MAST PODCAST

Transforming Backyard Spaces: Custom Fire and Water Solutions with Chuck Nitschke

Featuring Chuck Nitschke
, National Director of Sales
at The Outdoor Plus
Chuck Nitschke moved from e-commerce to become a specialist in outdoor fire features. He and Dalton work through the common challenges, what to consider before installation, and how builders, landscapers and dealers can add these features to what they offer.
Published: 10 July 2025
Runtime: 25 minutes
INSIDE THE CONVERSATION

Inside the Conversation

Dalton and Chuck get into fire and water features, and how they turn an ordinary backyard into something people remember. Chuck describes his own route from e-commerce into becoming a specialist in outdoor fire features.

The advice is aimed at pool builders, landscapers and dealers looking to expand what they offer, and covers the most common challenges, the things worth thinking about before installation, and how much customisation is possible on the job site.

There are troubleshooting strategies here as well as trends, which makes it useful whether backyard enhancements are already core business or a new direction.

Key Topics

  • Evolving trends in outdoor design
  • Choosing a fire pit flame style
  • Natural gas against propane
  • Coordinating pool equipment installation
  • Dream pools and unlimited creative freedom
  • Boosting sales with fire features
  • Backyard trends: grills and features

What You’ll Take Away

ABOUT THE GUEST

Meet Chuck Nitschke

Company: The Outdoor Plus
Role: National Director of Sales
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