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This week's guest is John P. D'Arco, a lawyer who runs his own law firm specializing in real estate, estate planning, and taxes. He is also a certified public accountant and an enrolled agent with the IRS. In this episode, I speak with John about the distinctions between enrolled agents, CPAs, and tax attorneys, as well as some possible tax-saving recommendations for your business. Don't forget to listen to his quick tips at the end, which can truly benefit your company financially.

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On this episode of the Floor Academy Podcast, we welcome Zach Bonfilio, a successful remodeling business owner from San Antonio, TX. After starting from scratch and building his company to include five employees, Zach made the bold decision to fire them all and move to a new city to start over. In this episode, Zach shares with us his journey of building a successful business twice, his marketing strategies, and the key ingredients to his success. Tune in to learn more!

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Welcome to the Floor Academy Podcast. I’m your host, Jamie Hedin, wife of Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods in Phoenix, AZ. We are here to talk with the wives of flooring professionals to help you better understand what it’s like for us and our prospective of the industry. I want to encourage you to listen with open ears. This week I am speaking to Treva Blackburn wife of Rueben Potter owner of Floors by Southern Boys and Tanya Gonzalez wife of Daniel Gonzalez owner of Preferred Flooring.

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This week's guest is Zach Storer, who has worked in the film and television industry for over a decade. He started as a production assistant, driving vans and taking lunch orders, and worked his way up to become a camera operator and director of photography. However, the fast-paced world, irregular work schedule, constant travel, and toxic environment took a toll on Zach over the years. In this episode, he shares his story of how the industry broke him down and what he did to find peace again.

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This week's guest is Keaton Turner, founder of Turner Mining Group. The company specializes in providing contract labor services to the mining industry, with teams spread across multiple sites across the country. In this episode, Keaton discusses the importance of employees, loyalty, independence, and taking risks. He shares his insights on how to grow a successful business and take it to the next level by giving your employees enough space to feel ownership over their career path and the business. Tune in to gain some valuable business tips and learn from Keaton's experiences.

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Michelle Winters is back as a guest! Michelle owns and operates New Braunfels Flooring in Texas and is the founder of the Women of the Flooring Business group. In this episode, Michelle discusses how to address the often contentious issue of how much money installers and retailers should make in relation to each other. Through a constructive conversation about the hows and whys of this topic, Michelle and I encourage listeners to start thinking about this issue in a productive and positive way. Tune in to gain valuable insights and ideas!

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This week's guest is Jim Aaron, who has worked as a territory manager for William M. Bird and Mohawk before taking on positions with the parent company of Carpet One. Initially hesitant about the director position at the Floor Covering Education Foundation, he eventually realized the potential impact he could make in this role. During our conversation, we discuss the FCEF's mission, their current initiatives, and why this issue is not solely their responsibility to fix, but everyone's. Listen in to find out how you can get involved and contribute to making a positive difference in fixing the installer shortage in the flooring, tile and stone trades.

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This week's guest is Brendan Hunt, owner of My Timber, a flooring store located in New South Wales, Australia. Brendan started as a carpenter and eventually became a business owner with a team of 15. However, his journey wasn't always smooth sailing. When his carpentry business failed, he entered the corporate world and worked his way up the ladder. Realizing he was missing out on his children's lives, he decided to purchase a business that allowed him more flexibility.

During our conversation, we explore the idea that successful businesses require more than just technical skills. Brendan emphasizes the importance of understanding systems, processes, and human psychology. Tune in to learn how to build a business that works for you and your lifestyle.

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This week's guest is Josh Funkhouser, a partner at Davidson and Funkhouser, a law firm located in Scottsdale, AZ. With expertise in business and real estate law, Josh shares insights on how to establish and manage a successful business from the very beginning, as well as how certain aspects of business may evolve over time. This promises to be a valuable conversation that you won't want to miss. Stay tuned for some expert advice on navigating the legal aspects of business ownership.

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This week's guest is Mike Somodean, owner and operator of MSCS, Inc. located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, GA. With a background in flooring since 2003 and a serious focus on his business since 2016, Mike has come a long way in his entrepreneurial journey, but he's not done yet. In our conversation, we delve into the importance of having systems in your business. From understanding your true expenses to implementing effective training and setting achievable goals, Mike emphasizes that without proper systems in place, you are choosing to fail. Tune in to learn how to set yourself up for success in your business.

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