Luke Miller

Tile Money

Business EN ↓ 210 episodes

Welcome to Tile Money! We discuss the business of being a tile contractor. Weekly interview episodes, every Tuesday. Shorter episodes are published whenever we can, subscribe to be notified of new episodes. Join our FB group for discussion. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tilemoney

Author

Luke Miller

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.tilemoney.com

Latest episode

Apr 18, 2026

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Episodes

Building Empathy & Emotional Intelligence on Job Sites. #139 09.03.2021

Gianna Vallefuoco returns to the podcast to discuss this very important but often overlooked topic. I always enjoy talking with Gianna and I'm certain that you will benefit from giving this a listen. Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney This episode of Tile Money is sponsored by the National Tile Contractors As...

Fusing Industries! Combining the Lighting industry with Tile. #138 02.03.2021

Cameron Metheney has a background in the lighting industry. She is bringing her expertise to the tile world with her partner who has many years of experience in the tile industry. Listen to this great interview to gain a different perspective and learn a little about how lighting and tile might be the most complimentary thing since peanut butter and jelly! Are you benefiting from the work I am doi...

Finding Your Vision! With Anthony Moses. #137 23.02.2021

Anthony Moses joins me to discuss Vision, company goals, getting things done, and making it all work.   Anthony is a man on a mission and he's keeping his eyes focused!  This was recorded a few months ago now and I'm glad to say that I was able to meet Anthony recently at the first CTI event of 2021 in Vero Beach Fl. He was taking his test and I can tell you that he is remaining strong w...

Be The Local Expert! Interview with Fred Hueston #136 16.02.2021

This is Fred's second time on the podcast so we got right into the topic of becoming the local expert! If you are keen to establish your name as the local expert you won't want to miss this episode! Fred has a wealth of information when it comes to becoming a tile and stone local expert. Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon....

Business Partnership with Family ep. #135 09.02.2021

If you've ever considered taking on a business partner or working with family, this episode is for you!   The Krentz brothers delivered a ton of great value in this interview!  We discussed one of their larger jobs which was a monster dog kennel!! If you are not familiar with them you can find their work here https://www.facebook.com/krentztilellc/?ref=page_internal  Are you benefit...

Don't Pout About It, Regrout It! with Anthony Ritz 26.01.2021

Anthony Ritz is a second-generation tile contractor out of Delaware.    We got into a lot of great topics including company culture and how to go about developing it.    Anthony shared a lot of great business advice along with some great history and stories about his time working with tile.    Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can support me by becoming...

The 7 Secrets to Becoming a Wealthy Contractor 12.01.2021

Excellent interview with Brian Kaskavalciyan. Brian is a Podcaster and Author of a book for Contractors called, 'The 7 Secrets to Becoming a Wealthy Contractor'    If you are benefiting from the work I am doing, and are in a position to do so, consider supporting me by becoming a Patreon.   https://www.patreon.com/join/4923164/checkout  This episode of Tile Money is sponso...

Delegating Responsibility. Episode 130, talking with Martin Brookes 05.01.2021

This is the second time Martin has been on the Tile Money Podcast and it won't be the last. Martin is a successful tile contractor in the San Francisco Bay area. He is also the new president of the NTCA so I felt it fitting for his interview to be the very first of the new year and a new season (3) of the podcast! We had a great discussion covering everything from attracting and retaining team pla...

Episode 129, Build it to last 100 years! Chris Walker interview 23.12.2020

Would you like to build a company that could last 100 yrs?   Join Christopher Walker in another great Tile Money interview. This was a great revealing discussion into what goes into building a company that can last a century! Chris works for David Allen Company, DAC was established in 1920! Chris has a long history inside the Tile Installation Industry, getting his start as an apprentice duri...

Commercial Flooring with Eduardo Martinez 08.12.2020

If you are interested in commercial flooring work you will definitely want to pay attention to this great interview with Ed Martinez.  Ed owns a company that installs new flooring for Targets across the United States.   We talked about how he landed a very large account (Target) from a 30 second IG video!   We also talked about building the company culture, mentorship, assisting emp...

Soaring like an Eagle with Keith Fogarty 01.12.2020

Today we are talking with Keith Fogarty, owner of Trueline Flooring out of British Columbia.   Keith is a high school dropout like myself, he was able to find a trade he loved, hone in his skill, and now is earning a great living on a beautiful Island in British Colombia, purchasing land in Mexico for his vacations and prospering all the way around!   If you can identify with the above y...

Business of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels with @LFTPRO 24.11.2020

If you are interested in specializing in Large Format Tile Installation (GPTP) you will want to check out this great interview with Mind, the owner of LFT Professionals Inc.    Check out Mind's work on IG @lftpro and visit his website https://www.lftpro.com/  Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney&...

Upselling in the Tile Installation Industry 17.11.2020

Installing tile for a living is rarely "easy money"  So what can you do to maximize profits?   In this solo episode, I discuss why you need to have a system in place to offer clients all the little extras that can add up to major profits for your tile installation company.    This was recorded live and we had a lot of great input from the audience!   Are you benefiting fro...

Remodeling Business with Chris Rachel 10.11.2020

This was a great interview with Chris Rachel   Chris is a Remodel Contractor specializing in luxury kitchens and bathrooms.   Check out Chris' website here http://www.superiorhomesolutions402.com/   We had a great discussion about how he has grown his profits year after year and continues to book out highly profitable jobs.   Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can...

Tile Industry Roundtable Discussion 27.10.2020

This was a great discussion of the Tile Industry, we discussed some history as well as discussing current and future trends and realities for Tile Contractors.   Bart Bettiga, Jim Olson, and Mark Heinlein from the NTCA  joined me for this roundtable discussion.   If you are interested in learning more about the NTCA you can email Jim Olson at jim@tile-assn.com    Are you b...

Developing your Flooring Business to Succeed 20.10.2020

This was a great discussion with David Sandana, owner of Diligence Flooring @diligenceflooring on IG.  We focused on assisting new flooring business owners to develop successful business practices.    We talked about the mindset that business owners need to have to succeed. We also talk about scaling your business and finding profitable niches within your flooring business.  &n...

Highly Profitable Tile Work 22.09.2020

Why do I continue to see so many tilers talk about Profit like it's a bad thing?  Do you believe Tile is something people need and giving them a "good deal" is a good idea?   Today I explored this subject with the one and only Mr. Zack Bonfilio.  Zack is the originator of a FB group called 'The Misfit Tilers'.  This conversation was very insightful and I am confident you will b...

Tiler's Mindset vs Electrician's Mindset 15.09.2020

What a great interview with a fellow podcaster and tradesman. Doug is an Electrician and an entrepreneur.  We had a great discussion about some differences between electricians and tilers.   Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney   This episode of Tile Money is sponsored by the National Tile Contra...

How to increase Mindfulness 08.09.2020

Are you benefiting from the work I am doing?  You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney  Gianna Vallefuoco makes a powerful case for Tile Contractors to pursue mindfulness.    Gianna is an owner of Vallefuoco Contractors LLC which specializes in high-end custom tile installations.  We had an excellent conversation on this subject that...

Investing Your Tile Money, Real Estate. 01.09.2020

Join Paul Luccia, David Witkowski, and Luke Miller as we discuss Investing in Real Estate, specifically the Buy and Rent Model which Paul has done with much success. Are you benefiting from the work I am doing?  You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney   This episode of Tile Money is sponsored by the National Tile Contractors Association & Latic...

Homeless to Successful Licensed Contractor 25.08.2020

Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can support me by becoming a Patreon here   https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney  This was a great discussion with Keith!    Listen as he explains how he went from living under a bridge to owning and operating a very successful Contractor business focused on tile installation.   This episode of Tile Money is sponsored by t...

Learning Online, a tool for apprentices & business owners 18.08.2020

If you are benefiting from this podcast and are in a position to do so, you can support me financially here;  https://www.patreon.com/join/4923164/checkout This is a great interview with Steve Rampino!   We discussed the Laticrete University.  What is it?  Who is it designed for?  How can it benefit you and your business?   Get your Free training here https://laticret...

What to do if you are NOT working 11.08.2020

If you are in a position to do so you can support me here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney   A couple weeks ago I recorded an episode about having TOO much work so now I want to talk to those of you who are not working.   I've also got some Tile News along with some Motivational stuff!   We recorded this live, and had some great participation and comments so I know you are going to...

Commercial Tile Installation Business 04.08.2020

Interview with Michael Mullett.   Are you benefiting from the work I am doing? You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney   Are you interested in scaling a commercial tile installation company?  If so this interview is for you!   This episode of Tile Money is sponsored by the National Tile Contractors Association & Laticrete Internationa...

Job Costing. Interview with Rob Baugher 28.07.2020

Are you benefiting from this Podcast? You can support me by becoming a Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/tilemoney In this interview with Rob Baugher, we discuss the benefits of Job Costing and how you can be doing it. Rob Baugher has owned and operated multiple successful businesses including remodeling companies and is bringing years of experience to this informative discussion.   Do you...

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