NWFA Wood Talk

Brett Miller is joined by Kayleen McCabe, general contractor, TV host, and trades advocate, to discuss apprenticeship, the importance of inspiring the next generation to get involved in the trades, and more.

Brett Miller chats with Footprints Floors owner, Bryan Park. They discuss being a businessman versus being a craftsman and how to understand your market. Park also talks about understanding the vital role margins play in the success of your business.

Join Brett Miller as he talks with several students at the recent NWFA Wood Floor Inspector school. This school happens once each year and takes a heavy commitment from each of the students who attend. This five-day in-person course has been developed to prepare wood flooring professionals to earn the NWFA CWFI credential. Training involves learning about the inspector's role, their legal res...

Brett Miller chats with Footprints Floors owner, Bryan Park. They discuss the importance of honing your sales skills and how they translate into company growth, how he took a leap of faith and started his business, his recent educational partnership with the NWFA, and more. 

Brett Miller chats with Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of America's Floor Source. They discuss the labor crisis, addressing the shortage of qualified workers in the flooring industry, how trade associations should be playing a vital role, and combining forces to put trainers on the street to bring new installers to the trade. They also talk about the importance of investing in training, his...

Brett Miller chats with Edward Tsvilik of Czar Floors and Terra Erb and John Wonderly from the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association.  To learn more about Czar Floors' winning entry, click here.

Brett Miller is joined by Joseph Hillenmeyer from Aprilaire, and Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. to discuss an upcoming webinar on how humidity impacts wood flooring.  The  free webinar will be held on Thursday, August 26 at 11:00 AM CDT.   Register now at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5569924012807502351

Brett Miller chats with Steve Seabaugh. They discuss his beginnings working with wood flooring, overcoming adversity, the biggest changes he's seen in the hardwood flooring industry, and more.

Brett Miller and Denny Hickman of Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring discuss moisture content, kiln-drying, the performance of live-sawn wood, common and uncommon issues caused by improper drying, and more. 

Brett Miller chats with Tom Ourada about his beginnings working with wood flooring, his passion for finding unique flooring material, his recent multiple 2021 Wood Floor of the Year Awards, including Best in Marquetry/Inlay, Circle/Curved Application, and Members' Choice, the importance of positive self-talk, and more.

Brett Miller and Todd McDonald of Maple Ridge Handscraped discuss what it means to be a part of the hardwood flooring industry, why taking care of your health is important, hardwood flooring industry legends who made marks on his career, and more.

Brett Miller and Marc Schulz discuss Marc's path in the hardwood flooring industry, his unique perspective on sanding theory, and the importance of attending educational courses to enhance skills.

Brett Miller and Tim Nathan from Basic Coatings discuss the importance of increasing your skill level and being better than the competition, perspectives on industry innovation, water-based stains, the rise of UV stain technology, and more.

Brett Miller chats with Kindl And Walker Chewning of Southern Woods Flooring about their recent entry into the hardwood flooring industry, and working with their father and company owner, Robert Chewning. They also discuss the labor shortage facing the industry, perspectives on education, and how they are preparing for the future.

Brett Miller chats with Avi Hadad, owner of Avi's Hardwood Floors, about his history in the hardwood flooring industry, the importance of professional instruction, and his philosophies on both flooring and life in general.

Brett Miller is joined by Jeffrey Forbes and Carol Goodwin of the Goodwin Company. Well known for its river-recovered wood, Brett, Jeffery, and Carol discuss the history of the Goodwin Company and the unique characteristics of the wood they use to create luxury antique wood flooring.

Brett Miller is joined by Kevin Mullany of Benchmark Wood Floors to discuss Kevin's history in the hardwood flooring industry, how to create a sense of teamwork with staff, finding the best employees, the benefits of NWFA certification, and more.

Brett Miller and Gene Wengert, aka The Wood Doctor, discuss his perspective on the hardwood flooring industry and the relationship between moisture and wood.   Don't miss out on Gene's upcoming online seminar, being held on March 12, 2021. https://nwfa.users.membersuite.com/events/5b9f4133-0078-cc2e-d848-849bc3697bcd/details

Stephen and Matthew Young of Young Brothers Hardwood Flooring discuss how best to build knowledge and confidence in the hardwood flooring industry, pushing past your competition, and risking failure in pursuit of progress.

Brett Miller and Matt Thrane from Gehl Flooring Supply discuss the important but sometimes overlooked role that distributors have in the hardwood flooring industry and how they act as bridges between contractors and manufacturers.

In the third and final part of a conversation with Brett Miller and guest Emily Morrow of Emily Morrow Home, discuss the proper cleaning and maintenance of wood floors, common misconceptions, and why sometimes less is more.

A business owner, speaker, and author, Lisbeth Calandrino discusses her unique approach to selling, how to better build a brand, the true importance of installers, advice for retailers, planning for success in the year ahead, and more.

Wayne Highlander, National Sales Manager, Adhesives, for Bona US, discusses his perspective on the hardwood flooring industry, and his transition from a contractor to working in sales.  Wayne also talks about how important education has been in his career, in regards to both  learning and giving back to the industry.  

Brett Miller chats with Ben Suer, owner of Diamond Wood Floors, about his experiences in the hardwood flooring industry, the importance of finding a mentor, and how perseverance and hard work can pay off in the long run.

Brett Miller and guest Emily Morrow of Emily Morrow Home discuss the idea of hardwood floors as investment, and why hardwood flooring can be considered a healthy choice.