TalkFloor Podcasts
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TalkFloor podcast cultivates a thriving community of professionals who care passionately about flooring, from subfloor to surface. In this podcast, our editors share insight from flooring retailers, architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers to help the industry make informed decisions and help their businesses grow.
TalkFloor Podcasts
2w ago
Charity Adeoti is a student at Hawkeye Community College Cedar Falls campus where she is wrapping up the 10-week FCEF installation program. Charity brings several years of flooring installation experience to the table and has big plans following the completion of her education. Here, she talks more in depth about her flooring journey and her plans to help bring in the next generation of flooring installers ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
1M ago
Roland Thompson, owner, Thompson Flooring & Installation and CFI member, was recently appointed to CFI Board Chair to help revamp the association’s chapter program. Here, he talks about his new position and CFI’s plans to grow the program ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
2M ago
Beyond Balance, a conference for working women and those who support them, takes place March 5, 2024, in Dalton, Georgia. Conference planner Delyn Ellis, director of claims at Shaw Industries, tells us about the event and why women in flooring should plan to attend, virtually or in person ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
2M ago
At The International Surface Event (TISE) 2024, Benjamin Walker, COO, Go Carrera, shares his journey in the flooring industry and ultimately how he landed at Go Carrera. Here, we discuss the various initiatives Go Carrera has recently implemented, focusing on their Jump Start program that helps new flooring installers in the field find employment ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
3M ago
Roland Thompson, owner, Thompson Flooring & Installation, and president of the Del Marva, Maryland CFI chapter, sat down with FLOOR Trends & Installation Managing Editor, Beth Miller, during the TISE 2024 show to discuss CFI's plans to revamp its chapter program, plans for implementation and his appointment to Board Chair. Listen as Thompson talks about the TISE National Installer of the Year Competition and how he feels about his newly appointed position.  ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
3M ago
Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, based in Suwanee, Georgia, recently transformed into an employee-owned company. Donny Phillips and Frank Winter recently shared insights with FLOOR Trends & Installation about why they created employee stock ownership plan and what it means for the future of their business.  ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
4M ago
David Gross, executive director, INSTALL, shares his experience, how he came to land in a union organization and provides next steps for flooring installers who are interested in moving into another role within the flooring industry.This editorial podcast is brought to you by ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
4M ago
Bona’s Matt Casey, director of professional marketing and the Bona Certified Craftsman Program, has been with the company for nearly two decades. During that time, he has witnessed a multitude of contractor challenges as well as the evolution of new product solutions. He details the current state of sustainability in the wood products industry, offering a few tips on how to work smarter not harder.This editorial podcast is brought to you by ..read more
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5M ago
Architect Scott Faucheux is an expert at bringing magic to retail environments. Having worked on concepts for Urban Outfitters and Anthropology, Faucheux is now creative director at TPG Architects. Learn what he has to say about the role flooring plays in the design of retail spaces. This editorial podcast is brought to you by ..read more
TalkFloor Podcasts
5M ago
In recognition of Interface's 50th anniversary, Chip DeGrace, director of design purpose, reflects upon the history of carpet tile and Interface’s accomplishments to date, and he looks towards the future of flooring design.  ..read more