Flooring Podcast

2004 Favorites -- Jon Dougal on Social Responsibility & the Triple Bottom Line

September 2, 2004—From FloorRadio Favorites of 2004 -- Jon Dougal, Sustainable Design Associates iscusses the social responsible aspect of the triple bottom-line, defining it, offering some examples of how companies can demonstrate their social responsibility with their employees and within their communities. Dougal also discusses how this practice is reflected positively at the bottom line and how the concept has taken root in the floor covering business.

Frank O’Neill – The Week in the Floor Covering Industry

September 1, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss the Flooring America’s summer convention, the organizations new national ad program, centered around an infomercial, Flooring America's Neighborhood Networks and its new websites. Also discussed, the sale of Burlington Rug, the North Georgia resort purchased by a group headed by Julian Saul and Milliken goes to the Olympics.

Paul Friederichsen on Why Consumers Buy What They Buy

September 1, 2004—Paul Friederichsen, Executive Vice President of the Hauser Group in an ongoing series on branding and advertising looks at the psychology of the consumer discussing the book, “Why People Buy Things They Don't Need”, by Paula Danziger. Friederichsen looks at the role branding plays in consumer purchases and the categories of both discretionary spending and consumers who spend discretionary dollars.

Flooring America’ Evan Hackel on the Group’s Unique Branding Initiative

August 30, 2004—Paul Friederichsen, Executive Vice President of the Hauser Group in an ongoing series on branding and advertising looks at the psychology of the consumer discussing the book, “Why People Buy Things They Don't Need”, by Paula Danziger. Friederichsen looks at the role branding plays in consumer purchases and the categories of both discretionary spending and consumers who spend discretionary dollars.

Rug News.com’s Lissa Wyman on the Rug Sector

August 26, 2004—Lissa Wyman, Editor and publisher, Rug News.com looks at the rug segment of the industry discussing its prime events and growth patterns over the past twelve months. Also discussed, consolidation in the sector, how the major players are affecting the industry, shifts within the retail community and what’s hot from a product standpoint.

Barker on the Market

August 25, 2004—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the overarching factors that are affecting today’s market, including oil prices and interest rate expectations. Barker also looks at recent earnings reports, the housing numbers and how they're affecting floor covering stocks and how recent economic data plays into the equation.

Frank O’Neill – The Week in the Floor Covering Industry

August 24, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss Target Commercial Interiors’ acquisition of Re:Source Minnesota; Forbo’s announcement that it will dispose of its flooring unit following a loss in the company's first half and the European and U.S vinyl and linoleum markets; The latest in price increases and Fabrica makes the Small Business Administration’s Hall of Fame.

Namba & Walker on the Declining State of Installation – Part 2

August 23, 2004—Jon Namba, Director, Technical Services, WFCA and Past President, Certified Floorcovering Installers, (CFI) and Jim Walker, CEO, CFI in the final part of a two-part series discuss the declining state of installation in the industry and its root causes in the manufacturing, retail and installation communities. Also discusses is the recently held CFI convention.

CRI’s Braun & Seelaus Announce the Newest Seal of Approval Program

August 23, 2004—From the Carpet & Rug Institute, President Werner Braun and Communications Director Joan Seelaus discuss the association’s newest Seal of Approval program. With the goal of increasing consumer satisfaction, the CRI - after developing protocols to test spotter, pre-spray and in-tank chemicals as well as the system that delivers the chemicals - has met with major maintenance companies who have agreed to submit their products for testing. To support the program CRI will also launch a consumer-oriented, promotional effort.

Larry Winter and Three Basic Steps to Mitigate Credit Problems

August 22, 2004—Larry Winter, Winter & Harris CPAs discusses avenues open to business people with credit problems, including the three basic measures available to prevent the situation from getting worse and set in motion steps to reverse the situation. Winter also looks at credit counselors and how to select a reputable one.