Building a Tile Empire: Roger Padilla's Journey

In this episode of the Tile Money Podcast, host Luke Miller converses with Roger Padilla, owner of Padilla Tile and Construction based in California's central coast. Roger shares the journey of growing his family-run business from a few employees to an envisioned 150, aiming for $30 million in annual revenue.

The discussion covers his transition from working at Mercedes-Benz to managing Padilla Tile, the impact of a significant four-year project, and the strategic insights gained from Cardone Ventures. They delve deeply into challenges such as stagnation, people development, quality control while scaling, and implementing metrics for growth. Roger also discusses the importance of leadership, coaching, and developing a vision that benefits his team and family.

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00:00 Welcome to Tile Money Podcast

00:19 Introducing Roger Padilla and His Ambitious Goals

01:03 Growth Strategies and Overcoming Stagnation

01:17 Sponsor Acknowledgements

02:10 Roger's Journey from Automotive to Tile Business

04:40 Expanding the Family Business

05:23 Challenges and Milestones in Large Projects

08:00 Future Vision and Strategic Planning

09:33 Implementing Business Strategies and Coaching

18:29 Understanding the Client Base

19:49 Challenges in Business Growth

22:20 Maintaining Quality During Expansion

24:56 Sales Strategies for Builders and Homeowners

29:18 Effective Use of CRM Systems

32:16 Advice for New Business Owners

34:37 Focusing on People Development

35:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Building a Tile Empire: Insights from Roger Padilla