1 hr 20 min

A Cross-Atlantic Role Reversal: Tom Cockerill Takes the Hot Seat, Uniting UK Ingenuity with US Insights The UK Flooring Podcast

    • Entrepreneurship

Welcome to a very special episode of the UK Flooring Podcast, where we're flipping the script! This week, Tom Cockerill, a has his role-reversed, by being interviewed by none other than Kyle Hedin of the Floor Academy Podcast from the USA.
About Our Guest:
Floor Academy is renowned for offering invaluable small business insights and guidance, specifically tailored for the flooring industry. Kyle Hedin, the mastermind behind the podcast, has created a platform that not only educates but also empowers flooring professionals across the globe.
In This Episode:
Discover how Tom Cockerill, co-founder of Cockerill and Company, alongside his wife Sarah, has revolutionised the UK flooring scene. From their humble beginnings at their dining room table to generating close to a million pounds in annual revenue, their story is nothing short of inspirational.Learn the hard lessons from their journey, including how a few bad business decisions led them to lose everything and the incredible comeback story that followed.Get insights into the similarities and differences between the UK and US flooring markets, and how understanding these can benefit your business.Find out why "making it up as you go" might not be the best strategy and the importance of having a solid plan for your pricing and business model.Tom and Kyle discuss the pivotal moment of realizing the need for an "FU Bank account" and how this can change the way you do business.Discover the value of networking with industry peers through podcasts and masterminds, and how these can accelerate your business growth.Exclusive tips from Tom on how to navigate the complexities of the flooring industry and ensure your business not only survives but thrives.
A Huge Thank You:
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kyle for hosting Tom on the Floor Academy Podcast. This unique collaboration highlights the power of sharing knowledge and experiences within the flooring community.
Sponsored By:
This episode is proudly sponsored by Trade Choice, carpet, and Flooring. As one of the leading independent distributors of floor coverings, Trade Choice offers an extensive range of products that cater to all your flooring needs. For more information, visit tradechoice.com.

Contact Us:
Have questions, or comments, or want to share your own flooring journey? Reach out to us on our website or follow us on social media. We'd love to hear from you!
Thank you for tuning in, and remember, in the world of flooring, you're only as good as your last installation. Keep pushing the boundaries, learning, and growing. See you next time!

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Welcome to a very special episode of the UK Flooring Podcast, where we're flipping the script! This week, Tom Cockerill, a has his role-reversed, by being interviewed by none other than Kyle Hedin of the Floor Academy Podcast from the USA.
About Our Guest:
Floor Academy is renowned for offering invaluable small business insights and guidance, specifically tailored for the flooring industry. Kyle Hedin, the mastermind behind the podcast, has created a platform that not only educates but also empowers flooring professionals across the globe.
In This Episode:
Discover how Tom Cockerill, co-founder of Cockerill and Company, alongside his wife Sarah, has revolutionised the UK flooring scene. From their humble beginnings at their dining room table to generating close to a million pounds in annual revenue, their story is nothing short of inspirational.Learn the hard lessons from their journey, including how a few bad business decisions led them to lose everything and the incredible comeback story that followed.Get insights into the similarities and differences between the UK and US flooring markets, and how understanding these can benefit your business.Find out why "making it up as you go" might not be the best strategy and the importance of having a solid plan for your pricing and business model.Tom and Kyle discuss the pivotal moment of realizing the need for an "FU Bank account" and how this can change the way you do business.Discover the value of networking with industry peers through podcasts and masterminds, and how these can accelerate your business growth.Exclusive tips from Tom on how to navigate the complexities of the flooring industry and ensure your business not only survives but thrives.
A Huge Thank You:
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kyle for hosting Tom on the Floor Academy Podcast. This unique collaboration highlights the power of sharing knowledge and experiences within the flooring community.
Sponsored By:
This episode is proudly sponsored by Trade Choice, carpet, and Flooring. As one of the leading independent distributors of floor coverings, Trade Choice offers an extensive range of products that cater to all your flooring needs. For more information, visit tradechoice.com.

Contact Us:
Have questions, or comments, or want to share your own flooring journey? Reach out to us on our website or follow us on social media. We'd love to hear from you!
Thank you for tuning in, and remember, in the world of flooring, you're only as good as your last installation. Keep pushing the boundaries, learning, and growing. See you next time!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 20 min