The Huddle Podcast

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose talk about the positives and negatives about subcontractors (Trade Partners) hiring other subcontractors (Trade Partners), and different ways to avoid sticky situations and launch your subcontracting (Trade Contracting) business forward. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to w...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose are joined by the Crystal Sims, Shannon Vogel, and Andrea Blackbourn from the WIFI Mentorship Program. To learn more about the FCIF or the WIFI Program, use the links below. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create yo...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose talk all things TISE and their experiences from their week in Las Vegas. They discuss things they enjoyed seeing this year, and changes that came in that they'd like to see continue. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM....

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose have special guest Jake Stefan from Shaw Contract and discuss different ways manufacturers and distributors can positively impact the installation community in the coming year. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose have special guest Kevin Keefe (Regional Sales Manager at QEP) to talk about what role the installer plays in the necessary changes needed for the industry in 2023. We also would like to congratulate our winner for the 2023 Forward Progress Scholarship, Carissa Parr. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose wrap up their 4-part series by focusing on relationships with your vendors. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry T...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose start their journey on the conversation around what they'd like to see change or improve within the industry in the upcoming year. This will be a 3-part series and they will dive in deeper into different facets of the industry in following episodes. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose meet up with some special guests (Charlotte Mendez from Craftsman Hardwood Flooring out of San Angelo, TX and John Steier from Steier Flooring out of Algona, IA) to discuss making and maintaining lasting relationships with homeowners while doing residential work. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social medi...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose continue their 4-part series on relationships, this week on General Contractors. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the indus...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose are starting a four-part series about relationships, starting with your crew. Zach Keur was able to join and give a little insight from an employee aspect. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose are joined by special guests Crystal Sims and Jen Zurn who discuss their lives as flooring installers, obstacles they've faced as women in the industry, and their love for flooring. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. C...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose continue the ongoing discussion of the Installation Crisis, proceeding to take steps towards improving our industry. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and be...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose will be discussing scheduling, and how busy their labor is in this current climate. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the in...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose will be discussing all pieces that go into being a flooring installer, further than just the skill it takes to install flooring. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrer...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel, Jose and John discuss whether or not they would want their kids to be a part of the flooring industry, and what changes have impacted their opinions. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer profile at...

FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CIM Scholarship and be a part of a 3 days to CIM. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarr...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose discuss the power of partnerships and how creating those partnerships can launch your business forward. Paul and Jose are live from the FCICA Convention, and are joined by CJ from FCICA who shares some of her knowledge as well. FORWARD PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP: email Ashlynn@gocarrera.com or message GoCarrera on social media to apply to be able to win a CI...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose discuss taking care of all of your tools, the most important one being your body. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrera.com/resources/training/ The HUDDLE is where the flooring industry can get together and talk...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose look back on changes they have witnessed, and how they changed the industry over the years. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrera.com/resources/training/ The HUDDLE is where the flooring industry can get together...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose talk about some resources available to you to ensure that you are able to stay up-to-date with the changes constantly happening in the industry. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrera.com/resources/training/ The H...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose piggy-back off of last week's episode to give their final thoughts on setting goals, and setting yourself up for success. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrera.com/resources/training/ The HUDDLE is where the floo...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose talk about the importance of setting specific and realistic goals, and how to go about achieving them. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrera.com/resources/training/ The HUDDLE is where the flooring industry can g...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose discuss how and when to realize it's time to take your business to the next level in order to properly grow and create success. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrera.com/resources/training/ The HUDDLE is where th...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose go over things learned from the 2022 CFI Convention, as well as some thoughts on big changes being made in the industry. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrera.com/resources/training/ The HUDDLE is where the floor...

This week on The Huddle Paul, Daniel and Jose make it face-to-face in Orlando, FL at the 2022 CFI Convention. They are joined by multiple guests discussing and encouraging installers to attend conventions and get trained. Create your FREE Installer profile at https://gocarrera.com and become part of the future of the industry TODAY! GET TRAINED! Find a list of training dates here: https://gocarrer...