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
A Reignited Passion: How I Fell In Love With My Trade Again - Lorie Davidson - Davidson Wood Flooring
Lorie Davidson's story of humble beginnings, where he started helping his mom in the hardwood floor industry at the age of 15, is a testament to the value of hard work and perseverance.…
The End In The Beginning: Business Planning Basics - Ansel Hall - Sunbelt Business Brokers
This week's guest is Ansel Hall, a business broker with Sunbelt Business Brokers in Phoenix. With a background in finance and handling multimillion dollar mergers and acquisitions, Anse…
Heating Up The Bottom Line: Heated Floors Make Great Up Sells - Sergey Shlyapintokh - Thermosoft
This week's guest is Sergey Shlyapintokh, the Director of Business Development at Thermosoft, a manufacturer of radiant heat systems. Sergey joins us to discuss the benefits of radiant …
Kindness Always Wins: Grow Your Business And Reputation - Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors
This week's guest is Mr. Karma himself, Ken Ballin. Ken is the owner of Skyro Floors in the Jersey Shore and a prominent online resource for flooring, tile and stone professionals. In t…
I've Been Holding Back: I Had To Realize I was Capable Of More - Chris Bock - Geronimo Floors
This week's guest is Christopher Bock, a co-owner of Geronimo Floors based in Marin County, California. With two decades of experience in the flooring industry, Chris has recently shift…
Drive and Mindset: Don't Hold Yourself Back - Schannon Yodice - That Tile Chick
This week's guest is Schannon Violet, the owner and operator of That Tile Chick, a home remodeling company based in Houston. Despite having studied accounting for four years and working…
Setting The Standard Before Ever Showing Means More Business - Dave Garden - Installation Services
This week's guest is Dave Garden, the owner and operator of Installation Services, LLC in Detroit, Michigan. Dave's journey began as a solo installer and eventually led him to run a wor…
Adding Value To Your Bids: Easy Up Sells - Matt Garcia - Craftsman Hardwood Flooring
This week's guest is Matt Garcia, the owner and operator of Craftsman Hardwood Flooring located in San Angelo, Texas. Despite finishing high school early and not being particularly keen…
I Only Have A 6th Grade Education: Don't Let Your Past Define You - Reuben Potter - Floors By Southern Boys
This week's guest is Reuben Potter, the owner of Floors By Southern Boys and a seasoned installer with 23 years of experience. Despite having only a 6th grade education, Reuben has mana…
The American Dream Still Exists - Mike Somodean - MSCS Inc
This week's guest is Mike Somodean, owner and operator of MSCS Inc. located in north Atlanta, GA. Originally from Romania, Mike built the American dream through his skills as a hardwood…
Thank You! - One Year Anniversary - Kyle Hedin - Floor Academy
I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support I have received from all of you. Your listens, messages, emails, reviews, and all other forms of encouragement have been incredibly up…
Investing In Yourself: Education Brings About A Profitable Business - Jon Namba - Namba Services
Jon Namba is an experienced flooring professional who owns Namba Services, Inc. in Taylorsville, UT. He has also served in various positions with organizations like the National Wood Fl…
Direct Marketing Tips - Matt Thibeau - Savant Marketing
This week's guest is Matt Thibeau, a marketing professional from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is the owner of Savant Marketing Agency and has valuable marketing tips to share with us. Tu…
A Rising Tide Lifts The Flooring Industry - Scott Humphrey (CEO) - World Floor Covering Association
This week's guest is Scott Humphrey, who serves as the CEO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). Scott's experience in the flooring industry began at a young age, as he worked…
Flooring Africa: Raising Standards Through Education - Barry Doveston - Floor Mechanics
This week's guest is Barry Doveston, the owner of Flooring Africa located in Cape Town, South Africa. Barry's company is dedicated to educating both consumers and installers about prope…
Partnerships: Is Sibling Rivalry A Factor? - Jose Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez, and Crystal Sims - Preferred Flooring
This weeks guests are Jose and Daniel Gonzalez and Crystal Sims. Jose and Daniel own Preferred Flooring in Grand Rapids, MI which they started in 2010. In 2012 they brought in their sis…
Full time Teacher, Part Time Certified Tile Installer: Maintaining Balance - Bill Baillie - Bill Baillie Home Repair And Remodeling
Bill Baillie, a full-time physical education teacher, is also the owner of Bill Baillie Home Repair and Remodeling in Tom's River, New Jersey. Although his background is in plumbing, he…
Scaling From 1 Million to 100 Million - Jason Goldberg - America's Floor Source
This week's guest is Jason Goldberg, the owner of America's Floor Source, which has six stores in four markets and generated $100 million in revenue last year. He also owns Retail Lead …
Employee Benefits Are Affordable And Attractive - Jason Wiseman - WealthWave
This week's guest is Jason Wiseman, a financial professional at WealthWave. In this episode, we discuss how small business owners in the flooring industry can make their companies more …
Why I Am An Employee And Not An Owner - Josh Hansman - 50 Grit Flooring
This week's guest is Josh Hansman, a skilled craftsman in the sand and finish aspect of the hardwood flooring industry. In this episode, Josh shares his insights on why he prefers worki…