{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#177 - Canada & Project Harmony Update","description":"Hello, friends! I wanted to take a moment to share a quick update on what\u2019s happening this week. I\u2019ll be traveling to Calgary and Edmonton, Canada, for the SiteOne Landscape Supply One Stop events. On Tuesday, I\u2019ll be at the Calgary event, and then on Thursday, I\u2019ll attend the Edmonton event. After that, I\u2019ll head back to the airport Thursday night and fly home on Friday. I had to adjust my travel plans a bit, departing from Grand Rapids instead of my usual airport because, upon my return, I\u2019ll be meeting up with my daughter. We\u2019re headed straight to a volleyball tournament in LaPorte, Indiana\u2014an exciting way to wrap up the week! If you\u2019re in the Calgary or Edmonton area, I\u2019d love for you to stop by the SiteOne events. Please make it a point to say hello! It\u2019s always a pleasure meeting industry professionals, and I\u2019d love to hear what\u2019s happening in your world. An Update on Project Harmony For those of you following my journey to bring affordable wireless soil moisture sensors to market, I wanted to share some exciting news. We\u2019ve successfully deployed a few hundred beta sensors\u2014yes, handcrafted by yours truly! The beta launch has been a huge success, and if you\u2019d like to learn more about Project Harmony, visit harmonyanalytica.com. If you\u2019re interested in participating in the beta program, you can receive a sensor and Wi-Fi hub for just $100. Simply visit harmonyanalytica.com\/beta to sign up. I\u2019m also looking for industry professionals who want to integrate wireless sensors into their business. I\u2019m even considering launching a private group for beta users. In this group, I\u2019d share everything I\u2019ve learned on this journey, and together, we could build the next generation of water analytics and landscape insights. Behind the Scenes of Sensor Development What\u2019s fascinating about bringing sensors to market is that the biggest challenge hasn\u2019t been the measurements\u2014it\u2019s been the manufacturing process. I\u2019ve learned so much about 3D printing, epoxies, potting materials, and even things like glue types and vapor smoothing chambers. Right now, it\u2019s a 2-to-1 process\u2014for every two sensors I manufacture, only one makes it to the field. Many work perfectly but have small cosmetic blemishes, making them unsellable based on current standards. This is one idea I\u2019m considering for the beta group: offering these fully functional but slightly imperfect devices at no charge for testing and learning. If you\u2019re curious about how wireless sensors work, how they can add value to your business, and how we can revolutionize the industry together, I\u2019d love to connect with you. Let\u2019s create the next wave of innovation outside of the traditional wholesale landscape manufacturers. That\u2019s my week ahead! I look forward to meeting any of you who are in Western Canada at the Calgary or Edmonton SiteOne One Stop events. Stop by and say hi\u2014I\u2019d love to connect. Thanks for listening, and let\u2019s keep innovating! ","author_name":"The Sprinkler Nerd Show","author_url":"https:\/\/sprinklernerd.com","html":"