This week on The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom sits down with Glen, owner of Coastal Carpets, to talk about juggling family life, running a flooring business, and his love for skateboarding. From the art of laying carpet to hitting the ramps, this episode brings flooring and lifestyle together in a way you won’t want to miss.

What’s Inside:

• Growing Coastal Carpets into a trusted family-run flooring business.
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• Glen’s unique balance between fatherhood, business ownership, and skateboarding.
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• Lessons learned from the trade and the skatepark.
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• Why passion and perseverance matter in both flooring and life.
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Guest Information:

Glen – Owner, Coastal Carpets

• Website: https://www.coastal-carpets.com

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