image from Calidad Tools on Instagram The Instagram sensation, entrepreneur, and, oh yeah, tile contractor is featured in this month’s TileLetter. Interviewed and written by Amanda Mourelatos, he talks Calidad tools, mentions NTCA 5-star director Amber Fox’s influence, and the now-famous yellow square. Managing your time Melissa Swan, Phil Green, and Ron Nash weigh in […]
This Little Jerk made Firefighters tear out a Brand New Shower
Because he got stuck under the floor during a renovation. Sales and Bidness Skillz Things have slowed down for some of us and that means you should be brushing up on your sales and business skills. Thankfully, Remodeling Magazine has had quite a few articles lately. 5 Ratios your Business Should Track 2 Keys to […]
Is Your Ego Buying Trucks Your Business Can’t Cash?
Construction business guru Michael Stone says ‘Yes’. Along with get off your phone, don’t swear, and get off his lawn. 2023 Cost vs Value Report is out! Just how much are your local competitors charging for their bathroom renovations? Hmmmm…. What’s in store for the NTCA’s Technical Committee later this month at Coverings Handmade tile, […]
60 Minutes blames Caesarstone and others for killing masons 
60 Minutes Australia shows the true cost of those fancy countertops and shines a light on the scandal that is claiming tradespeople’s lives 4 Day Workweeks Work! I can’t imagine this catching on in construction. The 4-day workweek seems like something that is embraced by tech workers and people that get holidays like President’s Day […]
Art Glass Panel Regional Training
If large porcelain panels cause you to pee your pants then you’ll definitely want to stay away from the next big trend: Art Glass Panels. These panels: Are as thin as 1/4 inch Can be backlit Cost thousand$$$ Are a huge pain is the a** to cut Additionally, the NTCA is starting a 2-day training […]
Remodeling your thoughts
How to not make money as an independent contractor “The very characteristics that make contractors incredible neighbors all too often lead to decades of hard work with little to show for it.” They produce work that delights their clients. They treat employees like daughters and sons. But they neglect their own welfare. Melanie Hodgdon Please […]