Stonetalk Episode 24: Brian Johnson

Episode 24 of Moraware’s Stonetalk podcast with host Patrick Foley features special guest Brian Johnson, CEO of Johnson Granite. The two discuss several topics during the interview, including all of the following: When to introduce new types of surfaces Using retail/wholesale experience to develop a commercial business The importance of … Read more

Stonetalk Episode 23: Jeremy Mathison

Listen now to episode 23 of Moraware’s Stonetalk podcast with host Patrick Foley and special guest Jeremy Mathison, CEO of Western Marble & Tile Ltd. The wide variety of topics discussed include all of the following: Why radio is still a viable avenue for marketing The problems with social media How … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 22: Jeremiah Rivers

CountertopResource.com is pleased to present Episode 22 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast with host Patrick Foley. In this episode Patrick talks with Jeremiah Rivers of Rivers’  Edge Countertops, Inc. in Oklahoma. The two discuss several topics relevant to the countertop industry, including the following: Setting your business apart in a market … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 21: Scott Hanes

We are happy to present to you Episode 21 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast hosted by Patrick Foley. In this episode, Patrick speaks with Scott Hanes, owner of Majestic Marble & Granite in Orlando, Fla. The topics discussed include all of the following and more: Why granite becoming the standard countertop … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 20: Terrance Jacobs

Listen to Episode 20 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast right here. In this episode, host Patrick Foley speaks with Terrance Jacobs of TCL Asset Group. The two discuss last year’s auction of Breton equipment and much more: Reasons for having your equipment and machinery appraised Differentiating between an asset audit and … Read more

A Video Look At StonExpo & TISE West 2016

This video, published by The Construction-Ed Show, is another take on the recent Design & Construction week, but it focuses on The International Surface Event (TISE) rather than the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, as the previous video we posted did. It is basically an overview of the event, and … Read more

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 18: Steven Blakely

Listen here to Episode 18 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast where host Patrick Foley interviews homeowner Steven Blakely about his experience buying new countertops as part of an overall kitchen remodel. In this episode, you will learn all of the following: How the language used by customers differs from that of … 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