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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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In this episode, we will be discussing the role of technology in streamlining business operations, particularly in the contracting industry. Our guest, Jamie Hawk, is the founder and CEO of Altitude Operations, a company that helps business owners leverage technology to streamline their processes and gain more time to work on their businesses.

Jamie will share her insights on why smaller companies, including contracting firms, may not always utilize technology to its full potential. She will discuss common reasons such as concerns about expenses, lack of understanding on how to gain value from technology, and fear of technology itself. Jamie will also highlight the specific challenges that the flooring industry may face when it comes to adopting technology.

We will delve into the benefits of using technology to streamline business operations, including automating repetitive tasks, improving communication, and creating repeatable systems that can be easily followed by employees. Jamie will share her extensive knowledge of the tools and technologies available to businesses, and how they can be used to optimize processes and gain efficiencies.

We will also discuss the importance of taking a step back from day-to-day operations and working on the business as a whole, rather than just in the business. Jamie will provide practical tips on how business owners in the flooring industry can leverage technology to gain more time, improve communication, and create scalable systems that can drive long-term success.

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In this episode, we will be discussing the process of franchising a business and the importance of building a repeatable system for success. Our guest, Bryan Park, is the owner of Footprints Floors, a successful flooring business that he has successfully franchised to other contractors.

Bryan will share his journey of starting out as a sand and finish guy and eventually transitioning to sales and management before venturing out on his own in 2008 to start Footprints Floors. He will discuss the challenges and lessons learned in building a business that was scalable and replicable, leading him to the decision to franchise his business in 2013.

We will delve into the process of franchising, including the documentation and systemization required to ensure a consistent and repeatable process that can be replicated by franchisees. Bryan will share insights on how he developed a proven system that could be easily replicated, including operational processes, marketing strategies, and training programs for franchisees.

We will also discuss the benefits and challenges of franchising a business, including the importance of maintaining brand consistency, providing ongoing support to franchisees, and ensuring the long-term success of the franchise system. Bryan will share his experiences and lessons learned from franchising his business, including tips for aspiring entrepreneurs who are considering franchising as a growth strategy.

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In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of leveraging time and resources to build a successful business. Our guest, Buddy Mitchell, has a track record of building successful businesses, including deck building, basement build-outs, remodeling, and currently Simply Floors with his wife Karen, which has generated over $8 million in revenue.

Buddy will share his insights on how he has been able to buy back his time and create a profitable business by making strategic decisions on hiring, managing resources, and investing in the growth of his business. He will discuss the mindset shift required to transition from "doing it all yourself" to effectively delegating and leveraging resources to scale a business.

We will explore Buddy's strategies for hiring the right team members, understanding when and how to invest in the business for future growth, and managing cash flow and profitability. He will also share his experiences and lessons learned from his previous businesses and how they have shaped his approach to building and growing successful ventures.

Join us as we delve into Buddy's journey of building successful businesses and his insights on how to buy back your time while ensuring the long-term success of your business. Gain practical tips and strategies on how to effectively scale your business and achieve profitability, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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In this episode, we will be discussing the need to attract new talent and improve the level of quality in the flooring industry. We will highlight the efforts of the Kentucky Floor Covering Education Committee, a community-driven initiative founded to address the lack of trained talent in their area.

Our guests, Bethany Mattingly, Rod Von Busch, and myself will share insights and strategies on how to up the level of quality in your local area and attract new talent to the industry. We will discuss the importance of community involvement and collaboration in addressing industry challenges and driving positive change.

We will explore the role of industry organizations in addressing the talent gap and improving professionalism in the flooring industry, as well as the need for individual effort and commitment to solving the problem from within. Our guests will share their experiences and successes in their efforts to raise the bar in their local area and attract new talent to the industry.

Join us as we delve into the importance of community-driven initiatives and individual commitment in improving the flooring industry's quality and attracting new talent. Gain practical strategies and insights on how to make a positive impact and drive change in your local area, and contribute to the overall growth and professionalism of the flooring industry.

Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR

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In this episode, we will be exploring the flooring industry and discussing the challenges and opportunities it presents. We will start by delving into the antiquated, unorganized, and inefficient aspects of the industry, and how this has been a common perception among many who have entered the field.

We will discuss the common lack of business management skills, financial literacy, and time management among contractors in the flooring industry, and how this has impacted the overall professionalism of the industry. We will also explore the mindset of some second or third generation individuals in the industry who may accept these inefficiencies as the norm, while others, like our guest Matthew Saltzman, have a different perspective and are looking to shake things up and do things differently.

Matthew Saltzman, the CEO of Louisville Tile, brings a unique perspective to the flooring industry with his previous experience in capital markets and working for major Wall Street firms. We will gain insights from his background of running his own company, Pallas Partners, and his role as a consultant and advisor for various public and private entities.

Matthew will share his thoughts on the current state of the flooring industry and what he believes needs to be done to strengthen it from the bottom up. We will discuss the opportunities for growth and expansion in new markets, as well as the importance of improving business management skills, financial literacy, and time management among contractors and professionals in the industry.

Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR

Check out The International Surfaces Lookbook here!

Check out the virtual estimates software here! Don't forget to create an account after submitting a sample estimate to get access to more features.

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