Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast
Episodes
Eric Astrachan Discusses Latest News on India Tile Antidumping Iniative and New Abrasion Test
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), and Kemp Harr discuss the recent challenge to the Department of Commer...
Cathy Buchanan Discusses Her Retail Flooring Business and CCA Regional Summer Meetings
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Buchanan, owner of Independent Carpet One in Westland, Michigan, and Kemp Harr discuss the pace of sales for 2025 in Cathy's store and CCA Globa...
Ryan Dunn Discusses Alliance Flooring Annual Meeting
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Dunn, co-president and CEO of Alliance Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the buying group's recent in Park City, Utah. Listen to the interview to l...
Julian Dossche Discusses Market Penetration with Canopy Branded LVT
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Dossche, president of International Flooring Company (IFC), and Kemp Harr discuss market conditions and the penetration of the firm’s Canopy ...
Santo Torcivia Discusses the 2026 Edition of the US Floor Report
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Santo Torcivia, an economist focused on the flooring business and a partner with Floor Focus Magazine, and Kemp Harr discuss the 2026 edition of the U...
Bruce Zwicker Compares European Hardwood Flooring Business to the US Business
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Zwicker, a flooring industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss Bruce’s recent keynote speech to the European Parquet Federation, which allowed...
Sarah Napoli Discusses her NeoCon Experience as an Interior Designer with Corgan
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Napoli, an Interior Designer with Corgan in Phoenix, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Sarah's NeoCon/Design Days experience in Chicago la...
Jackie Dettmar Discusses Mohawk Group's Core Message and Awards at NeoCon 2025
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Dettmar, VP of Marketing, product development and design for The Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Mohawk’s showroom expe...
Erin Jende Discusses Interfaces Core Message and Awards at NeoCon 2025
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Jende, Director of Marketing with Interface, and Kemp Harr discuss Interface’s recent growth, awards and brand positioning at NeoCon 2025.
Dr Richard Taylor Discusses the Stress Reduction of Fractal Patterns
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard Taylor, professor of physics and psychology, and Kemp Harr discuss the award-winning visual designs that Mohawk and Momentum are integrati...
Shannon Cochran Discusses Patcrafts Product Awards at NeoCon 2025
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Cochran, Co-leader at Patcraft, and Kemp Harr discuss Patcraft’s Best of NeoCon and Hip awards and the brand’s 80-year anniversary.
Reesie Duncan Discusses Shaw Contracts Awards and Message at NeoCon 2025
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reesie Duncan, VP of Global Design for Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw Contract’s award-winning products and the brand's core message for ...
Robert Tivadar Discusses Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago 2025
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Tivadar, the founder of Oetee—the agency in charge of promoting Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago, and Kemp Harr discuss this week's activ...
Kent Clauson Discusses Patcrafts Message at NeoCon
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Clausen, co-leader at Patcraft, and Kemp Harr discuss Kent’s expanded role and Patcraft’s core message as it celebrates 80 years at NeoCon ne...
Brent Emore Discusses his CEO Role at AHF Products and Strategy for Growth
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Emore, CEO with AHF Products, and Kemp Harr discuss Brent’s status change to permanent CEO and the firm’s strategic focus for growth—with ...
Byron Morton Provides Highlights for Next Weeks NeoCon in Chicago
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Byron Morton, VP of leasing for The Mart, discusses the anticipated crowd and key speakers scheduled for NeoCon in Chicago next week. Hear why Chicago...
Franco Rossi Discusses Aquafils Growth and NeoCon Message
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Franco Rossi, President of Aquafil USA, and Kemp Harr discuss Aquafil’s recent growth as the largest independent supplier of nylon for the carpet in...
Bill Bohrer and Dean Miller Discuss Wall 2 Walls Customer Appreciation Fishing Tounament
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Bohrer and Dean Miller, president and COO, respectively, with Wall 2 Wall Commercial Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss Wall 2 Wall's annual custome...
Phil Koufidakis Discusses Baker Brothers Digital Marketing Strategy
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Phil Koufidakis, president of Baker Brothers in Phoenix, discusses the shift in his company’s marketing strategy from traditional...
Seth Arnold Discusses His New Role as Brand Leader for COREtec
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Arnold Discusses His New Role as Brand Leader for COREtec by Floor Focus Magazine
Josh Williams Discusses the Acquisition of FloorMax and Carpet Fair
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Williams Discusses the Acquisition of FloorMax and Carpet Fair by Floor Focus Magazine
Mark Lukianchuk and Todd Saunders Discuss Cyncly's Decision to Acquire Broadlume
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lukianchuk and Todd Saunders Discuss Cyncly's Decision to Acquire Broadlume by Floor Focus Magazine
Chad Ogden Discusses Q-Floors' Competitive Edge in Flooring Software
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Ogden Discusses Q-Floors' Competitive Edge in Flooring Software by Floor Focus Magazine
Chris Abbate Discusses the Launch of Ceramics of Italy's Tile Competition
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Abbate Discusses the Launch of Ceramics of Italy's Tile Competition by Floor Focus Magazine
Jackie Dettmar Discusses Mohawk Group's New Chicago Showroom
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Dettmar Discusses Mohawk Group's New Chicago Showroom by Floor Focus Magazine
Leah Phillips and Cori Walthers Discuss the Delos Company's USA Rug Business
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Phillips and Cori Walthers Discuss the Delos Company's USA Rug Business by Floor Focus Magazine
Josh McGrane Discusses the Launch of MonoTech Evolv from TrueTouch Floors
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh McGrane Discusses the Launch of MonoTech Evolv from TrueTouch Floors by Floor Focus Magazine
Jon Straub Discusses Selling His Memphis Retail Business to America's Floor Source
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Straub Discusses Selling His Memphis Retail Business to America's Floor Source by Floor Focus Magazine
Arthur Clarke Discusses Greenbuild 2024 in Philadelphia
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur Clarke Discusses Greenbuild 2024 in Philadelphia by Floor Focus Magazine
John Rietveldt Discusses How Production of LVT Could Shift Under Increased Tariffs on China
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Rietveldt Discusses How Production of LVT Could Shift Under Increased Tariffs on China by Floor Focus Magazine
Steve Sieracki Discusses Leadership Changes at CCA Global
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Sieracki Discusses Leadership Changes at CCA Global by Floor Focus Magazine
Melissa Nau and Carrie Stephens Discuss Shaw Contract's Hospitality Message at BDNY
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Nau and Carrie Stephens Discuss Shaw Contract's Hospitality Message at BDNY by Floor Focus Magazine
Charley Knight Discusses the Hospitality Flooring Business and His New Role at CM Hospitality
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charley Knight Discusses the Hospitality Flooring Business and His New Role at CM Hospitality by Floor Focus Magazine
Bruce Ford Discusses the Outlook for Growth in the Hospitality Sector
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Ford Discusses the Outlook for Growth in the Hospitality Sector by Floor Focus Magazine
Keisha Byrd Discusses 2024 BDNY Show in New York
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keisha Byrd Discusses 2024 BDNY Show in New York by Floor Focus Magazine
Tiffany Davis Discusses Her New Role as Marketing Lead for Surfaces
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Davis Discusses Her New Role as Marketing Lead for Surfaces by Floor Focus Magazine
Bill Blackstock Discusses RFCI's Fall Meeting in Naples
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Blackstock Discusses RFCI's Fall Meeting in Naples by Floor Focus Magazine
Jeff Meadows Discusses Residential Flooring Dealer Trends and Mohawk's Edge Summit
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Meadows Discusses Residential Flooring Dealer Trends and Mohawk's Edge Summit by Floor Focus Magazine
Dave Meberg Discusses the GNYFC Meeting in Amelia Island
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Meberg Discusses the GNYFC Meeting in Amelia Island by Floor Focus Magazine
Rodney McNeil and Natalie Jones Discuss AKC Partnership with Shaw Floors
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rodney McNeil and Natalie Jones Discuss AKC Partnership with Shaw Floors by Floor Focus Magazine
Steve Cloud Discusses Starnet's Fall Meeting
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cloud Discusses Starnet's Fall Meeting by Floor Focus Magazine
Ian Newton Discusses NFA Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C.
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Newton Discusses NFA Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C. by Floor Focus Magazine
Mark Bischoff Discusses Highlights of Starnet's Fall Meeting
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bischoff Discusses Highlights of Starnet's Fall Meeting by Floor Focus Magazine
Brian Green Discusses NAFCD's Goals for the Coming Year
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Green Discusses NAFCD's Goals for the Coming Year by Floor Focus Magazine
Michael Wilbur Discusses His New Role as EVP of NAFCD
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Wilbur Discusses His New Role as EVP of NAFCD by Floor Focus Magazine
Randy Weis Discusses His Career and Retirement Plans
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Weis Discusses His Career and Retirement Plans by Floor Focus Magazine
Dave Verhey Discusses Verhey Carpets' 75 Years in Grand Rapids
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Verhey Discusses Verhey Carpets' 75 Years in Grand Rapids by Floor Focus Magazine
Adam Ward Discusses Mohawk's Launch of SolidTech R
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Ward Discusses Mohawk's Launch of SolidTech R by Floor Focus Magazine
Jason Randolph Discusses Mohawk's Edge Summit and 2025 Winter Markets
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Randolph Discusses Mohawk's Edge Summit and 2025 Winter Markets by Floor Focus Magazine
Melissa Nau Discusses Shaw Contract's Focus in Hospitality
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Nau Discusses Shaw Contract's Focus in Hospitality by Floor Focus Magazine
Nichole Beyer Discusses Impact of Hurricane Milton on Local Flooring Business
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nichole Beyer Discusses Impact of Hurricane Milton on Local Flooring Business by Floor Focus Magazine
Meredith Brown Discusses Highlights from the Healthcare Design Expo
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith Brown Discusses Highlights from the Healthcare Design Expo by Floor Focus Magazine
Jay Smith Discusses Shaw Industries' Strategic Residential Market Focus for 2025
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Smith Discusses Shaw Industries' Strategic Residential Market Focus for 2025 by Floor Focus Magazine
Winn Everhart Discusses His New Role as CEO of Tarkett North America
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winn Everhart Discusses His New Role as CEO of Tarkett North America by Floor Focus Magazine
Pat Kelly Discusses FCICA/CFI Meeting in Orlando
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Kelly Discusses FCICA/CFI Meeting in Orlando by Floor Focus Magazine
John McHale and Catherine Church Discuss Highlights of This Week's CFI and FCICA Meeting
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John McHale and Catherine Church Discuss Highlights of This Week's CFI and FCICA Meeting by Floor Focus Magazine
Franco Rossi Discusses California Carpet Recycling Bill AB-863 Recently Signed into Law
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Franco Rossi Discusses California Carpet Recycling Bill AB-863 Recently Signed into Law by Floor Focus Magazine
Joe Lundgren Discusses News and Highlights from Cersaie 2024 In Italy
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lundgren Discusses News and Highlights from Cersaie 2024 In Italy by Floor Focus Magazine
Armando Cafiero Discusses the Annual Cersaie Tile Expo in Bologna, Italy
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Armando Cafiero Discusses the Annual Cersaie Tile Expo in Bologna, Italy by Floor Focus Magazine
Sean Brennan Discusses Kährs' New USA-Made Hardwood Products
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Brennan Discusses Kährs' New USA-Made Hardwood Products by Floor Focus Magazine
Jon Youngberg and Scott Bertram Discuss Tom Duffy's Annual Floorsight Meeting
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Youngberg and Scott Bertram Discuss Tom Duffy's Annual Floorsight Meeting by Floor Focus Magazine
Geoff Gordon Discusses Fuse's Recent Board Meeting with Suppliers
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Gordon Discusses Fuse's Recent Board Meeting with Suppliers by Floor Focus Magazine
John Lanier Discusses the Ray Anderson Foundation's Climate Change Initiatives
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Lanier Discusses the Ray Anderson Foundation's Climate Change Initiatives by Floor Focus Magazine
Max Holland and Amie Foster Discuss Highlights of the Annual FEI Group Meeting in Washington, DC
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max Holland and Amie Foster Discuss Highlights of the Annual FEI Group Meeting in Washington, DC by Floor Focus Magazine
Tom Sullivan and Jason Delves Discuss Future Plans for Lumber Liquidators Under Their Leadership
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Sullivan and Jason Delves Discuss Future Plans for Lumber Liquidators Under Their Leadership by Floor Focus Magazine
Kermit Baker Discusses Outlook for Economic Growth in Commercial & Residential Building Sectors
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kermit Baker Discusses Outlook for Economic Growth in Commercial & Residential Building Sectors by Floor Focus Magazine
David Bender Discusses Status of AB-863 California Carpet Recycling Legislation
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Bender Discusses Status of AB-863 California Carpet Recycling Legislation by Floor Focus Magazine
Bruce Zwicker Discusses Demise of LL Flooring
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Zwicker Discusses Demise of LL Flooring by Floor Focus Magazine
Ashlie Butler Discusses Bob's Carpet and Flooring's Labor Day Sale
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashlie Butler Discusses Bob's Carpet and Flooring's Labor Day Sale by Floor Focus Magazine
Dave Chambers Discusses Nebraska Furniture Mart's Labor Day Sale
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Chambers Discusses Nebraska Furniture Mart's Labor Day Sale by Floor Focus Magazine
Oriental Weavers' Mandi Williams Discusses Trends in the Area Rug Category
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oriental Weavers' Mandi Williams Discusses Trends in the Area Rug Category by Floor Focus Magazine
Jared Coffin Discusses His New Role as Head of Marketing with The Dixie Group
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Coffin Discusses His New Role as Head of Marketing with The Dixie Group by Floor Focus Magazine
David Gross Discusses INSTALL's Professional Installer Training
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Gross Discusses INSTALL's Professional Installer Training by Floor Focus Magazine
Julian Dossche Discusses the Launch of IFC's Canopy Brand
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Dossche Discusses the Launch of IFC's Canopy Brand by Floor Focus Magazine
Paul Cleary Discusses Momentum's NeoCon Experience and Showroom Reset
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Cleary Discusses Momentum's NeoCon Experience and Showroom Reset by Floor Focus Magazine
Brand Expert Chris Ramey Discusses LL Flooring's Bankruptcy and Luxe Market's Stability
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brand Expert Chris Ramey Discusses LL Flooring's Bankruptcy and Luxe Market's Stability by Floor Focus Magazine
Derrick Daye Discusses Brand Strategies to Implement When Market Demand Is Soft
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derrick Daye Discusses Brand Strategies to Implement When Market Demand Is Soft by Floor Focus Magazine
Benjamin Leipert and David Morgan Discuss Shaw's Expanded Carpet Yarn Facility in Aiken, SC
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Leipert and David Morgan Discuss Shaw's Expanded Carpet Yarn Facility in Aiken, SC by Floor Focus Magazine
Benjamin Bachman Discusses Gerflor's Olympic Participation in Sports Flooring
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Bachman Discusses Gerflor's Olympic Participation in Sports Flooring by Floor Focus Magazine
Kent Beightler Discusses Diverzify's Acquisition of Continental Floors
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Beightler Discusses Diverzify's Acquisition of Continental Floors by Floor Focus Magazine
Shane Totten Discusses His Role as Head of Sustainability with Mannington
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Totten Discusses His Role as Head of Sustainability with Mannington by Floor Focus Magazine
Dan Abernathy Discusses Big D's Acquisition of Diamond W from Tarkett
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Abernathy Discusses Big D's Acquisition of Diamond W from Tarkett by Floor Focus Magazine
Ray Mancini Discusses UCX's Brand Launch for Largest U.S. Flooring Distributor
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Mancini Discusses UCX's Brand Launch for Largest U.S. Flooring Distributor by Floor Focus Magazine
Robert Varden Discusses Upcoming Installer Training for Woven and Natural Fiber Carpet
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Varden Discusses Upcoming Installer Training for Woven and Natural Fiber Carpet by Floor Focus Magazine
Michael Martin Discusses NWFA's Sponsorship of Flooring Sustainability Summit
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Martin Discusses NWFA's Sponsorship of Flooring Sustainability Summit by Floor Focus Magazine
Sarah Templin Discusses Gensler's Product Sustainability Standards at Sustainability Summit in D.C.
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Templin Discusses Gensler's Product Sustainability Standards at Sustainability Summit in D.C. by Floor Focus Magazine
Bill Griese Discusses Vision for Initiating Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C.
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Griese Discusses Vision for Initiating Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. by Floor Focus Magazine
Barbara June Discusses NALFA's Message at Flooring Sustainability Summit
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara June Discusses NALFA's Message at Flooring Sustainability Summit by Floor Focus Magazine
Graham Howerton and Dan Butterfield Discuss the Current State of the Builder Market
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Howerton and Dan Butterfield Discuss the Current State of the Builder Market by Floor Focus Magazine
Hector Narvaez Discusses Iris Ceramica Group's Development of Hydrogen Powered Tile Production
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hector Narvaez Discusses Iris Ceramica Group's Development of Hydrogen Powered Tile Production by Floor Focus Magazine
Bruce Zwicker Discusses Market Demand and Distribution Consolidation
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Zwicker Discusses Market Demand and Distribution Consolidation by Floor Focus Magazine
Santo Torcivia Discusses His Economic Forecast in the New US FlooReport
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Santo Torcivia Discusses His Economic Forecast in the New US FlooReport by Floor Focus Magazine
Jonathan Cohen Discusses Stanton Flooring's Management and Retailer Recognition
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Cohen Discusses Stanton Flooring's Management and Retailer Recognition by Floor Focus Magazine
Michel Vermette Discusses AFS' New HQ Grand Opening Event
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michel Vermette Discusses AFS' New HQ Grand Opening Event by Floor Focus Magazine
Cathy Buchanan Discusses Business Conditions, Advertising and Diversity
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Buchanan Discusses Business Conditions, Advertising and Diversity by Floor Focus Magazine
Russ DeLozier Explains CRIs Opposition to California AB 863
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russ DeLozier Explains CRIs Opposition to California AB 863 by Floor Focus Magazine
Robert Tivadar Discusses Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Tivadar Discusses Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago by Floor Focus Magazine
Susan Smilek Discusses Patcraft's Design Focus and Awards at NeoCon 2024
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Smilek Discusses Patcraft's Design Focus and Awards at NeoCon 2024 by Floor Focus Magazine
Jennifer Zimmerman Discusses AHF Products' A&D Message at NeoCon 2024
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Zimmerman Discusses AHF Products' A&D Message at NeoCon 2024 by Floor Focus Magazine
Jason Goldberg Discusses Recent Retail Boot Camp Event
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Goldberg Discusses Recent Retail Boot Camp Event by Floor Focus Magazine