Mike Schmillen owns Rivercity Tile and Underlayment and explains in detail the amount of labor in building a shower and laying tile while balancing a schedule given the setting time needed. They are experts in pouring underlayment of engineered concrete for other tile companies and builders. We walk through the different tile procelain products and the pros/cons of each install.
Discussion touches on education to high schoolers, the lack of exposure to the trade jobs and how we can help push that forward for our generation. Mike then shares his story of how he used his lumber sales background to expand the tile business he bought into and now owns. College may not be a path to owning a business and we talk a bit about Mike's experience in becoming a business owner. Asking for help is a key way to grow any business, along with commitment to your partnerships. Come for the knowledge, stay for the insight!
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Mike Schmillen owns Rivercity Tile and Underlayment and explains in detail the amount of labor in building a shower and laying tile while balancing a schedule given the setting time needed. They are experts in pouring underlayment of engineered concrete for other tile companies and builders. We walk through the different tile procelain products and the pros/cons of each install.
Discussion touches on education to high schoolers, the lack of exposure to the trade jobs and how we can help push that forward for our generation. Mike then shares his story of how he used his lumber sales background to expand the tile business he bought into and now owns. College may not be a path to owning a business and we talk a bit about Mike's experience in becoming a business owner. Asking for help is a key way to grow any business, along with commitment to your partnerships. Come for the knowledge, stay for the insight!
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