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How to Build Value Through Education and Ensure Success

Kyle Hedin
Kyle Hedin
May 18, 2022

Flooring business owner Kyle Hedin offers some ideas on where you can add knowledge and improve processes in your business to better serve your clients.


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nylon carpet

The Rise and Fall of the Nylon Carpet Business

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
May 11, 2022

Ralph Boe, president of ArrowStar, gives his historical perspective of the rise and fall of the nylon carpet business.


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Editor’s Letter: FCEF Basic Floor Covering Installation Program Students Step Up

Beth Miller
Beth Miller
May 2, 2022

The eight students who graduated from the 10-week FCEF floor covering installation course showed tremendous determination in overcoming obstacles to be able to complete the program.


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Gaylord Opryland

AHSG, Commercial USA: Flooring Dealers See the Opportunities

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Tanja Kern
May 2, 2022

American Home Surfaces Group and Commercial USA national convention at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee. 


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What’s Wear Got to Do with It? Quality Engineered Hardwood is a Value-Add

Kyle Hedin
Kyle Hedin
April 20, 2022

Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods and producer and host of the Floor Academy Podcast, talks about the importance of choosing a quality wood floor and how that decision impacts your bottom line.


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flooring retail software

What’s New in Retail Technology

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
April 6, 2022

Chad Ogden, founder and president of QFloors, shares how software can give flooring retailers the intel to be more profitable and plan for expansion.


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cupped flooring

Increasing Profits with Instructions

Kyle Hedin
Kyle Hedin
March 23, 2022

Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods and producer and host of the Floor Academy Podcast, advises that following the instructions during an install can increase profits while minimizing your liability.


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hiring

How Flooring Retailers Should Approach Hiring in this Offbeat Environment

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
March 9, 2022

Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training, offers advice for hiring people during these unusual times. 


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Women in the Flooring Industry

Women in the Floorcovering Industry Lays Foundation for Impact

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Tanja Kern
March 4, 2022

WIFI has successfully applied for 501c3 status, achieved Articles of Incorporation; approved its bylaws; and, voted on Pro Tem officers.


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Letter to the Editor

Shaw President & CEO Tim Baucom on Vance Bell

Tim Baucom
March 3, 2022

Last March, Shaw shared the news that Vance Bell was stepping down as CEO and would serve as executive chairman with plans to move to non-executive chairman of the board after 12 months. Shaw President and CEO Tim Baucom has written a letter to share his perspective on the impact Vance has had on Shaw, the industry, and the local community.



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