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How Business Frameworks Transform Blue-Collar Operations

Mark Bischoff
Mark Bischoff
June 16, 2025
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Traditional trades like interior contracting now embrace EOS and EXO 2.0—structured systems previously limited to tech sectors—to document institutional knowledge, strengthen succession planning, and navigate modern market pressures.


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How Texas Roadhouse is Teaching Flooring Distributors Digital Transformation

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Peter Rincione
June 9, 2025
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While flooring distributors struggle with outdated supply chains, Texas Roadhouse processes 400,000+ daily orders with 98.7% accuracy using digital systems. The restaurant chain's transformation offers a blueprint for flooring companies to reduce inventory costs 30% and eliminate project delays through AI-powered operations.


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The Hidden Challenges of Ceramic Tile Patterns

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
May 30, 2025
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Installers face critical challenges when clients choose tiles purely for aesthetics, overlooking how they perform in complex patterns like herringbone—often creating conflicts with industry standards for modular systems and consistent joint widths.


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Climbing the Career Ladder: A CFI Master Installer's Journey of Growth and Leadership

Ben Boatwright
May 23, 2025
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CFI Master certified installer and trainer Ben Boatwright shares his story about transforming technical skills into business success.


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Inside Spain's Ceramic Tile Renaissance

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Tanja Kern
May 16, 2025
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From ancient techniques to AI-powered design, my journey through Valencia and Castellón revealed how Spanish tile artisans blend centuries-old craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. 


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Latency: The Silent Killer

How Amazon Speed Can Transform Your Flooring Business

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Peter Rincione
May 14, 2025
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While competitors take weeks, smart flooring retailers close sales in hours. Discover how industry leaders use AI, real-time inventory, and Uber-style installation networks to convert browsers into buyers before competitors even send a quote.


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Unlock 40% More Revenue: How AI-Powered Client Reactivation Transforms Contractor Success

Mark Bischoff
Mark Bischoff
May 12, 2025
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AI has revolutionized contracting. By combining digital intelligence with human judgment, flooring contractors can reconnect with past clients through data-driven CRM strategies, value-first outreach, and consistent engagement—transforming dormant relationships into a powerful revenue stream.


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Regrouting Caution for Cement Grouts

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
May 2, 2025
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Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, reveals how a seemingly simple request to touch up grout can lead to unexpected complications if proper preparation is overlooked.


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Maximize Your Flooring Business Success: Strategic Meeting Framework for Contractors

Mark Bischoff
Mark Bischoff
April 11, 2025
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Discover how a structured annual meeting plan—from daily huddles to quarterly reviews—can transform your strategy into a living roadmap that aligns your team, strengthens vendor relationships, and drives exceptional client results.


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How Colorful Flooring Challenges the White House Aesthetic

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Tanja Kern
April 4, 2025
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While America's neighborhoods have become seas of pristine white houses designed for maximum resale value, a colorful rebellion is happening right under our feet. Manufacturers are increasingly offering bolder, more vibrant flooring options that challenge the notion that our homes must sacrifice personality for investment potential.


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