Yes, it's true: This is the last issue of The Grinder monthly newsletter. This was started a little bit on a whim. I was trying to think of how to make a newsletter for my DIY blog subscribers that …
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CTEF Updates the CTI Test
"We have surpassed the 1,900 installer mark," says Brad Denny, Executive Director at Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. Further, with an estimated 115,000 tile setters in the USA, he feels the CTI …
What’s up with the Color of the Year?
Several years ago, at Coverings, I sat in on an education program that is not something that I would normally attend. It was Leatrice Eiseman and she was talking about color trends. I found the …
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Someone’s tool bag is orbiting the Earth
Sure, your 'help' may have left your $100 level on the job but at least they didn't leave it out in space for every stargazer to snicker about. Unfortunately, this is exactly what astronaut Jasmine …
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TileLetter Artisan Issue Nov. 2023
TileLetter is out with another Artisan Tile issue. Here are some of the highlights. How to Price Your Tile Art Those who know how to market and sell can command higher prices. There are some …
Selling Against Your Competition
What do you do when your prospect brings up one of your competitors? Praise them? Sneakily point out their flaws? How do you come out looking good while demonstrating that you're the best company …
Houzz’s 17 Questions to Ask Potential Clients
Houzz has a list of 17 questions that they think you should ask a potential client. These should be asked on the initial phone call and before you go over to the client's home and meet with them in …
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Building Permits are out of Control
Why College is a Poor Choice for Many Young People Direct link to X post Bill Maher Believes the Deep State Exists... it's the Building Department Direct link to YouTube …
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Renovation: Possible but Not Very Likely
It appears that the home improvement television show Renovation: Possible, starring celebrity chef Robert Irvine, did not get picked up by HGTV. Irvine tweeted that the show had rated well but that …
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Will Your 100% Referral Business Survive a Downturn?
In the Facebook tile groups, these types of questions come up on a regular basis: And every time, in the comments, you'll find the guy who just can't wait to type: 'My business is 100% …
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