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Your host Clint, aka "TileFreak", is the founder of the Tile Freak brand and although he has insight into the industry, this is not a DIY podcast. You are not here to learn how to finish a backsplash or a shower. This is a real and raw look at business an

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    • Mar 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36 EPISODES


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    THE "R-WORD" ... RETIREMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 24:31


    What if you could just pack everything up today and just stop working? Would you be satisfied? What is no work also meant very little money? In this episode we discuss that "work" is not always the enemy. We look at the difference between retiring and not having to work.

    INSPIRATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 7:06


    Why? Why post a video? Why record a podcast in the first place? In a world of so much content and people telling you what to do and what to say, Clint explains in his heart what he wants to accomplish with social media why it matters to you the viewer and listener.

    WE. ARE. BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 17:37


    We have literally dusted off the studio and returned for the anticipated start of Season 3. As we continue to transition out of the pandemic, Clint looks at how clients' spending differs now from the beginning of the pandemic. Later, how media and channels like HGTV impacted a generation and boosted the industry. Not to forget, advice you need when navigating many of the “how to” videos out there and separating the legit ones from the fake.

    YOU CAN'T WIN WITHOUT THIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 16:44


    There is a secret word behind this episode. The one thing that all of us have the ability to possess - but - it is easier said than done. Without this ingredient you simply won't be able to talk about success. No more delays, let's hear what he's talking about!

    MISTAKES AREN'T ALWAYS BAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 17:18


    This week Clint reveals one specific story when he made a terrible mistake on a job. If we can learn so much from mistakes, why are we so hesitant in admitting our flaws? Clint explains how not facing your mistakes will only guarantee that you're cheating yourself.

    TILE FREAK ORIGIN STORY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 17:21


    He gets asked all the time. Why Canada? Why not California? Was he always a "Tile Freak"? In this episode we go back to when King Tile was created, what brought Clint to Canada originally and what made him choose Toronto as a permanent home.

    GEN X vs GEN Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 12:42


    A hot take from Clint turns into a debate after he suggests which of these 2 generations will go down as the greatest in history. From technology to technology and innovation he explains which set if people will be remembered the most.

    EAST VS WEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 10:15


    Clint is always asked about life back home and the differences between living in the East Coast compared to Cali and the West Coast. In this episode how work/life balance differs between the coasts and a strategy to maximize rest on weekends!

    THE BEST ADVICE EVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 11:16


    This week Clint notices a concerning trend when it comes to social and who you should trust with advice. Recipes and fitness are safe but is there line when it comes to mental health? All of that and more right here on the latest edition of The Tile Freak Podcast1

    COMICS REVENGE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 11:21


    Just when we thought the Will Smith / Chris Rock story was over. The guys react to a fan attacking Dave Chappelle during one of his comedy shows. Plus, how the fan was “handled” and the price he paid. Plus a case that we may have finally seen the end of this story.All this and more coming up on THE TILE FREAK PODCAST

    SOCIAL BOUNDARIES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 16:43


    Talk too much? How about not enough? Social boundaries need to be set but how do you determine where the line is? This week everything from a relationship with your neighbour to retail dos and don'ts. It's a look at how we communicate with one another, in good ... and bad ways.

    AVERAGE JOE'S

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 15:57


    Even the most successful people on earth can relate to the "Average Joe". This week we explore how each and every one of us is no more or less human than those we look up to. How we build people up only to take them down and the lessons learned from the Johnny Depp trial. Plus, which celebrity got annoyed with Clint at the set of movie filmed in Vegas? That's all ahead in this episode.

    WHAT'S ON YOUR SHIRT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 11:15


    We have all take a look at them ... the "Ironic t-shirt" ... This week a trip to a farmers market ends up in an order gone all wrong and why a simple t-shirt can evoke such anger from Clint and Mike. Plus, do both of these guys have a real problem when it comes to their coffee game?

    THE PRICE OF INFLUENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 22:03


    Selling product, selling yourself and then selling out. Clint takes a closer look at the world of influencers and social media when it comes to the business and how to balance the good and the bad. How information and video has educated the client and the impact on the relationship with contractors as a result.

    "SLAP TALK"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 11:36


    The slap heard around the world. You could not avoid talking about it. The Tile Freak was no exception. So along with Producer Mike they look back at the Oscars and discuss what it says about society, what it means to "be a man" and what we learned from the experience

    ASK ME ANYTHING

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 14:22


    In this episode Producer Mike hits up Clint with questions about conversations with clients while trying to avoid cancel culture ... trends and changes during covid ... and most important, coffee or tea?

    OFF AIR CHAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 8:33


    Sometimes the best material happens when the camera is not rolling. Not this week! Clint is currently on the road working a job and recalls a story from his past where a nickname got The Tile Freak in an awkward position. He brings in Producer Mike to weigh in.

    DONT. GIVE. UP.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 13:57


    The title says it all. Clint lays it all out in this episode. A story that's normally too tough to tell, Clint decides to let his audience in ob his own - origin story.

    @&%! ACCOUNTABILITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 8:50


    This week Clint goes off on the "A-Word" ... He takes a shot at reading 60 books in a week ... See how The Wolf of Wall Street and the Tinder Swindler also make their way into the episode. Hold on, it's a good one!

    LET ME EXPLAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 9:36


    Clint. Is. Back!!! You have probably been wondering where the podcast has been and so in the kickoff to Season 2, Clint walks you through that story - plus - finding respect for a celebrity he used to love hating. It's all explained right here in "Let Me Explain"

    The Tile Freak Podcast Ep 16 | Work Life "Balance" Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:06


    This week provides some refreshing feedback to last weeks episode.How will Clint react when called out about the balance of work and life?Listener feedback is front and centre right here own episode 16 ofThe Tile Freak Podcast

    The Tile Freak Podcast Ep 15 | Work/Life "Balance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 7:09


    Here we are, Clint is opening up about possibly his greatest weakness - the balance between work and home life. In this episode he's not giving advice, he's asking for it!

    The Tile Freak Podcast Ep 14 | Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 9:12


    Happiness at work. Is this something you can put off and wait for the perfect situation? Clint helps make the argument about finding it as soon as ... today! So, take a listen to Episode 14 and get one step closer to truly finding happiness at work and in life

    The Tile Freak Podcast Ep 13 | Experience Matters ... Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 7:33


    They say that any statistic can be manipulated right? When you asked someone about experience what does something like "10 years" really mean? Do the same 2 people work the same amount of hours in the same amount of time? Clint does a little math to solve this riddle. That's all ahead here on The Tile Freak Podcast - Episode 13!MUSIC COURTESYEasy by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portalMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USBreak Point by Vendredi | https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduoMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    The Tile Freak Podcast Ep 12 | Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 10:21


    What does a story about football have to do with the tile industry? It's amazing the lessons we learn growing up and how they apply to business. Guaranteed to be more entertaining than the actual Super Bowl - welcome to Episode 12 of the Tile Freak Podcast!

    The Tile Freak Podcast Ep 11 | Get.With.The.Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 9:50


    It[s simple to go from school to a job in your career. Did you ever wonder about eduction WHILE working? What about know who you can trust with certain information: How do you know that what you are being taught is correct? Welcome to Episode 11 of the Tile Freak PodcastMUSIC COURTESYDope by Dj Quads | https://soundcloud.com/djquadsMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCopa by Dj Quads | https://soundcloud.com/djquadsMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

    Tile Freak Podcast Ep 10 | Don't Believe Everything You Hear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 6:32


    The title says it all. There are life lessons that can be applied to business and Clint lays out a specific childhood memory that can lead to poor decision making as an adultMUSIC COURTESYDope by Dj Quads | https://soundcloud.com/djquadsMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCopa by Dj Quads | https://soundcloud.com/djquadsMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

    Tile Freak Podcast Ep 9 | The W-Word, WARRANTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 9:49


    You've heard of W5 which refers to Who, What, Where, When and Why. When it comes to business, the "W" word that can make or break a relationship has to be the warranty. Are they legit? Should the consumer always go for it? Plus what is the responsibility of the contractor when it comes to backing their product and for how long?MUSIC COURTESYAstronaut In A Submarine by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Metal by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Tile Freak Podcast Ep 8 | Your Tasks and Your Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 7:44


    This week we have jumped right into 2021 and at the beginning of the year people are focused on resolutions and being better bothpersonally and professionally. For Clint, success follows a clear set of tasks - but - not all tasks are created differently. You will find out why in this episode.Plus, your rights and why he feels someone else is responsible. What does he mean? It's all ahead in Episode 8 of The Tile Freak Podcast.MUSIC COURTESYMetal by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BAD FEELINGS by Lesion X | https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Tile Freak Podcast Ep 7 | Ask Me Anything (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 10:19


    In part of our series to kick off 2021. Clint is asked a specific question about the books he was read which were inspiring ... It turned into a detailed and impromptu Tile Freak Book Club! Enjoy the episode

    Tile Freak Podcast Ep 6 | Ask Me Anything (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 18:16


    We are closing out 2020 by handing the show over to … you!Thanks to everyone who wrote us with their questions and we turned this into our first “Ask Me Anything” show.Everything from stories of start up, motivation and even specific tile techniques are all shared here in Part 1.Enjoy!MUSIC COURTESYRiffs by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Easy by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portalMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USBreak Point by Vendredi | https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduoMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Tile Freak Podcast Episode 1 | Dreams vs Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 7:55


    It's the debut episode of The Tile Freak podcast. Like in most of the upcoming episodes this is not a show to learn about how to fix your shower. You are more likely to learn about how to fix your business. In episode 1 Clint takes you through what DREAMS and GOALS are different but have a place in your company. Enjoy!

    Tile Freak Podcast Episode 4 | Nice Is (Not) Good Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 10:33


    Being nice, can it work in business? Clint takes a look at that as well as finding a way to create a good routine instead of bad habits. How to be consistent and get the best results. It's all coming up right here on THE TILE FREAK PODCAST

    Tile Freak Podcast Episode 5 | Started From The Bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 9:15


    This week a change of pace as Clint gets away from the usual and dives deep into a story of success that didn't start very hopeful. Surviving an economic crisis after losing - everything. Enjoy the episode!

    Tile Freak Podcast Episode 3 | Artists and Masks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 9:52


    This week Clint discusses how there is an art to this work but can he consider himself a true artist? Also, he weighs in a polarizing topic: wearing masks.Clint reveals whether or not he wears one, why or why not, plus a message for people on both sides of the debate.It's all ahead in Episode 3 of The Tile Freak Podcast.

    Tile Freak Podcast Episode 2 | The 7 Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 12:31


    This week Clint takes you through the entire experience of a job from the initial conversation to the collection of payment at closing.In order to be efficient, keep the job on time and ensure payment is received Clint relies on past experiences both good and bad!As a result he's laying the whole thing out from top to bottom in 7 steps he swears by and follows every day.Enjoy the episode!

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