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
Insights from Gen Z: How Do They See The Flooring, Tile and Stone Industry - Dakota Franklin - Gates Floor and More
This week's guest is Dakota Franklin, a 21-year-old apprentice at Gates Floor and More in Warrensburg, MO. With three years of experience in installation, he has developed a passion for…
I Work WIth My Wife: Finding And Keeping Balance - Oliver and Breanna Ledbetter - Little Tile Guy
This week, we have Oliver and Breanna Ledbetter as our guests. They have been working and living together as a couple for the past five years. They own and operate Little Tile Guy, base…
The Benefits of Being an NWFA member - Michael Martin (President NWFA)
The NWFA is a non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the wood flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and retailers. The organizatio…
How To Get Started In Commercial Flooring - Shawn Dressler
Shawn Dressler's experience in the flooring industry has provided him with valuable insights on the commercial side of the trade. In this episode, he shares what it takes to participate…
Installation Standards and Practices: Being Proactive And Not Reactive To Claims - Paul Pleshek - Floor Claims Solutions
Paul Pleshek's expertise in the flooring industry is impressive. As the owner and operator of Floor Claims Solutions in Neenah, WI, he brings his wealth of knowledge to this week's epis…
Does Your Business Offer The Cherry on Top? - Jorge Perez - Epic Hardwood Floors
Jorge Perez, owner and operator of Epic Hardwood Floors in Tacoma, WA, joins us this week to share his journey in the flooring industry. After traveling around the country with his enli…
From Installer to Foreman and More: Building A Business - Danny Sherman - Megs Certified Installations
Danny Sherman, owner and operator of Megs Certified Installations and All Out Demo, as well as rep for Taylor Tools and D Cut, joins us this week to share his insights on growing a busi…
Are Our International Partners Having Similar Struggles - Shane Chandler - SC Flooring and Floor NZ
Shane Chandler has been working in the flooring industry since he was 16. Listen in as he tells us how he got his start, what some differences between the industry in the states and New…
Does Professionalism Affect Your Profits? - Ron Nash - Laticrete
In this episode, we have Ron Nash, the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of North America with Laticrete, who joins us to share his insights on how professionalism can result…
Am I Covered? Insurance Policies And Types Explained! - Austin Thompson
In this week's episode, we are joined by Austin Thompson, a Liberty Mutual insurance agent, who explains the ins and outs of auto coverage. We delve into the meaning of uninsured covera…
Breaking My Business Down And Rebuilding It - Lenny Hall - Endurance Floor Company
Leonard Hall, the owner of Endurance Floor Company in Miami, Florida, shares his story on the Floor Academy Podcast. Instead of pursuing a career as a nuclear engineer, Leonard was give…
Riding the Recession Wave - Luke Miller - Tile Money
Luke Miller, former owner of Miller Tile and host of the Tile Money Podcast, joins us on the Floor Academy Podcast this week to share his experience and insight on how to navigate throu…
Opportunities Through Education - Jame Toal - Loba Wakol
In this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, James Toal shares his journey in the flooring industry for 35 years. As a former sand and finish contractor, James talks about how he expan…
The Wood Floor Queen - Hannah and Joe Dawson - Dawson Hardwood Floors
In this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we welcome Joe and Hannah Dawson as our special guests. Hannah started working in the wood flooring industry at the age of 3, and now, with…
Flooring Saved My Life! - JC Braveheart
On this episode, we are joined by JC Braveheart, a flooring professional from Anchorage, Alaska. JC shares his personal story and how the flooring industry has helped him turn his life …
Personal Protective Equipment - Jeremy Waldorf - Schonox
Who's down with PPE? Every last homie!
In this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, special guest Jeremy Waldorf returns to discuss the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE…
A Rep for the People - George Lucker - Gundlach
In this episode, George Lucker shares his experience and insights on the flooring industry with a focus on the importance of flooring installers. He talks about his role in Edurus Tools…
Becoming an Inspector - Fred Hueston - Stone Forensics
In addition to discussing his work as a stone and tile inspector, Fred Hueston, owner of Stone Forensics, also shares some valuable insights on career development in the flooring indust…
Why get a CTI? - Heidi Cronin - Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF)
In this episode, we are joined by Heidi Cronin from the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. Heidi explains to us the advantages of getting a CTI or a Certified Tile Installer certificati…
Bookkeeping 101 - Janice Nordmark -Bullseye Precision Bookkeeping
This week, we talk with Janice Nordmark of Bullseye Precision Bookkeeping in Mesa, AZ. Janice shares with us some valuable insights on bookkeeping 101 and why small business owners may …