Antiquated, unorganized, and inefficient. Rewarding, lucrative, and life-changing. These are words that come to mind for me when I think about the flooring industry. Upon entering it 7 years ago, I couldn't believe what I found contractors doing and thinking was professional. I couldn't believe that so many people wanted to be their own boss and yet had no idea how to manage a business, money, people, or time. I've come to find that many of the 2nd or 3rd generation folks I meet just chalk it up to the way the industry is. Then there are people like myself who stumbled into the industry and want to shake things up and do things that are outside of the box.

Matthew Saltzman is the CEO at Louisville Tile. He was hired in January 2022 to help the company expand its reach and enter new markets. With his previous experience working in capital markets and for major wall street firms, the small family-owned company believed Matt was the right man for the job. His previous jobs have him running his own company, Pallas Partners, until a merger with a larger firm offering the same services. Matthew has been a consultant and advisor for many public and private entities and has helped them all achieve their goals.

Listen in as I get Matt's take on the flooring industry and what he believes we need to do to strengthen it from the bottom up.

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