oh, I'm so happy to be here. This is one of my funniest shows of the year, where we get to banter about the year prior and how our pred…
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Every entrepreneur begins with a dream, a vision that feels timeless, much like creating a classic album. When Smashing Pumpkins, the band behind 'Siamese Dream', started their project, they were sure they were creating something classic. In the world of entrepreneurship, this conviction is your starting point. It's the belief in your idea's potent…
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Recorded in January 2019 - Episode #1 has never been published, until now. ----- What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of failure? Does the fear of failure trick you into believing that perhaps perfection is the goal? Does fear prevent you from starting? Why do people have great ideas, but do nothing with them? I'd like to introduce today's episod…
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My special guest today is Chris Sinsel, inventor of Efficient Fittings, the universal sprinkler fitting. FREE SAMPLE HERE >> Free Sample Form "You know, I wanted to make something universal, and I needed something for a 3/4" sprinkler head and a 1/2" sprinkler head. So I was taking measurements because, and I screwed a 1/2" sprinkler head onto a f…
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Three irrigation contractors walked into a bar... 3 irrigation contractors, experts in their field, decided to unwind at a local microbrewery after a long day's work. As they sipped their IPAs, they couldn't help but carry their profession into their leisure time. "Did you guys see the irrigation as you walked in," asked the first contractor. "It l…
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My Philosophy "I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon if I can. I seek opportunity – not security. I will refuse to be a kept citizen, to be humbled and dulled by having my state and nation look after me. I want to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed – never to be numbered among those weak and timid souls who have …
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Andy: Hello, all you listeners out there in podcast land. I hope everybody's having an amazing day after Thanksgiving. This episode is going out to the world on Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving. So I hope everybody had an awesome, relaxing end of season, sort of speak in our world and a season day after Thanksgiving. And this is, we're c…
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Happy Hour Invitation >>>>> Register Here Podcast Reference: This Week In Startups Episode #1845 ======== Alex Wilhelm - You know, for a really long time, people looked down their nose at people who worked with their hands and those jobs were viewed as, as lesser. And even the whole blue collar white collar divide was, was not just class in the Un…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show. I'm your host Andy Humphrey. This is episode 144 coming to you on Friday, almost a live Friday. We're gonna get this one aired within the next two hours. So if you're listening to it on Friday, this episode is being recorded at 9.32 a.m. And I'm joined today by My good friend, Paul Bassett…
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The race is on to set the mood for today's episode, which is about competition. I'm going to talk about competition because I've had a few suggestions that maybe I should talk a little bit about some business strategies. Maybe at some point, we'll talk about finances, P& L, balance sheet, estimating. But in this episode, I want to talk a little bit…
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Link to Data Chart (ET vs. Air temp) https://sprinklernerd.com/evapotranspiration-vs-air-temperature ----------------------------------------------- BAM! We're on fire today, guys. This is the end of ET. End of it. End of ET. Do I have your attention? Think about it. This is the end. The end. This is the end. The end. End, my friends. All right. Ho…
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Andy shares is update after speed dating at the EQUIP Show this week (formerly known as, GIE). K-IT Wire Konnector: https://youtu.be/PQXwNig-Gwo
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In this episode, Andy shares how he used Chat GPT to draft a Jury Excuse Letter which formally excused him from Jury Duty. Letter Template: https://tinyurl.com/2bdf7pyh
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What's up my friends. Welcome back to the pod. This is your host, Andy Humphrey. I'm actually at the moment driving back from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I attended, uh, yesterday the conference called American... No. Association of Water Technology. Association of Water Technology. AWT. Annual National Conference was in Grand Rapids and I thought, you…
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Welcome back to the sprinkler nerd show, I'm your host, Andy Humphrey, this is episode #138, and my goal for this episode to share a reminder with you. By now you know that I'm a technology evangelist - and by that - what I mean is that I believe technology will improve the human experience, and that technology is merely a tool - A tool for the hum…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show. I'm your host, Andy Humphrey, coming to you from the 45th parallel, the 45th parallel. That might make you wonder what parallel you are on. What is your parallel? It's not typically something that we think about unless we're talking about the seasons or the amount of sunlight. We kind of j…
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500 Million Gallons at Hickam AFB In this episode, Andy has a discussion with Paul Bassett, in the car, driving to the Hickam AFB in Honolulu Hawaii. Learn more about ENVOCORE === Andy: Welcome back to a very special edition of the Sprinkler Nerd Show. I'm your host, Andy Humphrey, joined by the one and only the magnificent Paul Bassett live, well …
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In this episode, you will learn how to START an irrigation system based on a 3rd party device. Example: Start irrigation when the soil temperature is 82 degrees.
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#134 - IRRISketch Software Might Be The Next Disruptor
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In this episode, Andy shares a live recorded Demo of the IRRISketch design software and the potential that it may have to disrupt the industry. Learn more here: IRRISketch === Andy: When I see something new, I like to check it out. I like to learn about it. And I, I'm a strong believer that every irrigation system proposal should have a drawing. I …
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Andy records live from Highway I-15 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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YouTube Reference Video: https://youtu.be/U5DXOiTOLFI ---------- Do you wonder? Seriously. Are you activity questioning what you know, what you do, and why you do it? Do you leave room for wonder? Do you leave room to be curious? Do you create space for yourself to consider new options and new approaches through the lens of curiosity and wonderment…
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In this Episode, Andy talks with OptConnect CEO Chris Baird, and National Sales Justin Nichols. Learn more about OptConnect Here: OptConnect ========== Andy: For those of you listening that this might be the first time you've heard about OptConnect, I encourage you to go listen to Episode #73 that Justin and I recorded probably a year and a half ag…
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#129 - ChatGPT & A.I. Expert - Kevin Williams
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In this episode, Andy chats with Kevin Williams an expert in ChatGPT and A.I. ========== References: www.SprinklerNerd.com/inkworks www.InkWorks.ai ========== Kevin: You know, it's not going to be AI that replaces you as the employee or, or supplants you, your company. It's going to be a company that knows how to use AI or a person who knows how to…
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In this episode, Andy calls Paul Bassett, and together they have a short conversation about the opportunity to turn water into dollars. === Paul: Hey Drew. Andy: Paul. Good morning. Paul: Good morning to you buddy. Andy: How's your day going? Paul: It's going great today. Thanks. It's Friday. Andy: Heck yeah. I was thinking about you this morning b…
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In this episode, Andy interviews Kevin Miller, CEO, Praxxis Manufacturing. Company Website: https://www.h2owize.com/ YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/CZfaKbiE-Tg ----------------------- Joining me today is Kevin Miller, the CEO and co founder of Praxis. The manufacturers of the retro pressure regulator and other water conservation products earlier i…
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In this episode, Andy chats with Ken Kwiatkowski, Founder, and Inventor of the Grasshole System. Ken was first on the show back in December of 2021 and you can find that episode HERE, and in this episode, Ken gives an update after 2-years in business. The GRASSHOLE System is a low-cost, patented, long-term solution to sprinkler head damage and alig…
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In this episode, Andy talks with Roland Triska, a 15-year Green Roof expert about all things green infrastructure in NYC. Green infrastructure plays a crucial role in shaping the sustainable future of urban environment. New York City has implemented a range of innovative green infrastructure initiatives to address environmental challenges and enhan…
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In this episode, Andy shares his thoughts on plant water use efficiency. Plant water use efficiency refers to the ability of a plant to effectively utilize water for various physiological processes while minimizing water loss through transpiration. Understanding the water requirements of different plants is crucial for efficient irrigation practice…
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In this episode, you'll hear an interview with Andy on the, "Scaling Up H2O Podcast", with Trace Blackmore. Notable Quotes: “We undervalue water. There are low-hanging opportunities to reduce water usage that doesn’t take a lot of technology, yet we still let it happen.” – Andy Humphrey “I saw how we were using water in the irrigation industry and …
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