Real Talk with Mike Burke

Ep. 80 šŸŽ™ļø Yovonne Kenny – Strategic Growth Leader | Brand Builder | Industry Disruptor | Real Talk

• Mike Burke

In this episode, I sit down with the powerhouse behind some of the most impactful moves in the SFR, BTR, and Multifamily space—Yovonne Kenny, Vice President of Strategic Growth at Palisadeā„¢, an ACP, LLC brand.
Yovonne’s not just talking growth—she’s building it. With over 13 years of experience across housing’s fastest-growing sectors, she’s scaling Palisadeā„¢, a grout-free, waterproof LVT wall panel system, into a national standard for smarter, faster, cleaner installs.
From field crews to boardrooms, Yovonne is redefining how the industry thinks about materials, timelines, and performance at scale.
šŸ’” What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How she helped grow Preferred Floor & Tile Co. from $1M to an eight-figure brand
• Her journey from digital marketing to executive leadership
• What it takes to scale national teams and overhaul operations
• The backstory of BrandLabs Co. (formerly One Stone Consulting)
• Why product performance is overtaking preference in today’s housing market
• How she’s shaping the conversation on innovation and labor in SFR/BTR
šŸ”„ Whether you’re in construction, housing, or just love a good growth story—this one’s for you.
🌐 Explore Palisadeā„¢:
https://www.palisade-tiles.com (https://www.palisade-tiles.com/)
šŸ”— Connect with Yovonne on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yovonnekenny