Influencers- Speakers at Hardscape Paradise
Influencers- Speakers at Hardscape Paradise
Dan Preston- Preston Hardscape Design
Instagram: prestonhardscapedesign- 58.25
Instagram: hardscapementor- 100k
Facebook: Daniel JL Preston- 1.4k
TikTok: hardscapementor- 25.5k
YouTube: Preston Hardscape Design- 3.03k
Dan's definitely making waves in the hardscape world! His passion for design and business, combined with his leadership, is a powerful combination. Running Preston Hardscape Design in Wisconsin and co-owning Hardscape Mentor shows he's not only creating beautiful spaces but also empowering others in the industry. The artistic touch he brings to outdoor transformations is something special to see!

Crux Lon- Crux Lon Hardscape University
Instagram: cruxlon- 5,180
Facebook: Just another day Crux- 15k
TikTok: CruxLon Hardscape University- 2,628
Crux Lon is a driving force in the hardscape scene! Based out of Chicago, Illinois, he owns CruxLon Hardscape University, a hardscaping company that's constantly on the move, tackling projects nationwide. Additionally, Crux also takes the lead in hands-on training events, sharing his expertise with other hardscape businesses all over the country. He's not just building landscapes; he's building up the industry itself!

Craig Sheller- Sheller Outdoor Living
Instagram: shelleroutdoorliving- 4,506
Facebook: Sheller Outdoor Living, LLC- 1.8k
YouTube: Sheller Outdoor Living, LLC- 1.83k
Craig Sheller is the owner of Sheller Outdoor Living, located in Kansas City, Missouri. With over 25 years of experience, Craig has valuable insights and connections throughout the hardscape community. Craig is an influential business owner and pushes the boundaries in the hardscape industry with the use of multiple materials including natural stone, concrete pavers and porcelain paving systems. He's not just keeping up with the industry; he's setting the pace!

Frank Bourque- Landscape Business Consultant
Instagram: frank_bourque 1.6k
Facebook: Frank Bourque 3k
Frank Bourque has been part of the Green Industry for over 25 years. As a business owner, he has built, scaled and sold multiple million-dollar companies. Now, as an industry leading consultant, he coaches and speaks at some of the largest conferences and contractor events throughout Canada and the US. He has been part of the speaker line- up and hosted at events such as LO Congress, Hardscape North America, GIE Expo and many more. Frank is dedicated to helping landscape business owners and their teams to improve efficiency, systems, profits and their quality of life.

Phil Bahler- Pave Tool Innovators
Phil Bahler- Pave Tool Innovators
Instagram: bahlerbrothers- 4.2k followers
Instagram: pavetool- 39.9k followers
Facebook: Phil Bahler Pave Tool- 2.2k followers
Youtube: PaveToolInnovators- 6.5k subscribers
Phil Bahler has been in the industry for 40+ years, which he has installed 35 of those years. He started Bahler Brothers Hardscape business that now runs 55 people and 15-16 crews. Additionally, he invented over 90 products for the hardscape industry and has spoken all over the country at various events including being a keynote speaker at HNA. He is also an owner of Outdoor Living Mastery school, which he has ran for the past 3 years. The last one in which Phil built a $750,000 outdoor living area at a school for handicap children in one week with 50 students. He also has, as of today, 655 YouTube Videos. His motto is “Taking the Hard Out of Hardscaping”. His true passion is to change the industry through more innovative solutions to alleviate pain in a grueling industry. Phil states, success is “Life after Work”.
