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
Cyber Security Management - John Barker
In this episode, we will be joined by John Barker, an experienced IT professional and business consultant with over 20 years of experience in the information technology field. John spec…
Profit First - John Stricker - Stricker Co Solutions
In this episode, we will be joined by John Stricker, a certified Profit First Professional and the owner of Stricker Co Solutions, a company that offers accounting, bookkeeping, and fra…
Managing Employee Safety - Troy Pefley - Royal Carpet One
In this episode, we will be joined by Troy Pefley, owner of Royal Carpet One in Fernley, Nevada. Troy has a long history in the carpet industry, having started working with his grandpa …
Building Value Through Products - Brett Spencer - Laticrete
In this episode, we will be joined by Brett Spencer, the Vice President of Sales for Laticrete North America. Brett has an extensive background in the sales industry, having started as …
Integrating With Your Community - Caleb Blair - Monkeywrench Marketing
In this episode, we will be joined by Caleb Blair, Founder and CEO of Monkeywrench Marketing. Caleb, a former airborne infantry member and remodel contractor, discovered his passion for…
Google Ads and Landing Pages - Matt Thibeau - Savant Marketing Agency
In this episode, we will be joined by Matt Thibeau, the owner of Savant Marketing Agency in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Matt specializes in providing digital marketing services to remodeli…
Encouraging A Creative Environment - Jeff Newcomer - Johns Manville
In this episode, we will be joined by Jeff Newcomer, the Product Manager of GoBoard for Johns Manville. Jeff oversees the research and development, design, and marketing of GoBoard and …
I Was A Single Mom and Entreprenuer - Angie Halford Ré - Unique Mosaics
In this episode, we will be joined by Angie Halford Ré, a successful business owner and single mom of five children. Angie has overcome numerous challenges and built a thriving business…
Creativity Is Not A Commodity - Dirk Sullivan - Hawthorne Tile
In this episode, we will be joined by Dirk Sullivan, a tile contractor with a background in music and creativity. Dirk is the owner of the only NTCA 5 Star Contractor business in Oregon…
Building A Company Culture: What Are You Missing - Kerry O'Brien Davis - Reach Social
In this episode, we will be joined by Kerry O'Brien Davis, who has been the head of company culture for a large tech company within the flooring industry. Kerry will share her insights …
Avoiding Lawsuits: Simple Steps To Limit Liability - Joshua Turner - Turner Law Firm
In this episode, we will be speaking with Joshua Turner, who is the Managing Attorney at Turner Law Firm in Gilbert, AZ. Joshua specializes in contract law and will share his insights o…
Managing Multigenerational Teams - Rachel Berlin - Precision Floors and Decor
In this episode, we will be speaking with Rachel Berlin, who is the Sales Manager at Precision Floors and Decor in Plymouth, WI. Rachel has been with the company for 6 years, starting a…
Pilates For Flooring: Career Longevity Options - Paul Treanor - Informa Markets
In this episode, we will be speaking with Paul Treanor, who is not only the Senior Manager for Content and Community with Informa Markets, but also a certified Pilates instructor. Paul'…
If Money Wasn't An Issue: Finding My Passion - Timothy Steudeman - Built On Integrity
In this episode, we will be speaking with Timothy Steudeman, a budding tile contractor in northern Texas, who took a unique path to his current profession. Originally on the path to bec…
Are Trade Organizations Outdated? - Part 4 - Laurie Bitzkowski, Kathy Case, and Breanna Ledbetter
In this multipart series, we will be exploring the topic of trade organizations and their relevance in today's fast-evolving business landscape. We will be interviewing individuals from…
Are Trade Organizations Outdated - Part 3 - Lenny Hall, George Johnson III, and Jon Namba
In this multipart series, we will be exploring the topic of trade organizations and their relevance in today's fast-evolving business landscape. We will be interviewing individuals from…
Are Trade Organizations Outdated? - Part 2 - Ken Ballin, Don Perkins, and Derek Swegle
In this multipart series, we will be exploring the topic of trade organizations and their relevance in today's fast-evolving business landscape. We will be interviewing individuals from…
Are Trade Organizations Outdated? - Part 1 - Rogue Bergerson, Billy Fritzel, and Eduardo Martinez
In this multipart series, we will be exploring the topic of trade organizations and their relevance in today's fast-evolving business landscape. We will be interviewing individuals from…
"Time Management": Is it Possible? - Ron Nash - Laticrete
In this episode, we welcome back Ron Nash, President of Laticrete North America, who shares his insights on time management and productivity. With a diverse background that includes bot…
Client Relationships: Building A Raving Fan Base - Luke Wagner - Cornerstone Home Lending
In this episode, we hear from Luke Wagner, a mortgage specialist with Cornerstone Home Lending. Luke shares his insights on building a successful business in the mortgage industry, whic…