Latest Jobtracker Podcast Episodes

ST14 - Keith Haight

StoneTalk - January 08, 2015 15:34 ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Patrick speaks with Keith Haight, Executive Director of ISFA, the International Surface Fabricators Association.

ST13 - Dave Paxton

StoneTalk - December 17, 2014 15:11 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Patrick speaks with Dave Paxton of Paxton Countertops and Showers - a growing fabricator in Grand Ledge, Michigan.

ST12 - Roderick Bley

StoneTalk - December 02, 2014 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Patrick speaks with Roderick Bley of Fabricator's Choice - a consulting company that helps fabricators with all aspects of their businesses.

ST11 - Jason Nottestad

StoneTalk - October 29, 2014 21:47 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Patrick speaks with Jason Nottestad, International Sourcing Manager for VT Industries, a laminate manufacturer and hard surface fabricator with nationwide reach.

ST10 - Scott Edwards and Marty Medina

StoneTalk - October 28, 2014 22:52 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Patrick speaks with Scott Edwards and Marty Medina from VPN Systems, a systems integrator that builds custom solutions for the countertop industry. 

ST9 - Harry and Ted

StoneTalk - September 30, 2014 18:32 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Patrick speaks with Harry Hollander and Ted Pitts, the cofounders of Moraware. The three were in Boston for a software conference.

ST8 - Paul Menninger

StoneTalk - September 04, 2014 14:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Patrick speaks with Paul Menninger, owner of Capitol Granite, a very successful fabricator based in Virginia. Paul explains why it's crucial to measure key performance indicators as your business 

ST7 - Mike Langenderfer

StoneTalk - August 26, 2014 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Patrick speaks with Mike Langenderfer, owner of The Countertop Shop in Ohio. Mike praises ISFA's Million Dollar Mentor program and says that his mentor helped him turn his business around.

ST6 - Nate Charles

StoneTalk - July 31, 2014 18:09 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Patrick speaks with Nate Charles, head of sales for K&D Countertops in Maine - in StoneTalk Episode 6

ST5 - Sasha Shtern

StoneTalk - July 14, 2014 13:46 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Patrick chats with Sasha Shtern, founder of multiple countertop-related businesses, including Lazy Granite and vanitycounters.com.

StoneTalk Episode 4 - Russ Berry

StoneTalk - July 01, 2014 15:33 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Patrick chats with Russ Berry, President of ASST, a commercial fabricator and manufacturer based in Pennsylvania that creates beautiful, sculptural surfaces for its customers. Russ has a Masters of Fine Arts in Sculpture and a reputation for hiring great people.

StoneTalk Episode 3 - Ted Sherritt

StoneTalk - June 10, 2014 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Patrick chats with Ted Sherritt of FLOFORM Countertops. Ted joined Floform in 1995 as VP of Finance and became President and CEO five years later. Since then, he has helped grow the company into one of the biggest fabricators in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest of the Un...

StoneTalk Episode 2 - Liz Tambasco

StoneTalk - June 04, 2014 02:13 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Patrick speaks with Liz Tambasco. For the last couple of dacades, Liz has worked in the surface industry in a variety of roles and companies. Her vast experience gives her a unique perspective - especially on sales and how to grow your business. She's currently a semi-retired co...

StoneTalk Episode 1 - Aaron Crowley

StoneTalk - May 15, 2014 18:49 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this inaugural episode of StoneTalk, Patrick chats with Aaron Crowley, founder of Crowley's Granite Concepts, a stone fabricator in Oregon with a great business and a great reputation to match. Aaron is also a successful inventor and writer who wants to help other business people succeed - es...