Author: byronschramm
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Historic Day for Chimneys in the USA: Byron Schramm and the Sheetmetal Workers Union- Forging a Unionized Future for America’s Chimney Craftsmen
In a landmark announcement this week, Midtown Chimney Sweeps, under the visionary leadership of founder Byron Schramm, becomes the first unionized chimney and fireplace installation company in the United States. This historic step, unveiled on September 25, 2025, partners Midtown Chimney Sweeps with the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local No. 9 in Denver, Colorado, and the…
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Niche Business Excellence: The Power of Compounding Micro Improvements
In an age where diversification and expansion often take center stage, there’s something to be said about the value of focus. As the CEO of Midtown Chimney, a company narrowly entrenched in fireplaces and chimneys, I’ve come to understand the profound impact of staying true to our specialization. The power of compounding micro improvements. Do…
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Moms at Work: Why my company celebrates Babies on Zoom Calls
Why not have our children join our video conference calls? What’s the big problem with a little chatter, a few smiles, and connecting as humans as we get started? These are the questions that came up and I had no good answer. So being once-upon-a-time a child who was brought to business meetings myself, I…
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Bring Your Kids to Work [Any] Day
We celebrate bringing our kids to work. But what is even better about being a niche-industry hidden champion is when I can bring my kids to work – for life. Not just a day.
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What Are Niche-Market Businesses?
Niche market businesses are those small but mighty enterprises that focus on doing one thing exceptionally well. They don’t try to be everything to everyone—they carve out a specific space and dominate it. The best niche businesses are hard to compete with because: How Do You Create a Niche Market Business? Every market and product…