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building likeability

The Likeability Factor – Part One

Buddy Wisdom
July 15, 2020
There are many selling systems and approaches to sales. But the one quality that never differs is that salespeople who are exceptionally successful are likeable.
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main street business

Be A Part of the Recovery on Main Street and Online

Santiago Montero
Sandy Montero
July 15, 2020
Now that states and businesses are beginning to open up, you need to take a close look at what opportunities are out there for the future of your store, your employees and your community.
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The Tile Industry Gets Another Black Eye

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
July 14, 2020
All across the U.S., there are thousands upon thousands of beautiful, high-quality, and long-lasting tile installations which should be highlighted as examples of the work done by qualified labor as included in the TCNA Handbook. However, when the very sad examples of extremely poor work are seen, they should be reviewed and presented as a learning tool for the tile placer who needs to improve his or her skills.
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Howard Brodsky

Howard Brodsky on What Happens to Flooring Retail After Covid-19

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
July 8, 2020
Every American has been impacted one way or another by the lockdown due to COVID-19, floor covering retailers and contractors included. We invited Howard Brodsky, co-founder, chairman, and co-CEO of CCA Global Partners, to sit down with us and share his thoughts on this subject and its long-term effects if any.
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Tanja Kern

Floor Trends Takes A Digital-First Approach

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Tanja Kern
July 7, 2020
A lot has changed since the start of the pandemic, which has encouraged us to pause and take stock of how we are serving you, our reader, and where we could do better.
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economic uncertainty ahead

Lessons From the Great Recession

Santiago Montero
Sandy Montero
June 12, 2020
It wasn't that long ago that America faced the biggest economic decline since the Great Depression. As painful as that experience was, perhaps it's time to look back and reflect on what strategies served you then and how those may help save your business now as we all struggle to return to some semblance of normal.
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building self-confidence in selling

The Skill of Confidence in Selling Flooring

Buddy Wisdom
June 12, 2020
Here are a few mental actions that will arouse confidence and quiet self-doubt in selling situations.
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working remotely

Commercial Flooring Industry Is Pushing Through Tough Times

Geoff Gordon
Geoff Gordon
June 10, 2020
Hindsight provides the opportunity to really look back and examine the good and the bad of life and the good is certainly the power found in our network.
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crisis management

Are You Prepared for a Crisis?

Matt Ketterman
Matt Ketterman
June 10, 2020
Columnist Matt Ketterman shares tips on how to prepare for a crisis.
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Tanja Kern

The Power of eLearning

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Tanja Kern
June 4, 2020
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, online learning has become more centric in people's lives.
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