October 16, 2014—Benjamin Bachman, CEO of Gerflor USA, and Kemp Harr, discuss Gerflor's fit as Starnet's newest Vendor Partner. Listen to the interview to hear more about Gerflor and the company's focus approaching the commercial flooring market through commercial flooring contractors.
October 15, 2015—Randy Sexton, Owner of Commercial Flooring Services (a commercial flooring contractor), and Kemp Harr, discuss the success of Randy's business based in Huntsville, Alabama. Listen to the interview to hear Randy talk about his biggest challenges as he works to grow his business. Randy is a Starnet member and this interview was recorded last week at the Starnet Fall Meeting.
October 14, 2014—Cheryl Acierno, Owner of Acierno and Company, and Kemp Harr, discuss her commercial contracting business in Denver, Colorado and the hospitality event she hosted prior to the Starnet Fall Meeting. Listen to the interview to hear more about the event and about her business.
For photos from the event, click here.
October 13, 2014—Jeanne Matson, President of Starnet, and Kemp Harr, discuss a few highlights from this group of commercial flooring contractor's fall meeting, held this weekend in Denver, Colorado. Listen to the interview to hear about business conditions, seminar topics and other details.
October 9, 2014—Alena Capra, an Interior Designer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Kemp Harr, discuss her experience specifying tile in her clients' homes in south Florida, as well as her new role as ambassador to the Coverings 2015 expo. Listen to the interview to hear more about her role with the largest tile show in the U.S.
October 8, 2014—John Bonney, VP of Sales for Karndean, and Kemp Harr, discuss the LVT market, Karndean's focus and recent changes to the company's executive management team. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 6, 2014—Joe Yarbrough, President of CRI, and Kemp Harr, discuss Joe's recent meetings with congressional representatives on the Hill. Listen to the interview to hear more about Joe's purpose for making the trip and some of the key discussion points.
October 3, 2014—Vinnie Virga, Owner of five Big Bob's Outlet stores in New England, and Kemp Harr,discuss Vinnie's strategy around owning vs. renting his real estate. Listen to the interview to hear more about this and to hear an update on market conditions for retail flooring sales in New England.
October 2, 2014—Sam Roberts, Owner of Robert's Carpet and Fine Floors in Houston, Texas (and also a former president of the NFA), and Kemp Harr, discuss the fall NFA meeting held this week in Maui, Hawaii. Listen to the interview to hear Sam talk about the membership's revenue growth this year, their near-term outlook and learn who was elected to lead the NFA for the next two years.
September 30, 2014—Dan Frierson, Chairman of the Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr, discuss Dixie's latest acquisition of Burtco Enterprises (known for the last 5 years as B-Carpet). Listen to the interview to hear more about how this acquisition fits into Dixie's operation plus hear Dan give us an update on current market conditions in the carpet sector.