In StoneTalk Episode 38, Patrick speaks with Vinny Tavares of Pacific Shore Stones and Jesse Miller of Integrity Enterprises about buying stone direct. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: The value of buying stone direct from the source The challenges and pitfalls of buying stone direct…
Sorry the show went dark for a while … we were focused on putting on a great show with our first live, in-person training in Houston. But now we’re back! In StoneTalk Episode 37, Patrick digs into stone industry education opportunities with Aaron Dahnke of MIA+BSI. Our conversation was recorded…
In StoneTalk Episode 35, Patrick speaks with Jim Hieb of MIA. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: The role of an industry association like Marble Institute of America and its partnership with Building Stone Institute New OSHA requirements and how to stay in compliance Why and…
In StoneTalk Episode 34, Patrick speaks with Carmina Mendez of AMC Countertops. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: How partnering with a key vendor like Cosentino can help you build your business The value of adding a showroom to expand beyond your dealer network The value…
In StoneTalk Episode 33, Patrick speaks with Kyle Williams of Earth Elements. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: How to grow very, very quickly (hint – go digital) How cross-training makes your employees more valuable The importance of company culture and how to nurture it How…
In StoneTalk Episode 32, Patrick speaks with Gerry VanderBas of Breton USA. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: What to consider when buying a saw or router (power, consumables, business needs … so many things) The importance of software to a hardware purchase What about robots?…
