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
NFIC - Natural Fiber Installer Certification - Nate Hall and Scott Zito
Nate Hall, also known as The Enchanted Floorist, and Scott Zito, owner of Bellavoro Carpet and Luxury Flooring, join us in this episode to discuss the beginnings of the National Floorco…
Installer of the Year 2020 - Mike Atkins, Daniel Gonzalez, and John Fowler
This week on Floor Academy Podcast, we have a special episode featuring the winners of the Installer of the Year Competition from Surfaces 2020. Joining us are Mike Atkins of Atkins Flo…
The Trade Labor Marketplace - Tralama - Jason Goldberg
This week, we have a special guest, Jason Goldberg, the owner of Tralama, also known as the Trade Labor Marketplace. Tralama was announced at the International Surfaces Event 2020 and h…
Surfaces 2020 - Design, Products, Networking, Marketing - Kyle Hedin
This week's episode is all about The International Surfaces Event (TISE) 2020, as I share my personal experience attending the event and what listeners can gain by attending in the futu…
Why CFI? - Dan Churchill, James Salas, and David Covarribias - D&D Flooring, High Plains Flooring, and In Home Flooring
In this episode of Floored-U-Cation Pro, we take a slightly different format. During the host's visit to Forney, TX for the Hardwood and Laminate Certification for CFI, he was able to i…
When Do I Need To Call My Rep? - Jim Freeman - Metro Floors
Joining us on the Floor Academy Podcast is, Jim Freeman of Metro Floors, a flooring manufacturer, joins us to share his expertise and experience in the industry. Jim provides valuable i…
Free Estimates? - Joshua Crossman - PTL Hardwoods
In this episode, we talk with Josh Crossman, owner of PTL Hardwoods in Yelm, WA, and a member of the NWFA. Josh shares his business experience and the valuable lesson he learned about s…
1099 Subcontractors Versus Employees - Donald Perkins - DFP Flooring
In this week's episode, we are joined by Donald Perkins, owner of DFP Flooring in Covington, CT. Together, we explore and analyze the contrasts between 1099 subcontractors and employees…
Finding Partners - Lisbeth Calandrino
This week on the Floor Academy Podcast, we are joined by Liz Caladrino, a seasoned professional in the flooring industry with years of experience running furniture and carpet liquidatio…
Who Am I? - Kyle Hedin - Floor Academy and Illustrious Hardwoods
On this week's episode, I am going solo for the first time due to scheduling constraints and the holiday season. I am taking this opportunity to share my personal background in the floo…
Floor Prep - Jeremy Waldorf - Schonox
This week's episode features an insightful conversation with Jeremy Waldorf, an expert from Schonox, about the importance of subfloor preparation in flooring installation. As Jeremy exp…
Attacking the Top - Scott Zito - Bel Lavoro Carpet and Luxury Flooring
Today, we speak with Scott Zito of Bel Lavoro Carpet and Luxury Flooring in Olathe, KS. Scott and I spend our time talking about how we compete in the top 5% of the market and only look…
"Social" Media - Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors
In this episode, we welcome back Ken Ballin, and delve into the topic of "Social" Media. As Ken explains, various social media platforms have different purposes and serve as powerful to…
Quality Installs, Tight Turnarounds, and Integrity - Roland Thompson - Thompson's Flooring Installation and Consulting
This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Roland Thompson, an esteemed professional in the flooring industry and owner of Thompson's Flooring Installation and Consulting. Not onl…
Sales, Mentors and Follow Up - Rachel Berlin - Precision Floors and Decor
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Berlin, the Sales Manager of Precision Floors & Decor located in Plymouth, WI. Rachel provided us with valuable insights on …
Tile Chicks! - Michelle Blomquist Hamilton - Tile Maryland
Join us for this weeks episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, where we sit down with Michelle Hamilton, the owner and operator of Tile Maryland in Conowingo, MD. Michelle is also the fou…
Being the Young Guy - Ethan Abrudeanu - Broadleaf Hardwoods Co.
In this episode, Ethan shares how he has successfully closed contracts by focusing on the value of his products and services, rather than competing solely on price. He believes in educa…
How much should I charge for....? - Anthony Moses - Simply Intricate Designs
In this episode, we speak with Anthony Moses, the owner of Simply Intricate Designs, a tile company based in Baton Rouge, LA. Anthony and I delve into the challenging topic of pricing -…
Growth and Evolution - Jesse Boswell - Floor Dozers
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jesse Boswell, the founder of Floor Dozers, a unique demolition company that was born out of Jesse's experience in the tile instal…
Branding, Brotherhood, and "Babes" - Billy Graham - Legacy Flooring
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Billy Graham, the founder of Legacy Flooring, who will share his insights on branding, brotherhood within the flooring industry, a…