April 1, 2020--Bruce Zwicker, former CEO with Haines and flooring industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss the CEO stress test, state mandates on essential businesses and using China as a barometer for how prolonged an impact the Coronavirus will have on the U.S. economy and the flooring business.
March 30, 2010--Sam Roberts, owner of Roberts Carpet and Fine Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss the steps Sam is taking to keep his chain of 10 flooring stores in the Houston, Texas area alive in the wake of the Coronavirus. Listen to the interview to hear more details including his focus to keep all of his employees.
March 27, 2020--Piet Dossche, founder of Coretec and SVP with Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions at Shaw Industries, status of business in China, and uptick in DIY business as the threat of the Coronavirus continues to climb here in the U.S.
March 26, 2020--Santo Torcivia, an economist with Market Insights, and Kemp Harr discuss Santo’s view on what effect the Coronavirus slowdown could have on the flooring business. Listen to the interview to hear more details on which sectors could be more impacted.
March 25, 2020--James Parker, President of Vital Solutions, and Kemp Harr discuss the Vital Solutions’ Vital Oxide disinfectant which is being used by many commercial maintenance contractors to disinfect office buildings and other commercial spaces. Listen to the interview to hear more details including how this chemical was developed for cruise ships and nursing homes.
March 24, 2020--Geoff Gordon, Executive Director with the Fuse Alliance, discusses how this group of commercial flooring contractors are reacting to the economic slowdown created by the Coronavirus. Listen to the interview, recorded Friday, for more details.
March 23, 2020--Cathy Buchanan, Co-owner of Independent Carpet One in Westland, Michigan, and Kemp Harr discuss the status of Cathy's business during the economic slowdown created by the fear of the Coronavirus. Listen to the interview, recorded last week, to learn about her increased advertising and steps she is taking to keep everyone safe.
March 20, 2020--Dave Meberg, CEO with Consolidated Carpet, and Kemp Harr discuss the impact the threat of the Coronavirus is having on Dave's commercial flooring contracting business in New York and Chicago. Listen to the interview for more details on the steps he is taking to keep his employees safe and keep his consumer’s projects moving forward.
March 19, 2020—Tim Baucom, President of Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw’s preparation and policy changes in reaction to the Coronavirus threat. Listen to the interview to hear Tim’s perspective and learn how Shaw is working with their employees and customers to hopefully minimize the impact of this situation.
March 18, 2020—Chuck Bode, CEO of CB Flooring and Board Chair for Starnet, and Kemp Harr discuss the rationale behind the decision to cancel the Starnet spring meeting and the impact this recent virus related news might have on the commercial flooring contracting business. Listen to the interview for details on the protocols CB Flooring has put into place.