Floor Academy - Helping flooring, tile and stone contractors own an asset
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 by answering the question how do i market my small business.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 283
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Generational Values: Creating A Cohesive Workplace - Trask and Rogue Bergerson - Bergerson Tile And Stone
This week's guests are Trask and Rogue Bergerson from Bergerson Tile and Stone, located in Astoria, Oregon. In this episode, we discuss the common perception that Gen Z and Millennials …
Tax Questions: LLC? S Corp? Enrolled Agent? CPA? Tax Attorney? - John P. D'Arco
This week's guest is John P. D'Arco, a lawyer who runs his own law firm specializing in real estate, estate planning, and taxes. He is also a certified public accountant and an enrolled…
Starting Your Business Over: How To Establish Yourself In A New Area - Zack Bonfilio - American Tile And Remodeling
On this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we welcome Zach Bonfilio, a successful remodeling business owner from San Antonio, TX. After starting from scratch and building his company…
100th Episode Special: Patience, Understanding and Sunflower Bags - Jamie Hedin, Treva Blackburn, and Tanya Gonzalez
Welcome to the Floor Academy Podcast. I’m your host, Jamie Hedin, wife of Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods in Phoenix, AZ. We are here to talk with the wives of flooring profe…
Making Time For Myself: Your Mental Health Matters - Zach Storer - Basket Case Media
This week's guest is Zach Storer, who has worked in the film and television industry for over a decade. He started as a production assistant, driving vans and taking lunch orders, and w…
Empowering Employees: Delegate To Elevate - Keaton Turner - Turning Mining Group
This week's guest is Keaton Turner, founder of Turner Mining Group. The company specializes in providing contract labor services to the mining industry, with teams spread across multipl…
What Is The Floor Covering Education Committee (FCEF) Doing? - Jim Aaron - FCEF
This week's guest is Jim Aaron, who has worked as a territory manager for William M. Bird and Mohawk before taking on positions with the parent company of Carpet One. Initially hesitant…
Adding A Little Bit Of Corporate: White Collar + Blue Collar = Success - Brendan Hunt - My Timber Flooring, Blinds, and Shutters
This week's guest is Brendan Hunt, owner of My Timber, a flooring store located in New South Wales, Australia. Brendan started as a carpenter and eventually became a business owner with…
Setting Up Your Business: Creating Success From The Ground Up - Josh Funkhouser - Davidson And Funkhouser
This week's guest is Josh Funkhouser, a partner at Davidson and Funkhouser, a law firm located in Scottsdale, AZ. With expertise in business and real estate law, Josh shares insights on…
Establishing Systems For Peace Of Mind: Work Smarter Not Harder - Mike Somodean - MSCS Inc
This week's guest is Mike Somodean, owner and operator of MSCS, Inc. located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, GA. With a background in flooring since 2003 and a serious focus on his …
Speed Dating: What's Your Best Advice - Surfaces 2021 - Kyle Hedin
As I wandered around the show floor at Surfaces 2021 I asked people what their best minute or two of business advice was. Listen to some very successful installers and business owners g…
Working Through The Growing Pains: Business Is Not Easy - Katie Marcotte - Maine Modern Tile
This week's guest is Katie Marcotte, the owner and operator of Maine Modern Tile, located in Otisfield, ME. With encouragement to pursue her interests, Katie learned trades from close r…
Your Business Is As Unique As You: Don't Follow Trends - Eduardo Martinez - Martinez Commercial Flooring Services
This week's guest is Eduardo Martinez, owner and operator of Martinez Commercial Flooring Services in Fort Worth, Texas. Eduardo learned the flooring trade from his father and eventuall…
Who, Not How: A Question That Will Change Your Business - Jean Gilman - US Fiberglass and Gelcoat
This week's guest is Jean Gilman, the owner of US Fiberglass and Gelcoat in Chester, MD. He also founded World Proof Products, a flooring manufacturer, by bootstrapping the business. Du…
If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say... - Jason McDaniel - Stoneman Construction
This weeks guest is Jason McDaniel. Jason owns and operates Stoneman Construction as well as being the cofounder of the Global Tile Posse group on Facebook. Getting his start with count…
Which Certification Is For Me?: Continuing Education Leads To Profitability - Jon Namba - Namba Services
This week's guest is Jon Namba, owner of Namba Services in Taylorsville, UT, and Editorial Director for Floor Covering Installer Magazine. Jon has held positions with NWFA, CFI, and CTE…
What Installation Crisis?: Do We Really Need More Installers - Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors
This week's guest is Ken Ballin, the owner of Skyro Floors located on the Jersey Shore. In this episode, we dive into the topic of the "Installation Crisis" that the industry is current…
Investing In Your Tools: It Takes Money To Make Money - Phillip Gladden - Crain Tools
This week's guest is Phillip Gladden, a second-generation installer who has been in the flooring industry for over 20 years. He started working with his dad at a young age and eventuall…
Getting Technical: There Is Profitability In Knowing The Details - Wayne Lee - Middle Tennessee Lumber
This week's guest is Wayne Lee, who currently holds a sales and training position at Middle Tennessee Lumber. Wayne's previous experience includes running his own sand and finish busine…
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Growth Is Not Meant To Be Easy - Jake Schlichte - North Country Hardwoods
This week's guest is Jake Schlichte, the owner and operator of North Country Hardwoods located in Auburn, New Hampshire. Jake comes from a family with a background in flooring, as his g…