Podcasts about illustrious hardwoods

Of course you teach your crews not to stick their hands in the saw. They know long hair can get caught in a drill. Safety is often taught but not often focused on routinely. Troy Pefley owns Royal Carpet One in Fernley, Nevada but has been doing carpet since 7 years old with his grandpa. He has taken a different approach to the standard retail shop and uses an employee model instead of a subcontracting one. Troy and I discuss how he manages the employees, insures safety is a priority, and makes sure they keep it top of mind so everyone can continue to be as successful as possible.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleLaticreteCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

The message of having contractors raising their price is an important one. However, just raising your price is not the only solution and will only take you so far. There has to be value in what you are selling.Brett Spencer is the Vice President of Sales for Laticrete North America. Starting as a regional sales rep he was worked his up the ladder to his current position. Brett knows all about value creation and how to not only help contractors use it but also how it helps his team get their products into supply houses. LIsten in to learn how you can create more value for your clients but understanding their needs and delivering more than an installation.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleLaticreteCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Why do small retailers and contractors let the big guys "brainwash" the public into loving them? Lots of box stores offer some type of training to the public to help them facilitate their project and most contractors would say the training is garbage. Yet, the people with the proper skills are not doing anything about it. What can you do to better integrate with your community?Caleb Blair is a former airborne infantry member and remodel contractor before settling into his current role of Founder and CEO at Monkeywrench Marketing. His years as a contractor led him to discover how much he loved marketing and it helped him build a successful company. He is now using the skills he learned to help others stand out in their community, so that they can be the contractor that is always top of mind.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleLaticreteCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Matt Thibeau runs Savant Marketing Agency in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Specializing in remodeling contractors whether in Canada or the U.S., he has mastered the systems to make sure he is providing the value needed to move his clients ahead of the rest in the digital landscape. Some of his techniques include the classic usage of google ads as well as landing pages. Listen in for an in depth overview  of how these can help move your page higher in the search results as well as help you close leads.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleLaticreteCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Businesses are born from creativity but can become machines very quickly. William S. Burroughs said, "When you stop growing you start dying". Creativity will  help encourage growth along but many times it is shutdown before it can even be offered. Contractors will stop their employees from voicing ideas for better methods or not let the new guy get two words in. This is harming your company.Jeff Newcomer is the product manager of GoBoard for Johns Manville. He oversees the research and development, designing and marketing of GoBoard and their related products. Making sure his team is free to be creative is a key component to his success. Find out why he needs creativity and how he keeps his team motivated to stay in their creative spaces.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleLaticreteCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Angie Halford Ré knows what it takes to make life happen. As a single mom raising five kids life is no joke when you are the sole provider. Add in being a business owner on top of that and many of us couldn't even imagine keeping the wheels on the bus. Many of us have the luxury of a spouse to back us up with our journey through owning a business, listen in to Angie's story to hear how she has built such a successful brand and was her daughter's choice to be a prom date after her plans fell through.Unique MosaicsNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleLaticreteCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

 Dirk Sullivan is no stranger to creativity. From being a touring musician to running the only NTCA 5 Star Contractor business in Oregon, he knows how to make the clients happy with design. How is he able to sell what most think is a commodity? What lessons did he learn from his music career that carried over in to tile? How does one even gain the confidence to know what they are creating is worth more than what the market wants to price it at? Listen in to find out how Dirk Sullivan has capitalized on his creativity and isn't about to give it away now.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Does culture matter with a two to five man operation? Does your culture affect how the company runs? How does it influence the community? Kerry O'brien Davis has been the head of company culture for a large tech company within the flooring industry. Listen in as we discuss why you need to build a positive culture within your business and for your community.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Joshua Turner is managing attorney at Turner Law Firm in Gilbert, AZ. Contracts are an important part of the business not only for you but for your clients. How can you make sure yours is up to snuff? How can you avoid lawsuits? Why would you want an attorney on retainer? Listen in to get these answers and more.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Rachel Berlin has worked for Precision Floors and Decor in Plymouth, WI for 6 years. Starting as a sales person and designer she has moved her way up the ladder as the company has grown to become the sales manager. With the growth has come a variety of people joining the team. Now the company has even opened a second location adding even more team members. When you team spans multiple generations and design styles, how do you handle who gets what client or making sure your clients are getting the best fit for them? Listen in to find out how she is solving this problem.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Paul Treanor is not only the the Senior Manager for Content and Community with Informa Markets, but also a certified Pilates instructor. What is Pilates? How can it help the longevity of your flooring career whether you are on the floor or in an office? Find out by listening in to this conversation.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Once on his way to being a doctor, Timothy Steudeman is now a budding tile contractor in northern Texas. How he arrived at this point in his life took some soul searching and big decisions about the direction he would lead his family. Now a happy certified tile contractor, ambassador for the National Tile Contractors Association, and active member of the Texas Tile Posse, find out what he has to say led him to this position and why it made the most sense.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Are trade organizations outdated or do they just suffer from keeping up with the times and not being able to evolve fast enough? Follow along with the multipart series as I interview different age groups and sectors of the industry to dig in and answer the above posed question.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Are trade organizations outdated or do they just suffer from keeping up with the times and not being able to evolve fast enough? Follow along with the multipart series as I interview different age groups and sectors of the industry to dig in and answer the above posed question.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Are trade organizations outdated or do they just suffer from keeping up with the times and not being able to evolve fast enough? Follow along with the multipart series as I interview different age groups and sectors of the industry to dig in and answer the above posed question.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Are trade organizations outdated or do they just suffer from keeping up with the times and not being able to evolve fast enough? Follow along with the multipart series as I interview different age groups and sectors of the industry to dig in and answer the above posed question.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Returning to the show once again is Ron Nash, President of Laticrete North America. With a very diverse background from botany, restauranteering, photography, sketching, and international business, Ron needs great time management skills. There are many distractions in life and there are many ways to feel accomplished in a day without actually doing anything. Listen in to get answers from a man who leads are very regimented life to get the most out of every day.Find the graphic Ron refers to here.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Luke Wagner is a mortgage specialist with Cornerstone Home Lending. Like the flooring trade, mortgages are not something you seek out all the time. Luke has been able to build a brand and reputation that has clients coming back to him again and again. Listen in as we discuss how to build a business that values client relationships to truly build word of mouth marketing.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Danny Sherman started Megs Installations to offer certified installations in his area. It was about education and getting it done right the first time while offering outstanding customer service. Along the way he started a demo company and became a tool rep. The amount of plates were becoming too many to juggle. Danny and I will discuss how he came to the decision to close down the installation chapter of his life and focus on just selling tools.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

WIth 25 years experience in global sales, marketing and branding, Bob Baldocchi knows his stuff. During his 15 years at Emser Tile he was the chief marketing officer and helped build out their e-commerce business. Now with On3, he is an owner and investor and working on building digital training solutions for the flooring industry. Listen in as Bob and I discuss how you can implement e-commerce into your retail business and what that would like.ON3Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

Markus Dworowy is a 2nd generation master tile setter. Having learned from his father and wanting a different experience he came to the states. Using lessons from his father he has built up his own successful tile installation business. The secret to his success isn't really a secret at all. He puts people first and treats them as he would like to be treated. Listen in to find out how easy this system is and what it isn't just for his clients but his employees and family as well.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Having been an employee and an owner operator, Josh Hansman has settled on being an employee. We discuss what he thinks makes a good employee. What kind of effort should you expect? What kind of reliability? How much ownership should they have? Follow along to get some insights from a guy that gives 110% everyday.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Andy Mcwilliams is currently the technical manager and national trainer of North America for Novalis Innovative Flooring but was formerly an installer for many years. As an installer and now even more so as a technical rep he sees issues with installations everyday. Many times the installers say they don't know why it failed and they blame it on the product. Whether it be the actual flooring, a self leveling underlayment, adhesive, or another supply. Andy will help shed some light on why installers need to take back their trade through continuing education and just simply reading the directions or making a phone call when problems arise. It's up to us to get the rest of us trained as qualified labor.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

With a background in tile distribution as a sales rep, Brian and a partner left to start their own tile distribution business. That led them into getting into installation to further solve their builders needs to be a one stop shop for them. After buying out his partner, Brian has been able to evolve the business model to better fit his style and continues to grow the business. Listen in to learn how you can make builder work be a profitable side of your own business.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

As a second generation installer, Kenny Nix was able to learn a lot about installation and the business from his father. Opening up your own retail location comes with a unique set of issues though. Defining your ideal client is a very important part of a business model. Most contractors don't like the picky clients. The ones that want to look over your shoulder and check on your work. Kenny Nix is built differently and tells you why he loves his clients picky and regretful.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

When Crystal Sims was asked by her brother Daniel if she wanted to compete in the National Installer of the Year Competition at The International Surface Event, the answer was a resounding no. Daniel had won the previous year and wanted to encourage his sister to not only grow but show off her skills. He entered her anyways, broke the news to her and the rest is the history we will now learn about. The journey to competing for installer of the year was more than Crystal initially bargained for but now it has opened so many other doors that she couldn't get off this train if she wanted to. Listen in as she explains how one action she was resistant to has created some of the best moments in her life.Preferred FlooringNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Recorded during The International Surfaces Event 2022, I talk about why building up your local flooring community is so important. Bringing manufacturer reps, retailers and installers together will make your not only business stronger but allow you all to accomplish more than you can on your own.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

 Mark Herakovic has had a few positions within his retail store over the past two years. Going from installer, to operations manager and now in charge of training new installers. The retail store values what he brings to and just needed to find the seat on the bus for him. LIsten in as we discuss what has been going on with him lately and how that plays into past conversations we have had.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and store @ https://www.flooracademypod.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

After a post made in an online flooring group, Katie Marcotte realized women don't always feel comfortable knowing they can be in the room. With the help of Crystal Sims and Michelle Winters these three ladies will discuss what it means to step up and out into their fields as leaders.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Moving from Vietnam to Hong Kong to Canada to finally the United States Stephen Le has seen a lot of cultures. After finishing college he got involved with the family flooring business. Since then he has gone out on his own and runs his own show. Now he is starting to participate in his industry on a national level and letting his background help lead his way in providing value.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and store @ https://www.flooracademypod.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Doug Lee has over 20 years experience in bookkeeping and many of them with construction companies. One of the best investments you can make is getting this chore off of your plate and letting an expert handle it. Bookkeeping is a valuable piece of your business as it lets you perform job cost analysis. With this kind of reporting you can take your business to the next level and truly know where you are making money and how much. Listen in as Doug helps us understand what we need to do in order to properly perform this work or have someone else do it.Bookkeeping Done For YouNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and store @ https://www.flooracademypod.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

There is life on the other side of addiction. Recovery is not the same for everyone. Each individual will have a unique journey. Shannon Huffstickler shares where she was at with addiction, what rock bottom looked like and how her recovery journey has looked up until now.Help is available. Please reach out to me, a loved one, or a recovery operation if you need help.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and store @ https://www.flooracademypod.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Ken Ballin and I sat down at Surfaces to talk about why we don't think pushing the college agenda is wrong but misguided. Why can't you do both? Why is it that trades are looked down on? We answer these questions and more to help inspire our industry to get out there and make sure we are seen and valued.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Behind many men is a strong woman completing the team. Jane Walker is no exception. Jim and Jane built Certified Flooring Installers from the ground up as a grassroots effort with the help of anyone willing to jump on the bandwagon along the way. Listen in to learn about the early days and why women play such an important role in our trade.CFINeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces Event - Use code EXH2 for a free virtual or exhibition passFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and store @ https://www.flooracademypod.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

With years of real estate knowledge, David Requa got into owning a flooring showroom and offering installation services. When that wasn't his cup of tea he realized that he was very successful using Facebook to advertise his company and started TraffikDigital to help other flooring dealers gain more business with leads often cheaper than google. Listen in as we discuss why Facebook advertising works and how you can be successful with it.TraffikDigitalNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces Event - Use code EXH2 for a free virtual or exhibition passFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and store @ https://www.flooracademypod.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

 Erin Albrecht is the new owner of J & R Tile in San Antonio, Texas. Started by John and Raymond Kotara over 30 years ago the business has always had a focus on education first, whether it be for the client or the installer. While growing the company it was apparent that systems and processes needed to be put in place. One of those was in the hiring process. Listen in as Erin talks with me about their hiring process and we run through a mock interview for her company.J & R TIleInstagramNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces Event - Use code EXH2 for a free virtual or exhibition passFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Chuck Meyers has been involved with flooring since 2008. By 2010 he was out on his own, doing his thing and subbing from stores in the metro Detroit area. Recently he has been having second thoughts about how his business was going and wanted to dig in to his numbers. Listen in as we discuss what he found when he used Floor Academy's business budget calculator.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventFlooring DomainSnaptechCheck out our website and storeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Jake Mitchell runs Ridgefield Industries in Crystal Lake, IL. As his business grew it became difficult to manage the employees. He knew something needed to change and started working on having regulations made up. Find out how it has helped communication and accountability.Ridgefield IndustriesNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces Event - Use code EXH2 for a free virtual or exhibition passFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Matt Garcia started off doing hard surface installs in California. When he decided to move his family to Texas he decided there had to be a better way to do things than to just subcontract work. Once establishing himself and finding a niche in the hardwood sand and finish world, he opened up his first retail location. Matt is now focused on getting his crews properly trained so that he can focus on managing people and the retail location. Listen in as we talk about what made him want to open a retail shop and how the transition from knees to retailer has happened.Craftsman Hardwood FlooringInstagramNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Dan Welch, owner of Welch Tile in Kent City, Michigan joins us today. Welch Tile was founded in 1987 and continues to excel and set the standards in their area. Dan has a large team and faces the same struggles we all do when it comes to hiring young talent. He has one simple questions he asks himself though, would you work for you? Listen in to learn why this is a helpful question and get the answers to many more.Welch TileNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Melanie Towey breaks down the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) based on the book Traction by Gino Wickman. With years in management at different national companies, Melanie stepped away to follow her own dreams. Part of that dream is helping others make sure they are building successful and profitable businesses. Listen in as we go through the 6 steps of the EOS and how you can apply them to your business to accomplish your dreams.By MelanieAnneNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

This week we are joined by Jeffrey LaClair of Phelps LaClair in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeffrey is a partner at his law firm where they specialize in estate planning. While not a popular topic, it is a very important topic. Listen in as Jeff covers the basics of making sure your affairs are in order so that your loved ones are protected in the future.Phelps LaClairNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

This week we are joined by David Sandana of Diligence Flooring in Tacoma Washington. With over 15 years in the industry and a recession under his belt, David and I talk about building your business to weather the storms. From building up the war chest to making sure you have a strong company to stay busy when it is slow, listen in to find out how you can survive downturns in the economy.Diligence FlooringInstagramNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

This week we are joined by Billy Fritzel of Fritzel Flooring.  At just 23 years old, Billy is out on his own with a crew and he is making sure they don't just nail the installation side. He has taken a huge interest in making sure that the business side is strong and that his business has a strong foundation. He has learned it is easier to set it up right the first time instead of trying to correct it down the road. Listen in as we talk about why he has chosen this path.InstagramNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Nate Hall, owner of The Enchanted Floorist in Milwaukee, WI, returns for this weeks episode. He discusses how after being asked what he would charge a retail store to do some work by his wife, he actually calculated out what it cost him to do business. Realizing the going rate was going to keep him in the poor house, he made his own rates up and got retailers to agree to them. His rate sheet became a simple binding contract with the retailers. Listen in to see how he did it and how it changed the game for him.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

Fred Hueston owns Stone Forensics which is a tile and stone inspection company. When things go horribly wrong Fred is the man you want on your side. He tells us about becoming an expert witness which can open up an entirely new revenue stream for companies or people looking to get off of their knees.Stone ForensicsStone and Tile Show PodcastNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Check out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

My apologies for the past two weeks on the audio quality. It is all my fault and you are all troopers for making it through the error. Thanks for continuing to listen.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

This weeks guest is the President of Laticrete, Ron Nash. Ron has been with Laticrete for 18 years and started in sales and has worked his way up. Recently he made a social media post about having a mental block about getting into shape. We get to talking about how to work through mental blocks, why physical health is important in a successful business, and why continuing to educated yourself will add depth to your personality.InstagramNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

This weeks guest is Paddy McNicholas. Paddy runs MN Floor Training in the United Kingdom. After learning the trade and growing a business where he was competing at a high level doing intricate designs with LVT flooring, Paddy decided he wanted to pass on his skills to others instead of trying to be the best there is. Listen in as we talk through how the floor training center came to be, why it is important for the future of the trade, and how you need to look at what value training can bring to your life down the road instead of what it costs you today.MN Floor TrainingInstagramNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)

This weeks guest is Marquis Wright. Marquis owns and operates Mr. Wright Flooring in Jacksonville, FL. With a start under a single mom and not a lot of money he started making money at McDonalds to help out. When that career path didn't pan out, dice games in the streets turned to Texas hold'em poker games. With a family friend offering some flooring work on the side, it slowly turned into a full time thing. Listen in as we talk about how street smarts can make a business work. Business isn't always operated from a book smarts format learned at Harvard. Marquis talks about how and why he learned to run his business and how it sets him apart.Mr. Wright FlooringInstagramNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe Trade Labor Market PlaceTraffikDigitalFlooring DomainSnaptechSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy)