Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist, joins Michael Martin and Chris Zizza to discuss the state of the economy, labor and supply chain issues, inflation, and advice on reducing risk and staying ahead of the financial curve, and more.  (Recorded June 3, 2021)

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss methods by which you can stay organized and run a more efficient and profitable business.

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss the importance of growing with the times, staying current with trends to help your customers, keeping yourself out of financial trouble, checking in with employees, and more.

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss why taking on one-room flooring installations is a good idea for your business.  

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza are joined by Bill Smith, Vice President of Business Development and Sales at CV International (CVI), a global logistics provider based in Norfolk, VA. They discuss how ocean transportation impacts the hardwood flooring industry, the state of international shipping, and more.

For more on this topic, be sure to check out Bill Smith's recent blog post on the topic: https://hardwoodfloorsmag.com/2021/03/13/ocean-freight-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza are joined by Matt Thibeau, author of Digital Marketing Secrets for Contractors: 7 Steps to Attract More Leads, Close More Sales & Boost Your Revenue – Using Online Advertising That Works!   

Also visit www.contractormarketingbook.com to download the digital edition and audiobook for free.

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss how a simple note taking technique can prevent major headaches at a later date, and the importance of taking responsibility for your mistakes.

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss how to effectively keep your composure, practice patience, and combat aggression, anxiety, and exhaustion.  They also focus on how to better meet the informational demands of your customers.

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss customer communication issues, the importance of being reachable, potential pitfalls of social media, and give an important update about the 2021 NWFA Expo.

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza are joined by Sean Connolly, a Regional Vice President of Sales for Belknap White Group. They discuss the value of distributors, and the power and importance of the relationship between distributors and contractors.