This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
Floor Trends
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
Floor Trends
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Edition
    • Archives
    • Subscribe
  • NEWS
    • Breaking Flooring News
    • Show & Event Coverage
  • FLOOR COVERINGS
    • Carpet
    • Resilient
    • Tile & Stone
    • Hardwood
    • Laminate
    • Specialty
    • Area Rugs
    • Residential Flooring
    • Commercial Flooring
    • Installation
    • Products
      • Featured Products
  • BUSINESS INSIGHTS
  • COLUMNS
  • MEDIA
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • Webinars
    • Photos
    • Interactive Spotlights
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Buyer's Guide
    • Wood Flooring Guide
  • MORE
    • eNewsletter
    • Market Research
    • Wood Flooring Directory
    • Buyer’s Guide
    • Calendar of Events
    • Associations
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Store
  • TALKFLOOR
  • CONTACT
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Home » Authors » Sam Allman

Sam Allman

Sam Allman is president of Allman Consulting and Training. He is an internationally recognized motivational speaker, consultant, trainer and author who delivers inspiring programs in areas such as leadership, customer service, management development, team building, retail sales and personal quality management. He has developed many audio and video programs and has created hundreds of training and educational learning systems.
Articles

ARTICLES

Five Steps to Making Yourself an Entrepreneur

Five Steps to Making Yourself an Entrepreneur

Sam Allman
August 7, 2013
No Comments
Last month I wrote about the power of a recipe. If you want to bake an incredible chocolate cake or apple pie, find and follow a great recipe. Abide closely to the directions; don’t deviate.
Read More
Build Consistency Into Your Flooring Business

Build Consistency Into Your Flooring Business: The Power of a Proven Recipe or System

Sam Allman
July 16, 2013
No Comments
The fact is most businesses fail. Sorry to say, the odds are not in favor of the typical new business owner.
Read More
Do you Play the blame/shame game?

Flooring Managers and Employees, Do You Play the Blame/Shame Game?

Sam Allman
June 20, 2013
No Comments
Recently I was talking to a client who works for a very difficult boss.
Read More
Selling the Right Product and Creating Realistic Expectations

Selling the Right Product and Creating Realistic Expectations

Sam Allman
May 16, 2013
No Comments
Most of my research verifies that most floorcovering sales people and stores do not do well in creating totally satisfied customers.
Read More
Gilford Flooring Event

Gilford Flooring Event Reminds Us To Honor Those with the ‘Right Stuff’

Sam Allman
May 1, 2013
One Comment
As I looked around the room at the faces of the audience I was addressing, I was inspired. I recognized what I believe is the heart and soul of what makes the United States of America a great country: its people.
Read More
What Are Your Customers Saying

What Are Your Customers Saying, and What Are You Doing About It?

Sam Allman
March 13, 2013
No Comments
Early in my training career, a student came to me after a three-day training class and exclaimed, “I’m going home and quitting my job.”  My first thought was, Wow, what have I done?
Read More
Curiosity: Cat Killer? Or Category Killer?

Curiosity: Cat Killer? Or Category Killer?

Sam Allman
January 10, 2013
No Comments
Long ago Peter Drucker, the father of business consulting, made a very profound observation that has been lost in the sands of time
Read More
Would You Follow You?

Would You Follow You?

Sam Allman
December 4, 2012
No Comments
Be real: If you are the boss, would you follow you? As I have written before, there is a lack of leadership in our culture. And it’s not because we have a lack of bosses.


Read More
Are You Stepping Up or Shying Away?

Are You Stepping Up or Shying Away?

Sam Allman
November 30, 2012
No Comments
If you’re anything like me, you sometimes find it difficult to step up and be candid. Even worse, there are times you fail to initiate difficult discussions with others, including loved ones, on critical matters.


Read More
Communication in the Workplace: High-Wire Leadership

Communication in the Workplace: High-Wire Leadership

Sam Allman
October 31, 2012
One Comment
Last month I shared research that showed those who are the most successful in leadership, relationships and marriage are those who are not afraid to step up, address and discuss sensitive issues with others. The struggle with sensitive issues is that they are often very emotional and generate our age-old evolutionary response: fight or flight. That defense mechanism causes us to use ineffective methods of communication. When we are loaded with adrenalin, our brains lack the necessary blood flow to remain calm and think clearly.


Read More
View All Articles by Sam Allman
Subscribe For Free!
  • Digital Edition Subscription
  • eNewsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

Mohawk UltraWood

Mohawk Launches UltraWood

Mohawk Virtual Showroom

Mohawk Launches Virtual Showroom

promotions

Great Floors Announces Two Executive Promotions

TalkFloor videos and podcasts

Events

December 1, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Trade Shows

Trade show season will look different this year. How are you learning about new flooring products?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

Tiling Floors - DVD

Tiling Floors - DVD

Ceramic tile is a versatile and popular material for all kinds of floors.

See More Products

FT Flooring Buyer's Guide

Get our new eMagazine delivered to your inbox every month.

Stay in the know on the latest flooring retail trends.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY
  • Resources
    • List Rental
    • Survey And Sample
    • Flooring Group
    • Web Exclusives
    • Polls
  • Want More
    • Connect
    • Subscribe
  • Advertise With Us
    • Advertise
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2021. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing