StoneTalk Episode 34: Carmina Mendez

In Episode 34 of the StoneTalk podcast, host Patrick Foley interviews Carmina Mendez of AMC Countertops. The two discuss a variety of topics, including the following: How a partnership with a key vendor can help expand your business. How a partnership with a key vendor (Cosentino) can help grow your … Read more

Stone Talk Episode 33: Kyle Williams

Episode 33 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast features Kyle Williams of Earth Elements. Host Patrick Foley discusses several topics with Williams, including all of the following: Growing your business quickly Cross-training employees to increase their value How to nurture company culture and why Balancing luxury and price Read the full transcript … Read more

StoneTalk Podcast Episode 32: Gerry VanderBas

In this episode of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast, host Patrick Foley speaks with Gerry VanderBas of Breton USA. The two discuss several topics surrounding fabrication hardware, including the following: Factors to consider when purchasing a new saw or router Why software may be just as important as hardware Robotics How mitre … Read more

StoneTalk Podcast Episode 31: Richard Ashoff

In this episode of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast, host Patrick Foley interviews Richard Ashoff, president of Tylerco, which manufacturs and distributes SLABlite backlighting panels for countertops. The pair discuss several topics, including all of the following: How SLABlite lights up translucent surfaces Using the “wow” factor on the showroom floor to … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 30: Blake Christensen

In the 30th episode of Moraware’s StoneTalk Podcast, host Patrick Foley interviews Blake Christensen, owner of Valley View Granite in Utah. The two discuss a variety of topics, including all of the following: How to provide customers with a great end-to-end experience Get good people from other industries and retrain … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 29: Geoffrey Gran

Welcome to Episode 29 of StoneTalk, the premier podcast about countertops and countertop fabrication produced by Moraware with host Patrick Foley. In this episode, Patrick talks with Geoffrey Gran, owner of the Countertop Factory Midwest in Addison, Ill. The two discuss a variety of topics, including all of the following: … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 28: Kyle Carpenter

CountertopResource.com is pleased to bring you another episode of StoneTalk, the podcast dedicated to countertops and countertop fabrication, hosted by Patrick Foley and produced by Moraware. In Episode 28, Patrick talks with Kyle Carpenter, the founder of SolidSurface.com, the online marketplace for solid surface, solid surface tools and solid surface … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 27: Chuck Russo

Episode 27 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast features Chuck Russo of BacaSystems.com. Host Patrick Foley and Chuck Russo discuss: The advantage of using robot saws over other types of automated equipment The benefits of a 2-table system Different approaches to ensuring employee safety around equipment     Read the transcript of … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 26: Karen Rothenberg

Episode 26 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast features Karen Rothenberg of Natural Stone Motif, Inc.. Host Patrick Foley and Rothenberg talk about : Why you need to ask your customers questions to determine their lifestyle, wants, and true needs – in order to help them pick the right product for them … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 25: Ed Hill

Episode of 25 of Moraware’s Stonetalk podcast features Ed Hill of Synchronous Solutions. Host Patrick Foley and Hill discuss several topics relevant to business operations, including the following: How the concept of “throughput” can improve your bottom line The identification of natural constraints in business processes Why successful businesses plan … Read more