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Welcome to the FLOORtalk podcast, hosted by the editors of FLOOR Trends & Installation. On this podcast you will find a mix of interviews and fireside chats with leaders, newsmakers and influencers in the flooring industry. Tune in to hear insights, best practices and actionable advice for your flooring business.

 

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USG's Steve Rausch with a Ceramic Update - Part 1

 

 March 12, 2012 

Steve Rausch, Field Marketing & Technical Manager, USG, provides an overview of the ceramic sector, discussing innovation in product development and newly created channels to the marketplace. Rausch also offers an update on changes with industry standards and building codes.

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Flooring Tech Expert Dispels AI Implementation Fears While Addressing Its Real-World Advantages

Are flooring dealers making costly AI mistakes? AI expert Maksim Nazarchuk reveals the three biggest concerns holding back the industry, how to protect customer data without killing innovation, and why most AI implementations fail before they start.

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Independent Carpet One and Synchrony Unveil Flooring Retail Growth Strategies

In this special National Small Business Week episode, Independent Carpet One Co-Owner Cathy Buchanan and Synchrony's Vince Lowe discuss retail challenges in today's economy, successful adaptation strategies, and how financial partnerships are helping flooring retailers boost profitability.

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WFCA Expands Training Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Industry-Leading Flooring Inspection Curriculum

Scott Humphrey, CEO, WFCA, and Beth Brown Sorrell, executive director of FCITS, WFCA, reveal how the WFCA's acquisition of FCITS’ specialized inspection training will address critical knowledge gaps while leveraging the association's extensive reach to elevate professional standards across the flooring sector. 

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Mohawk's Domestic Manufacturing Powers Growth in Challenging Times

In this exclusive interview, Mohawk's Charles DiSano reveals how North Carolina manufacturing helps power the company's American made growth strategy. Discover why retailers are turning to Mohawk’s tariff-free flooring solutions in PureTech, RevWood and Pergo Elements that deliver confidence in an uncertain market.

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Strategic Alignment: HMTX's Vision for Growth

HMTX combines Metroflor and Teknoflor under its new Contract and Trade Business Unit. In this exclusive interview, Russ Rogg reveals the strategy behind the consolidation, discusses a new partnership with Spartan Surfaces, and shares insights on the future of resilient flooring in today's challenging market.

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The Carpet Guys Open Michigan's First Flooring Installer Training Center

In response to the trade labor shortage, The Carpet Guys have launched Michigan's first state-licensed installer training center, offering a unique pathway to a promising career in flooring installation for those seeking an alternative to traditional four-year degrees. 

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