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Irrigation Insights Podcast

Irrigation Insights Podcast

By: Jacob Denney & Ben Ballard
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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!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Adapting to AI: What Sprinkler Pros Need to Know
    Sep 12 2025

    Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big tech, it’s coming to the home service world, and that includes the sprinkler and irrigation industry. In this episode of the Irrigation Insights Podcast, Jacob and Ben break down the real changes AI is bringing to contractors, from customer scheduling and estimating to inventory management and even diagnosing sprinkler system issues.

    We’ll cover:

    • How AI is already being used in home service businesses

    • The biggest opportunities (and risks) for irrigation contractors

    • Practical ways you can start adapting today without getting left behind

    • Why embracing technology now could be the difference between thriving and struggling in the next few years

    Whether you’re a one-truck operation or running a multi-crew sprinkler repair company, this episode will give you a clear picture of what’s ahead—and how to position yourself to succeed.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • How to Price Your Services to Actually Make Money
    Aug 29 2025

    In this episode of Irrigation Insights, Jacob breaks down one of the most critical but often overlooked parts of running a successful irrigation business: pricing. Too many contractors undercharge for their work, which leads to long hours, tight margins, and constant stress. Jacob shares practical strategies for setting prices that not only cover your costs but also allow your business to thrive. From understanding true overhead and labor value, to communicating your worth to customers, this episode will help you stop leaving money on the table and start building a more profitable and sustainable irrigation business.

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    32 mins
  • Making Every Drop Count – Reed Brown on Profitable Irrigation
    Aug 15 2025

    In this episode of Irrigation Insights, Jacob and Ben sit down with industry pro Reed Brown to explore how irrigation contractors can maximize profitability without sacrificing service quality. From the inspiration behind The After Splash Giveaway to practical strategies for managing costs, improving efficiency, and building customer loyalty, Reed shares actionable advice every contractor can use. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your operations, this conversation is packed with insights to help you make every drop, and every dollar count.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
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