Floor Academy - Helping flooring, tile and stone contractors own an asset
476 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsFloor 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 by answering the question how do i market my small business.
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Sales, Mentors and Follow Up - Rachel Berlin - Precision Floors and Decor
November 20, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Berlin, the Sales Manager of Precision Floors & Decor located in Plymouth, WI. Rachel provided us with valuable insights on sales strategies, the importance of having mentors, and the benefits of following up with clients. We discussed several simple sales strategies that can help businesses increase their sales and enhance customer satisfaction. One of the key takeaways was the significance of listening t...
Sales, Mentors and Follow Up - Rachel Berlin
November 20, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode we speak with Rachel Berlin from Plymouth, WI. She is the sales manager for Precision Floors & Decor. We spend our time chatting about sales strategies, mentors and following up. You won't want to miss this episode. http://www.precisionfloorsdecor.com 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/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcas...
Tile Chicks! - Michelle Blomquist Hamilton - Tile Maryland
November 13, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Join us for this weeks episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, where we sit down with Michelle Hamilton, the owner and operator of Tile Maryland in Conowingo, MD. Michelle is also the founder of the Tile Chics Facebook group, which is focused on promoting women in the flooring industry. Michelle shares her goals for the tile trade and her vision for empowering women in the field. Tune in to learn more about Michelle's journey and her efforts to make a positive impact ...
Tile Chicks!
November 13, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of Floored-U-Cation Pro we talk with Michelle Hamilton. Michelle owns and operates Tile Maryland in Conowingo, MD. She is also the found of the Tile Chicks Facebook group. Tiel Chicks is all about promoting women in the flooring industry. Find out what Michelle's goals are for the tile trade. http://www.tilemaryland.com Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certi...
Tile Chicks! - Michelle Blomquist Hamilton
November 13, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode of Floored-U-Cation Pro we talk with Michelle Hamilton. Michelle owns and operates Tile Maryland in Conowingo, MD. She is also the found of the Tile Chicks Facebook group. Tiel Chicks is all about promoting women in the flooring industry. Find out what Michelle's goals are for the tile trade. http://www.tilemaryland.com Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certi...
Being the Young Guy - Ethan Abrudeanu - Broadleaf Hardwoods Co.
November 06, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Ethan shares how he has successfully closed contracts by focusing on the value of his products and services, rather than competing solely on price. He believes in educating his clients about the benefits of using premium hardwood products and the long-term savings they can provide. Ethan also discusses how he has learned to adapt and overcome challenges, such as being a young small business owner in a competitive industry. He shares his insights on ...
Being the Young Guy
November 06, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode we speak with Ethan Abrudeanu of Broadleaf Hardwood Co in Chicago, IL. Ethan and I discuss what it was like for him being the young guy on the block not only in the professional world but also as a young business owner trying to win bids over guys with way more experience than him. https://www.broadleafhardwoodsco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/broadleaf_hardwoodsco Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. ...
Being the Young Guy - Ethan Abrudeanu
November 06, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode we speak with Ethan Abrudeanu of Broadleaf Hardwood Co in Chicago, IL. Ethan and I discuss what it was like for him being the young guy on the block not only in the professional world but also as a young business owner trying to win bids over guys with way more experience than him. https://www.broadleafhardwoodsco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/broadleaf_hardwoodsco Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. ...
How much should I charge for....?
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode we speak with Anthony Moses of Simply Intricate Designs based in Baton Rouge, LA. Anthony and I broach the ever so challenging topic of pricing. How much do I charge for x, y or z? This guy is only charging this. Find out how you should look to setup your business and what you can do with your pricing. https://simplyintricatedesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/simplyintricatedesigns Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes us...
How much should I charge for....? - Anthony Moses - Simply Intricate Designs
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we speak with Anthony Moses, the owner of Simply Intricate Designs, a tile company based in Baton Rouge, LA. Anthony and I delve into the challenging topic of pricing - one that many small business owners struggle with. During our conversation, Anthony shares valuable insights and strategies on how to approach pricing in a way that is both profitable and sustainable for your business. He discusses the importance of understanding your costs, analyzin...
How much should I charge for....? - Anthony Moses
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode we speak with Anthony Moses of Simply Intricate Designs based in Baton Rouge, LA. Anthony and I broach the ever so challenging topic of pricing. How much do I charge for x, y or z? This guy is only charging this. Find out how you should look to setup your business and what you can do with your pricing. https://simplyintricatedesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/simplyintricatedesigns Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes us...
Growth and Evolution
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode we speak with Jesse Boswell of Floor Dozers. Floor Dozers is a speciality demolition company that evolved out of Jesse's tile installation business. Find out how he did it and what has helped him become so successful in such a short period of time. http://www.floordozers.com https://www.instagram.com/floordozers 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. h...
Growth and Evolution - Jesse Boswell
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode we speak with Jesse Boswell of Floor Dozers. Floor Dozers is a speciality demolition company that evolved out of Jesse's tile installation business. Find out how he did it and what has helped him become so successful in such a short period of time. http://www.floordozers.com https://www.instagram.com/floordozers 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. h...
Growth and Evolution - Jesse Boswell - Floor Dozers
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jesse Boswell, the founder of Floor Dozers, a unique demolition company that was born out of Jesse's experience in the tile installation business. Jesse's entrepreneurial spirit and determination to provide high-quality, specialized services to his customers has enabled him to rapidly grow Floor Dozers into a successful enterprise. During our conversation, Jesse will share valuable insights into his journey, and...
Branding, Brotherhood, and "Babes" - Billy Graham
October 16, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe speak with Billy Graham of Legacy Flooring about branding, brotherhood in the flooring world and "babes". You're going to want to listen to the end of this one, as he has a special treat for you, that you won't want to miss. https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFlooring/ https://www.instagram.com/legacy_flooring_socal 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/...
Branding, Brotherhood, and "Babes" - Billy Graham - Legacy Flooring
October 16, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Billy Graham, the founder of Legacy Flooring, who will share his insights on branding, brotherhood within the flooring industry, and and "babes". As a successful entrepreneur and industry veteran, Billy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our discussion. He has been able to develop a strong branding strategy for his business, and fostering a sense of camaraderie and support among flooring professional...
Branding, Brotherhood, and "Babes"
October 16, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBWe speak with Billy Graham of Legacy Flooring about branding, brotherhood in the flooring world and "babes". You're going to want to listen to the end of this one, as he has a special treat for you, that you won't want to miss. https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFlooring/ https://www.instagram.com/legacy_flooring_socal 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/...
Camaraderie in the Trades - Mark Herakovic
October 09, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode we talk with Mark Herakovic about camaraderie in the flooring industry and the trades at large. Find out what you can do to help elevate our trade to the next level. Want to help support the show? Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/flooreducation 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 ce...
Camaraderie in the Trades
October 09, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode we talk with Mark Herakovic about camaraderie in the flooring industry and the trades at large. Find out what you can do to help elevate our trade to the next level. Want to help support the show? Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/flooreducation 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 ce...
Camaraderie in the Trades - Mark Herakovic - MDG Flooring America
October 09, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mark Herakovic, who will share his insights on the importance of camaraderie within the flooring industry and the broader trades community. Mark's experience and expertise make him an ideal guest to discuss this topic. He has been actively involved in the flooring industry for many years, and is passionate about elevating the trade to new heights. During our conversation, Mark will offer valuable advice on how ...
National Installer of the Year Comeptition 2019
October 02, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn 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. See what they have to say about the event and what it will do for the 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 us...
National Installer of the Year Competition 2019 - Ken Ballin and Allen Lewis - Skyro Floors and Eagle Interiors
October 02, 2019 23:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBSend us a Text Message. 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 t...
National Installer of the Year Comeptition 2019 - Ken Ballin and Allen Lewis
October 02, 2019 23:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn 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. See what they have to say about the event and what it will do for the 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 us...
The Importance of Certifications
September 22, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this first episode of Floored-U-Cation Pro we talk about the importance of certifications with installers Roy Allen Lewis and Ken Ballin. Both of them are accomplished in their own right. Learn more about each of them by visiting their websites. http://skyrofloors.com/index.html https://www.instagram.com/skyrofloors/ https://eaglefloorcoveringsupplies.com/ Want to help support the show? Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/flooreducation Looking for a new way to listen to the sh...
The Importance of Certifications - Ken Ballin and Allen Lewis
September 22, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this first episode of Floored-U-Cation Pro we talk about the importance of certifications with installers Roy Allen Lewis and Ken Ballin. Both of them are accomplished in their own right. Learn more about each of them by visiting their websites. 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 ...
The Importance of Certifications - Ken Ballin and Allen Lewis - Skyro Floors and Eagle Interiors
September 22, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this first episode of Floored-U-Cation Pro we talk about the importance of certifications with installers Roy Allen Lewis and Ken Ballin. Both of them are accomplished in their own right. Learn more about each of them by visiting their websites. In today's competitive business environment, it is more important than ever to differentiate yourself from the competition. One effective way to achieve this is by obtaining industry certifications. Certifications demonst...