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The Trusted Sales Advisor

The Full Presentation

Kelly Kramer
October 1, 2014

In the past year my wife Anne and I have been taking steps to build a new home. This house will be built on a lot we own right next-door to our existing home overlooking Lake Loveland in Colorado. 


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The Pivotal Role of Retailers in Carpet Recycling

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
October 1, 2014

Back in 2002, the carpet industry took action to reduce the amount of used carpet that found its way into the nation’s landfills. 


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Editorial

Selling Green Can Put More Green in Your Pocket

Matthew Spieler
October 1, 2014

When it comes to the green movement, at least within the building industry, there is no argument environmentally friendly companies and sustainable products will win out over those that aren’t.


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Guest Column

Getting Hit in the Face for 32 Years

Jon Goldman
October 1, 2014

For more than three decades, hockey goalies didn’t wear masks because they weren’t considered tough enough if they did. You have to wonder, what were they thinking?


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Guest Column

Wood Floors and Humidity Control: An Age-Old Problem Provides New Opportunities for HVAC Contractors

Janis Rozenbergs
September 1, 2014

While wood floors are built to withstand the abuse of foot traffic and furniture, humidity is an invisible enemy that can quickly wreak havoc on even the best surfaces.


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Guest Column

Diversifying Marketing Plans to Stay Ahead in a Crowded Industry

Chris Rimlinger
September 1, 2014

According to a 2014 study by the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing, the home improvement industry is expected to see double-digit growth through the end of the year.


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Specialty Retailers Can Develop an Effective Online Strategy

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
September 1, 2014

I’ve talked with scads of dealers over the past several years about literally an untold number of retail-related topics.


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Editorial

Make the Most of the Fall Season

Matthew Spieler
September 1, 2014

It is hard to believe kids are starting to go back to school and the fall selling season is just around the corner. For many of us who experienced a long, tough winter, the summer just flew by.


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The Trusted Sales Advisor

Goodwill & Loyalty

Kelly Kramer
September 1, 2014

Take a look at the photo of me with a big bag of potato chips. Now I’m sure you’re wondering just why this photo of me with this junk food deserved to be published.


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CTEF Tile Tip: Spot Bonding Ceramic Tile … Really?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
August 11, 2014

Different parts of the country use various installation methods which may or may not be included in the TCNA Handbook. 


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