When Do I Need To Call My Rep? - Jim Freeman

Joining us on the Floor Academy Podcast is, Jim Freeman of Metro Floors, a flooring manufacturer, joins us to share his expertise and experience in the industry. Jim provides valuable insights on recognizing when a flooring issue is beyond our expertise and when to seek help, the importance of following manufacturer instructions for a successful installation, and the role of ongoing maintenance in flooring longevity.

Jim also emphasizes the value of building strong relationships with manufacturer reps, which can put clients at ease, ensure the longevity of your business, and lower your liability. A good relationship with a rep can provide access to resources and up-to-date product information, best practices, and troubleshooting tips. Overall, maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with manufacturer reps can benefit both you and your clients. Join us as we learn from Jim's extensive experience and knowledge in the flooring industry.

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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.