Fabricator’s Coach – Details, episodes & analysis

This podcast is an expansion upon the presentation made at Coverings 2024 by Rich Katzmann (RockHeads) and Ed Young (Fabricator's Coach). In this podcast, they dive into fabrication shop business valuation, discuss ways owners can drive up the value of their shops, discuss factors that indicate business value.

They also discuss how Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) buyers may or may not be right for your business, and other options that are out there. 

The companion presentation can be downloaded at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13C6ixEUoB7ufbsV0IQKLGeFfqtYtABl4/view?usp=drive_link

This is also available as a video on YouTube - go to https://www.youtube.com/@fabricatorscoach/videos

Many Fabrication Shops have considered diversification options -  new markets, new partners, new products, etc.

The basis of this podcast is a webinar recorded in June of 2024, in which Rich Katzmann of Rockheads Group and Ed Young of Fabricator's Coach provide information, facilitate discussion, and answer questions of business owners.

To get a copy of the presentation, originally made at the Spring Coverings event in Atlanta, go to:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O8A87i9PS-hkxP4YOHK9Dh3YGNsgeP3W/view?usp=drive_link

Ed Young talks with Stephen Alberts of Countertop Marketing Co about recommendations for marketing your countertop fabrication shop. Stephen and his team specialize in setting up websites, help with social media ads, and drive up lead volume for countertop fabrication shops.

If you would rather view the video from this interview, go to: https://youtu.be/8odNEiUh1AM.

Ed Young talks with Justin Shaw of Justin X Shaw about a new approach he has developed for the various trade industries - including countertop fabrication. Justin’s new approach is called the Growth Engine Program and includes both a self-paced online component as well as personalized coaching.

This podcast is part 2 of 2.

Ed Young talks with Justin Shaw of Justin X Shaw about a new approach he has developed for the various trade industries - including countertop fabrication. Justin’s new approach is called the Growth Engine Program and includes both a self-paced online component as well as personalized coaching.

This podcast is part 1 of 2.

This is the final podcasts in the series focused on preparing Fab Shop owners for selling their business one day. 

Ed talks to Chase Busenbark, who grew up in the stone business and is a fellow business owner and a Certified Business Broker. Chase and Ed discuss the business valuation process for stone shops.

Chase’s contact information is: chase.busenbark@fcbb.com or 573-664-0002

This is the 5th of 6 podcasts focused on preparing Fab Shop owners for selling their business one day. 

Ed talks to Chase Busenbark, who grew up in the stone business and is a fellow business owner and a Certified Business Broker. Chase and Ed discuss selling your business from the vantage point of the buyer and broker. They also discuss actions you can take to get the most out of your business when you sell.

Chase’s contact information is: chase.busenbark@fcbb.com or 573-664-0002

This is the 4th of 6 podcasts focused on preparing Fab Shop owners for selling their business one day. 

Ed talks to Chase Busenbark, who grew up in the stone business and is a fellow business owner and a Certified Business Broker. Chase and Ed discuss selling your business from the vantage point of the buyer and broker. They also discuss actions you can take to get the most out of your business when you sell.

Chase’s contact information is: chase.busenbark@fcbb.com or 573-664-0002

This is 3rd of a series of podcasts focused on preparing Fab Shop owners for selling their business one day. 

Ed talks to Aaron Crowley, a former Fab Shop owner, that sold his shop after 20 years. Aaron and Ed discuss what the realities of this process are - and how to get the most out of your business when you get to the point of selling.

In this episode, two books are discussed, these books can be found at:

Less Chaos More Cash, Aaron Crowley which is available on his website www.aaroncrowley.com or at https://www.amazon.com/Less-Chaos-More-Cash-Confusion/dp/1452891826 

Walking To Destiny: 11 Actions An Owner Must Take to Rapidly Grow Value & Unlock Wealth, Christopher M. Snider which is available at  https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Destiny-Actions-Rapidly-Unlock/dp/B0C7WN3X6J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O7OJ8QS6XEWV&keywords=Walking+to+Destiny%3A+11+Actions+An+Owner+Must+Take+to+Rapidly&qid=1700058759&s=books&sprefix=walking+to+destiny+11+actions+an+owner+must+take+to+rapidly%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1

Economic indicators are all over the map! This makes it really tough for a shop owner to confidently plan for the next 12 to 24 months. We discuss some areas of opportunity that can make a big difference.