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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Structuring Your Company For Success - Steve Keough - SLQK Enterprises
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBSend us a Text Message. It's easy to believe that all you have to do is go out and sell a project, deliver a result that is satisfactory and you will get paid. Then you just rinse and repeat. This is how many small businesses operate and it will allow you to scale to a few employees but it will not work long term. Where is the culture coming from, what is the long term mission, what goals need to be met to move forward, and how is the money being managed? Steve Keough has been in the const...
Why You Need A Mentor - Shannon Vogel And Crystal Sims
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBSend us a Text Message. You learn a trade, start a business, and just keep going on your own. You can't talk with your employees, your spouse doesn't understand, and you're too busy to chat with other professionals in your field because you are always on the tools. This is no way to run a business or be a part of one. We are meant to be life-long learners. There is a reason the saying iron sharpens iron is still around and used. We need to surround ourselves with individuals who will push u...
200th Episode Special: I Invest In You - Jamie Hedin
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBSend us a Text Message. The spouses role in a business can often go under appreciated. As business owners we don't always realize what it takes to run the other half of our lives and it's not always clear how much your spouse may be investing in you. I know for me this has been a major point of contention in my relationship with my wife and I am still figuring it out. Listen in to this week's Floor Academy Podcast where my wife, Jamie Hedin, and I sit down to discuss what investing in your...
I Had To Lose It All To Grow - Jon Vanarthos - Gemini Home Remodeling
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Many of us have tried to scale our company but struggle to find reliable employees or subcontractors. We fail to be able to trust them to complete the work orders we provide. We feel as if we are the only ones capable of doing the project correctly and to the standards that the client expects. I can tell you that you will never scale past you and a crew or two if you feel this way and can't let go. Jon Vanarthos owns and operates Gemini Home Remodeling in Fairless H...
Investing In Sales Training - Jim Upton - Tiger Mountain Tile
July 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Many of us are so great at the trade we perform that we decide we can go and run our own business. How hard could it be? We already know the trade, we just have to sell projects, right? Do you really know how to sell though? It's more than just showing up and offering a service for a price. Let alone the million other things you take on as an owner when you form a company. Learning how to sell should be a top priority for any business owner though, because your busin...
Limiting Beliefs, Nutrition, and Perseverance - Amanda Vargas
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Business is not a one sided operation in that if you can understand the numbers that you will be successful. If your mind and body are not in it to win it, then your company can only go so far. Undoing your headtrash, getting rid of your limiting beliefs, eating right, focusing on your physical performance, and investing in you for the long term will get you running on all cylinders and give your company more success than you could dream of. Amanda Vargas is an entr...
The State Of The Flooring Industry - Paul Trau - Retail Results
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBSend us a Text Message. I've seen a lot of requests from installers looking for work lately. I've talked with a few retailers that say things have slowed. I have also talked to a bunch of people that are busier than ever still. Our current market surely is a confusing one. After shutting down most businesses for a minute, turning on the printing press, and keeping everyone locked up many of us had tons of work. Now, many are trying to figure out how to pay the bills and where the next proje...
I'm Right Here: Stop Ignoring Women - Katie Marcotte, Jennifer Barker, Ashley Singer, and Jennifer Blumer
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBSend us a Text Message. It's 2023 folks. I can't believe that this conversation even has to happen on the podcast. How an entire gender can be ignored by professionals they are asking intelligent questions to is beyond me. The only thing hotter than Phoenix currently is this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast. Katie Sue, Jennifer Lynn Barker, Ashley Singer, and Jennifer Blumer join me this week to discuss their experiences at trade shows and supply houses. You will be appalled to find ou...
The Evolution of Advertising: From Newspapers to Social Media - Jason Kimmel - Flooring Liquidators
June 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Google, Facebook, Instagram and now TikTok reign supreme as ways to engage with your audience and create leads. It wasn't that long ago though that a little extra money being spent on a yellow pages ad or a newspaper ad could get you all the leads you wanted. Much of the flooring industry still wants to operate like we do only deal with the yellow pages and newspaper ads. Jason Kimmel is a 3rd generation flooring industry professional. Growing up in the Floors To G...
Key Performance Indicators: How Well Do You Really Know Your Business - Jeff Provost - Key Performance Integrators
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBSend us a Text Message. I bet you are like me. As long as the bank account has some money in it, there is some money in the savings account, and the bills are paid, then you feel pretty good about your company. This mindset is absolutely detrimental to small businesses. We have no actual idea what is happening within our businesses to know if we are stalled out, moving forward or shrinking. If we are counting on our profit and loss statements to tell us, then we are using a lagging indicat...
Investing In Your Clients: Know Your Values - Seth Hanson - GoBoard/Johns Manville
May 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBSend us a Text Message. How many of you are truly investing in your clients? I think many of us believe we are but most of us are probably only dealing with customers and making a transaction of services for a fee. This is not a great long term plan for repeat business, continued growth, and ultimately a successful company with a great legacy and local impact. Seth Hanson, is the account manager at GoBoard a division of Johns Manville. His time is spent making sure his clients are happy an...
Business Resources Through Recovery - Matt Baer - Elite Flooring Installations
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we will be joined by Matt Baer, owner of Elite Flooring Installations in Louisville, Kentucky, who has successfully built a thriving business despite facing challenges as a recovering addict. Matt believes in the potential of individuals in the construction industry, including those who may have struggled with addiction or have a criminal record. He will share his personal journey of overcoming addiction, finding support ...
Assertiveness And Soft Skills: Client Relationships, Effective Communication, and People Skills - Julie Howell - Commercial Flooring Services
May 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we will be joined by Julie Howell, a senior project manager at Commercial Flooring Services in Denver, Colorado, who recognized the importance of soft skills in the flooring industry. Julie noticed that her young team members were skilled at their jobs, but lacked the necessary people skills to build and maintain relationships with clients, resulting in clients relying solely on her for their projects or questions. This r...
You're A Psychologist: Managing Teams, Company Culture, and Expectation Setting - Sean Monett - Blackton Inc.
May 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we will be joined by Sean Monett, the president of Blackton Inc. in Orlando, Florida, who specializes in new construction with a focus on larger builders. Sean has recognized the importance of effectively managing teams and maintaining a harmonious work environment, as he understands that employees have their own lives outside of work and that interpersonal dynamics within the team can impact productivity and overall succ...
Customer Service Vs. Customer Experience - Dianne Grossman - The Carpet Girl
April 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we will dive into how customer service and customer experience are different, what makes The Carpet Girls Experience so unique, and how you can build an experience unlike any other in your market, and lastly how it all needs a why. In this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we will be exploring the difference between customer service and customer experience with our guest, Dianne Grossman, the creator of The Ca...
Identifying Your Bottlenecks - Jamie Hawk - Altitude Operations
April 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the role of technology in streamlining business operations, particularly in the contracting industry. Our guest, Jamie Hawk, is the founder and CEO of Altitude Operations, a company that helps business owners leverage technology to streamline their processes and gain more time to work on their businesses. Jamie will share her insights on why smaller companies, including contracting firms, may not always utilize technology to it...
What Does It Take To Franchise? - Bryan Park - Footprints Floors
April 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the process of franchising a business and the importance of building a repeatable system for success. Our guest, Bryan Park, is the owner of Footprints Floors, a successful flooring business that he has successfully franchised to other contractors. Bryan will share his journey of starting out as a sand and finish guy and eventually transitioning to sales and management before venturing out on his own in 2008 to start Footprints...
Buying Back My Time - Buddy Mitchell - Simply Floors
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of leveraging time and resources to build a successful business. Our guest, Buddy Mitchell, has a track record of building successful businesses, including deck building, basement build-outs, remodeling, and currently Simply Floors with his wife Karen, which has generated over $8 million in revenue. Buddy will share his insights on how he has been able to buy back his time and create a profitable business by maki...
If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me - Rod Von Busch and Bethany Mattingly
March 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the need to attract new talent and improve the level of quality in the flooring industry. We will highlight the efforts of the Kentucky Floor Covering Education Committee, a community-driven initiative founded to address the lack of trained talent in their area. Our guests, Bethany Mattingly, Rod Von Busch, and myself will share insights and strategies on how to up the level of quality in your local area and attract new talent ...
What Did I Stumble In To? - Matt Saltzman - Louisville Tile
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be exploring the flooring industry and discussing the challenges and opportunities it presents. We will start by delving into the antiquated, unorganized, and inefficient aspects of the industry, and how this has been a common perception among many who have entered the field. We will discuss the common lack of business management skills, financial literacy, and time management among contractors in the flooring industry, and how this has impa...
What Did I Stumble In To? - Matt Saltzman
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBAntiquated, unorganized, and inefficient. Rewarding, lucrative, and life-changing. These are words that come to mind for me when I think about the flooring industry. Upon entering it 7 years ago, I couldn't believe what I found contractors doing and thinking was professional. I couldn't believe that so many people wanted to be their own boss and yet had no idea how to manage a business, money, people, or time. I've come to find that many of the 2nd or 3rd generation folks I meet just chalk i...
Building A Business To Sell - Dave Larson - Shower Concepts
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of systems and processes in building a business that can be sold as an asset, rather than solely relying on depreciating assets for value. We will delve into the common story of business owners who have been in the trade for many years, only to find themselves with little to sell when it's time to retire or move on from their business. We will explore the challenges and pitfalls of relying solely on equipment and...
Building A Business To Sell - Dave Larson
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBI've seen the same story way more times that I would like to think about posted to the online groups and it goes like this...I've been in the business for "blank" amount of years and it's time for me to move on. I will be selling all of my equipment for "blank" amount money. It's a sad tale to me. 10, 20, 40 years in business doing a trade and at the end all you have to sell is your depreciating assets. This is why systems and processes reign supreme. You want to be able to sell the busines...
Teams, Accountability, and Boundaries - Shawna Bouchard - Johns Manville
March 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Shawna Bouchard is a Sr. Marketing Specialist for GoBoard at JohnsManville, will be discussing the challenge of trusting others to complete projects to the same standard as the business owner or leader. This is a common issue faced by many small contracting businesses, where owners may struggle with delegation and trust in their employees' abilities. We will explore the reasons behind this challenge, including the sense of ownership and pride that b...
Teams, Accountability, and Boundaries - Shawna Bouchard
March 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDo you struggle to trust others to complete projects that way you would? I think this is the biggest problem facing most small contracting businesses. No one will do it as good as you, right? Shawna Bouchard is a Sr. Marketing Specialist for GoBoard at JohnsManville. She is one cog of many in a system that depends on people performing their duties. How do large companies make sure their employees perform to the standards needed and what can smaller companies do to emulate that? Need new he...
Mythbusting Gen Z - Kyle Hedin - TISE 2023
March 06, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the topic of engaging and involving the next generation of flooring professionals, specifically Generation Z. We will challenge the notion that Gen Z is lazy or entitled, and instead explore how they are a product of their environment and upbringing. We will delve into the unique characteristics and traits of Gen Z, including their digital native status, their diverse and inclusive mindset, and their desire for purpose-driven w...
Making The Trades Sexy - Lee & Jane Callewaert and Joshua Nordstrom
March 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the notion of flooring as an art form, rather than just a commodity. We will be joined by Lee and Jane Callewaert and Joshua Nordstrom, who are leaders in the tile artisan movement, advocating for the recognition of the artistic aspect of flooring work. We will explore how flooring, whether it be carpet, tile, stone, hardwood, or floating floors, involves a level of craftsmanship and creativity that goes beyond simple installat...
Give Back To Get Back - Kyle Hedin - TISE 2023
February 27, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of supporting your community as a business owner and how it can create a cyclical system of mutual support. The talk was originally given at Surfaces, a prominent flooring industry event. We will explore how businesses can actively contribute to their local communities by investing back into the community with the funds they receive from their services. This can include various initiatives such as sponsoring loca...
Markups and Margins - Michael McClanahan - Virtual Estimates Now
February 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Michael K Mcclanahan, the Vice President of Flooring Install America and Virtual Estimates Now. Michael is an experienced business owner who understands the importance of markups and margins in running a profitable business. Michael will discuss the key differences between markups and margins and why it is crucial for business owners to understand these concepts. He will explain how markups and margins are calculated and how the...
Markups and Margins - Michael McClanahan
February 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMarkup and margin, they're the same thing, right? Both of them get you to a higher price that is passed on to the client but what do each of them really mean, what should we be operating on, what's a healthy percentage to be at, and how do we even figure out where we need to be? Michael K Mcclanahan is no stranger to running a profitable business and none of that would have been possible without an understanding of markups and margins. Currently, he finds himself as the vice president of Fl...
Captain Save A Ho - John Steier - Steier Flooring
February 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by John Steier, the owner of Steier Flooring in Algona, Iowa, and a certified flooring installer with 18 years of experience in the floor covering industry. John will share his insights on navigating the employer-employee relationship and the challenges that arise when employers want their employees to succeed more than the employees themselves. John will discuss the common pitfalls that business owners can fall into, such as advan...
Captain Save A Ho - John Steier
February 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBNavigating the employer employee relationship can be tough. I believe we often want our employees to succeed more than they want to succeed themselves. With those wishes we often times put ourselves in a bad position by advancing pay, allowing absences, or just going above and beyond for them when we know there will be no thanks or return on the investment. John Steier is the owner of Steier Flooring in Algona, Iowa, a certified flooring installer, and an 18 year veteran of the floor coveri...
Scaling Down - Ron Teljeur - Acorn Wood Floors
February 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Ron Teljeur, the owner of Acorn Wood Floors, a flooring business located just outside of Vancouver. Ron will share his experience with scaling his business up and then deciding to scale it down. Ron will discuss how his business grew to the point of having six crews using subcontractors, and the challenges that came with managing a larger operation. He will share insights on the issues he faced, including putting out fires and d...
Scaling Down - Ron Teljeur
February 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBMore money, more problems. You hear it all the time. Everyone talks about wanting to scale their business up but what happens when you don't feel like dealing with more issues and scale the business down. Ron Teljeur, the owner of of Acorn Wood Floors just outside of Vancouver, once built it up to six crews using subcontractors. Between managing it all, putting out fires, and never touching the tools, he decided to scale it down to do what he loves. Tune in as we discuss how the business ...
What Is The Purpose Of A Website - Daniel Moscovitch - Flooring Pros Marketing
February 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Daniel Moscovitch, the owner of Flooring Pros Marketing, an online marketing company that specializes in web design and search engine optimization for the flooring industry. Daniel will share his insights on the purpose of a website for flooring businesses. He will discuss how a website should be more than just an online placeholder or a photo gallery, but rather a powerful sales assistant that generates phone calls, appointment...
What Is The Purpose Of A Website - Daniel Moscovitch
February 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWhat is the purpose of your website? Is it an online place holder? A photo gallery? Does it help make you look legit? Should it be producing phone calls, appointments or sales? Daniel Moscovitch is the owner of Flooring Pros Marketing an online marketing company that specializes in web design and search engine optimization to make sure you phone is ringing. If you ask Daniel, he will tell you that if your website isn't selling, then it isn't operating correctly. Tune in to this episode to f...
Installer Vs. Retailer: Floorcon Follow Up - Jerry Levinson - Profit Now For Flooring Dealers
January 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Jerry Levinson, a business coach and consultant with a background in retail store ownership and the blinds business. Jerry is known for his marketing expertise and has successfully selling his retail business. Jerry will be playing a game of 20 questions with me, discussing the finer points of installers in the flooring industry, the ideal relationship between installers and retailers, and how to bridge the gap between the two. ...
Installer Vs. Retailer: Floorcon Follow Up - Jerry Levinson
January 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBAfter my discussion with Todd Saunders regarding the Floorcon event, Jerry Levinson reached out and asked if he could play 20 questions with me. I was more than happy to oblige and the following is that discussion. Jerry is a business coach and consultant, former retail store owner and also owned a blinds business previously as well. His knack for marketing has helped him succeed in all his ventures. Take a listen as we go back and forth about some of the finer points of installers in the...
Installer Vs. Retailer: Floorcon Follow Up - Jerry Levinson - Switch To Jerry's File
January 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBAfter my discussion with Todd Saunders regarding the Floorcon event, Jerry Levinson reached out and asked if he could play 20 questions with me. I was more than happy to oblige and the following is that discussion. Jerry is a business coach and consultant, former retail store owner and also owned a blinds business previously as well. His knack for marketing has helped him succeed in all his ventures. Take a listen as we go back and forth about some of the finer points of installers in the...
Keeping Traditions Alive - Mario Garcia
January 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBFoam versus Mud, tar versus roll on moisture mitigation, hand sewing versus hot iron seams and tape, there are lot of traditions in the flooring and tile & stone industries that are dying. Mario TileGuy Garcia is one man that is making sure the tradition of mud stays alive. Through the annual MUD EVENT attendees learn how to not only mud a shower pan or a wall but the culture and traditions behind the techniques. It's a grassroots effort to bring one piece of an industry beyond its last ma...
Keeping Traditions Alive - Mario Garcia - Mud Event
January 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Mario TileGuy Garcia, who is passionate about preserving the tradition of using mud in the flooring, tile & stone industries. Mario is the founder of the annual MUD EVENT, where attendees learn not only the techniques of mud work but also the culture and traditions behind this age-old practice. We will explore the importance of preserving traditions in the flooring, tile & stone industries, including the use of mud as a traditio...
Becoming An Owner - Josh Hansman
January 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWhat's it like to go from employee to owner of the business you were working for? Will the other employees respect you? What parts are overwhelming? How different of a skillset do you need? Returning guest and friend of the show, Josh Hansman, found himself with a proposition from his former boss he couldn't refuse. After Josh's last appearance where he talked about what he thinks make a great employee and a previous conversation where he had said he doesn't want to be an owner again, thing...
Becoming An Owner - Josh Hansman - 50 Grit Flooring
January 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Josh Hansman, a returning guest and friend of the show, as we explore his experience of transitioning from an employee to an owner of the business he was working for. Josh will share his insights on how this change has impacted his role, the dynamics with his team, and the challenges and opportunities that have arisen. We will discuss Josh's decision to accept the proposition from his former boss and become a business owner, des...
You Don't Have To Pay Your Employees - Erin Albrecht and Van Church
January 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBFinding employees is tough but what if there was someone that could provide them without you having to search? Paying new hires can be a very unprofitable venture but what if there was a way to have someone else pay them well you trained them? Buying tools for a new person adds up very quickly but what if you could get those tools paid for by someone else? All of this sounds too good to be true but it isn't. The federal government has funding in place to make sure you can onboard and train ...
You Don't Have To Pay Your Employees - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - WIOA - Erin Albrecht and Van Church - J&R Tile/Statement Hardwood Floors
January 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Finding employees is tough but what if there was someone that could provide them? In this episode, we will be joined by Erin Albrecht and Van Church as we explore an intriguing opportunity for flooring businesses to overcome the challenges of finding and onboarding new employees. Erin is a passionate advocate for a federal government funding program (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - WIOA) that allows businesses to onboard and train employees at their expens...
The New Flooring Mafia - Todd Saunders - Broadlume
December 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Todd Saunders, CEO of Broadlume, as we delve into intriguing questions and concerns related to the flooring industry. We will explore the concept of a "flooring mafia" and whether such a phenomenon exists in the industry. We will also discuss the potential impact of big tech on the flooring industry and whether there might be a new flooring mafia emerging in the digital landscape. As a flooring installer attending FloorCon 2022,...
The New Flooring Mafia - Todd Saunders
December 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIs there a flooring mafia? WIll there be a new flooring mafia? Is big tech going to take over the flooring industry? Attending FloorCon 2022 put on by Broadlume was an interesting experience as a flooring installer. As a conference made for flooring retailers I was a bit out of place. I heard some things that made me wonder what people are really trying to accomplish. I reached out to Todd Saunders, the CEO of Broadlume, a company that encompasses web design, digital advertising, client ma...
Reaching The Next Generation - Nick Hofmann
December 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThey're lazy. They don't want to work. They are on their phones all the time. I've heard a lot of nasty talk about late millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. It's nothing that wasn't said about any generation before them. They also are not lazy, they are a product of their environment. Listen in as Nick Hofmann, owner of Pokuna Tile, and I discuss how a recent career day went for his kindergartener son, what we need to be doing to grow new talent, and how the industry can successfully move for...
Reaching The Next Generation - Nick Hofmann - Pokuna Tile
December 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Nick Hofmann, owner of Pokuna Tile, as we discuss the topic of generational differences in the workplace, particularly focusing on late millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. We will explore common misconceptions and negative stereotypes associated with these generations, such as laziness and excessive phone usage, and challenge those perceptions based on the evolving environment they have grown up in. We will delve into the impact ...
E-Commerce Part 2 - Bob Baldocchi - ON3
December 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be joined by Bob Baldocchi, an industry expert with 25 years of experience in global sales, marketing, and branding. Bob has extensive experience in the flooring industry, having served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Emser Tile and currently working as an owner and investor at ON3, a company that focuses on building digital training solutions for the flooring industry. We will discuss the growing trend of online flooring sales and explore ...