Stonetalk Episode 19: Dave Scott

Listen now to Episode 19 of the StoneTalk Podcast from Moraware. In this episode, host Patrick Foley interviews Dave Scott, the owner of Slabworks of Montana. Patrick and Dave discuss all of the following and more: Understanding and measuring success Succeeding as a fabricator in small markets Finding qualified, reliable … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 17: Marty Gould

In episode 17 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast, host Patrick Foley interviews Marty Gould, marketing consultant for The Customer Store. Listen to the full podcast to learn all of the following: How marketing differs from selling How to collect valuable information about current customers How to discover new customers just like your … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 16: Jordany Nunes

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley speaks with Jordany Nunes of NF Granite, a countertop fabrication shop that has two locations and works primarily with big box stores and contractors. Listen to this episode to learn How to use Big Box stores to grow your … Read more

StoneTalk Podcast 12: Roderick Bley

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley speaks with Roderick Bley of Fabricator’s Choice – a consulting company that helps fabricators with all aspects of their businesses. Listen to this episode to learn: How producers can minimize their waste factor How they’ve connected JobTracker and SlabSmith … Read more

StoneTalk Podcast 11: Jason Nottestad

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley speaks with Jason Nottestad, International Sourcing Manager for VT Industries, a laminate manufacturer and hard surface fabricator with nationwide reach. Listen to this episode to learn: How Jason handles shipping from all of the plants. How logistics is affected … Read more

StoneTalk Podcast Episode 9: Harry Hollander and Ted Pitts, Co-founders of Moraware

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley speaks with Harry Hollander and Ted Pitts, the co-founders of Moraware, while the three were in Boston for a software conference. Listen to this episode to learn: The history behind Moraware’s beginnings Why Moraware transitioned to a subscription model … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 8: Paul Menninger

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley speaks with Paul Menninger, owner of Capitol Granite, a very successful fabricator based in Virginia. Paul explains why it’s crucial to measure key performance indicators as your business Listen to this episode to learn: Why it is crucial to … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 6: Nate Charles

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley talks with Nate Charles, founder of K&D Countertops in Maine. Listen to this episode to learn: How social media affects the sales process The importance (and difficulty) of keeping in touch with your customers Current countertop trends – and … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 5: Sasha Shtern

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley talks with Sasha Shtern, founder of multiple countertop-related businesses, including Lazy Granite and vanitycounters.com. Listen to this episode to learn: How too many choices can make it hard for customers to buy How one granite fabricator makes money from … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 4: Russ Berry

In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley chats with Russ Berry, President of ASST, a commercial fabricator and manufacturer based in Pennsylvania. Not only is Berry a past president of ISFA, his company is know for creating beautiful, sculptural surfaces for its customers. Berry also has … Read more