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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 devastating storm. Watch my Shawn Van Dyke...

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 Profit & Loss Statement, othe...

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 the listening.   If...

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/3QFX3SE  

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 will look at 3 clips from his...

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 benefit a lot from listening to this great...

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/3QFX3SE

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 high success rate and we spok...

Welcome back to another Humpday Financials!  Today's topic is led by Drake Vant Hul, a professional Financial Advisor.   If you are in need of direct advice for your small tile installation business, contact Drake by visiting his website here https://bit.ly/3wpQZXf   Join our Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/tilem...  

Want to change the world?  This is indeed a lofty goal.   You can start by changing your own little world.   What would happen if you showed up to everything with a positive intention and outlook?   👉🏼 Join our Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/tilemoney  

Experiencing trouble with your business relationships?   Whether you are a Sub or a Contractor with subs, this information is crafted to provide you with some value for preserving relationships for your benefit.   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 free 30-minute consultation with Drake using t...

Today's Friday Flashback features Benjamin Santos. We spoke about raising one's value from the perspective of an employee. However, this episode is highly valuable for both employees who want to earn more green as well as employers. 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 free 30-minute consultation with Drak...

Welcome back to another Hump Day Financials! The topic for today is pricing. Specifically, how do you know if you should raise your prices beyond what's considered the going normal rate? Are you in need of a Professional Bookkeeper? Contact Drake at Performance Financial, LLC https://bit.ly/3wpQZXf 👉🏼 Join our Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/tilemoney

As we approach the final quarter of this year it's a good time to take a look at the books!    I am happy to introduce Drake Vant Hul with Performance Financial, LLC  Drake shared some very valuable insights into what you should be looking at & thinking about right now regarding your business finances.   We hope you find value in today's interview and we encourage you to re...

Are you overwhelmed?   You're not alone!  Small business owners wear a lot of hats & most suffer from overwhelming feelings from time to time, or on a daily basis.   What can you do?    Inside this Monday Motivation, I have 5 quick tips for you to reduce those feelings as they come up.    Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE Are you in...

Here is a flashback all the way back to episode #19 with Ron Nash.  In this flashback, we are discussing the common problems that a small business owner deals with.    What tools do you have to help you solve your client's problems?   And why would you view yourself as a problem solver?  Watch this short flashback to find out!   Watch the full interview with Ron...

Our aim with this series is to summarize books that we feel will ultimately benefit you and your business. We understand everyone has a busy schedule and will keep these videos shorter, 20 minutes or less is our goal.   This weekly series will walk you through one book providing a summary of what Luke read in 1 or more chapters at a time.    Today we are continuing the book Position...

I had a great time interviewing Joshua Nordstrom. We discussed how his life changed since "The Kraken" put him on the map nearly 4 years ago. He got involved with the industry, met a long-lost brother from another mother, and started collaborating with the NTCA.  This was a very inspirational conversation I know you all will enjoy and benefit from! If you have not heard Josh's first interview...

Feeling like you might snap?   In life & business, we must experience temporary pain in order to grow.   When you feel like you cannot possibly move forward or past a significant problem.... that is the exact moment when you know you have an opportunity for growth!    Listen to this short Motivation Monday to learn more about this subject and learn why you should not back a...

Steve Rausch was an early believer in Tile Money, he had several guest appearances in the winter of 2018 before his untimely passing in the summer of 2019.    This is a 5-6 minute clip of his first appearance on the show. He is teaching us about the importance of using Objectives and Key Results specifically when it comes to the employee/employer relationship as well as contractor/sub-co...

We have another new series to introduce! Reading daily is what most truly successful people have done since books have been available. Our aim with this series is to summarize books that we feel will ultimately benefit you and your business. We understand everyone has a busy schedule and will keep these videos shorter, 15 minutes or less is our goal. This weekly series will walk you through one bo...

This is a new themed video for your Hump Day!  These short videos are designed to assist you to keep your mind on your money!   Knowing your numbers is the best way to ensure long-term success as a business owner.  On the other hand, NOT Knowing your numbers will lead to a struggling business and your never truly knowing "how much to charge".   In today's episode, Luke will dis...

Michael Menzel joined Luke to discuss his business with a focus on providing value before you ever expect to receive it back!   I really enjoyed getting to know Michael and believe you will also. Having a diverse background with a higher education put Michael in a place to be successful financially. Listen to learn how and why he chooses to work in the trades as a General Contractor remodelin...

We all want to be successful.... but are we willing to imitate the majority of successful people's daily habits?   Watch/listen to this short Monday Motivation with Luke to find out 10 habits of highly successful people.  How many of these habits do you have? How many do you want to have?   Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3SE Are you in need of a Financial Ad...

Chris Pierson joined Luke to discuss his business and his time in the tile installation industry.  Chris shared valuable insights into his business and the tile industry as a whole.   As a second-generation tile installer, Chris is very knowledgeable and he was very willing to share his knowledge during this discussion.  Get your Happy Tile Guy website here https://bit.ly/3QFX3...