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Dirk Sullivan

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In this episode, we will be joined by Dirk Sullivan, a tile contractor with a background in music and creativity. Dirk is the owner of the only NTCA 5 Star Contractor business in Oregon and has successfully built a business that focuses on delivering unique and creative tile designs to his clients.Dirk will share his insights on how he is able to sell tile designs that are often perceived as commodities by many in the industry. He will discuss his approach to showcasing the value and creativity of his designs to clients, and how he differentiates himself in a competitive market.Drawing on his experience as a touring musician, Dirk will also share the lessons he learned from his music career that have carried over into the tile industry. He will discuss how creativity, innovation, and a unique perspective can set a business apart and create value for clients.Dirk will also share his thoughts on gaining confidence in pricing his work in a market that may not always fully appreciate the value of creative tile designs. He will discuss strategies for pricing, educating clients on the value of his work, and negotiating fair compensation for his expertise and creativity.Join us as we delve into Dirk's experiences as a creative tile contractor, his insights on pricing, and the lessons he has learned from his music career that have helped him successfully capitalize on his creativity in the tile industry.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsThe International Surfaces EventJohns ManvilleCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

In this episode, we will be joined by Dirk Sullivan, a tile contractor with a background in music and creativity. Dirk is the owner of the only NTCA 5 Star Contractor business in Oregon and has successfully built a business that focuses on delivering unique and creative tile designs to his clients.Dirk will share his insights on how he is able to sell tile designs that are often perceived as commodities by many in the industry. He will discuss his approach to showcasing the value and creativity of his designs to clients, and how he differentiates himself in a competitive market. Drawing on his experience as a touring musician, Dirk will also share the lessons he learned from his music career that have carried over into the tile industry. He will discuss how creativity, innovation, and a unique perspective can set a business apart and create value for clients. Dirk will also share his thoughts on gaining confidence in pricing his work in a market that may not always fully appreciate the value of creative tile designs. He will discuss strategies for pricing, educating clients on the value of his work, and negotiating fair compensation for his expertise and creativity. Join us as we delve into Dirk's experiences as a creative tile contractor, his insights on pricing, and the lessons he has learned from his music career that have helped him successfully capitalize on his creativity in the tile industry. Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. <a href="http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR</a> Check out our sponsors <a href="https://www.intlsurfaceevent.com/en/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The International Surfaces Event</a> <a href="https://www.jm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johns Manville</a> Check out our <a href="https://www.flooracademypod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://flooracademypod.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">store</a> <a href="http://www.patreon.com/flooracademy" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Creativity Is Not A Commodity - Dirk Sullivan - Hawthorne Tile

I'm enjoying getting to know Dirk Sullivan. His tile installation company, Hawthorne Tile in Portland Oregon specializes in high end custom residential. Hawthorne Tile is a Five Star Contractor, Dirk says this gives him the advantage on numerous occasions when it comes to winning the high end work and standing out as the professional tile installer.  Dirk accepted two awards at Coverings this year for design and excellence in tile installation.  We talked about growing pains he had and how he had to overcome his fear about bringing on team managers.  We also discussed how he utilized the NTCA membership to excel his business and take advantage of the accessibility to many successful tile contractors within the NTCA. Anyone who is desiring to grow a high end custom tile installation business will definitely want to listen to this episode. Visit https://www.hawthornetile.com/ to see some of their work. This episode of Tile Money is brought to you by the National Tile Contractors Association and Sponsored by Laticrete International. https://laticrete.com/ https://www.tile-assn.com/#--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/luke190/message

I'm enjoying getting to know Dirk Sullivan. His tile installation company, Hawthorne Tile in Portland Oregon specializes in high end custom residential. Hawthorne Tile is a Five Star Contractor, Dirk says this gives him the advantage on numerous occasions when it comes to winning the high end work and standing out as the professional tile installer.  Dirk accepted two awards at Coverings this year for design and excellence in tile installation.  We talked about growing pains he had and how he had to overcome his fear about bringing on team managers.  We also discussed how he utilized the NTCA membership to excel his business and take advantage of the accessibility to many successful tile contractors within the NTCA. Anyone who is desiring to grow a high end custom tile installation business will definitely want to listen to this episode. Visit <a href="https://www.hawthornetile.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hawthornetile.com/</a> to see some of their work. This episode of Tile Money is brought to you by the National Tile Contractors Association and Sponsored by Laticrete International. <a href="https://laticrete.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laticrete.com/</a> <a href="https://www.tile-assn.com/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tile-assn.com/#</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/luke190/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/luke190/message</a>

Dirk Sullivan, Hawthorne Tile