Flooring Podcast

Special Presentation – WFCA Legislative Counsel Analyze the Presidential Election of 2004 – Part 3

January 22, 2005—In this the third segment of a special four-part series, produced by the World Floor Covering Association and FloorRadio, special guests Tim Columbus and Scott Sinder, legislative counsel to the WFCA, with Washington legal firm Collier Shannon Scott, look back at the presidential election of 2004. In this segment, Columbus and Sinder share their views on the agenda for the second Bush term and what it might mean for the business community and the floor covering industry.

Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter and the Case of Fuzzing & Shedding

January 22, 2005—Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Carpet Services discusses a problem with a residential carpet installation where Lew, working with a retailer, got to the bottom of a fuzzing and shedding problem.

Trivers on Sears/Kmart & the Internet

January 20, 2005—Jon Trivers, Marketing Wit & Wisdom, in a continuation of a conversation initiated last week,looks at the Kmart/Sears deal and discussing is potential for success. Jon also talks about the Internet and its potential for growth in the floor covering industry and in retailing in general.

Lee Horwitz Discusses Big Bob’s – Part 2

January 20, 2005—Lee Horwitz, owner of A&M Carpets and Big Bob’s of Fresno, California, in the second part of a two-part conversation talks more about the Big Bob’s organization his Big Bob’s franchise and how it compliments his full-service operation.

Retailer Lee Horwitz on Growth, Big Boxes & Big Bob’s

January 19, 2005—Lee Horwitz, owner of A&M Carpets and Big Bob’s of Fresno, California, in the first part of a two-part conversation discusses his company’s growth, how he has approached his market with a higher end and a cash and carry Big Bob’s, his experience with hard and soft surface products and competing with the big box players. Horwitz also talks about how he came to open a Big Bob’s and the success he has had since.

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

January 18, 2005—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio, discuss sustainability highlights of 2004; StarNet’s combining with The Invironmentalists; Corporate Interiors acquisition of the St. Louis unit of The Invironmentalists; Record-setting attendance at the Builder Show; Faus licensing technology to Berry Floor; Home Depot expectations for 2005 and the roll-out of its Special Order Services Initiative, a new technology platform to produce growth in the installation arena.

Paul Friederichsen Reviews The Builders Show 2005

January 17, 2005—Paul Friederichsen, EVP, The Hauser Group, from the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, reports on the International Builders’ Show 2005, discussing the crowds, the exhibitors, the attendees, the mood and the venue. Friederichsen talks about the exhibitors that made the biggest splash, the show's floor covering exhibitors and the events surrounding the show.

A Special Presentation – WFCA Legislative Counsel Analyze the Presidential Election of 2004 – Part 2

January 16, 2005—In this the second segment of a special four-part series produced by the World Floor Covering Association and FloorRadio, special guests Tim Columbus and Scott Sinder - legislative counsel for the WFCA, with Washington legal firm Collier Shannon Scott look back at the presidential election of 2004. In this segment Columbus and Sinder look at the polls and the role the media played in the in the election of 2004.

Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter and the Case of Wrinkles & Bubbles

January 16, 2005—Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Carpet Services discusses a commercial installation where four similar types of carpet, all from the same manufacturer, react differently to moisture. One of the carpets in this installation ends up with wrinkles and bubbles.

Dowling, Sabosik & Rose on the Starnet, Invironmentalists Deal

January 13, 2005—Lori Dowling, CEO, Starnet, Bob Sabosik, Chairman, StarNet Board & President of M.E. Sabosik and Ron Rose, Executive VP Sales, The Invironmentalist discuss the combining of StarNet and The Invironmentalist Commercial Services Network, the elements of the move and what it means to Starnet members and the markets they serve. Also discussed, the installation, maintenance and lift technologies involved in the transaction as well as a look at the marketplace and expectations for 2005