In this episode we continue our discussion with Ken Ballin and Allen Lewis. We cover their participation at the National Installer of the Year Competition at the Surfaces event.

The National Installer of the Year Competition at the Surfaces event is more than just a showcase of the industry's top talent. It is a platform for promoting the flooring trade to a wider audience and encouraging future generations to pursue careers in this dynamic field.

By highlighting the skills and expertise of the competition participants, we are shining a spotlight on the flooring trade and demonstrating the value and importance of this profession. This can help to bring respect to the industry, and dispel the notion that it is a low-skilled, manual labor job.

By showcasing the competition to a wider audience, we can help to raise awareness of the flooring trade as a viable career path for young people. This is critical in a time where many students are opting for college degrees or a freelance lifestyle, and vocational and technical careers are often overlooked.

Promoting the National Installer of the Year Competition can help to market the industry to a new generation of homeowners and businesses as well. By demonstrating the exceptional workmanship and customer service that certified installers provide, we can create demand for skilled professionals in the flooring industry.

http://skyrofloors.com/index.html

https://www.instagram.com/skyrofloors/

https://eaglefloorcoveringsupplies.com/

Looking for a new way to listen to the show on the go? Check out ISOTunes bluetooth headphones. I personally have been using them for two years and wouldn't use anything else. Between the great connectivity and being OSHA certified for noise reduction, I wouldn't choose a different brand. Find out more by visiting http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR.

Support the show

Floor Academy is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hedin that provides small business information and guidance to flooring, tile and stone contractors on how to build a successful and sustainable business. The podcast aims to help contractors move from owning a job to owning an asset, by providing insights and strategies related to management, entrepreneurship, and networking.

Floor Academy covers a range of topics related to flooring, tile and stone business management, including small business advertising, paid traffic, and organic traffic. The podcast also provides information on promotional marketing, LLC setup, simple small business management, and networking strategies.

The podcast aims to help carpet, tile, stone, hardwood, floating floor, and many more types of contractors develop a deep understanding of business management, including effective networking and entrepreneurship strategies, which are crucial to achieving long-term success in the flooring industry. By discussing various topics related to small business management, such as finance, operations, marketing, sales, human resources, branding, advertising, interviewing, taxes, company structures, and more the podcast provides valuable insights to help flooring, tile and stone contractors become successful business owners.