April 10, 2024—Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and Kemp Harr discuss the health and recent trends in the hardwood flooring business as well as the highlights of next week's NWFA Expo in New Orleans. Listen to the interview for more details.
April 9, 2024—Paul Murfin, Executive Advisor with the new Samples App tracking tool, and Kemp Harr discuss the benefits to both the retailer and manufacturer for using this tool to check out floor samples. Listen to the interview for more details.
April 5, 2024—Joe Scanlin, Founder and CEO of Scanalytics, and Kemp Harr discuss how this patented sensor technology can be used to reduce building emissions. Listen to the interview to hear more details including a recent case study with Paramount Studios.
April 4, 2024—Jay Brown, President and COO of Bentley Mills, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and outlook for growth with Bentley Mills for 2024. Listen to the interview for more details.
April 3, 2024—Bob Pireu, owner of Bob & Pete’s Floors in Canton, Ohio, and Kemp Harr discuss this family-owned retail flooring store's continued growth and its affiliation with Alliance Flooring. Listen to the interview for more details.
April 1, 2024—Dan Mandel, owner of Sterling Carpets and Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the primary drivers of growth that Dan's team has implemented that have helped him double the revenue on the last 10 years. Sterling is a two-store, family-owned, flooring retail operation based in Anaheim, California.
March 20, 2024—Amie Gilmore, show director for TISE which includes the Surfaces Expo, and Kemp Harr discuss demographic statistics from the 2024 event and enhancements that were discussed at this week's Advisory Council meeting held in Dallas this week. Listen to the interview for more details.
March 27, 2024—Elena Grant, Marketing Director with the National Tile Contractors Association, and Kemp Harr Discuss the Elena's new focus and the mission to the NTCA within the tile industry. Listen to the interview for more details.
March 21, 2024—Alex Roberts, CEO with Robert’s Carpet and Fine Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss the NFA meeting and changes she’s made to her parent’s business since she’s taken over as the business leader of this 9-store, family-owned, retail flooring chain in Houston, Texas. Listen to the interview for more details.
March 19, 2024—Carole Cross, managing director of Mobile Marketing, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s new digital solutions that are uniquely tailored for flooring retailers. Listen to the podcast for more details.