–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MEMBER SPOTLIGHT support a family of nine (including myself), and I like to go fishing in my spare time, and both of those endeavors can be costly at times. “Looking back to the beginning of my journey as a tile setter, I attribute my success to my men- tors and competitors in the tile trade, including: The John Bridge Tile Your World DIY Forums; con- tinued education courses spon- sored by the industry’s materials manufacturers; Tile Geeks; NTCA; and the many talents, opinions, techniques, and tastes of my fellow professional tile setters.” Today, Castillo quipped, “Sometimes my helper and I call ourselves ‘Two Men in the Shower’ as we dream up a morning radio talk show of [two] tile setters who have worked together for so long that we don’t even have to verbally communicate anymore. We have our language down to a couple of grunts and eye signals during our workday. “There are several reasons that being a tile contractor brings me joy and satisfaction,” he continued. “For one, I have the independence, creativity and flexibility of being self-employed. Also, I am able to make money and live comfortable doing what I love in an artistic way. I am exposed to a wide variety of clients, and when I know that my work brings them great joy and beauty, it is also rewarding and satisfying for me.” www.provaproducts.com Ceramic & Stone Installation Products WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS SHOWER DRAIN & PAN SYSTEMS UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEMS CERAMIC TRIMS & NOSING TOOLS & SEALANTS BECAUSE YOU DESERVE A CHOICE!