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On The Floor with Wayne and Rob

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When it comes to installing hardwood flooring, there are many different options and methods to consider for the best outcome. Tune in each Wednesday as Bona Adhesives Manager, Wayne Highlander, and Bona Trainer, Rob Johnson, pick each other's brains on which products and techniques work best to create beautiful floors with a solid foundation. Whether you're a rookie contractor just learning the ropes in the hardwood flooring trade, or a 3rd-generation seasoned flooring veteran, this podcast will offer a bit of humor infused with useful and engaging information to take on the floor with you.

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Square foot pricing with guest Jason Ramsay 16.07.2025 50:10

Wayne and Rob are joined by guest Jason Ramsay to discuss the downsides of pricing by the square foot. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Costly Mistakes 09.07.2025 52:21

Wayne and Rob discuss costly mistakes and how to avoid them. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Old Demented Circus Monkey 02.07.2025 45:23

Wayne and Rob talk about the old tools they used in their early flooring contractor years. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Colors 25.06.2025 41:43

Wayne and Rob discuss new ways to make floor colorants with Bona Chroma. Mixing it with Bona Waterborne Sealers to get unlimited color options for your customers. Also, in celebration of starting the 7th year of the On The Floor podcast, we are asking listeners to send in the best thing you learned from the podcast. Send your thoughts to either wayne.highlander@bona.com, rob.johnson@bona.com or il...

Scheduling 18.06.2025 45:40

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of scheduling and offer some tips and tricks. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Don't let guilt get in the way 11.06.2025 34:29

Wayne and Rob discuss the transition from floor to business side of the business. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Social Media Tips with guest Madeleine Denebeim 04.06.2025 53:10

Wayne and Rob host guest Madeleine Denebeim to discuss all things social media. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Bona QUANTUM FLOW™ Status Update 28.05.2025 38:01

Wayne and Rob discuss the status of Bona QUANTUM FLOW® along with the other Bona Adhesive products and trowels. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Social Media, Reviews and a Poem 21.05.2025 37:21

Wayne and Rob discuss how to handle reviews, posting on social media and a new poem Wayne wrote with the help of AI. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: What to Talk Your Customers Out Of 14.05.2025 29:17

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Summer's Coming 08.05.2025 54:19

Wayne and Rob discuss what to pay attention to, and the do's and don'ts, once the summer heat hits. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professio... Subscribe on YouTube: / bonaprofessional Facebook: / bonauspro Instagram: / bonapro.us

NWFA Expo 2025 Recap 30.04.2025 40:34

Wayne and Rob talk about the 2025 NWFA Expo that was in Charlotte, NC. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Motivation 23.04.2025 40:56

Wayne and Rob discuss how they stay motivated. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

The New Bona Power Drive® 16.04.2025 29:22

Wayne and Rob introduce the new Bona Power Drive® and discuss all the new features and their benefits. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Embracing Innovation 09.04.2025 39:38

Wayne and Rob discuss being an early adapter of technology and embracing innovation. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Managing Pain at Work 02.04.2025 41:28

Wayne and Rob discuss how you can manage your pain while on the jobsite. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Floor Professional Fantasy Draft 26.03.2025 32:38

Wayne and Rob build their fantasy basketball teams. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Sport Floor Discussion with guest Bill Price 19.03.2025 1:00:57

Wayne and Rob host guest Bill Price to discuss sport flooring and sport floor finishes. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Bona DCS 50 12.03.2025 36:49

Wayne and Rob discuss Bona's latest innovation, the Bona DCS® 50! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Building a Business with 50 Grit 05.03.2025 46:32

Wayne and Rob host guest Josh Hansman with 50 Grit to discuss building a business. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Herringbone wood floors reinvented with guest Matt Garcia 26.02.2025 45:34

Wayne and Rob discuss herringbone wood floors with guest Matt Garcia Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Say Goodbye to Gray 19.02.2025 41:43

Wayne and Rob discuss the hardwood floor colors that are on the way out and what is trending now. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Updates to Bona Floor Treatments 12.02.2025 40:43

Wayne and Rob discuss the updates to Bona's Floor Treatment Systems. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Wintertime Cracks 05.02.2025 45:17

Wayne and Rob discuss what happens to hardwood floors in winter months. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Why People Quit 30.01.2025 45:45

Wayne and Rob discuss reason people quit jobs. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/