Floor Academy - Helping flooring, tile and stone contractors own an asset
Floor Academy is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hedin that provides small business information and guidance to flooring, tile and stone contractors on how to build a successful and sustainable business. The podcast aims to help contractors move from owning a job to owning an asset, by providing insights and strategies related to management, entrepreneurship, and networking.
Floor Academy covers a range of topics related to flooring, tile and stone business management, including small business advertising, paid traffic, and organic traffic. The podcast also provides information on promotional marketing, LLC setup, simple small business management, and networking strategies.
The podcast aims to help carpet, tile, stone, hardwood, floating floor, and many more types of contractors develop a deep understanding of business management, including effective networking and entrepreneurship strategies, which are crucial to achieving long-term success in the flooring industry. By discussing various topics related to small business management, such as finance, operations, marketing, sales, human resources, branding, advertising, interviewing, taxes, company structures, and more the podcast provides valuable insights to help flooring, tile and stone contractors become successful business owners by answering the question how do i market my small business.
Floor Academy - Helping flooring, tile and stone contractors own an asset
Estimates And Communication: Be Thorough and Clear - Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors
As a flooring and tile expert, Ken Ballin discusses the topic of estimates in this episode. He highlights that communication is crucial when it comes to estimating a project. This involves understanding the customer's needs and requirements and being transparent about the costs associated with the project. Ken also emphasizes the importance of knowing your numbers and being confident in your pricing.
When it comes to the format of the estimate, Ken believes that it should be detailed enough to cover all aspects of the project, but not overly complicated. The estimate should include a clear breakdown of the costs, including materials and labor, and any additional fees that may apply. He also suggests including a section for potential add-ons or changes that may arise during the project, along with their associated costs.
Ken and the host also discuss the benefits of providing itemized estimates versus a total sum only. Ken explains that itemized estimates can help build trust with customers by showing transparency in the pricing breakdown. However, he also notes that some customers may prefer a total sum only estimate for simplicity.
Overall, Ken stresses that estimates are a vital part of winning a project and that taking the time to understand the customer's needs and being transparent in pricing can help build a strong customer base.
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