December 8, 2025—Kathleen Cloud, co-owner with M. Frank Higgins, and Kemp Harr discuss the Mohawk Group’s business outlook and the education roadshow that the brand is hosting for StarNet members to further enhance the business relationship with their commercial flooring contractors. Listen to the interview for more information.
December 5, 2025—John Rietveldt, CEO of I4F, and Kemp Harr discuss this intellectual property licensing company’s continued expansion by adding people and also acquiring Beaulieu International’s patent portfolio related to rigid flooring. Listen to the interview for more details.
December 4, 2025—Curtis Callaway, Sr Director of Philanthropy for Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw’s participation in this weekend’s St. Jude Marathon in Memphis. Listen to the interview to learn that Shaw’s team hopes to raise $500,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Anyone who wants to contribute can click on this link. https://bit.ly/ShawLovesStJude2025
December 3, 2025—Zack Zehner, Chairman of Mannington Mills, and Kemp Harr discuss the bright spots for Mannington’s business and the strategic decisions the 110 year old flooring brand is making to continue its success as a family owned business.
December 2, 2025—Ralph Grogan, Vice President and General Manager with Taylor Adhesives, and Kemp Harr discuss the momentous positive change that the Avery Dennison shift in ownership is having on Taylor’s flooring adhesive business. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 26, 2025—Michael Martin, VP of Sales and Marketing for Peachey Hardwood, and Kemp Harr discuss Michael's new role to help grow this boutique hardwood flooring brand that is all made in America. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 25, 2025—Tami Stahl and Jason Hair, VP of Marketing and VP of National Accounts, respectively, with The Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Dixie’s plan for growth through product positioning and relationships. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 24, 2025—Hector Narvaez, EVP of sales, marketing and operations at Iris Group North America, and Kemp Harr discuss the Tile Solutions Plus meeting in Phoenix and Stonepeak’s latest innovative products. Listen to the interview for more information.
November 20, 2025—Jeff Meadows, President of Sales for Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss current market conditions, 2026 outlook and details about the kick off of Mohawk Momentum Roadshow in early January. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 19, 2025—Josh McGrane, Managing Partner with TrueTouch Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss the brand’s momentum with distributors and the launch of Soft Touch Carpet imported from Turkey. Listen to the interview for more details as well as the addition of Ralph Boe to the team.