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
Mock Employee Interview - Erin Albrecht - J&R Tile
In this episode, we are joined by Erin Albrecht, the new owner of J & R Tile in San Antonio, Texas. J & R Tile was started by John and Raymond Kotara over 30 years ago with a strong foc…
I Didn't Know I Was Going Broke: Know Your Numbers - Chuck Meyers - Meyers Flooring
In this episode, we are joined by Chuck Meyers, a flooring professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Chuck started his own business in 2010, subbing from stores in …
Employee Regulations: Do You Have A Handbook? - Jake Mitchell - Ridgefield Industries
In this episode, we are joined by Jake Mitchell, owner of Ridgefield Industries located in Crystal Lake, IL. As Jake's business grew, he faced challenges in managing his employees and e…
From Knees To Retail: My Journey In To Retail - Matt Garcia - Craftsman Hardwood Flooring
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Garcia, a flooring professional who started off doing hard surface installations in California. After relocating his family to Texas, Matt realize…
Would You Work For You?: No Really, Would You - Dan Welch - Welch Tile
In this episode, we are delighted to have Dan Welch, owner of Welch Tile in Kent City, Michigan, as our guest. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Welch Tile has establish…
The Entrepreneurship Operating System: Not Letting Your Business Run You - Melanie Towey - EOS Implementer
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Melanie Towey, an expert in the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS), based on the book Traction by Gino Wickman. With her extensive experience i…
Estate Planning And Trusts: Preparing For Your Future - Jeffrey LaClair - Phelps LaClair
We are honored to have Jeffrey LaClair, a partner at Phelps LaClair in Phoenix, Arizona, as our special guest this week. Jeffrey specializes in estate planning, and in this episode, he …
Weathering The Storm: Surviving A Recession - David Sandana - Dilgece Flooring
Our special guest this week is David Sandana, the owner of Diligence Flooring in Tacoma, Washington. With over 15 years of experience in the flooring industry and having successfully na…
Starting Off On The Right Foot: Planning Your Business - Billy Fritzel - Fritzel Flooring
In this week's episode, we are joined by Billy Fritzel of Fritzel Flooring. Despite being just 23 years old, Billy has ventured out on his own with a crew, and he is determined to not j…
Invoicing The Retailer: You Dictate Your Rates - Nate Hall - The Enchanted Floorist
In this week's episode, Nate Hall, owner of The Enchanted Floorist in Milwaukee, WI, shares how he took a calculated approach to pricing his services for retail stores. It all started w…
How To Become An Expert Witness: Using Your Knowledge Not Your Body - Fred Hueston - Stone Forensics
This week Fred Hueston, the owner of Stone Forensics, a tile and stone inspection company, returns to the show. With his vast experience and expertise in the field, Fred is the go-to pe…
Sound Quality Apology
My apologies for the past two weeks on the audio quality. It is all my fault and you are all troopers for making it through the error. Thanks for continuing to listen.
Mental Blocks: Overcome and Succeed - Ron Nash - Laticrete
Our guest this week is Ron Nash, the President of Laticrete, a leading global manufacturer of innovative tile and stone installation systems. With 18 years of experience at Laticrete, R…
Floor Training Installation Schools - Paddy McNicholas - MN Floor Training
Our special guest this week is Paddy McNicholas, the owner of MN Floor Training in the United Kingdom. Paddy's journey in the flooring industry has been filled with success, as he compe…
Street Smarts: Growing Your Business Creatively - Marquis Wright - Mr. Wright Flooring
Our guest this week is Marquis Wright, the owner of Mr. Wright Flooring in Jacksonville, FL. Marquis had a challenging start, growing up with a single mom and limited financial resource…
Proper Body Mechanics: Creating Career Longevity - Dr. Jo Kaleta - All Seasons Chiropractic
Our guest this week is Dr. Jo Kaleta, the owner of All Seasons Chiropractic in Gilbert, AZ. With her extensive background in sports medicine, Dr. Jo takes a holistic approach to address…
You Are The Least Common Denominator: Does It All Point Back To You? - Kristan Blanchard - Bravo6 Tile & Stone
This week's guest is Kristan Blanchard. Kris has had an eventful journey, from being a former marine to becoming a contractor, and then transitioning into a sales rep. Throughout his jo…
Organic Social Media Basics - Shannon Vogel - Reach Social
This week's guest is Shannon Vogel, the owner and operator of Reach Social, a social media advertising company that specializes in organic content. Although Shannon's childhood was spen…
Identifying Your Target Market: Do You Know Your Ideal Client Avatar - Paul Luccia - Built With Foam
This week's guest is Paul Luccia, the owner of Cabot and Rowe and Built with Foam in Houston, TX. Having acquired many years of experience in his field, he has mastered the art of charg…
Passing Down The Trade: Share Those Trade Secrets - PJ Arthur - Natural Fiber Installer Certification
This week's guests are PJ and Elouise Arthur. PJ has over 50 years of experience in the carpet industry and runs the Natural Fiber Installer Certification (NFIC) school. PJ recognized a…