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In this episode, we chat with Andrew Lewis, owner of 2 Ezy Tiling. He has over fifteen years of experience as a professional tiler. When I first spoke to Andrew, I could tell immediately that this guy loves the industry, and his enthusiasm for being in the trade was electric.

Andrew’s tiling repertoire includes residential homes, commercial businesses and industrial projects around the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne. He’s an accomplished tradesperson and prides himself on efficiency, professionalism and customer satisfaction.

2 Ezy Tiling also offers expert professional consultation with clients and assists in designing beautiful and practical tiling solutions for any building project.

Have an incredible week, and until next time stay connected.

If you’d like to know more or reach out directly to Andrew at 2 Ezy Tiling, here are his details:

📱 0417 126 324
💻 www.2ezytiling.com.au
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In this episode, we chat with Keri Stephenson, the CEO of TIACS. She is a passionate mental health advocate and, in my books, one fantastic human who positively impacts people daily.

The co-founders of TradeMutt started TIACS after they realised how many people were reaching out to mental health services and support but received no reply. They couldn’t sit back and watch as people mustered the courage to ask for help, only to be left unheard and abandoned. That’s where TIACS was born: a free, easy, and direct mental health support service that aims to remove the barriers to receiving professional help.

TIACS is a free and confidential counselling service for truckies, tradies, rural, blue-collar workers and those who care about them, available Australia-wide. The TIACS clinical team consists of experienced counsellors and mental health professionals.

Have an incredible week, and until next time stay connected.

If you’d like to know more or reach out directly to TIACS, here are their details:

For free counselling support, call or text:
📱 0488 846 988
💻 https://www.tiacs.org/
💻 https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiacs/ 

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In this episode, we have another two amazing guests joining us. Troy Hogan, Managing Director of the RLA Group and Yandi Milans, Technical & Training Services Manager at Gripset. We learn more about the RLA Group and how they operate in Australia. We also discuss substrate preparation, including the importance of using suitable primers, waterproofing and its crucial role in the building process. 

Troy has been involved in the tiling industry since the early 1990s, has held various leadership roles and has been highly influential in the success of different well-known adhesive brands in Australia. Yandi hails from a background as a professional tiler and has a long history of running his own tiling business. For the past few years, he’s been instrumental in operating the technical training department at Gripset and delivering sustainable outcomes for the GAPP waterproofing programme.

If you’d like to know more or reach out directly to Troy or Yandi at RLA Group, here are their details:

Troy Hogan
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.rlapolymers.com.au
📱 1800 242 931

Yandi Milans
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.gripset.com
📱 MyRLA App - RLA Polymers
📱 1800 242 931
👨‍🔬 [email protected]
Product Specifications, Warranties, Training or Advice
📚 Gripset - Training Portal
📧  [email protected]

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In this episode, we have two unique guests joining us. Scott Worthington, Director of International Business for Custom Building Products, and Clayton Strine (CJ), the owner and operator of Custom Surface Solutions. He is the agent for Aqua Mix & Custom Building Products. 

As the Tiling Connect journey unfolds, I am honoured to speak with experienced industry experts. Today we learn more about the brand Aqua Mix and how they operate in Australia. 

We also discuss sealing products and the importance of engaging suppliers to access the best information to achieve long-lasting results for everyone.  

Have an incredible week, and until next time stay connected. 

If you'd like to know more or reach out directly to CJ at Aqua Mix, here are his details: 

📧 [email protected]
💻 www.aquamix.com.au
📱 1300 278 264

If you'd like to know more about Tiling Connect, register as a guest or provide feedback, contact Mark at [email protected]

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In this episode, I share some of the most important lessons I’ve learned in business and life. 

1. Don’t underestimate the importance of relationships.
2. Being Successful takes grit 
3. Not all clients are the right fit
4. Mistakes are a necessary part of growth
5. Always be prepared to demonstrate your expertise 
6. Ownership over your decisions and people 
7. Communication is essential 
8. Follow through on your promises 
9. Health & Fitness are vital ingredients 
10. Focus on what you want, not what you’re trying to avoid

Have an incredible week, and until next time stay connected! 🔗

Book Recommendation:
Stephen Covey: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/

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My guest for this episode is Sian Lavater. We met in 2008 in Executive Recruitment and secretly dated for about five months before the news was shared at an end of quarter party in front of forty people. 

It was a raw and sincere start to any relationship we had previously experienced. In this episode, we share how we have grown together, supported each other and overcome some of our life’s biggest challenges. 

An overview of some of our connection: 

• Our Life Journey
• Mental Health 
• Careers & Travel
• Volunteering 
• Covid-19 
• New Business (Celebrant) 

If you need help or support, here are some organisations that can assist. 

Lifeline (24/7) 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue (24/7) 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au
Mensline (24/7) 1300 789 978 mensline.org.au
TIACS (This is a conversation starter) 0488 846 988 www.tiacs.org 

If you want to know more about obtaining EU Citizenship. 

Polaron 1300 88 55 61 www.polaron.com.au
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My guest for this episode is Tim Dawson, Founder and CEO of Lauxes Grates. Established in 2010, Lauxes Grates is a market-leading indoor and outdoor drainage solutions manufacturer. The business has rapidly grown over the past decade and is now stocked by more than 2,100 resellers across local and international building markets. 

Tim is truly a remarkable person, ranked #60 by Business News Australia’s exclusive Top 100 Young Entrepreneurs list of 2020. He’s very passionate about his business and the building industry. Tim attributes much of his success to regularly innovating products and investing time and resources into developing his team and community.  

A snapshot of our connection: 

• Getting to know Tim Dawson
• Company History 
• Watermark Certification
• How Lauxes Grates positively impacts the building industry
• People & Culture = A Grate Company!

If you’d like to know more, reach out directly to Tim or Lauxes Grates. 

📧 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-dawson-376628108/

📧 [email protected] 

📱 1300 214 510

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My guest for this episode is Yoni Feldman, Director of Sales & Marketing for Laticrete Australia. He recently moved to Sydney, and his peers describe him as energetic, strategic and a results-orientated business professional.  

Yoni has held various leadership roles worldwide and is actively looking to expand the Laticrete business domestically. He recently celebrated his tenth anniversary with Laticrete, and we’re very fortunate to chat with him as the first guest on our show.  

A snapshot of our connection: 

• Yoni’s professional background 
• Laticrete company background 
• Tile adhesive systems
• The importance of training
• Global supply chain challenges 
• The 80/20 Principle in business 
• Attracting new tile contractors to the trade
• Connecting digitally in today’s market 

If you’d like to know more or reach out directly to Yoni or Laticrete, here are the details: 

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📱 1800 331 012

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Welcome to Tiling Connect.

In this first episode, I'll share details about myself and how this unique project has come to life. I will give my listeners a brief background on who I am, my professional career path and what to expect from this podcast.

If you like what you hear and want to keep connected, subscribe to my podcast. You can also reach me at [email protected], particularly if you have any questions or would like to be a part of my show. Don't forget to connect socially via Linkedin  Instagram or Twitter. 

I appreciate you taking the time to listen, and I look forward to connecting. 

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