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Join Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification, as he speaks with hardwood flooring experts about tips and tricks on how to run a successful business. If you want to-the-point, practical advice on how to advance your career in the hardwood flooring industry, then this podcast from the National Wood Flooring Association is for you. For more information on the National Wood Flooring Association visit nwfa.org.
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Brett Miller chats with Mark Whatley, Operations Manager, at Amber Flooring
Brett Miller and Billy Simmons discuss the role of the hardwood flooring inspector, the process of becoming an NWFA Certified Inspector, the challenges inspectors face on the job, and more.
Brett Miller chats with Hank Adams, Director of Manufacturing for Bison Hardwood.
Brett Miller chats with writer, voice actor, and HatchSpace founder and president Tom Bodett. They discuss Bodett's career, which includes his work as the voice of Motel 6, and how his passion for woodworking lead to the creation of HatchSpace, which was conceived as a gathering place to support fine woodworking.
Brett Miller is joined by James, Tracy, and Michael Tinghitella of Odie’s Oil to discuss the company's founding, its products, and more.
Brett Miller is joined by Paul Nelson, founder and operations manager of Western Sports Floors and Wyoming Wood Floors, to discuss the gym floor side of the hardwood flooring industry.
Brett Miller chats with David Watson of Grand Parkett in Liverpool, England. They discuss Watson's history in the hardwood flooring industry, similarities and differences between the wood flooring market in the United States and the United Kingdom, and more.
Brett Miller sits down with Daniel Moore, an experienced professional from Antique Floors, to discuss his long-standing career in the hardwood flooring industry. They delve into Daniel's expertise with reclaimed wood, his work in historical buildings, and the challenges and expectations that come with it. This podcast episode offers valuable insights and firsthand experiences, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the hardwood flooring industry.
Join Brett Miller as he chats with Jacob Durham and Megan Sherman from Loba-Wakol during a break at an NWFA hands-on training event. They discuss their history in the wood flooring industry, their unique partnership as a couple, the importance of industry engagement through hands-on events, and more.
Brett Miller and NWFA Regional Instructor Willie Short of Willie James Quality Flooring discuss his background, experiences as a hardwood flooring inspector, failures over concrete slabs, the importance of floor prep, working with crawlspaces, and more.
Brett Miller and Gene Wengert, aka The Wood Doctor, discuss the upcoming Pre-Expo Symposium: Stump the Wood Doctor with Dr. Eugene Wengert. Gain the knowledge you can use daily to be a better hardwood flooring installer, learn how moisture impacts wood flooring, and discover hidden factors that can affect your bottom line.https://www.nwfaexpo.org/NWFA2023/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=482&SessionDateID=32
Brett Miller is joined by John Alford, who is an NWFA Regional Instructor and owner of Alford's Custom Hardwood Floors, located in Loveland, Ohio.
Brett Miller and Robert Pelletier, Owner, and CEO of Pacific Hardwood, discuss his company, its recent involvement with the NWFA's Engineered Wood Flooring Refinishable Program, the importance of sustainability, and more.
Brett Miller chats with Paigh Bumgarner, Product Manager for Advantech, and Jaime Perkins, Perkins Builder Brothers. They discuss subflooring systems, testing, and subsequent advancements that the OSB industry has engaged in, how the wood panel industry has engaged with the wood flooring industry, unique wood flooring installations, and more.
In this sponsored episode of the NWFA Wood Talk podcast, Brett Miller chats with Steven Suntup of Elastilon USA about his product, a peel-and-stick underlayment installation system.
Brett Miller chats with Norman Kaswell, a second-generation owner of Kaswell Flooring Systems, about the history and future of end grain flooring in commercial and residential applications. They also discuss tips on installation, finishes, fillers, and long-term care of this unique cut of wood flooring.
Brett Miller chats with Greg Mihaich, an application engineer for Norton/Saint-Gobain Abrasives. In this role, he works in the professional floor sanding and DIY/Contractor markets on new product development, testing, and training. A second-generation wood flooring contractor, Mihaich has been active with NWFA, serving as an instructor at schools and assisting with updates to NWFA’s Sand and Finish Guidelines.
Brett Miller and Tim Nassis of Woodchuck Flooring in Toronto, Canada discuss his company’s business model and more. This podcast is sponsored by Woodchuck Flooring.
Brett Miller and Mike Somodean of MSCS Inc. discuss the value of education, what it means to be credentialed in the wood flooring industry, and the responsibilities you carry as a qualified professional in your market.
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