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Creating a Work-Life Balance at a Countertop Shop

Creating a Work-Life Balance at a Countertop Shop

We talk to many folks in the shops and offices of countertop businesses and unfortunately, it’s more common than not to be totally and utterly burnt out. Mental exhaustion. Emotionally drained. Never-ending stress. The headaches! It’s no way to live, but it’s the norm...

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Fabricator Profile: GMD Surfaces

Fabricator Profile: GMD Surfaces

Omar Chahin and his team at GMD Surfaces have built something really impressive over the last 16 years. Since 2007, they’ve focused on using technology to grow their business into a high-quality, efficient, and customer-centric machine. And I can’t lie, that’s exactly...

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Fabricator Profile: Creative Stone

Fabricator Profile: Creative Stone

First of all, a huge congrats to Creative Stone for an amazing 25 years being in business! That is no small feat for a small business, especially in this industry. Of course, we just had to sit down for a chat with Amy Alt-Kellner, co-owner of Creative Stone alongside...

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Are you falling for the Countertop Pricing Myth?

Are you falling for the Countertop Pricing Myth?

Depending on your market, it can be really competitive out there for countertop fabricators. It's understandable that it's tempting to slash your prices to win more jobs! However, the most successful shops in this industry will tell you that it's one of the worst...

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Moraware servers, backups, and disasters

Moraware servers, backups, and disasters

We occasionally get questions about how we manage our servers, do backups, protect our production systems, and what happens if there's a catastrophe at our data centers. The short answer is that we spend a serious amount of time improving our infrastructure,...

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Fabricator Profile: Crowley’s Granite & Quartz

Fabricator Profile: Crowley’s Granite & Quartz

I say this with absolute confidence: Every shop needs a Leta. For the last 17 years, Leta McConnaughey has been the guru behind the shop's Moraware set-up. Not only is she kind and engaging, Leta is curious and eager to continuously make things run better. Her role as...

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Ask the right questions when buying quoting software.

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StoneTalk Episode 44 – Evan Kruger

In StoneTalk Episode 44, Patrick speaks with Evan Kruger of Solid Tops. Listen to this episode to learn more about: The importance of differentiating your business The difference between big box stores and selling direct to customers The value of focusing your...

StoneTalk Episode 43 – Rich Katzmann

In StoneTalk Episode 43, Patrick speaks with Rich Katzmann of Laser Products. Listen to this episode to learn more about: The importance of having passion for your work The value of combining creativity and business sense How to connect the dots in the digital...

StoneTalk Episode 42 – Scott Lardner

In StoneTalk Episode 42, Patrick speaks with Scott Lardner of Rocky Mountain Stone. Listen to this episode to learn more about: The joy of working with family How to succeed in an area where the population is spread out When it can be useful to downsize The importance...

StoneTalk Episode 41 – Ryan Olson & Dan O’Keefe

In StoneTalk Episode 41, Patrick speaks with Ryan Olson & Dan O'Keefe of Job Well Done. Listen to this episode to learn more about: The value of helping field workers get targeted information Making it easier to take before/after photos Getting electronic...

StoneTalk Episode 40 – Jon Lancto

In StoneTalk Episode 40, Patrick speaks with Jon Lancto of Artisan Group and MIA. Listen to this episode to learn more about: Sharing best practices and buying power across companies The trend toward paperless A simple way to reconcile inventory Ever increasing...

StoneTalk Episode 39 – Mike Schlough and Rob Bromley

In StoneTalk Episode 39, Patrick speaks with Mike Schlough (Co-President) and Rob Bromley (Sales Consultant) of Park Industries. We're big fans of Park's "digital expos" - so be sure to attend one if you get the chance. Listen to this episode to learn more about: What...

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