Alex Page of Tricas Flooring joins the UK Flooring Podcast to share how a family-run ethos, prioritising fitters, and learning from the past helped turn his career and life around.

What’s Inside:

• Alex’s flooring journey: From apprentice sweeping floors to running a thriving commercial operation
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• The importance of communication, second chances, and investing in mental wellbeing
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• Why proper floor prep knowledge is still one of the industry’s most underrated skills
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• Tricas Flooring’s rebrand and plans for the future
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• The power of saying “no” to bad contracts—even when the money looks good

Memorable Quote:

“Always keep the people that feed you happy—that’s the key. Fitters first, always.”

Guest Information:

Alex Page – Tricas Flooring

🔗 Website: https://www.tricasflooring.co.uk

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-page-0236851a1

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