This was a fantastic discussion with Roger Scheck. Although Roger grew up around the trades with his father, his early aspirations were to work in the movies. He got his degree in Cinematography and experienced some success in the field. One day he decided that he wanted and needed a change. Within a few months, he had moved across the country, pur…

Shutting one door to open another. That’s the topic of today’s discussion with Walker Tyler. Walker had built a solid business specializing in tile & remodeling. However, after much thought and discussion, he decided to close his business and work for someone else. Why did he come to this decision & how did he go about it? We get into it during thi…

Here’s another fantastic discussion with David Sandana, owner of Dilligence Flooring https://dilligenceflooring.com/ David shares his experience purchasing a Tile Showroom & insights into doing so. We also discussed sales strategies, setting & exceeding client expectations, improving your processes, and more. I know you will benefit from listening …

Bonus Solo Episode! I tried to pack some value in for everyone no matter what size business you have. I talk about 3 different business models, the 3 “W’s”, Tile Money Masters & Business Up Hub. Tile Money Masters Association: https://ags.businessuphub.com/tmma-page Get your Happy Tile Guy Website here: https://happytileguy.com/ Check out Luke's bu…

This is a fantastic discussion with Trevor Anderson. We dive into his journey to find his niche in the tile trade and grow a profitable business. Trevor shares valuable insights into finding balance, learning to delegate, learning your numbers, joining a mastermind of successful peers, building trust with your clients and so much more! Check Trevor…

Building a Tile Empire: Roger Padilla's Journey In this episode of the Tile Money Podcast, host Luke Miller converses with Roger Padilla, owner of Padilla Tile and Construction based in California's central coast. Roger shares the journey of growing his family-run business from a few employees to an envisioned 150, aiming for $30 million in annual …

Welcome back to Tile Money, where we dive deep into the world of tile contractors and business strategies. Today, we have a special guest, Sam Devine, who boldly claims, “I’m slow and expensive.” Sam has found his passion and carved out a unique niche in the tile industry. Discovering a Passion: Check out Sam’s website for a genuine example of embr…

Jim got thrown into the deep end when his mentor died suddenly. Listen to this discussion to hear about Jim's struggles and successes in the tile industry. In addition to that, we discuss how he is starting his business over after moving from MN to Fl. Jim has also invented a pretty cool product for showers that I believe you will find interesting.…

This is a great discussion with Jerry Levinson from Profit Now 4 Flooring Dealers. We discussed "GOYK" (getting off your knees), marketing your tile installation business, sales, and how you can make the sales process much easier for your customers which results in happy clients! Get your Happy Tile Guy Website here: https://happytileguy.com/ If yo…

Want to know where Luke's been and what the future holds? Listen to this 12-minute episode. Get your Happy Tile Guy Website here: https://happytileguy.com/ If you want to work with Jerry you can do so by clicking the link below. https://www.jerrylevinson.com Check out Luke's business here, https://sarasotatilesolutions.com/ Learn more about Tile Mo…

Jasko Topalavic' joined me for a robust conversation! I know you will enjoy & benefit from listening to this discussion, Jasko shared his immigrant story of how he came to America from Bosnia and how that has impacted his views & his business. He is a firm believer in self-improvement & the majority of our conversation revolved around the idea that…

This is a great conversation with Oscar Barrada, owner of OBF Tile We discussed how he started his business in 2008, and the lessons he learned & shared are very powerful & practical for any business owner. Connect with Oscar on Facebook here Check out Oscar's YouTube channel here Need Leads?! Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QF…

This was another fantastic discussion with my friend Gianna! Watch this to learn some great tips on how you can remain mindful & calm even during stressful business times. We spoke about conscious business practices as well as topics like negotiations & contracts. I'm looking fwd to visiting Gianna's wellness lounge during Coverings this year and h…

Great discussion with Omar Carrillo! Omar owns Daddy & Daughters, a remodeling company based out of Pawling NY. Omar opened his business during Covid, check out this interview to learn about some of his best tips for new business owners. We discussed his passion for the trades and his love for his family & how that impacts his business decisions & …

This was a great conversation with a fellow podcaster in the tile industry. Mark is the host of the Tiling Connect Podcast, you can follow him on Facebook here. Find the podcast on Instagram here. Listen to Tiling Connect on Apple Podcasts here. Get your Happy Tile Guy website here Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? Book…

Check out this short video podcast to learn some basics of marketing your business. There is NO easy button in life & business so if that's what you think you will receive by showing up.... don't even bother. What you WILL receive is some solid real-life advice from someone who is actively selling tub-to-shower conversions at $20,000 + in the state…

Recently a lot of you filled out a short questionnaire where I asked you what your top concerns were as a contractor, want to know the #1 answer? Pricing was the #1 concern! Listen/watch today's Humpday Financials to learn the simplest formula for pricing your services Want to know the #2 concern? I'll share the #2 & the #3 concern as well!…

This was a great discussion with Chris, owner of Platow Tile. Chris is building a fantastic scalable business model and shares a lot of valuable information for anyone who wants to grow a profitable turnkey business. Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? Book a fre…

In today's Hump Day Financials, we will take a peak into one of Tile Money's Mastermind Sessions where Drake Vant Hul shares a simple formula for evaluating your job's profitability. Book your call with Drake here, https://www.performancefinancialllc.com/Por Luke Miller

This is a great interview with my good friend Sol. Sol is doing what I consider "future work" He is advancing his business by working on projects that are cutting-edge technology. While most people wait until nearly everyone else has adopted technology before they themselves reluctantly adopt it themselves, Sol has taken the approach to be an innov…

I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season & are off to a great New Year's Start! Today I wanted to share some motivation to help you achieve your New Year's Resolutions. I will share with you the best way that I have found to ensure you build your personal life and business with intention.Por Luke Miller

Are you receiving or mailing out any 1099's? Do you need to? If you have questions about 1099's or End of year Tax Prep, please ask in the comments or get ahold of Drake for a free Financial Consultation, use the link below. https://bit.ly/3wpQZXf Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE 👉🏼 Stay in touch with Tile Money via our t…

Grant Kantsios joined me to discuss the value of a website for a tile contractor business. There are a lot of opinions and misinformation out there so I wanted to have an expert in the field answer some of these questions, and have an honest discussion about when a contractor would need/want a website and when someone might not need one altogether.…

Drake joins us to discuss the importance of KPIs for your business. Do you have them? Check out this 13-minute discussion to learn the What, Why, and How of Key Performance Indicators. What are they? Why are they important to you? How can you implement them? Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? Book a free 30-minute consul…

Drake joins me for another Hump Day Financials! Today we are discussing the importance of Year End reviews for your business. It's a great opportunity to reflect on wins and even losses. Analyzing your business in this way assists you to set new goals and double down on what's working! Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? …

This was a fantastic discussion with Angie. We discussed how integrating design into your business model can elevate your value to your client and how it might not be as difficult to do as you think. Angie started working for Jeff Currin (last week's podcast guest) and was taught a lot more about proper tile installation than most designers are, so…

Jeff is the owner of Details Tile, a full-service remodeling company in Dallas TX. Watch Jeff's first appearance here, https://youtu.be/eJXd8RxC0HM In this interview, we discussed how to turn your tile installation business into a full-service remodeling company. We discussed the importance of building a reliable team, working with designers, treat…

Johnny is the owner of Tile Services Canada. He joined me for an excellent in-depth discussion. We discussed the upcoming shortage of blue-collar workers and how that impacts your value to the market. You will enjoy Johnny's straightforward advice, he has had a wide variety of experience, from commercial to residential work. Get your Happy Tile Guy…

Have you learned how to do easy math for your business? Drake joined me to discuss how to come up with some easy numbers for your business, so you can quickly calculate important numbers for your business. The more you keep your eyes on your business numbers the healthier your business will be, most people overcomplicate it, and Drake breaks it dow…

Mallory is part owner of Knoxville Tile Installation. She joined me to share how they are growing their business in a new area from Zero to Seven a projected figures within just a couple of short years! If you are interested in scaling your business, implementing systems, getting organized, delegating responsibilities, and being better than the com…

Hunter Bloom joined me to discuss his life & career as an HVAC employee. He is attracted to the tile industry for several great reasons, we discuss what employees are looking for in a career. We discuss knowing your worth, learning the trade, drug abuse, and homelessness. I hope you enjoy and benefit from this interview! Get your Happy Tile Guy web…

Do you consider which materials make you more money? You have several things to weigh when it comes to choosing your materials. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Check out this discussion inside the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tilem... Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE Are you in need of a Financial A…

Drake joins Luke for another great Humpday Financials! They discuss how to calculate both the cost as well as the ROI of your employees, an important subject no doubt! Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? Book a free 30-minute consultation with Drake using the link below. https://bit.ly/3wpQZXf Get your Happy Tile Guy webs…

Nathan Hearn is a tile contractor & entrepreneur in Oklahoma. We discussed his contractor business along with one of his other profitable side businesses. If you enjoy positive energetic discussions you will love this one! Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? Book…

Halloween edition of Monday Motivation! Why are you afraid? What is your fear stopping you from accomplishing? Listen to this Halloween Monday Motivation Special to learn how to turn your greatest fears into your greatest assets. Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeepe…

This week Drake is breaking down the Profit & Loss Statement. This 4 part series is designed to assist you to track and understand your numbers which will assist you to make better business decisions! This week we discuss the importance of evaluating your Financial Statements on a regular basis. If you missed last week's discussion it was published…

This was a fantastic interview with Montrell Hall. Listen in to learn how Montrell went from a DIYer at 21, to a Tile Installer, to a General Contractor & Great Leader. If you want to follow Montrell on Facebook you can find him here, https://bit.ly/3zazU4X Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE Are you in need of a Financial A…

This week Drake is breaking down the Statement of Cash Flows. This 4 part series is designed to assist you to track and understand your numbers which will assist you to make better business decisions! If you missed last week's discussion it was published on 10/12/22 Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? Book a free 30-minut…

This week Drake is breaking down the Profit & Loss Statement. This 4 part series is designed to assist you to track and understand your numbers which will assist you to make better business decisions! If you missed last week's discussion it was published on 10/05/22 Are you in need of a Financial Advisor? A CPA or a Bookkeeper? Book a free 30-minut…

Here's another fantastic interview we know you will enjoy & benefit from. Dan is a fairly new business owner and he shares a lot of great value for everyone in business or thinking about going into business for themselves. He was trained in the Union but during the Pandemic he decided to go into business for himself. Listen to this discussion to be…

Today's 30-minute discussion is both Motivational & Business Informative! When I heard Rod Khleif on a podcast I was instantly motivated to push myself and continue building toward the future and I believe you will be as well. Rod is an experienced property investor and he does have a Virtual Bootcamp where he is providing a TON of knowledge for a …

Watch this short interview with Greg Michael to learn more about the tile industry's annual business conference. Greg had been in business for 39 years and is currently working as a solo owner/operator and he will tell you he is "Living The Dream"! We spoke about the benefits of attending tile industry events and why you should consider Total Solut…

My first Hurricane was an experience that will not be forgotten anytime soon! Like most life experiences I attempt to learn the lessons and apply them to my life and business. Business owners will experience "Hurricanes" from time to time, so I thought I would apply some of the lessons I learned to business in order to see the silver lining in this…

Today's Hump Day Financials is all about understanding your Balance Sheet. This is the first of a four-part series designed to assist you to understand your business's financial statements. The point of this series is to assist you to track & understand your numbers to enable you to make good business decisions. Next week we will be discussing your…

Cato joined me for a fantastic discussion! He has been in business for 35 years and is in the process of selling his business. If that sounds like something you would like to work towards doing, definitely give this interview a listen! We discussed nearly every aspect of building and operating a successful business, you are certain to benefit from …

A little Motivation for your Monday! I've got one motivational thing to share with you today and it won't take long. Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SEPor Luke Miller

Dan was a talented passionate well-rounded tile installer and craftsman. He was also one of the kindest souls I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing. He passed away far too early 2 years ago on Sept 21st, 2020. Those who had the pleasure of speaking with him, even briefly, knew that they were speaking to an extraordinary man. We w…

Travis Gunter, an owner of High Sierra Remodeling, joined me for a great discussion! We discussed how he went from a cab driver to a general contractor, we dove into some specifics of his journey and some solid lessons were shared. Travis also shared how and why his company nearly went under this year, and what it was that saved it. I know you will…

Is business hard? It often can be yes. Should you focus on how hard it is? No. Focus on your goal, focus on your vision. Fight for the reasons why, stop fighting for all the reasons you cannot succeed. Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SEPor Luke Miller

Interview with Justin Proulx from New Freedom AZ. New Freedom is a recovery and support system for those reentering the community from prison. They work with people who are willing to seek and learn a new way to live and work. Justin started working with them to develop trades & skills training programs and tile is one of the trades! They have a hi…