Best Carpet Tile Podcasts (2025)

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Contractor Guys with special guest, Tom and Tommy Giosha talks about application uses for FauxTex. 38:01

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Greg and Gary are joined by special guests Tom and Tommy Giosha in this fascinating and informative episode. Tom Giosha, the inventor of FauxTex, shares how his innovative product is transforming the world of decorative wall and column finishes. FauxTex is an affordable, easy-to-apply solution that’s changing the game for designers and DIYers alike…

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Contractor Guys with special guest, Scott from Custom Floors 37:43

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Greg and Gary are joined by a special guest—Scott from Custom Floors. In this wacky episode, they take Scott to the floor about the world of flooring! Scott brings experience and knowledge to the show and shares how to care for your floor as well as how to repair it... you won’t want to miss this episode. How did you like the show? Send us a text! …

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Built to Last: Artisan Wood Tile & Stone with Jeff Roesner 24:14

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In this conversation, ProSource Trade Pro member Jeff Roesner, owner of Artisan Wood, Tile & Stone, shares his journey in the construction industry. He discusses the importance of specialization, marketing strategies, and client satisfaction. Jeff highlights the challenges of bathroom remodeling, innovations in home design, and the value of collabo…

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Contractor Guys with special guest, Tim "The Tile Man" Goldrick of Goldrick Construction 41:17

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Greg and Gary are joined by a special guest—Tim “The Tile Guy” Goldrick from Goldrick Construction. In this fun and informative episode, they grill Tim about all things tile and grout! Tim brings a wealth of tile wisdom to the table and shares timeless practical tips you won’t want to miss. This podcast is an archive from the Contractor Guys radio …

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Contractor Guys with special guest, Wayne Rhodes of Wayne Rhodes Construction 42:58

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Greg and Gary are joined by special guest—Wayne Rhodes of Wayne Rhodes Construction, general contractor and builder extraordinaire! Greg and Gary talk to Wayne about building, demolition, and the drama of building. You will laugh, cry, and roll your eyes as you listen to the Contractor Guys in this Halloween episode! This podcast is an archive from…

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Atlas Homewares’ Stand Out Collections 18:48

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Matt Vecchiola, Senior Director of National Sales for Top Knobs, discusses Atlas Homewares, a brand known for its unique and stylish cabinet hardware. The conversation covers the history of Atlas, its design philosophy, and the latest collections, including Benning and Zander. Matt emphasizes the importance of durability and functionality in design…

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Contractor Guys with special guest, Charley Robinson of Charley's Interiors 39:45

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Greg and Gary are joined by special guest—Charley Robinson of Charley's Interiors, kitchen and bathroom remodel expert. Be informed and entertained as Greg and Gary interview Charley in their own special way. This podcast is an archive from the radio show that aired originally in June 19, 1997. How did you like the show? Send us a text! All convers…

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Contractor Guys with special guest, Mike "Mr. Rooter" Parker, Plumber 40:05

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The Contractor Guys, Greg Powell and Gary "the caveman" Crovo are joined by a special guest—Mike Parker, a plumber with Mr. Rooter. In this episode, the Contractor Guys talk about clogged drains, garbage disposals, water heaters, and more. You won't look at plumbing needs in the same way after listening to this program. This podcast is an archive f…

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The Contractor Guys talk Pizza! 45:27

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The Contractor Guys, Greg Powell and Gary "the caveman" Crovo talk about Pizza on National Pizza Day. In this episode, the Contractor Guys tell tales of weird construction jobs. They tell jokes, play eclectic music and just have fun. You will laugh out loud! This podcast is an archive from the radio show that originally aired February 9, 1997. How …

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From Clothing Design to Home Remodels with 3 Tree Design House 26:38

2M ago26:38

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In this episode of The ProSource Podcast, we sit down to chat with Rebecca Carlson, the owner and founder of 3 Tree Design House. We discuss Rebecca's unique journey from clothing design to home remodeling, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges homeowners face during renovations. Rebecca shares insights into her design process,…

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Contractor Guys with special guest, with special guests, Dave Neal, Electrician 42:32

2M ago42:32

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The Contractor Guys, Greg Powell and Gary "the caveman" Crovo are joined by a special guest—Dave Neal who is an independent electrician. In this episode, the Contractor Guys talk about electricity, how it works and what do do if it goes down in the building. AND... shocking tips on wiring and when to replace breakers. This podcast is an archive fro…

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Contractor Guys with special guests, Tony and Frank of Rapid Carpet Cleaning Services 39:21

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Greg and Gary are joined by a special guests—Tony and Frank of Rapid Carpet Cleaning Services. In this episode, the Contractor Guys talk about tough carpet stains and how to have them removed. They talk about the craziest scenario that Tony and Frank have gotten themselves in while trying to clean a carpet. This podcast is an archive from the radio…

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Contractor Guys with special guest, Dr. Jim Gates, Director of the Castaic Lake Water Agency 39:10

2M ago39:10

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Greg and Gary are joined by a special guest—Dr. Jim Gates, Director of the Castaic Lake Water Agency. In this episode, the Contractor Guys talk about water quality, conservation, and the weirdest things that happen when working with the Water Agency. This podcast is an archive from the radio show that originally aired October 02, 1996. How did you …

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Innovia Carpet: Comfort Meets Performance 10:19

2M ago10:19

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In this episode of the ProSource Podcast, Leah Richmond, Merchandiser at ProSource Wholesale, joins to discuss our exclusive Innovia carpet brand, highlighting its environmentally friendly features, durability, and unique fiber technology. She explains the differences between Innovia and Innovia Touch, the ease of cleaning, budget considerations, a…

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Contractor Guys - Special Guest, Ruben Barrera, City of Santa Clarita Building & Safety Inspector 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Greg and Gary are joined by a special guest—Ruben Barrera, Building & Safety Inspector for the City of Santa Clarita. In this episode, the Contractor Guys dive into building permits and codes, breaking it all down the only way they know how—with plenty of laughs along the way! This podcast is an archive from the radio show that originally aired Oct…

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Harding LVT: Designed for Everyday Life 18:00

3M ago18:00

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In this episode of The ProSource Podcast, we're sitting down with Bryan Hinson, Director of Product & Merchandising at ProSource Wholesale, to dive into the details of Harding LVT—a premium luxury vinyl tile available exclusively at ProSource Wholesale. Bryan shares insights into his role, the decision-making process behind launching Harding LVT, a…

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What’s New in 2025: James Martin Vanities 23:34

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Pam Durkin, president of James Martin Vanities, shares insights into her role and the company's innovative approach to bathroom design. She discusses the excitement surrounding the KBIS event, the value of James Martin products for builders and installers, and the launch of new collections in 2025. Pam emphasizes the importance of customer feedback…

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Top Knobs’ New Brockwell Collection with Matt Vecchiolla, Senior Director of National Sales 20:27

4M ago20:27

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Join us as we chat with Matt Vecchiolla, Senior Director of National Sales at Top Knobs, about the highly anticipated Brockwell Collection, featuring modern designs and extended cup pull lengths. We’ll explore how texture is shaping the future of cabinet hardware, the growing popularity of honey bronze, and the industry’s shift toward gold and blac…

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Laminate, LVT, and More with Owen Dewey from DFC Flooring Specialists 21:19

5M ago21:19

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In this conversation, Owen Dewey, owner of DFC Flooring Specialist and trade pro member at ProSource of Omaha, shares insights into the flooring industry, discussing the evolution of laminate flooring, the role of ProSource in providing flooring solutions, and current trends in flooring design. He emphasizes the importance of durability and sustain…

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"I Like To Tinker and Build Things" 51:16

6M ago51:16

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Erik Hiltz is a long time carpet cleaner and founder of Zipper Wands. He tells his start up story from the very beginning of how he got started and what motivated him to jump into manufacturing of his own brand of commercial wands and stare them with the industry. He started like most of us did as a technician working for a different company and le…

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That’s A Wrap - Ken Ballin & Allen Lewis 1:28:39

6M ago1:28:39

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Send us a text It’s been 5 years and 3 months, 283 episodes, and countless guests. All good things must come to an end though. I am honoring the show by taking it back to my very first guests Ken Ballin and Allen Lewis to see how we all have changed over the last 5 years. What’s new, what’s different, and how our goals have changed. Change is a nec…

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The Comforts of Carpet 58:59

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We are exploring the comforts of carpet through conversations with three industry leaders. Shannon Figaro, designer and owner of Fig Interiors, shares her journey, emphasizing the comfort, nostalgia, and sustainability of modern carpets, as well as future trends like wellness-focused and bold design choices. Trey Thames, Vice President of Sales at …

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Choose Your Words Carefully - Kerry Lenz - Rice’s More Than Floors 1:05:47

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Send us a text How important are the words you choose to use on your website, marketing and even in your daily conversations? How does it affect the way you are viewed, your products, or even your business? I have been big on making sure to say client over customer and project over job for a long time and there are others. Kerry Lenz has also shift…

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Rebranding Your Company - Shane Levinson - Vision Flooring 1:06:25

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Send us a text How did you originally decide to name your company? Have you ever thought of changing your name? What kind of damage will it cause? Will people still recognize you? Will you lose clientele? What does it take to rebrand an entire company? Shane Levinson is a serial entrepreneur and combat veteran. Shane started in the flooring busines…

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AI Is The Play - Jason Potts - Ballin Knows Best 1:06:49

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Send us a text Where do you find the time to write a blog, book client appointments, setup marketing campaigns, and get installs done? It’s a lot of hats to wear and we didn’t even get in to all of the other ones you wear. Technology has come a long way though and it’s here to help you in ways you never imagined. Cartoons like “The Jetsons” are soo…

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Managing Installation Crews - Marcos Guerequeta - Local Flooring Group 1:07:38

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Send us a text A single crew is easy to manage especially if you are on it. Two crews is manageable. More than that and you start having a lot of moving pieces between availability, type of work possible to assign, type of work produced, etc. How can you not only manage a schedule effectively for yourself but with great communication to the clients…

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Managing a Home Remodeling Budget 53:03

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We’re diving into home remodeling on a budget with expert insights from Anton Lauter, owner of Greenville Kitchen & Bath and trade pro member from ProSource of Greenville. Anton shares practical tips and tricks for keeping remodel costs in check while achieving impressive results—perfect for both homeowners and trade pros looking to maximize their …

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National Price Differences - Ron Nash - Laticrete 1:10:47

7M ago1:10:47

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Send us a text Why does one store have a product priced at X amount of dollars and another at Y? Why does the price change as I move through different regions of the country? What goes in to pricing a product for national distribution? Why is having this conversation with other installers who don’t understand the big picture a pointless exercise? M…

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Tapping in to a New Market Segment - Chris Resti - Crest Tile and Mosaic 1:09:32

7M ago1:09:32

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to get the higher end projects? What does it take to accomplish them? Who do you need to know? How do you need to perform? There are plenty of things that need to change and thinking that you do the best work in town isn’t going to cut it. Chris Resti owns Crest Tile and Mosaic near Rochester, NY. With a fo…

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Building Your Lead Workflow Part 2 - Tony Pieroni - Flooring Dealer Sales Accelerator 1:17:20

8M ago1:17:20

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Send us a text What happens with your missed calls or text messages? How about emails? How many times do you follow up with a prospect before considering the lead dead? How do you nurture a lead that is in its infancy? If someone isn’t ready to book now and get work done do you consider them a bad lead? All of these questions have to do with lead w…

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Exploring Showers and Bathtubs 51:45

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It’s important to explore showers and bathtubs as they are key parts of the bathroom and where homeowners spend a lot of time. In this episode, we sit down with Andres Renteria, owner of Improve Floors and Design in Dallas, TX, and Nicole Krol, Vice President of Sales at Fleurco, to dive into the latest trends and innovations in showers and bathtub…

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Building Your Lead Workflow Part 1 - Tony Pieroni - Flooring Dealer Sales Accelerator 1:09:32

8M ago1:09:32

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Send us a text What happens with your missed calls or text messages? How about emails? How many times do you follow up with a prospect before considering the lead dead? How do you nurture a lead that is in its infancy? If someone isn’t ready to book now and get work done do you consider them a bad lead? All of these questions have to do with lead w…

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Performance Pay - Matt Garcia - Craftsman Hardwood Flooring 1:18:55

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Send us a text Nobody wants to work. People want too much money. Nobody will do it as well I can. What other excuses do you have for not having employees and trusting them to complete a project? It doesn’t have to be that way but it will take some work and systems to have reliable, attentive, and empowered employees that do the right thing even whe…

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Opening A Showroom - Billy Fritzel - Fritzel Flooring 1:16:02

8M ago1:16:02

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Send us a text Is it really worth it to have a showroom? Will it truly help your installation business? Won’t it just create more work and get in the way of running installs? It could not be worth it, it could get in your way, and it could create more headaches. However, it could also open up a new revenue stream, limit liability, and give you a pa…

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My Education Never Ends - John Cox - Cox Tile 1:13:59

9M ago1:13:59

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Send us a text Just because you can set a tile, hand sew a seam, or properly sand and finish a floor to perfection, does not mean you are good at business. Often times we think because we are great craftspeople that those skills mean we are good at our business. If that was the case, why are there constantly contractors from all fields asking how m…

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Breaking Down Bathroom Vanities 18:35

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Vanities are an essential part of the bathroom. Their utility with the sink and the storage solutions they provide make them a mainstay in bathroom design. Alison Gibson, interior designer, ProSource member and owner of AMG Interiors, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of vanities within the interior design of bathrooms. They discuss vanit…

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Workman’s Comp Savings - Brad Lenz - Rice’s More Than Floors 1:13:10

9M ago1:13:10

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Send us a text How much does your workman’s comp cost you? What are you classifying your employees as? What are you subs classified as? Did you know that core tasks dictate classification and different classes have different rates? Someone in the field using dangerous power tools will cost you far more than someone in an office sitting at a compute…

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Opening a Second Location - Chris Rogers - Wally’s Carpet and Tile 1:15:26

9M ago1:15:26

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Send us a text When are you big enough to get a second location? What are the challenges behind it? How do you manage two teams? There are a lot of things to make happen so that you can be successful. From dialing in sales processes to expanding your marketing in to a new area there is a lot to consider. Chris Rogers is the owner of Wally’s Carpet …

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Basic Tools for Efficiency - Brittany Murphy - Marketing Mutt 1:22:48

9M ago1:22:48

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Send us a text How do you manage your time in your business? How do you manage all the different hats you have to wear? Sales, installation, scheduling, finance, and marketing are just a few of them and they all require a different skillset. What if there was a better way to free up time where you could automate some of the processes as part of bei…

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Creating Your Client Experience - Reggie Burke - Bayview Flooring 1:14:16

10M ago1:14:16

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Send us a text Do you sell installations or do you sell an experience? Answering that one question can quickly help you differentiate your company from the competition. What makes an install an experience? When does it start? What’s included? Is it really different than what the competition is doing? Reggie Burke of Bayview Flooring in Port Angeles…

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Marketing for your Stage of Business - Justin Shaw - Driven For Growth - Part 2 1:13:56

10M ago1:13:56

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Send us a text What changes about your marketing strategy as your business develops around you. What kind of tactics are required as a startup, survival, successful, scaling, or sustainable entity? More than likely referrals won’t be the only thing keeping you business alive past the survival stage. Justin Shaw of Driven for Growth, returns to the …

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Marketing for your Stage of Business - Justin Shaw - Driven For Growth - Part 1 1:07:43

10M ago1:07:43

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Send us a text What changes about your marketing strategy as your business develops around you. What kind of tactics are required as a startup, survival, successful, scaling, or sustainable entity? More than likely referrals won’t be the only thing keeping you business alive past the survival stage. Justin Shaw of Driven for Growth, returns to the …

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Constructing the Perfect Outdoor Space 52:14

10M ago52:14

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From outdoor patios to kitchens, pools, pavers for walkways, and more, trade professionals and product manufacturers have been busy, making dreams a reality and finding new ways to meet expectations. Ivonne Valencia, interior designer, owner of Ivonne Valencia Design, and ProSource member joins the show to showcase the latest styles and trends that…

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From Installer to Retailer - Donald Perkins - Carpetland of New England 1:13:32

10M ago1:13:32

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Send us a text How do you grow an installation company to more than just installation? You get into the retail side of things and start selling products. It’s as easy as building a relationship with a local store for a kickback to being as complicated as opening up your own store from ground zero and building it up. There is a middle ground of find…

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Choosing the Right Software - Tom Strachan - Service Buddy 58:10

11M ago58:10

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Send us a text How do you choose the right software for your business? Recommendations? Trial and error? Research? There are plenty of ways to attack it but one of the most important things to consider is whether or not it fits your business model. Not all software is created equally nor is it created to function as part of every industry. Tom Stra…

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Building a Technology Stack - Victor Milazzo - Kronos Software 1:18:03

11M ago1:18:03

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Send us a text It’s not uncommon for me to hear from the audience or clients that they are technology adverse. With the average age of an installer in the industry being over 50 years old, it’s really no surprise that technology is not a major part of their business model or life. Couple that with the fact that technology and hand skills do not alw…

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I Had to Get Out of My Own Way - Mike Somodean - MSCS Inc 1:23:18

11M ago1:23:18

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Send us a text It’s not easy to grow a business and make it efficient. Many of us struggle to make it happen and it doesn’t help that the trades are full of guys with lots of pride and stubbornness. We often times get the mindset that we have to do everything on our own and that because we know our trade well, that we know how to run our business w…

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The Basics of Bathroom Remodels 1:18:01

11M ago1:18:01

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Remodeling a bathroom can be an intricate process that requires the expertise of a trade professional to help take on the task, as well as their partners at ProSource Wholesale®. On this episode, Kristie Barnett, owner of The Decorologist, interior designer, and ProSource member, joins the show to highlight the approach that she takes in working wi…

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Stop Selling Installations - Andrew Acker - Schluter Systems 1:24:18

11M ago1:24:18

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Send us a text What is it that you actually sell as an installation contractor? If your answer is installs, you are dead wrong. That is what you do but it is not what you sell. You are selling a solution to a problem that someone has and providing them with value. Think about it, if you had a $100 bill in your hand, what would you trade it for? The…

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Who is Going to Come After You? - Pandy Pridemore - The Human Resource USA 59:59

11M ago59:59

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Send us a text Do you ever worry about the tax man coming after you? What about any other government agency? Do you even know who can and what it truly takes to avoid getting in trouble? I’m sure most of us pay our taxes correctly enough to remain under the radar but what about OSHA, or the Department of Labor or the Environmental Protection Agency…