Yes, it was just a matter of time before AI, artificial intelligence, infiltrated its way into the tile industry. At this point, everyone has heard of ChatGPT even though you may not know exactly …
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The Good and Bad of Lead Gen Companies
These are the Google results when I type "tile installation near me". Rather than list tile companies Google shows me lead generation companies. Many of us use Joist Inc for our invoicing and …
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Interview on Floor Academy Podcast
This month, I was interviewed by Kyle Hedin on his Floor Academy Podcast. We talked about: Check it out if you like. Spotify LINK TO OTHER PODCAST PLAYERS, INCLUDING APPLE, ON THE FLOOR …
Tile Archaeology News
The headlines from last month about Archaeological tile discoveries and news. The lost underground city of Derinkuyu, Turkey. Photo: @Elmr_Fudd_again via Twitter California Man Faces Prison …
Woman is Shocked when Mud Floors are Installed
My favorite story that I found this month: Tiktok'er @thenewyorknest was both "fascinated" and "scared" that contractors were mudding her floors. Other Tiktokers opined in the …
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6 Ways to Generate Work for Small Tile Contractors that are 100% Free
If you are concerned about your business slowing down then you are going to want to take action to make sure that you still have jobs coming in. You need to go to where your customers are and get …
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Ancient Roman Mosaic Rescued from the Depths of the Sea
image from @ticiaverveer on Twitter via Heritage Daily Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman mosaic that is submerged underwater near Naples, Italy. In former times, this now-sunken …
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Andrew Eylander is spotlighted in TileLetter
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, …
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Laying out a Herringbone pattern
NTCA trainer Rob Roderick walks us through a way of laying out a herringbone pattern so that it's centered and balanced. It's a bit unconventional and I've never seen anyone do it this way before. …
Coverings 2023: The Grinder’s Top 6 Product Highlights
The big tile convention, Coverings, took place in April and this is where manufacturers like to make their new product releases. Below are The Grinder's Top 6 Highlights from Coverings 2023. Yes, …
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