Today we are running part 2 of the Bobby Knox story. If you are new to the podcast, in the first episode we talked about the Knox family and their roll in the Vail Valley newspaper industry with their paper, "The Vail Trail." In part 2, we are going to talk about Bobby's escapades in the window industry and what he's up to these days as well as his time spent in the Czech Republic. Stay tuned for Forrest Gump 2, an absolutely incredible human-interest story that truly defines resiliency.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Transitioning into the window industry through connection economics
• Entering the the commercial market
• The Four Seasons downfall project on the cusp of the economic crisis
• The after-effects of a financial disaster
• Starting over fresh in the Czech Republic
• Building something new while using something from the past
• Changing the ad placement landscape
• The bumpy journey through the start-up world
• Moving back to Vail
• Giving, taking, and finding that happy medium

Links to resources:

Give and Take

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out http://remodelvail.com

Today we are running part 2 of the Bobby Knox story. If you are new to the podcast, in the first episode we talked about the Knox family and their roll in the Vail Valley newspaper industry with their paper, “The Vail Trail.” In part 2, we are going to talk about Bobby’s escapades in the window industry and what he’s up to these days as well as his time spent in the Czech Republic. Stay tuned for Forrest Gump 2, an absolutely incredible human-interest story that truly defines resiliency.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Transitioning into the window industry through connection economics
• Entering the the commercial market
• The Four Seasons downfall project on the cusp of the economic crisis
• The after-effects of a financial disaster
• Starting over fresh in the Czech Republic
• Building something new while using something from the past
• Changing the ad placement landscape
• The bumpy journey through the start-up world
• Moving back to Vail
• Giving, taking, and finding that happy medium

Links to resources:

Give and Take

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out http://remodelvail.com

Today we have Bobby Knox in the studio to talk about the newspaper industry in the Vail Valley. Bobby spent a large part of his life in the newspaper industry. He is going to tell us how the industry got its start and the role that his family played with their newspaper "The Vail Trail.". We are going to cover individual newspapers and how each one played a unique part in spreading the news while coexisting with the other papers. Stay tuned to hear about this builders journey from birth to fruition.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Bobby's family story
• How the newspaper industry got its start in Vail
• Unique styles and roles that varied between individual newspapers
• Making the shift to a daily newspaper
• Breaking the good, the bad, and the ugly
• Getting caught in the corporate consolidation
• Characteristics of a family-owned publication
• Leaving the newspaper industry
• The importance of data analytics in today's newspaper industry
• Online news and how it is changing the industry
• The name drop game

Links to resources:

Zastrow Dentistry

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.

Today we have Bobby Knox in the studio to talk about the newspaper industry in the Vail Valley. Bobby spent a large part of his life in the newspaper industry. He is going to tell us how the industry got its start and the role that his family played with their newspaper “The Vail Trail.”. We are going to cover individual newspapers and how each one played a unique part in spreading the news while coexisting with the other papers. Stay tuned to hear about this builders journey from birth to fruition.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Bobby’s family story
• How the newspaper industry got its start in Vail
• Unique styles and roles that varied between individual newspapers
• Making the shift to a daily newspaper
• Breaking the good, the bad, and the ugly
• Getting caught in the corporate consolidation
• Characteristics of a family-owned publication
• Leaving the newspaper industry
• The importance of data analytics in today’s newspaper industry
• Online news and how it is changing the industry
• The name drop game

Links to resources:

Zastrow Dentistry

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.

If you need a tile setter, Dan is the guy you need and has the credentials that you want. Today we’ve got Dan Lambert from Lambert Tile & Stone in the house to talk tile and stone. Dan is a member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) which is a diverse group of people throughout the tile industry such as attorneys, forensic experts, and manufacturers. Dan’s company is 1 of only 57 5-star contractors with the NTCA.

On top of all of that, Dan is 1 of about 1800 installers in all of the United States that are certified through the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. This guy knows what he is doing. That being said, Dan is here to answer all of your tile and stone questions. Remember, just because you can do a project yourself doesn’t mean you should. Hire a professional.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Dan’s credentials and story
• The problems with DIY projects
• Current methods and standards in the TCNA handbook
• Trade partners vs. subcontractors
• Should you care about the differences between porcelain and ceramic?
• Waterproof vs. water resistant
• When is it okay to use mastic?
• Correct use of the thin-set method
• What you need to be aware of when using large-format tiles
• Why flood-testing is necessary
• Aspects and calculations of heated-tile floors
• Using different sealers and grouts
• How to prevent failure points when dealing with change of plane, lighting

Links to resources:

Lambert Tile & Stone

Lambert LinkedIn

Lambert Facebook

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

National Tile Contractors Association 

Tile Council of North America

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.

If you need a tile setter, Dan is the guy you need and has the credentials that you want. Today we’ve got Dan Lambert from Lambert Tile & Stone in the house to talk tile and stone. Dan is a member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) which is a diverse group of people throughout the tile industry such as attorneys, forensic experts, and manufacturers. Dan’s company is 1 of only 57 5-star contractors with the NTCA.

On top of all of that, Dan is 1 of about 1800 installers in all of the United States that are certified through the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. This guy knows what he is doing. That being said, Dan is here to answer all of your tile and stone questions. Remember, just because you can do a project yourself doesn’t mean you should. Hire a professional.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Dan’s credentials and story
• The problems with DIY projects
• Current methods and standards in the TCNA handbook
• Trade partners vs. subcontractors
• Should you care about the differences between porcelain and ceramic?
• Waterproof vs. water resistant
• When is it okay to use mastic?
• Correct use of the thin-set method
• What you need to be aware of when using large-format tiles
• Why flood-testing is necessary
• Aspects and calculations of heated-tile floors
• Using different sealers and grouts
• How to prevent failure points when dealing with change of plane, lighting

Links to resources:

Lambert Tile & Stone

Lambert LinkedIn

Lambert Facebook

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

National Tile Contractors Association 

Tile Council of North America

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.

We are going to talk about everything Nordic such as snow bikes, snowshoes, cross-country skiing, biking, lessons, and all sorts of fun stuff. The Vail Nordic Center offers a plethora of different mountain activities in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. If you want to be lazy and do nothing then you can do that or you can enjoy some of the many activities that are offered. Once you get the hang of it you can compete in local races and competitions that double as great social events. There’s something for everybody out here so come to Vail Nordic Center and create everlasting memories!

In this episode, we talk about…

• The restaurant at the Vail Nordic Center
• Fat biking and equipment rental options
• Different aspects of skate skiing as compared to other types of skiing
• Lessons offered for all different levels of experience
• History of classic skiing
• Local ski race dates and times
• Not letting a lack of experience stop you from trying something new
• Creating great memories regardless of the activity
• Selin and Tom’s stories
• The value of having a season pass

Links to resources:

Vail Nordic Center

Reach out to Celynn Krueger for grief relief services at [email protected] For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.

We are going to talk about everything Nordic such as snow bikes, snowshoes, cross-country skiing, biking, lessons, and all sorts of fun stuff. The Vail Nordic Center offers a plethora of different mountain activities in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. If you want to be lazy and do nothing then you can do that or you can enjoy some of the many activities that are offered. Once you get the hang of it you can compete in local races and competitions that double as great social events. There’s something for everybody out here so come to Vail Nordic Center and create everlasting memories!

In this episode, we talk about…

• The restaurant at the Vail Nordic Center
• Fat biking and equipment rental options
• Different aspects of skate skiing as compared to other types of skiing
• Lessons offered for all different levels of experience
• History of classic skiing
• Local ski race dates and times
• Not letting a lack of experience stop you from trying something new
• Creating great memories regardless of the activity
• Selin and Tom’s stories
• The value of having a season pass

Links to resources:

Vail Nordic Center

Reach out to Celynn Krueger for grief relief services at [email protected]

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.

Creating your own remodeling website may seem a little daunting, especially when you have no experience. Your first instinct will be to look at other websites so you can make yours similar.

The goal should be to not be like other contractors. Most remodelers in your area probably use the same contractors and pickup trucks and supplies etc. You need to be able to differentiate yourself from your competitors on your website.

You may think your website sucks because it is not according to the blueprint that you have seen but isn’t that the point? It’s what you say and how you say it with the images that you include on your website that will inspire creative thinkers that are looking for something unique. Remember, the beautiful thing about websites is that they are not brick and mortar. You can do whatever you think will be successful. Put your site in the water and see if it floats.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Being able to know what you do as soon as customers look at your website
• Letting the images speak for your work
• Search engine optimization
• Needing to be compatible with iPhones and tablets
• What platforms are best to use when creating a website
• Characteristics of an inefficient website-building platform
• Having a fancy gallery and photo section of past projects
• Scott’s story

Links to resources:

Confluence Web Solutions

Purple Squirrel Consulting

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.

Creating your own remodeling website may seem a little daunting, especially when you have no experience. Your first instinct will be to look at other websites so you can make yours similar.

The goal should be to not be like other contractors. Most remodelers in your area probably use the same contractors and pickup trucks and supplies etc. You need to be able to differentiate yourself from your competitors on your website.

You may think your website sucks because it is not according to the blueprint that you have seen but isn’t that the point? It’s what you say and how you say it with the images that you include on your website that will inspire creative thinkers that are looking for something unique. Remember, the beautiful thing about websites is that they are not brick and mortar. You can do whatever you think will be successful. Put your site in the water and see if it floats.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Being able to know what you do as soon as customers look at your website
• Letting the images speak for your work
• Search engine optimization
• Needing to be compatible with iPhones and tablets
• What platforms are best to use when creating a website
• Characteristics of an inefficient website-building platform
• Having a fancy gallery and photo section of past projects
• Scott’s story

Links to resources:

Confluence Web Solutions

Purple Squirrel Consulting

For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out Plumb Kendall Solutions.