In order to look into the future, you must first look into the past. It’s been 30 years since Eric built his first pond. Since then, so much has changed with the processes involved in pond building, not just in technology but also in design strategies. Today, Eric is here to talk about all of the changes that have occurred over history in the art of pond building as well as the changes that he has witnessed in his 30 years in the business. After covering the past, he will shed some light on the ...
Nov 15, 2019•48 min
It is wildfire season people and if you live in California right now then you know that seemingly the entire southern half of the state is on fire. A fire could mean absolute devastation to your home, your way of life, and definitely your pond. Eric is here today to offer a fire emergency pond evacuation plan. Even if you do not live in California or a fire-prone area, you should definitely take note because no one is ever expecting a fire to come near their home or pond, but that doesn’t mean y...
Nov 08, 2019•28 min
People and the masses are all persuaded by certain things, whether it be how they dress, what they eat, or how they design their pond amongst many other things. Well, life is so much better when you don’t follow the crowd, when you stand out. Eric is not here to persuade you on your pond design. He is here to educate you so that you are able to make informed decisions about the design of your pond on your own. You’ll never be happy when you are 1 in a million, so don’t get persuaded. Get educate...
Oct 14, 2019•19 min
From the very beginning, before Eric was doing ponds professionally, all he wanted to do was learn about what he loved from others, and in turn, teach others his passion. In a little switcharoo today, Eric is being interviewed about his life, the pond game, and the entire DIY community. Diving into Eric’s roots sheds some light on why exactly he is so passionate about his profession and specifically the DIY community. If you want to get anywhere in life, you have to be humble enough to sit down ...
Oct 04, 2019•44 min
Your eyes are watching a movie every day that you use them. What is it that paints these moving pictures that make up our lives? Light. As soon as light is added to any scene, life is brought to the picture. So doesn’t it make sense that manipulating light can bring out incredible qualities in artwork? Eric and special guest, TJ Marco, are talking about the art of underwater lighting. TJ is an artist who uniquely almost always works with light. He has been in the sign business since 1982 and lig...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr
Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Well, today, Eric is going to tell you how he came up with the name Helix Life Support and started his brand. It’s fun to understand the history of a hobby and there is no better hobby in Eric’s eyes than the pond life. There is definitely something special about starting a personal brand because it becomes part of your persona and means that much more to you. Your work will never be successful if you don’t invest yourself into it! Eric shares his in...
Sep 25, 2019•16 min
Whether you are getting ready to design a pond or evaluating the one that is currently in your yard, you probably have many questions. Depending on which expert you ask about pond design, you will probably get a plethora of different answers. There is more than one way to do many things that go into designing and building a Koi pond. It’s hard to know what’s right and what’s just smoke. Today’s podcast is all about the 3 fundamentals that all Koi experts are going to agree on when talking about ...
Jul 15, 2019•39 min
What tops off that natural waterscape that you just had put in your yard? Why not some more nature? Mark MJ Wilson, The Pond Advisor, is back in the studio today to discuss how to attract wildlife and different species that may come to your pond. There are many misconceptions that surround different species that are common around bodies of water. Well, those are exactly what the guys are talking about today. So if you are looking out at your waterscape and are thinking to yourself, “how do I att...
Jul 11, 2019•34 min
You can’t just toss a waterscape in the middle of your yard or next to your house and hope that it fits. The whole scene just doesn’t look natural until you’ve made sure that one fits right in with the other. Mark MJ Wilson, The Pond Advisor, is in the house today to talk about blending the lines between your waterscape and landscape. When these guys talk landscape, they don’t just mean mother nature, but also making sure that it looks like your house was built right up to this waterscape. There...
Jul 08, 2019•45 min
Have you noticed that you are losing more Koi as time is going on? Well then, this is the podcast for you. Today, Eric is talking to The Central California Koi Society and The Bakersfield Koi & Water Garden Society about optimizing pond design for Koi health. This is a tricky topic because most people listening to this already have a pond. Hindsight is always 20/20 about what you should have done when you built your pond, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late. Eric is going to share with you s...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In today’s episode, Eric is going to share with you the top 3 reasons that people remodel their ponds. There are a plethora of reasons that people want to remodel their ponds, whether it be for size, design, or simply because they have no idea what they are doing. He’s also going to touch base on the hangup that new pond owners get stuck on. Money is the motivator and nothing holds up a pond renovation or installation like budget issues. Over time, chances are your pond is going to need a remode...
May 27, 2019•29 min
In today’s short episode, Eric is talking about 3-year-old pond syndrome. He is going to reveal some of the secret sauce that he has for you on the topic. Let’s not pigeonhole this thing though. It usually happens in that 3-5 year area when you as a pond owner start running into issues that you have never seen before. If you enjoy ponds and Dr. Evil air quotes that you can’t see but need for perspective never the less, stay tuned. Eric shares his insight on: Going through new-pond syndrome What ...
May 24, 2019•12 min
In this episode, Eric has Anthony Quintero in the studio to discuss the Koi Herpesvirus Disease (KHVD). Anthony works hand in hand with university research teams and runs a greenhouse quarantine space for Koi to study KHVD and other prominent diseases. People do not talk about this epidemic enough, maybe because they just don’t want to. KHVD originated in Japan and recent outbreaks in California have many people concerned. Koi are a massive food source, so even if you do not have a pond in your ...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Eric is looking to inspire entrepreneurs and real pond enthusiasts by sharing the story of how he came up in the business. Eric was ultimately provoked to the next level by a late client and that turned out to be the propeller. To raise the bar of greatness, you need to be provoked out of your comfort zone and take a leap of faith in yourself. Sometimes you have to get on someone’s nerve to provoke others to greatness. Remember, without pressure, diamonds cannot be made! Eric sh...
May 17, 2019•20 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the twenty second episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. In this episode, Eric gives all of you some great tips that can save the lives of your fish! Hopefully,...
May 13, 2019•28 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the twenty second episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. In this episode Eric talks about moving the water in your pond with intention and purpose. From the pre...
May 10, 2019•28 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the eighteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. In this episode Eric speaks about how he has embraced his competition, and has learned to harness their en...
Apr 26, 2019•18 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the twentieth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. Today’s episode is all about offering advice on taking advice. Sometimes taking advice from too many source...
Apr 01, 2019•20 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the nineteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. This episode Eric wants to talk about rock. Not the various types rocks used in ponds, but rock music. Mus...
Mar 29, 2019•20 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the eighteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. In this episode Eric speaks about how he has embraced his competition, and has learned to harness their en...
Mar 25, 2019•17 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the eighteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. Today’s topic is all about overcoming adversity. Eric is joined by Brian Fitzsimmons, the Helix Pond Contr...
Mar 08, 2019•28 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the sixteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. It’s a special upload this week, Eric is interviewed by the host of Pond Marketing Secrets- Laura Reale. La...
Feb 28, 2019•36 min
Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the fifteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. In this episode Eric talks about the Helix Brand Ambassadorship Program. He discusses what it means to him,...
Feb 22, 2019•14 min
Welcome to the fourteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. In this episode Eric talks about the Helix Pond Contractor of the Year, what it means to him, and how it came to be. Listen as Eric tells the s...
Feb 18, 2019•23 min
On this episode of the Green Industry Podcast the Pond Digger shares about his life, business, and what it means to leave a legacy. The Pond Digger operates a nationally recognized pond construction company and also sells Pond Supplies and is also hosts of the Pond Digger Podcast! This episode is full of information on how to live a successful life and business.
Jan 21, 2019•27 min
Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. In this episode Eric shines a little positivity on the hobby with 3 offensive habits that every good pond owner has. Offensive can be read in two ...
Jan 14, 2019•43 min
Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett! Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. 2019 will be a big year for the Pond Digger! Eric shares his exciting news about launching the Helix Brand Ambassador Program, ramping up their D...
Jan 10, 2019•23 min
Today Eric introduces you to Joe “The Fish Guy” Butler, a friend for almost 30 years. Eric shares a Christmas gift that literally changed the course of his life and career. They reminisce about Eric visiting Joe’s store and getting illuminated by the beauty of fish. Eric’s passion at a young age now plays into his passion for creating gorgeous pondscapes in his business. This episode is full of valuable nuggets about starting, growing a business, and building relationships, You won’t want to mis...
Dec 27, 2018•46 min
Welcome back Pond Freaks! Eric is back with another episode full of fire and philosophy. This week’s topic: Timing. Whether you are in business, music, sports, or ponds timing plays a huge role in life. Eric discusses how to apply the concept of time to your life. Eric also discusses the importance in timing when maintaining your pond. Making sure you have time for seasonal changes, maintenance, and doing the work required to keep your pond the best it could be. Give some thought to what you are...
Dec 03, 2018•21 min
Gravel, Koi, Drains oh my! In this episode of the Pond Digger Podcast, Eric talks about 3 outrageous pond lies in the industry of pond construction. Whether you are building as pond yourself or hiring a pond specialist you do not want to miss this episodes value bombs. Instagram: @theponddigger Resources: www.theponddigger.com
Nov 16, 2018•18 min
