StoneTalk Archives
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StoneTalk Episode 22 – Jeremiah Rivers
In Episode 22, Patrick speaks with Jeremiah Rivers, President of Rivers'Edge Countertops, Inc. in Oklahoma. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: How to set yourself apart in a saturated market The importance of having a great relationship with one...
StoneTalk Episode 21 – Scott Hanes
In episode 21, Patrick speaks with Scott Hanes, owner of Majestic Marble & Granite in Orlando, Florida. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: Why it can actually be a problem to have granite become the standard countertop material in your market...
StoneTalk Episode 20 – Terrance Jacobs
In episode 20, Patrick speaks with Terrance Jacobs of TCL Asset Group. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: 8/5/2015 Auction of Breton equipment and lots of Cambria Why you should get your equipment appraised The difference between a business...
StoneTalk Episode 19 – Dave Scott
In episode 19, Patrick speaks with Dave Scott, owner of Slabworks of Montana Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn How to know when you're really succeeding - and what to measure How to succeed in smaller markets How to find good employees in smaller...
StoneTalk Episode 18 – Steven Blakey
In Episode 18, Patrick tries something different and speaks directly with a homeowner - artist Steven Blakey. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: How customers don't use the same language fabricators do What a successful countertop installation...
NEW! StoneTalk Episode 17 – Marty Gould
In episode 17, Patrick speaks with marketing consultant Marty Gould from The Customer Store. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: How marketing is different from selling How to collect key information about your current customers How to find new...
NEW! StoneTalk Episode 16 – Jordany Nunes
In episode 16, Patrick speaks with Jordany Nunes from NF Granite. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: How to use Big Box stores to grow your business How to grow your word-of-mouth business and depend less on Big Box stores How to hire the best...
NEW! StoneTalk Episode 15 – Joe Alva
In episode 15, Patrick speaks with Joe Alva, Chief Design Engineer at Poseidon Stone Equipment. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: What questions you should ask when purchasing machinery The features that make high-end saws high-end How/why to...
StoneTalk Episode 14 – Keith Haight
In episode 14, Patrick speaks with Keith Haight, Executive Director of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) - one of the most important trade associations in our industry. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to learn: What ISFA is, how it...
StoneTalk Episode 13 – Dave Paxton
I've know Dave Paxton of Paxton Countertops and Showers since we served on the board of the International Surface Fabricators Association together a few years ago. Dave's an amazingly friendly guy, and I've personally learned a lot from him about how that enthusiasm...